MG aims to mirror Kia’s rise in Europe: design focus
Chinese-owned British firm MG Motor aims to emulate Kia's quick rise in Europe by also focusing on design. Speaking to Automotive News Europe, MG vice director of design Martin Ulharik said: "In …
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Honda Jazz Hybrid CKD launched, first hybrid to be assembled in Malaysia – RM89,900
We’re back from Honda Malaysia’s Pegoh facility in Alor Gajah, where the CKD Honda Jazz Hybrid received its launch this morning. In attendance was Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI) …
Chevrolet Cruze facelift introduced – RM103,888
Naza Quest has announced the introduction of the facelifted Chevrolet Cruze. At RM103,888, the price is unchanged from that asked for the pre-facelift Cruze LT. It might not strike you at first …
Mercedes-Benz S-Class: the next-gen’s array of tech
Over the years, we've come to recognise the Mercedes-Benz S-Class as a sort of wheeled preview of the future; an impressive showcase of high-tech gadgetry, driving aids and safety systems from Stuttgart …
Hyundai Veloster on oto.my – ad hints at pricing
It hasn't officially been launched here yet, but here's an ad for the Hyundai Veloster that's just popped up on oto.my which offers a suggestion as to its pricing. The ad, posted …
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift headlamp teaser
Here's looking at you, kid - from Mercedes-Benz comes this short teaser clip, which offers a peek at the facelifted-for-2014 E-Class' new headlamp design. It looks like the quad headlamp arrangement of …
Volvo S60 Polestar concept to debut at LA show
First announced in June, the one-off Volvo S60 Polestar caught the attention of the motoring press with its performance figures - 508 hp, 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and a top speed …
Jaguar XFR-S to make world debut in Los Angeles
The big cat sharpens its claws and heads for the other side of the Atlantic. As if the Jaguar XFR's 500 hp wasn't hot enough, into the scene steps the XFR-S, which …
Subaru XV previewed at PJ showroom, Dec 19 launch
Subaru distributor Motor Image had on display two units of the new locally-assembled Subaru XV at its PJ showroom over the past weekend, with some visitors taking the opportunity for a test …
1965 MGB wins Best of Show at Asia Klasika 2012
A bevy of historic cars in beautiful condition converged on the car park grounds of the MATRADE exhibition and convention centre on Sunday for Asia Klasika 2012, of which our sister site …
MRT: Slow lane on SPRINT stretch closed for a year
To further MRT construction works, the KL-bound leftmost lane on the SPRINT highway, from Bukit Kiara to Jalan Maarof junctions, will be closed for exactly 12 months beginning Wednesday (November 14), between …
Toyota to rebadge Mazda2 for North America in Mexico
Toyota and Mazda have announced a partnership to produce a new vehicle for the North American market. Mazda will manufacture the subcompact vehicle, based on the Mazda 2 (pictured), at its Guanajuato …
Honda Civic is best-selling non-national C-sedan
Honda Malaysia has announced that since its July launch, the current-gen Honda Civic has sold close to 4,400 units as well as received more than 6,000 bookings as of last month. This …
Ford launches first 4S centre in Malaysia, in Ipoh
Ford, along with its local partner Sime Darby Auto Connexion, has opened a new 4S (sales, service, spare parts and body repair) centre on Jalan Tun Abdul Razak in Ipoh, the first …
Opel Adam electric version axed due to high costs
Automotive News Europe reports that Opel and Vauxhall have stopped development of an electric-powered version of the Adam city car. The Adam EV was supposed to inherit its powertrain from the upcoming …
Lexus CT 200h gets Advance trim level in the UK
Joining the Lexus CT 200h range in the UK is the Advance trim level, which adds on a host of features to the regular SE grade for an extra £500 (RM2,500), these …
New Chinese brand Qoros to debut sedan in Geneva
Next March's Geneva motor show is set to welcome a newcomer to the motoring world. Chinese brand Qoros will show a compact C-segment four-door sedan with European-inspired styling. Established four years ago …
Ford Focus RS may get 350 hp, set for 2014 unveil
The current-gen Ford Focus ST (pictured) is already a potent thing with 247 hp from its 2.0 litre EcoBoost four-pot, but Ford's European performance arm, Team RS, clearly believes more is more. …
Honda Malaysia, MIROS collaborate for ASEAN NCAP
Honda Malaysia recently provided a new Honda City for the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) to run the ASEAN New Car Assessment Programme (ASEAN NCAP) crash test. The first crash …
Vauxhall Insignia VXR SuperSport: 270 km/h for £30k
Replacing the Insignia VXR as Vauxhall's performance model in the large family car segment is the £29,995 Insignia VXR SuperSport, a car that the Luton-based firm says is the fastest and most …
