Proton to set up car plant in Bangladesh – reports
Proton is planning to set up a car plant in Bangladesh "soon" according to reports by the Bangladeshi media. This was revealed after Proton chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad met Bangladesh Prime …
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Maserati marks 100th with 50,000th car at Grugliasco
Maserati celebrated its 100th anniversary on December 1, 2014, and to make the day even more special, the firm's Avv. Giovanni Agnelli Plant in Grugliasco reached the milestone of 50,000 units produced. …
Nine Ford Quick Lane service centres open in P. M’sia
Ford and its local partner Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) today announced that nine Quick Lane service centres are now open across Peninsular Malaysia. Four are in the Klang Valley, and one …
No more orders, the Honda NSX is sold out for now
Even as order books for the new Civic Type R open in the UK, Honda UK is closing the pre-order bank for the Honda NSX. Over 100 customers have placed orders since …
New Honda Civic Type R open for booking in the UK
The new Honda Civic Type R, due in UK showrooms next year, is now open for booking. Lucky Brits can now place an order with a £3,000 (RM16,214) deposit at their local …
Maserati to incorporate tech from planemaker Airbus
This one jumped out at us because we never imagined both brands being mentioned in the same breath, much less working together. Maserati has signed a master agreement providing access to technologies …
Infiniti QX80 now in Malaysia, 5.6 V8 SUV on sale 2015
Would you not make way if the above image appeared in your mirrors? Even if you discount the unconventional styling, the sheer size of the Infiniti QX80 (and its shiny grille) demands …
The Great Nissan Buy 1 Win 1 campaign – Round 2
The first round of Edaran Tan Chong Motor’s (ETCM) ‘The Great Nissan Buy 1 Win 1’ campaign concluded recently with the announcement of six customers winning Nissan cars worth more than RM888,888. …
2014 Super GT clean sweep for the Motul Autech GT-R
Nismo’s factory-backed Motul Autech team secured the 2014 Super GT Championship at the series' final race at Twin Ring Motegi recently, coming out tops in a one-point photo finish with Lexus Team …
Lexus RC coupe launched in Malaysia – RC 350 Luxury for RM526k, 5.0 V8-powered RC F for RM782k
The Lexus RC has been officially launched in Malaysia. Details of the RC coupe were released by Lexus Malaysia in September, and nothing has changed since then - we get the RC …
SPIED: Maruti Suzuki YRA new hatchback undisguised
Spyshots of a mystery Suzuki hatchback have been circulating online, showing undisguised units of a five-door hatch transiting at an airport with an Etihad Airways plane in the background. Reports from India, …
Virgin’s Sam Bird wins first Formula E Putrajaya race
Virgin Racing's Sam Bird cruised to victory at the first ever Formula E Putrajaya ePrix last Saturday (Nov 22). Held on the streets of Malaysia's administrative capital, the race was Round 2 …
Chevrolet Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Turismo for GT6
Chevrolet has revealed the Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Turismo (VGT) concept, a revolutionary interpretation of the ultimate race car, developed for fans of PlayStation 3's Gran Turismo 6. Gamers can race the …
Formula E – Putrajaya hosts Round 2 of first-ever electric single-seater racing championship
The first-ever FIA Formula E Championship season has kicked off, and the circus is in town for Round 2, having completed the first race in Beijing last month. That's right - Malaysia …
2016 Acura ILX – 2.4L, 8-speed DCT across the board
Acura has unveiled the Honda Civic-based 2016 Acura ILX at the 2014 LA Auto Show. Honda's luxury brand's smallest car gets revised styling, standard Jewel Eye LED headlights, upgraded interior materials, new …
Mercedes, NZ Wheels to open new Kuantan Autohaus
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and dealer NZ Wheels recently announced construction plans of a new RM17 million Autohaus in Kuantan. Located along Jalan Teluk Sisek, the new 3S facility is slated for completion in …
Scion iM Concept – production next year, under $20k
Scion has revealed the iM Concept car at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show and announced that a production version of the five-door hatchback will be reaching US dealerships in 2015. The …
Lexus LF-C2 Concept previews 2+2 RC Convertible
Teased last week, the Lexus LF-C2 Concept has been unveiled at the 2014 LA Auto Show. Billed as a 2+2 roadster design study exploring key styling themes for Lexus' future, bolder styling …
Malaysia to export VW Jetta and Polo Sedan in 2015
The Volkswagen Jetta and Polo Sedan - assembled in Pekan, Pahang - are set to be exported to ASEAN countries next year. Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) is currently in talks with its …
Peugeot Ipoh Garden opened, fifth new outlet this year
Peugeot distributor Nasim has opened Peugeot Ipoh Garden, its fifth new outlet this year and the third Peugeot facility in Perak. Set up with a cost of RM500,000, Peugeot Ipoh Garden is …
