VW ‘Sedanza’ campaign – up to RM15k off, from 0.28%
The Malaysian carbuyer is spoilt for choice these days. Not only are the options wider than ever, there are plenty of deals to be had. This time, it's Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia …
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Suzuki considering joining Toyota-Mazda EV alliance
Suzuki is considering joining the electric vehicle development company set up by Toyota and Mazda last month, according to Kyodo News based on people familiar with the matter. Suzuki, which is big …
GALLERY: CKD Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 4WD detailed
Were you in Mid Valley over the weekend? You'd have no doubt seen the Mitsubishi roadshow at centre court if you were. The star of the show was the Mitsubishi Outlander, now …
Sepang won’t be a white elephant, Formula 1 could return to Malaysia in the future – PM Najib
The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) hosted its 19th and last Formula 1 race yesterday, but prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said that the track will not be a "white elephant", …
FK8 Honda Civic Type R confirmed for Malaysia – 310 PS hatch on preview this weekend at Sepang F1 race
The 2017 Honda Civic Type R is now in Malaysia, being previewed at the Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit. Honda Malaysia (HM) has confirmed that the hot …
DRB-Hicom, Geely announce new Proton board – Li Chunrong is CEO, Winfried Vahland joins board
This just in. DRB-Hicom and Geely Holding Group are having a joint press conference in Shah Alam this morning, and have announced the new board of Proton. The unveiling of the composition …
New Honda 3S centre opens in Bandar Botanic, Klang
A new Honda 3S centre has been opened in Bandar Botanic, Klang, operated by Botanic Auto Mall. With the opening of this new outlet, there are now two Honda 3S centres in …
Skoda reaches milestone of 20 million cars since 1905
As far as milestones go, this is a big one. At Skoda Auto's Kvasiny plant in the Czech Republic, the company’s 20 millionth vehicle rolled off the production line yesterday. The milestone …
2018 Kia Stinger ready to roll in the US – 2.0T, 3.3 V6, more power than Audi S5, faster than Panamera
The Kia Stinger has arrived in the US, where it will go on sale in December. The Korean carmaker has released a big gallery of its big rear-wheel-drive GT on-location, along with …
October 2017 week one fuel prices – three sen down
We're about to enter a new month (I can't believe it's October already) and with that comes new fuel prices, which will come into effect from midnight. After a September that saw …
Baojun E100 – GM’s tiny RM23k, 155 km EV for China
The recent IAA 2017 show in Frankfurt was all about carmakers talking about electrification and showing off electric concepts. Everyone's fear is to be left behind, if we are truly heading into …
Dyson confirms plans for electric car, launch by 2020
We've heard of it before, but it's now confirmed. Dyson, the maker of bladeless fans and vacuum cleaners, is coming up with a car. In line with the times, that car will …
Audi RS4 Avant and RS5 Coupe get Carbon Editions
Audi has introduced new Carbon Edition versions of the still fresh Audi RS4 Avant and RS5 Coupe. The new special editions, which will not be production limited, add motorsport-inspired carbon fibre reinforced …
Thai auto exports rise for the first time in 14 months
Thai automotive exports increased for the first time in 14 months in August, on the back of a recovering global economy, the Bangkok Post reports. Last week, the automotive industry club of …
Malaysia vehicle sales data for August 2017 by brand
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) recently released vehicle sales data for the month of August 2017, which saw 51,720 new vehicles delivered. That's an increase of 3,167 units or 6.5% from July, …
After Uber apology, London mayor welcomes talks
Following Uber's failure to get its London private hire operator licence renewed after September 30, the ride hailing app company's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has apologised via an open letter. This has led …
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo – top shooting brake with 680 hp, 850 Nm, 3L/100km FC
The Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo range already has a plug-in hybrid in the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, now here's something range topping. The Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo (phew!) …
RBR will be Aston Martin Red Bull Racing from 2018
It's confirmed. Aston Martin will be Red Bull Racing's title partner from the 2018 season, and the team will be officially called Aston Martin Red Bull Racing. This is an upgrade from …
Malaysian auto assemblers hoping for gov’t support in the form of tax breaks, export incentives – report
Budget 2018 will be tabled next month, and business publications will do the usual wish list hunting. What do the captains want for the automotive industry? Here's a small sampling, compiled by …
Uber loses licence to operate in London – safety and deception among the issues raised by authorities
Uber will not be issued with a new private hire operator licence after the expiry of its current license on September 30, Transport for London (TfL) said last Friday. The local government …
