Renault Megane Estate revealed before Geneva debut
With the 2016 Geneva Motor Show soon to be upon us, Renault has decided to provide an early look at its all-new Megane Estate. Based on the fourth-generation Megane, the wagon version …
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Toyota to invest RM1.7 billion in Indonesia this year
Toyota Motor Corporation says it will be investing 5.4 trillion rupiah (nearly RM1.7 billion) in Indonesia this year for an export-based production plant, according to Indonesia’s Industry Minister Saleh Husin. This is …
GALLERY: Lexus LC 500h gets more studio images
Before the debut of the new Lexus LC 500h at the Geneva Motor Show, the company has decided to release more images of the sleek two-door hybrid to further whet our appetites. …
Mercedes-Benz teases C-Class Cabriolet for Geneva debut, hints at new Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe model
A few days after teasing its new W205 C-Class Cabriolet in sketch form, Mercedes-Benz is back with another teaser of the soft-top. This time however, we get to see the car in …
Honda Civic 1.5L turbo dyno run reveals higher output; drag race shows it’s faster than 205 hp FB Civic 2.4
https://youtu.be/-t30I6DBdiU The tenth-generation Honda Civic may be hiding the true potential of its 1.5 litre turbocharged engine, according to the team over at Hondata. What they’ve done is take a standard North …
Police plans to raise traffic fines by end of this year
The police has decided to follow through on its proposal to raise the maximum traffic fines. This comes a few days after it initially made the suggestion in an attempt to reduce …
Tun M discusses Proton’s future export/CKD plans
https://youtu.be/OnGSo6o4XeE Part of Proton’s future plans includes expanding its presence in export markets. Earlier in the year, the national carmaker made an official return into the Chilean market with its Preve and …
VIDEO: Tun M discusses the next-gen Proton Exora
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6ggnBYfA_g One of the more popular MPVs offered to Malaysians is the Proton Exora. Launched back in 2009, the seven-seater has received a series of mechanical and aesthetic upgrades over the years …
Tun Mahathir on Proton’s ambitious 2016 sales target
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEvRWqE7azk This year, Proton is aiming to sell 150,000 cars, a 50% increase from 2015’s sales figure of about 100,000 cars. A tall order indeed, but not a far-fetched one, according to …
Alfa Romeo Stelvio – official name of the new SUV
Alfa Romeo’s upcoming SUV may still be a work in progress, but it appears the vehicle has now been given a name. According to Auto Express, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) CEO Sergio …
VIDEO: New Proton Arena pick-up in development
https://youtu.be/xEribjVhUFQ During our recent interview with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, we asked the Proton chairman to share his thoughts on the Arena, along with the progress and outlook on the aggressive-looking pick-up …
Dieselgate: Volkswagen EA189 engine fix well on track
Volkswagen is making good progress with its recall for the EA189 diesel engines that were involved in the dieselgate scandal. The automaker has announced that three weeks after it began implementing technical …
Why are Proton cars so cheap in the export markets?
https://youtu.be/BrGIdOC3UZg One of the most pressed-upon topics involving Proton is its participation in various export markets. The public has long complained, why are Proton cars sold in foreign markets so cheap? Well, …
VIDEO: Tun Mahathir discusses Proton’s quality and service issues, plus the brand’s revival plans
https://youtu.be/X-Mt16lig2s Proton is on a mission to revitalise its image with several initiatives. This includes, but is not limited to, the introduction of new products, a new philosophy, new logo and tagline, …
W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class to reach Malaysia in Q3
We previously got a heads up on the arrival of the W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class during the launch of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s new line of SUVs (GLC, GLE, GLE Coupe), where we were told …
W205 Mercedes-Benz C180, C300 in Malaysia soon?
In Malaysia, the current W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is offered in a choice of three locally-assembled variants – C 200 Avantgarde, C 200 Exclusive and C 250 AMG Line (not counting the AMG …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia together with Cycle & Carriage Bintang unveils upgraded PJ Autohaus
Since 1951, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has been associated with Cycle & Carriage Bintang (CCB). Today, both companies have notched another milestone together with the unveiling of the revamped CCB Autohaus in Petaling Jaya …
VIDEO: 2016 Toyota Prius is the ultimate getaway car?
https://youtu.be/MYeM-8hO3hM Toyota isn't afraid to make fun of itself when it comes to promoting its all-new Prius. Joining its “raising heck” Super Bowl ad is another light-hearted spot titled The Longest Chase, …
Riversimple Rasa hydrogen fuel cell car – 88.5 km/L
Hydrogen-powered vehicles are now available to the public with the introduction of the Toyota Mirai and Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. With other manufacturers like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi looking to introduce their …
Jeremy Clarkson – manual gearbox buyers are mad
Most driving enthusiasts would certainly agree that nothing beats the feel of a traditional, row-it-yourself manual transmission. As the term goes, “real men use three pedals,” right? Not so for former Top …
