PIAM – RM4.1 billion paid out in road accident claims
Net claims paid out for bodily injury and property damage due to road accidents in the first nine months of 2013 have risen to RM4.1 billion, compared to RM3.68 billion in the …
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MOSTI to issue special ‘1MCY’ number plates
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) will issue special '1MCY' vehicle number plates to promote MOSTI Commercialisation Year (MCY) 2014, Bernama reports. According to MOSTI minister Datuk Dr Ewon Ebin, …
Proton Satria Neo Standard 4AT launched – RM55k
We're reporting from the ongoing Proton sales carnival at Juru Auto City in Penang, where the national carmaker has launched the Proton Satria Neo Standard 4AT (it has also launched the Proton …
NAP 2014 – which CBU hybrids are still available?
So the full duty exemption for all imported electric vehicles and hybrids with engines displacing 2.0 litres and under is no more. What, then, is the current status of CBU hybrids in …
Datsun concept car teased ahead of Delhi Auto Expo
Datsun has released a teaser illustration of a concept car it's bringing to next month's Delhi Auto Expo. Details are scarce at the moment, but from looking at the image, the concept …
NAP 2014 – official responses from manufacturers
In light of the National Automotive Policy (NAP 2014) which was announced on Monday, several carmakers have been quick to issue official statements or responses. You've seen Proton's; now BMW and Toyota …
Chrysler is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fiat
Fiat has completed its acquisition of the remaining 41.46% stake it does not own in Chrysler Group from the UAW’s VEBA Trust (United Automobile Workers’ voluntary employee beneficiary association). Chrysler Group is …
NAP 2014 – so where do we go from here?
The National Automotive Policy (NAP 2014) that was announced yesterday evening is a hot topic and the subject of much debate amongst industry players and consumers. Its aims include making Malaysia an …
NAP 2014 Announcement – Live Updates
We're now at the Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre, where MITI is announcing the National Automotive Policy (NAP 2014) very soon. Keep refreshing the page for live updates. - The Minister has …
BYD Qin plug-in hybrid on sale in China, 1.6 l/100km
Having first surfaced two years ago at Auto China 2012 in Beijing, the BYD Qin is finally on sale in China. It's the plug-in hybrid version of the F3 Su Rui (yes, …
Honda Malaysia opens No. 2 Line for small and hybrid cars at Pegoh plant to double production capacity
Honda Malaysia has officiated its No. 2 Line at its Pegoh plant in Melaka. Occupying a built-up area of 49,190 square metres, the new line doubles the plant's total production capacity from …
Cadillac ATS Coupe unveiled, new wreathless logo
This is the Cadillac ATS Coupe, and as its name suggests, is a two-door version of the ATS compact exec. The relatively sedately-styled coupe, which has made its debut at the ongoing …
Toyota FT-1 concept shocks Detroit – the next Supra?
Unleashed at the ongoing 2014 NAIAS in Detroit is the Toyota FT-1, a concept that harks back to the Japanese company's past sports cars. Its dynamic proportions come courtesy of a traditional …
Porsche 911 Targa 4 and 4S (991) debut in Detroit
Retro-ficionados, say guten tag to the new Porsche 911 Targa. The 991-series iteration pays perhaps the biggest homage yet to the original 1965 model. It features a wide Targa bar in place …
Volkswagen Beetle Dune concept debuts in Detroit
How does the idea of a rugged, off-road Bug strike you? Well, imagine no longer - the Volkswagen Beetle Dune concept has made its debut at the ongoing 2014 NAIAS in Detroit. …
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C7) official images leaked
The first official images of the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 have found their way online ahead of the car's Detroit debut - and doesn't it appear menacing. The Z06 differentiates itself from …
Perodua contributes RM1.5m to MIROS’ calibration lab
Perodua has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS). Central to the MoU is Perodua's contribution of RM1.5 million to renovate MIROS' PC3 lab …
Toyota Harrier G Sports concept unveiled in Tokyo
Seemingly not content with the Harrier Modellista and Harrier TRD Sportivo concepts, Toyota has shown the Harrier G Sports concept, only a couple of months after the reveal of the 2014 Toyota …
Mazda CX-5 2.5 CBU available – RM165k-175k est
Click to enlarge Mazda Malaysia has quietly introduced the Mazda CX-5 2.5 in the country, as evidenced by this price list. Fully imported (CBU) from Japan in limited units, the Mazda CX-5 …
NAP 2014 announcement pushed to January 20?
A Business Times report indicates that the eagerly-anticipated National Automotive Policy revision (NAP 2014), previously speculated to be announced between January 10 and 15, will instead be announced on January 20. The …