Gov’t has no qualms over Proton majority stake sale
So far, Proton parent company DRB-Hicom has showed no interest in relinquishing its majority stake in the national carmaker, but even if it did, the government has claimed that it has no …
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Pininfarina-designed Hybrid Kinetic H600 EV teased
The burgeoning luxury electric vehicle market, already packed by the likes of Tesla, Faraday Future and Lucid Motors, is set to grow by one with the entry of the Hybrid Kinetic Group. …
2018 Hyundai Accent teased, to be unveiled Feb 16
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MozS9rvFY5I The ongoing Chicago Auto Show and upcoming Geneva Motor Show may be where most manufacturers are showing their latest and hottest metal, but Hyundai has chosen the less well-known Canadian Auto …
Proton Persona, Saga to launch in Indonesia in 2017
Aside from the Proton Iriz, which will be launched in Indonesia next week, Proton will also be introducing the new Persona and Saga sedans in the republic this year, according to Auto …
Proton Iriz open for booking in Indonesia – 1.3 Standard only, under RM67k, launching February 18
It's been nearly two years since the Proton Iriz was tipped to go on sale in Indonesia, but the national B-segment hatchback is finally open for booking in the republic ahead of …
Skoda Citigo facelift unveiled ahead of Geneva debut
The Skoda Citigo has finally been given a facelift, nearly a year after its twin, the Volkswagen up!, got its own nip and tuck. The Czech-badged city car benefits from a few …
Dodge Durango SRT unveiled – 475 hp three-row SUV
Making its debut at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show is the new 2018 Dodge Durango SRT – the three-row SUV has been given a considerable dose of steroids, making it the fastest …
Toyota Yaris facelift detailed for European market
Nearly a month after the new facelifted Toyota Yaris went on sale in Japan (where it is badged the Vitz), Toyota Europe has released full details of the revised B-segment hatchback destined …
Naza Kia “confident” it will be able to bring in Stinger
At a Chinese New Year luncheon earlier today, Naza Kia Malaysia chief operating officer Datuk Samson Anand George said that he is "confident" that the company will be able to bring in …
Johor Bahru issued RM11.3mil in parking summonses
From May to December last year, the Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB) has issued 367,000 parking summonses worth RM11.3 million, according to The Sun. Mayor A. Rahim Nin said that 6,440 reminders …
Insurance coverage for self-employed taxi, Uber and Grab drivers set to take effect from June 1
Self-employed taxi drivers as well as drivers for ride-sharing services such as Uber and Grab will soon be covered under insurance, according to a report by The Sun. From June 1, the …
SPIED: Mystery Kia sedan – budget model for China?
More often than not, it's quite easy to determine what cars are caught by our spy photographers, but there are times when we just cannot make heads or tails what has been …
Suzuki Ertiga Diesel – more details of Indonesian-spec
The Suzuki Ertiga Diesel is expected to go on sale in Indonesia very soon, and details of the new variant, which recently surfaced on AutonetMagz, give us a clearer look into what …
Honda Malaysia recalls 24,962 vehicles over Takata airbags – 2012 Accord, Jazz, City, Freed and Insight
Honda Malaysia has announced that it is initiating a precautionary recall for 24,962 vehicles over faulty front passenger airbag inflators manufactured by Takata. The issue affects the 2012 model year Accord, Jazz, …
SPIED: Next-gen Porsche 911 coupe and cabrio caught
The rollout of the facelifted 991-generation Porsche 911 has yet to be completed (we still haven't seen the hardcore GT3 and GT3 RS versions), and already Zuffenhausen's engineers are at work on …
2018 Subaru Legacy facelift shown – now more refined
Bang on time, the Subaru Legacy has been given a facelift in time for the 2017 Chicago Auto Show, almost exactly three years after it was unveiled at the same show. The …
BMW to invest RM126mil to build PHEVs in Thailand
It appears that the production of BMW plug-in hybrid models in the region is set to increase, with BMW Group Manufacturing Thailand set to invest 1 billion baht (RM126.2 million) in the …
Next-gen McLaren Super Series to feature drift mode
Adding a drift mode to a performance-oriented vehicle seems to be the in thing at the moment, with the new Ford Focus RS and Mercedes-AMG E 63 S each gaining a specific …
Mercedes-AMG E63 Estate unveiled – 612 hp wagon
Clearly, Mercedes-Benz just cannot let BMW have all the limelight. Just a day after Munich unveiled the 5 Series Touring, Stuttgart rained all over its wagon parade with the new Mercedes-AMG E …
Honda City facelift now open for booking in Malaysia – standard keyless entry, push-button start, VSA
Just weeks after the car's debut in Thailand and its sighting over here, Honda Malaysia has opened the order books for the facelifted Honda City starting today – the B-segment sedan receives …
