Johor Sultan wins bid for ‘V1’ number plate – RM990k
The results for the new Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur number plates with the 'V' prefix are out, and it's not much of a surprise that the coveted 'V1' registration number goes to …
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Lotus Elise 250 Special Edition marks Hethel’s 50th
Lotus has unveiled the Elise 250 Special Edition to mark the 50th anniversary of the company’s famous Hethel site. The SE is based on the 200-unit Elise Cup 250 launched earlier this …
Proton Celerio – is the rebadged Axia-fighter on track?
With the Persona launch done and dusted, Proton's three car launch blitz in three months will continue with the Saga in September and Ertiga in October, as announced by Proton CEO Datuk …
SPYSHOTS: Refreshed 2016 Mitsubishi Triton in M’sia – are we getting Thailand’s 2.4L MIVEC VGT engine?
This is no ordinary Triton, at least one that's not yet available from Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM). Sent in by reader Damien who spotted the truck's unusual blue paint, we can tell …
Malaysia ranked sixth in the world in vehicle theft; Proton Wira the most stolen car, Hilux second
Surprised, but not surprising somehow. Malaysia was ranked sixth in the world for auto theft last year, according to The Star, although no detailed stats were given. General Insurance Association of Malaysia …
RM9 bil LRT3 project launched – 37 km from Bandar Utama to Klang, 26 stations, completion in 2020
The Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) project was officially launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at the Malawati Stadium in Shah Alam yesterday evening. Construction of the RM9 billion …
Ford Transit window van launched – 14-seat, RM149k
Local Ford distributor Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) has launched the new Ford Transit window van in Malaysia. The 14-seater is available solely in white and priced at RM148,888 on the road …
Perodua Youth Training Programme sees 17 new grads
The Perodua Youth Training Programme (PYTP), the car company's longest running corporate responsibility programme, recently saw its 25th convocation with 17 graduates receiving the Malaysia Skill Certificate Grade II. With it, they …
2017 Kia Rio – fourth-gen hatch set for Paris debut
The 2016 Paris Motor Show has been confirmed as the venue for the 2017 Kia Rio's world debut, and the Korean carmaker has released a couple of official teaser renderings of the …
New Proton Persona 5-star ASEAN NCAP body cutout
At the launch of the 2016 Proton Persona yesterday, the national carmaker put extra emphasis on the new model's safety credentials, highlighting the aspect repeatedly. Proton also displayed a cutout of the …
2017 Volkswagen CC – images of second-gen leaked
Here's what appears to be official images of the upcoming second-generation Volkswagen CC, courtesy of Autoblog.nl. A more stylish four-door coupe sister to the Passat sedan, the CC (previously known as Passat …
VIDEO: 2016 Proton Persona 1.6L walk-around tour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj3jxdUKuxU By now you would have realised that the 2016 Proton Persona is the star of the day, with us bringing you a live stream of the official launch this morning, and …
DRB-Hicom will continue to hold ‘strategic stake’ in Proton, even with foreign partner onboard
At the launch of the new Proton Persona today, DRB-Hicom reiterated its support for the national carmaker and said that it will continue to hold a 'strategic stake' in Proton, even with …
DBKL to wheel clamp parking offenders from Sept 1
The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will start using wheel clamps on those who park indiscriminately and block traffic from September 1, Bernama reports. KL mayor Datuk Seri Mhd Amin Nordin Abd …
SPYSHOTS: Proton Ertiga MPV spotted – Oct launch
Here are more pics of the "Proton Ertiga" undergoing the final stages of testing. Final because it has been confirmed that the rebadged Suzuki Ertiga MPV will be launched in October, announced …
SPYSHOTS: 2018 Hyundai Sonata facelift – N version?
It has been two years since the current Hyundai Sonata LF surfaced, and a facelift of the D-segment sedan is due soon. Right on cue, the 2018 Hyundai Sonata has been caught …
Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante – 99 units only
The Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Coupe - first seen at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in May and announced for production in June - made its North American debut at the 2016 …
BMW 2002 Hommage – latest reminder of a turbo past
Downsized turbo engines are the norm today, and no one is spared from the tightening noose of emissions and fuel economy - not even Porsche and Ferrari. BMW held on for as …
VIDEO: Proton Persona teaser feat. Fazura, Zul Ariffin
Proton has released a video teaser of the new Proton Persona, which will be officially launched next week. The 15-second clip posted on the national carmaker's Facebook page appears to be a …
Takata driver airbag inflator parts availability now at 100% – Honda Malaysia urges immediate action
Here's an update from Honda Malaysia (HM) on the Takata airbag recall. The company has announced that parts availability for the driver front airbag inflator is at 100% as of today. This …
