Hyundai Elantra reaches 10 million unit milestone
Hyundai's Elantra recently passed the 10 million unit milestone, one of only 10 nameplates in the car world to have done so. The Elantra, badged as Avante is some markets, was launched …
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Mazda 2 SkyActiv-D to be first diesel Thai eco car; sedan body set for BKK world debut next month
Here's some news zooming in from the Land of Smiles, half of it relevant to Malaysia. Bangkok Post reports that the Mazda 2 Sedan will be making its world debut at the …
Hyundai’s motor integrated six-speed auto for hybrids
Hyundai has announced a new six-speed automatic transmission for hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) at the company’s annual International Powertrain Conference in Namyang, South Korea. The new six-speed automatic gearbox integrates the electric …
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso MPV officially launched at new Puchong showroom – 2.0 turbodiesel, RM185k
The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, announced and previewed in June, has been officially launched at the brand's new Puchong showroom, which opened its doors this evening. The 4,000 sq.ft Citroen Puchong is …
SPYSHOTS: Nissan X-Trail CKD testing in Malaysia
Click to enlarge pics Pics of a mystery SUV with a taped up rear end is making the rounds on social media, and we can tell you that it's a third-generation Nissan …
Audi R8 Competition – R8 LMS-inspired limited edition
Say hello to the ultimate road-going R8, the Audi R8 Competition. As hinted by the name, the R8 Competition is inspired by Audi's R8 LMS ultra race car, and it boasts more …
Honda HR-V – Brazilian version shown, Q1 2015 debut
Honda South America Ltda has released a small gallery of the production Honda HR-V for the Brazilian market, which will be shown at the upcoming Sao Paulo motor show. Honda is planning …
Perodua Axia – 42,000 bookings so far, 8,000 delivered
Bookings for the Perodua Axia has topped the 40,000 mark. As of yesterday, 42,000 names have been collected for the compact car, with 8,000 units already delivered to customers. The figures were …
Perodua-Daihatsu new engine plant in Sendayan, N9
The groundbreaking ceremony of Perodua and Daihatsu's new engine manufacturing plant happened yesterday in Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan. The new facility is part of the companies' business expansion plan in the area of …
New ‘Kedah Circuit’ to be northern motorsports hub
For a country so into motorsports, we don't have that many circuits besides the one world-class facility that is Sepang International Circuit (SIC). There's Pasir Gudang in Johor and the tiny Dato' …
Ford Big Deal promo is back with 200k AirAsia points
Ford and local distributor Sime Darby Auto Connexion recently announced the return of the "Big Deal" promotion. This time, they're teaming up with AirAsia to offer free flights when you buy a …
Nissan electric taxis delivered to Madrid and Barcelona
Every other headline with Madrid and Barcelona this weekend will be about the El Clasico and the fierce rivalry between the rival clubs and cities, but here's something they have in common. …
Nissan Serena S-Hybrid Facelift open for booking – now CKD with LED headlamps, below RM140k
The Nissan Serena S-Hybrid facelift, which we spotted in Malaysia in August, is now open for booking by Edaran Tan Chong Motor, as advertised on the Nissan Malaysia official website. The facelifted …
Petrol subsidy to be distributed via MyKad, ‘low income group’ to enjoy current price – Ahmad Maslan
The days of subsidised petrol are coming to an end, for certain sections of society. The government's ongoing petrol subsidy rationalisation programme is currently under study and the implementation will involve the …
Hyundai Genesis gets highest score ever by ANCAP
The Hyundai Genesis has achieved the highest score in the 21-year history of the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). The flagship sedan scored 36.88 points out of a possible 37, along …
Asia Klasika Motor Festival – classics take centrestage
The Asia Klasika show is back for the fifth time to showcase the finest of vintage, classic and contemporary supercars from the region. This year's event will be held at Pullman Putrajaya …
Isuzu supports Borneo Safari event for the eighth year
Isuzu Malaysia will be supporting the Borneo Safari 2014, the eighth successive year it is sponsoring "Asia’s Toughest 4X4 Challenge." The event's "Diamond Sponsor" will work together with the Sabah Four Wheel …
Mazda BT-50 Pro Eclipse special edition for Thailand
Mazda has introduced the BT-50 Pro Eclipse for the Thai market. Think of the Eclipse special edition as the Ford Ranger Wildtrak and Isuzu D-Max X-Series of the BT-50 range, although the …
Perodua Axia E – deliveries to driving schools begin
Perodua made its first fleet delivery of the Axia to a driving school last week. Eleven units of the new hatchback were handed over to Arinah Holdings, a Terengganu-based driving school which …
Crackdown on Uber vehicles to continue, says JPJ
The news that five Uber drivers have been caught by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) is just the beginning. Malay Mail reports that JPJ will continue its crackdown on drivers and cars …
