Proton Prevé bookings pass 10k mark in two months
Proton announced that the Prevé has received 11,310 bookings in two months after its launch, making it the most popular 1.6 litre sedan in the market. Decent figures, although the "most popular" …
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Art of Speed show to feature ‘Kustom Kulture’ and hot rods, the first such event in Malaysia
The Art of Speed show will be happening on 23-24 June at Publika, Solaris Dutamas. Art of Speed is billed as Malaysia's first "Kustom Kulture" and hot rod show featuring all things …
First two-tone Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB in Asia Pacific
This is the first bespoke two-tone Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase in Asia Pacific, commissioned for delivery to Singapore. The exterior of the car is finished in gunmetal, with a silver upper two-tone …
Auto transmission vehicle driving test postponed
The government has postponed the implementation of driving tests using automatic transmission cars. It was scheduled to start last month, but has been delayed by pending approval of the allocation to print …
First batch of Chevrolet Trailblazers roll off Thai plant
The first production units of the new Chevrolet Trailblazer are now rolling off General Motors Thailand's production line in Rayong. The first unit, a 2.8L Duramax diesel powered range-topping LTZ model was …
McLaren MP4-12C updated – 25 PS more, faster shifts
McLaren has announced a package of enhancements for its MP4-12C that makes the supercar "even more invigorating to drive yet even easier to live with". Headlining the changes is a 25 PS …
Jazeman Jaafar wins at Rockingham, leads the British F3 Drivers’ Championship after four rounds
Jazeman Jaafar is truly on a roll. The 19-year-old Petronas Talent Programme driver celebrated a dominant win at Rockingham Motor Speedway in Corby, UK over the weekend, the fourth round of the …
Shell FuelSave ‘Target One Million’ campaign launched
Shell Malaysia has teamed up with 15 other countries worldwide for the oil company's first ever online global campaign – Shell FuelSave “Target One Million”. Through this, Shell aims to educate motorists …
VW ups stake in MAN, poised for full control
Volkswagen has increased its shareholding in German bus and truck maker MAN SE. While the quantum is small, from a previous 73.76% to just over 75%, VW can now ask shareholders to …
Opel Astra Sedan – a notchback for Europe to bite
Opel has added a fourth variant to its Astra family after the five-door hatch, Sports Tourer (wagon) and GTC Coupe - the sedan. It will make its motor show debut at the …
RON 97 fuel to cost 10 sen less – now RM2.80 per litre
It has been announced that the retail price of RON 97 petrol will cost RM2.80 from tomorrow, June 7. This is a 10 sen drop from the previous RM2.90. Second Finance Minister …
World’s Fastest Man Usain Bolt headlines Nissan’s new global brand campaign
Nissan has managed to get the World's Fastest Man onboard its new global brand campaign. Triple Olympic gold medalist and multi world record holder Usain Bolt has been an owner of a …
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT – more power, faster gearbox, new ‘Performance’ suspension
Here's a refreshing update, one that's not about exterior enhancements but "enhanced driving dynamics and even better race track performance". In short, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT comes with more power, an …
Fiat 500 Abarth sold out in America in just over a month, Chrysler stops taking orders
A tiny car making big waves in USA? One with a brand most Americans never heard of? Yes, Chrysler has stopped taking orders for the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth in just over …
Volkswagen Scirocco GTS – racy looks inside out
Here's a special edition of the Volkswagen Scirocco called GTS. Revealed at the 2012 Leipzig Motor Show, VW revived the GTS name from thirty years ago, when the Scirocco II wore the …
Toyota introduces gas-powered Hilux CNG in Thailand
Toyota Motor Thailand has added a new variant to the market leading Hilux Vigo Champ range (known here as just Hilux), and it's a bi-fuel version of the pick-up truck that can …
Perodua buys 64 acre land in Sg Choh to expand HQ
Perodua has acquired 64 acres of land adjacent to its main headquarters in Sungai Choh, Rawang from UMW Corporation Sdn Bhd for RM16.7 million. The land will be for the construction of …
Volkswagen Beetle Fender Edition – guitar loving bug
Last year, Volkswagen showed a Beetle Fender at Frankfurt. The bug with the sound system by guitar expert Fender got such good reception that VW has gone ahead to produce it. The …
Sime Darby Motors bringing full arsenal of car brands to Super GT 2012 – Alfa Romeo, BMW, Ford, Hyundai, Land Rover, MINI, Porsche
Sime Darby Motors Division (SDMD) will be bringing its full arsenal of brands to the Super GT race in Sepang this June 9-10. The seven guns are Alfa Romeo, Ford, Hyundai, Land …
Toyota 86 officially launched in Malaysia – manual going for RM243k, auto RM249k – we try it!
UMW Toyota has officially launched in Malaysia one of the most anticipated sports cars in recent times, the Toyota 86. Known simply as the 86 here, as opposed to "GT86" for Europe …
