Proton Sales Carnivals collect over 2,000 bookings
The past three Proton Sales Carnivals in Shah Alam, Melaka and Penang have collected a total of 2,002 bookings out of 6,700 test drives, Proton deputy CEO Datuk Lukman Ibrahim announced in …
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Proton R3 Suprima S Malaysian Touring Car unveiled
Proton has unveiled the Proton R3 Suprima S Malaysian Touring Car at its ongoing Dataran Pantai Batu Buruk, Kuala Terengganu sales carnival. The car will make its race debut at the Malaysian …
Renault Kwid concept debuts with ‘Flying Companion’
Here's a high-flying concept for the upcoming Delhi Auto Expo. The Renault Kwid is the first concept from the French carmaker to be unveiled outside of Europe, and it's described as a …
2015 Subaru Legacy – first official images surface
The first official images of the 2015 Subaru Legacy have emerged online ahead of a scheduled premiere at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show, and… well, it's hardly earth-shattering in terms of looks, …
Tata Bolt debuts in Delhi – hatchback version of Zest
Now that you've seen the sub-four metre Tata Zest sedan, here's the hatchback version, the Tata Bolt, which has been unveiled alongside the Zest ahead of the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo. The …
Tata Zest sedan breaks cover, AMT for diesel variant
Tata Motors has unveiled the Tata Zest at an event in New Delhi, ahead of the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo. Measuring 3,995 mm long, 1,695 mm wide and 1,570 mm tall, with …
Mercedes-Benz V-Class (W447) officially unveiled
Here's the W447 Mercedes-Benz V-Class in all its entirety. The successor to the Viano moves further away from its commercial roots (although Vito van versions will be available) towards luxury and comfort …
MAI to present auto industry action plan on Feb 6?
The Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) will be unveiling an action plan for the national auto industry on February 6, according to a report by Utusan Malaysia. The plan will be presented to …
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles set up, Netherlands-based
Following Fiat's recent takeover of Chrysler, a new group name and logo has been unveiled. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has been established in the Netherlands as a "fully-integrated global automaker," with its …
2014 Honda City appears on oto.my, March launch?
Here's the next car of the moment - the 2014 Honda City, which made its world debut in India last November before launching in Thailand only last week, has popped up on …
2015 Ford F-150 unveiled – “toughest, smartest ever”
America's best-selling truck for 37 consecutive years and the nation's best-selling vehicle for 32 years has entered its 13th generation. The 2015 Ford F-150 has debuted at the 2014 NAIAS in Detroit, …
Nissan Almera facelift launched in Thailand
The facelifted Nissan Almera, which we showed you last year through some leaked spyshots from China, has been launched in Thailand. The update brings about reshaped headlamps, a revised front grille with …
Perodua to launch “new model” second half this year
Perodua is set to launch a "new model" during the second half of this year, company CEO and president Datuk Aminar Rashid has revealed. He said that the model is a completely …
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 …
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 …
