Nissan teases upcoming compact crossover for India
Nissan has released a teaser image of a new compact crossover that will be introduced in India, which the carmaker says will be built on its global SUV heritage and advanced technologies. …
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Petronas offers customers a host of rewards this CNY
With Chinese New Year soon to be upon us, Petronas is offering a variety of rewards to customers to further enrich their festive experience. “This year, we want to reward our customers …
Maserati lets us listen to its new electric powertrain
https://youtu.be/AwT0OlMzRBI Maserati has previously announced its plans for the electrification of its vehicle line-up, and is now giving us a sample of what’s in store. The Italian carmaker has begun the testing …
Maruti Suzuki Futuro-e previews new EV crossover
Maruti Suzuki has teased a new all-electric crossover concept called the Futuro-e, which is set to be revealed at the upcoming Auto Expo 2020 in India in February. The concept serves as …
Geely Holding delivered 2.178 million vehicles in 2019 – Proton sales grew by 55.7%; Volvo breaks 700k mark
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding) has announced its 2019 full-year sales results across its three automotive subsidiary units - Geely Auto Group, Volvo Car Group and Geely New Energy Commercial Vehicle …
Subaru shows off an all-electric crossover concept
At a recent technology briefing, Subaru announced its commitment to electrification with a number of long-term targets, including ensuring at least 40% of its global sales will consist of electric or hybrid …
Malaysian 2019 vehicle sales performance compared to other ASEAN countries – Indonesia remains top
Now that we’ve seen how our local automotive market performed in 2019, let’s see how it compared to other ASEAN countries. Keep in mind that while the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has …
2020 Proton X50 SUV – better with a black roof or not?
2020 Proton X50 render with a black roof (left), without (right) Last year, rendering wiz Theophilus Chin imagined what the Proton X50 SUV could look like, and he’s now back with another …
Delayed vehicle pricing approval still an ongoing issue, says MAA – could take four months or longer
One of the issues that has been affecting car companies in Malaysia for the past few months is the delayed approval of vehicle pricing, particularly for CKD locally-assembled cars, which has led …
MAA forecasts 0.5% rise in TIV for 2020 – 607,000 units
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) is forecasting a gradual increase in total industry volume (TIV) this year to 607,000 units, which is 2,703 units, or 0.5%, more than the 604,297 units delivered …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia delivered 10,020 cars in 2019 – remains the market leader in the premium segment
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has announced its 2019 full-year sales performance results, where it managed to deliver 10,020 cars last year. The figure was enough for the brand to retain its position as …
Vehicles sales performance in Malaysia for 2019 – 604,287 units delivered, 1% increase compared to 2018
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released sales and production figures for the whole of 2019, and despite a challenging and volatile year, total industry volume (TIV) stood at 604,287 units. This …
NAP 2020 will be announced by prime minister in Q1
According to Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) president Datuk Aishah Ahmad, the revised National Automotive Policy (NAP) will be announced in the first quarter of 2020. This was revealed during a Q&A session …
No increase in CKD car prices until December 31, 2020
With the uncertainty surrounding the possible increase in the prices of locally-assembled (CKD) cars in Malaysia, we finally have some clarity. The ministry of finance (MoF) has confirmed via statement by the …
W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift – first details revealed; new mild hybrid engines, revised styling
The current W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class first made its debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), and in 2020, the executive sedan is set to receive its first facelift. Recently, …
Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk8 to get 241 hp based on leak
The Mk8 Volkswagen Golf GTI isn’t due to make its debut until the Geneva Motor Show in March, but it looks like we won’t have to wait until then for more “concrete” …
PLUS in talks with government on implementation of 18% toll reduction from February 1 on its highways
With the prime minister’s office (PMO) confirming that motorists will enjoy an 18% decrease in toll rates on highways operated by PLUS Malaysia from as early as February 1, 2020, the highway …
Perodua D55L SUV: DNGA confirmed, 1.0L Turbo, electrification, autonomous drive likely – launch Q4?
Perodua today presented its full year review, where it revealed its sales performance for 2019, along with a bevy of other information. One of the highlights of the presentation was the strategic …
2020 Perodua Bezza facelift – 2,000 units delivered since launch; 15,000 bookings recorded in total
The 2020 Perodua Bezza facelift was launched earlier this month, and is proving to be a hit among car buyers with over 2,000 units already delivered to customers and 15,000 bookings recorded. …
Subaru’s entire vehicle range to be electrified by 2035
Several carmakers have announced their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint via electrification, and Subaru is next to join the crowd. At a recent technology briefing, the company revealed its new long-term …
