Honda leads Thai passenger car market in H1 2016
Honda has topped the Thailand passenger car market after six months of 2016. Bangkok Post reports that the Japanese carmaker sold 53,952 cars in the first half of the year, down 1.5% …
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Parking fees at four non-CBD areas in KL to be reduced by 25% to 50% – official announcement soon
After Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) raised parking charges by 150% for its public bays in the central business district (CBD) and other high traffic areas on July 18, the authorities have …
SPAD considering card system for Uber, Grab drivers
Uber and Grab drivers might soon have to register with the government in a 'driver card' system that the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is considering, said its chairman Tan Sri Syed …
DRIVEN: Proton Perdana – an old friend with new style
Everyone has an opinion on the new Proton Perdana. While that's only to be expected for any fresh model from the national carmaker, it's more so for one that costs above RM100,000 …
Proton to start seven-day week for service centres and warranty claims – beginning in high-density areas first
Proton service centres will soon operate seven days a week, according to Proton CEO Datuk Ahmad Fuaad Kenali. The move, which will benefit busy urban customers the most, will first be implemented …
Perodua Bezza full financing available from Bank Rakyat – 5,000 bookings so far, 500 deliveries today
The Perodua Bezza, the company's first ever sedan that was officially launched yesterday night, is off to a flying start. So far, the Rawang-based carmaker has received 5,000 bookings for the new …
‘Proton Ertiga’ CKD kits ready for export to Malaysia
Not long now before Proton unveils a new MPV. The model in question is based on the Suzuki Ertiga, as confirmed last month by Proton CEO Datuk Ahmad Fuaad Kenali, who added …
BMW M5 Competition Edition – 600 horses, 200 cars
The F10 generation of the BMW 5 Series is making its final laps in what has been a productive life, and the M5 is set to bow out too. This car, the …
Proton Preve Ute pick-up by Bufori – new-age Arena?
Here's something interesting that was pointed to us by readers. Yup, it is what it looks like, a pick-up version of the Proton Preve, spotted at Bufori's Kepong headquarters and driven by …
Perodua Bezza officially launched – first ever sedan, 1.0 VVT-i and 1.3 Dual VVT-i, RM37k to RM51k EEV
Much has been said and revealed about the Perodua Bezza, but the company's first ever sedan has not been officially launched. Till now. Moments ago, the Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) rated sedan …
Sepang investigates reports of water seepage on track
Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is currently investigating reports of water seepage on the track during a test session. SIC said it is working with track design firm Dromo, which was involved in …
Infiniti readying ‘revolutionary’ petrol motor, new QX50
Infiniti will be adding more firepower in its attempt to muscle into the premium market, and the weapons will be a 'revolutionary' new petrol engine that combines V6 power with diesel economy. …
Infiniti sales in Europe up 177% in the first half of 2016
Infiniti is achieving impressive growth in Europe, the home of the world's top premium brands that it is targeting. In the first half of the year that just ended, European sales were …
Perodua sells 97,730 units in first half ’16, 35.5% share
Perodua has announced that it sold 97,730 units in the first half of the year, till end-June. Out of an estimated total industry volume of 274,293 units for H1 2016, it translates …
ASEAN NCAP announces 5-star result for Perodua Bezza with 15.38 points, 4-star for non-VSC variant
You've heard that the new Perodua Bezza sedan is a five-star ASEAN NCAP rated car. Now it's official. The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries has released the official crash …
Lawmakers urge UK to prosecute VW over dieselgate
Volkswagen might have more trouble to deal with if this goes through. According to a Reuters report, a committee of lawmakers has urged Britain to consider prosecuting VW over the "dieselgate" emissions …
Arsenal players tackle ‘packing rage’ with Citroen
https://youtu.be/Cv0f-Bvg3Lc In a survey carried out by Citroen, which polled 2,000 UK parents, it seems that holiday nightmares often begin before even hitting the road, with one in ten admitting they are …
Toyota Calya roaming in Indonesia – budget Axia-based MPV to debut at next month’s GIIAS 2016
https://youtu.be/dMd0Vc-eU_4 The Toyota Calya has been spotted on Indonesian roads by a reader of local portal AutonetMagz, probably piling on the final miles in the test programme. The Calya and its twin …
Ops Selamat successful in reducing road deaths, police issued 246,104 summonses over Raya period
The police are happy with the results of Ops Selamat, which has succeeded in reducing the number of road fatalities for the first time in five years this Raya period, The Star …
DRIVEN: New Perodua Bezza 1.0L and 1.3L Dual VVT-i – P2’s first-ever sedan is a game changer
The term "game changer" has been thrown around rather liberally these days, although more often than not, the cars carrying the label have failed to shake up the segment. UPDATE: The Perodua …
