Kia Optima Sportspace wagon cleared for production
The new Kia Optima will be making its European debut at the Frankfurt show next month, and Kia's announcement of the D-segment sedan included a mention that a wagon version is in …
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JPJ acknowledges problems with VEP online reg
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has acknowledged that there are teething problems with the online registration of foreign vehicles for the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP), The Star reports. The Transport Ministry has …
Kejara demerit points and AES back by end of 2015
It has been awhile since we've heard of it, but the Kejara demerit points system will be back by the end of this year, along with the Automated Enforcement System (AES). This …
GIIAS 2015: Daihatsu Move Custom, Mira Cocoa, Wake
Plenty of attention on this trio at GIIAS 2015, despite the fact that they're not new launches or concept cars, but production models from Daihatsu's JDM range of kei cars brought in …
New Mitsubishi Triton – high-spec and Malaysian standard-spec NCAP crash test results compared
Same car, different crash test rating? We don't see that often in the US or Europe, where safety equipment is usually standard across the board regardless of spec, but it's pretty common …
JPJ planning nationwide RFID vehicle tracking system
If the Road Transport Department's (JPJ) plan comes to fruition, all vehicles nationwide will have to be fitted with a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tracker by 2018. JPJ claims that it will …
Leaked images show another facelift for Honda CR-Z?
These pics, purportedly of a Honda CR-Z facelift, has been circulating online, originating from China. If legit, it shows another refresh for Honda's "sport hybrid coupe" that debut in 2010. A facelift …
GIIAS 2015: Hyundai Grand i10 X – SUV styled city car
This is the Hyundai Grand i10 X, an attempt at SUV ruggedness by a city hatchback. It's pretty much uses the same template as big brother i20 Active and the Volkswagen CrossPolo, …
GIIAS 2015: Daihatsu Xenia – facelifted Avanza’s sister
The Toyota Avanza has a lesser known twin sister in Indonesia and it's called the Daihatsu Xenia. The best-selling MPV for the masses recently received a facelift in the republic, and following …
Lexus ES facelift launched in Malaysia – 3 variants
Open for booking late last month, the Lexus ES facelift was officially launched by Lexus Malaysia this morning in KL. Three variants are available here - the ES 250 Premium, ES 250 …
Dual VVT-i Toyota ‘NR’ engines for Perodua next year
Daihatsu has announced next-generation engines for the ASEAN region, benefitting both Indonesia's Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) and Malaysia's Perodua, JVs where DMC has interest in. Here in Indonesia, where we're covering the …
GIIAS 2015: Honda CR-V Special Edition Fender Audio
You saw the Honda HR-V Special Edition JBL Audio yesterday; here's the other Honda SUV aimed at music fans launched at GIIAS 2015 - the Honda CR-V Special Edition Fender Audio. It's …
GIIAS 2015: Mazda 2 Limited Edition, 200 for Indonesia
No new models from Mazda at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Motor Show (GIIAS) 2015, but they did bring out the Mazda 2 Limited Edition, available only as a hatchback and limited to …
GIIAS 2015: Fourth-generation Lexus RX live gallery
The new Lexus RX was the main event at Lexus' GIIAS 2015 stand. The best-selling model in the brand’s 26-year history took its place alongside the Lexus ES facelift, which is open …
GIIAS 2015: Honda HR-V Special Edition JBL Audio
Besides the Honda BR-V world debut, which we showed you via an all-round gallery earlier, Honda also rolled out a special edition HR-V at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Motor Show (GIIAS) 2015. …
GIIAS 2015: Toyota Yaris Heykers Concept, SUV looks
Across the isle from Honda's stand, where the new BR-V is under the spotlight, Toyota has a different kind of "SUV" on show. Ok, it's not really an SUV, but more of …
GIIAS 2015: Toyota Yaris Legian – a Yaris Convertible!
Greetings from the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2015! We're reporting from the spanking new Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) in BSD City near Jakarta. Aren't we at IIMS? Well, there are …
VW Beetle Club Edition launched – 50 units, RM153k
Volkswagen Malaysia officially launched the VW Beetle Club Edition at its Glenmarie showroom this evening. Priced at RM153,620 OTR without insurance, the Mexican made Beetle Club is limited to 50 units. It …
Mazda MX-5 in Malaysia – 2.0 auto, high-spec, RM220k
Click to enlarge If the new Mazda MX-5 is your kind of car, we're pretty sure you don't need anymore encouragement or stimulation. The little red teaser has starred in so many …
