New Hyundai Sonata, Genesis, Veloster Turbo coming
An ad has revealed that the new Hyundai Sonata, Genesis and Veloster Turbo are set to enter the Malaysian market soon, although no launch dates - tentative or otherwise - are specified. …
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Ford Fiesta ST displayed at Asia Klasika – RM149,888
We bring you live shots of the Ford Fiesta ST from the Asia Klasika 2014 event at the Pullman Putrajaya Hotel, where the car is being previewed this weekend. There are four …
Indonesia to change fuel subsidies before end of year
Seems we're not the only ones in the region planning to rationalise fuel subsidies of late - according to Reuters, Indonesia's new government is set to make changes to its petrol and …
Proton constantly improving quality and efficiency, but Malaysians still not convinced – Mahathir
The guest of honour at DreamEDGE’s Empowering the Nation’s Automotive Industry seminar yesterday was none other than the 'father' of the industry himself, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. In his keynote address, the …
Twenty-two new UN regulations to be gazetted next year for a total of 126 by 2020 – in list, Autonomous Emergency Braking and Lane Departure Warning
A total of 22 new UN regulations, under the World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations (WP29), will be gazetted next year in Malaysia, according to Road Transport Department (JPJ) automotive engineering …
Kedah JPJ to advise accessory shops on illegal items
The Kedah state Road Transport Department (JPJ) will carry out an 'advocacy programme' soon to advise car accessory shop owners, as well as non-compliant motorists, on the rules regarding the fitting of …
Hike road tax for luxury cars instead of making high-income groups pay more for fuel, says academic
Amidst the commotion surrounding the proposed petrol subsidy rationalisation mechanism, an academic has opined that the government should consider increasing the road tax for luxury cars instead of making high-income groups pay …
The Final Round of BHPetrol’s Fuel Your Way to Nurburgring is here! Win a motorsport experience on the Nurburgring and RM40,000 worth of prizes!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHjw4iWM41o That's right folks! We are officially entering the final round of BHPetrol’s Fuel Your Way to Nurburgring contest. If you missed the first two rounds, don't fret - you still stand …
SPYSHOTS: W176 Mercedes-Benz A-Class facelift
Sometimes it takes a new car to bumble along to remind us how time flies - can you believe the beauty queen that is the W176 Mercedes-Benz A-Class has roamed the planet …
Motor insurance premiums to be risk-based from 2016
Motor insurance premiums are set to be based on a list of risk factors when the industry is de-tariffed in 2016, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has said, according to a report by …
Proton mulling torque converter-type CVTs for future
Much has been said about the Proton Iriz's CVT - the general consensus during the press drive event was that while the new car demonstrated gains in many areas, the Punch-sourced gearbox, …
Honda introduces world-first Pedestrian Collision Mitigation Steering System, to debut on new Legend
The Honda Sensing suite of active safety systems, which first appeared on the US-market 2015 Honda CR-V facelift, has been updated with a new feature called Pedestrian Collision Mitigation Steering (PCMS), and …
BMW M2 Coupe could draw up to 400 hp from new turbocharged 3.0 litre six-cylinder engine – report
A treasure trove of details regarding the upcoming BMW M2 Coupe (Theophilus Chin renderings shown) have surfaced, courtesy of Autocar UK. The hot two-door is reportedly set to pack a turbocharged 3.0 …
Disputes over Caterham F1 threaten team’s future
Following Tan Sri Tony Fernandes' sale of the Caterham F1 Team to a consortium of Swiss and Middle Eastern investors in July, all has not exactly been smooth sailing, if reports are …
Brabus tunes Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class up to 400 hp!
Brabus has unveiled its complete tuning programme for the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class compact SUV, encompassing show as well as go. For the GLA 250, we have Brabus' PowerXtra B25 kit. The plug-and-play module, …
Hyundai Santa Fe gets updated for 2015 in the US – improved steering and suspension, power tailgate
The immensely-practical Hyundai Santa Fe has gained a few enhancements for 2015 in the US, chief among which is the addition of a new 32-bit microprocessor to the electric power steering system …
Malaysia, Indonesia to collaborate on ASEAN car project, Proton expected to be involved – Najib
Thought the so-called Asian/ASEAN car project had slipped away into the sunset? Apparently not, as according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, the auto industries of Malaysia and Indonesia will …
Volkswagen Malaysia outlines customer satisfaction measures – up service capacity, offer courtesy cars
Amidst the local recall of the Beetle and claimed resolution of DSG-related issues, Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) MD Armin Keller reiterated the company's commitment to its customers at a press briefing today, …
Volkswagen Malaysia – all DSG issues resolved
Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) MD Armin Keller has said to members of the media at a press briefing today that all DSG-related issues have been resolved, for new cars as well as …
Direct injection and turbo direct injection among the Petronas engine technologies acquired by Proton
You may recall that in 2012, Proton acquired all of Petronas’ engine technologies and the associated patents at a cost of RM63 million, with the deal comprising seven engine technologies and 117 …
