Fiat also getting Mitsubishi-based pickup – report
The recently-teased Nissan Navara replacement may not be the only pickup truck to be based on a Mitsubishi Triton/L200, as Automotive News has been told by sources that Fiat could join the …
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MIROS worried over unsafe driving of luxury vehicles
Unsafe driving behaviour, particularly speeding and reckless driving can lead to accidents even in luxury and high-performance vehicles, Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) director-general Prof Dr Wong Shaw Voon has …
KPDNKK denies that only sub-RM5,000 monthly income earners will qualify for subsidised fuel
According to a Bernama report, the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism ministry (KPDNKK) has dismissed reports of an allegedly-planned new system under which only motorists with monthly incomes of RM5,000 and below, …
Volvo XC60 Drive-E dealer brochure out – RM288,888
Volvo Federal Auto Glenmarie has posted a dealer brochure of the Volvo XC60 Drive-E on its website. New looks, new engine - the facelifted XC60 T5 gets a new 2.0 litre Drive-E …
New system for sale of subsidised fuel – motorists with monthly incomes of RM5,000 and below, and sub-2.0 litre-engined cars, to qualify for full subsidies?
UPDATE: The government has denied plans to limit fuel subsidies (click link for more info) to those earning less than RM5,000 a month owning cars with engine displacements below 2,000cc. A Sin …
SPIED: Volvo XC60 facelift already in showrooms?
It's about time! Having been in Malaysia since 2009 in pretty much the same form, the largely-forgotten Volvo XC60 is begging for a new lease of life. In 2010, the CKD 2.0 …
Ops Cermin Gelap: JPJ to enforce workshop decisions
The two-day workshop on the direction and policy of the use of vehicle tints begins today, and the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will implement whatever decisions are made at the workshop, Bernama …
Sale of diesel, petrol at Kelantan-Thai border limited
In an attempt to curb rampant fuel smuggling, the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism ministry (KPDNKK) is limiting the sale of diesel and petrol by kiosks at the Kelantan-Thailand border, according to …
New system to ensure subsidised diesel, petrol is sold only to eligible commercial vehicles, starting Sept
Starting September 1, the government will introduce a new system to ensure subsidised diesel and petrol is sold only to eligible commercial vehicles, Bernama reports. Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism ministry (KPDNKK) …
Proton to work with Geely to expand in China, could produce cars based on design of Geely models – PM
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has revealed that Proton Holdings Bhd will work with Chinese carmaker Geely Automobile Holdings to expand the former's market in China, reports Bernama. He said …
Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI brochure and price list appear online – RM178,888 nett, Tech Pack RM10k
It seems Volkswagen Malaysia has introduced a new Tiguan variant - the brochure and price list for the Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI have popped up on its website. The facelift model first …
Hyundai AG and Grandeur facelift unveiled in Korea
The covers have come off two Hyundai sedans at the ongoing Busan International Motor Show in Korea - an all-new premium sedan, code-named 'AG', plus the facelifted Hyundai Grandeur (also known as …
Great Wall Wingle 5 facelift with AT coming in Q4
The facelifted Great Wall Wingle 5 has been announced by Great Wall Motors Malaysia (GWMM) on its Facebook page. The post says the refreshed pick-up truck will arrive in the fourth quarter …
2014 Honda Jazz surfaces on oto.my, est RM75,000?
It recently launched in Thailand with an equivalent RM55k base price; now the 2014 Honda Jazz has popped up on our sister classifieds site oto.my. The listing says the B-segment hatch could …
Hindustan Ambassador production halted – the end?
According to various reports, Hindustan Motors has suspended production of the Ambassador at its Uttarpara, West Bengal plant, where it has been built since 1957. Reasons given by Hindustan include low productivity, …
Nissan 370Z Roadster – JDM production to end
Nissan has announced that it will stop producing the 370Z Roadster for Japan (where it is called the Fairlady Z Roadster) by end-September. Less than 800 units of the open-top sports car …
Caterham Group officially denies it is up for sale
Caterham Group has released an official statement saying that it is not for sale, but that it is actively looking for additional investment as it seeks to fulfil ambitious plans to develop. …
Caterham Cars, Formula 1 team up for sale – reports
Various reports have cited a report by The Edge Malaysia on Sunday saying that AirAsia CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes may be planning to sell niche sports car company Caterham Cars and …
SPYSHOTS: F56 MINI JCW Hatch testing on the ‘Ring
Doesn't the third-gen MINI breed fast. You've seen five-door, Clubman and Cabrio versions testing; now it's time for the super garang one to swing into focus in the lenses of our European …
Nissan Skyline 200 GT-t goes on sale in Japan
The Skyline GT-T is back! Well, not really - the Nissan Skyline 200 GT-t, which is set to hit Nissan dealerships in Japan next month, is evidently an Infiniti Q50 with the …
