GALLERY: ASEAN NCAP Phase III – a closer look
The results of the third and final phase of the ASEAN New Car Assessment Programme (ASEAN NCAP) were released yesterday, but we were also given a quick look at the cars tested …
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ASEAN NCAP Phase III: Honda CR-V, Proton Preve, Toyota Corolla Altis, Chevrolet Colorado get five stars
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has announced results for the third and final phase of the ASEAN New Car Assessment Programme (ASEAN NCAP) at the Philea Resort and Spa …
Former PSA head Jean-Marc Gales now Lotus CEO
Jean-Marc Gales and Aslam Farikullah Just two days after Datuk Abdul Harith Abdullah was announced as Proton's new chief executive officer, the company has now made official the appointment of Jean-Marc Gales …
SPY VIDEO: Volkswagen Passat – B8 sedan and estate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHbW1HW5wZ4 While the leaked pictures of the European-market B8 Volkswagen Passat (or, more accurately, the China-only long-wheelbase Magotan) are still fresh on our minds, our European spies have managed to capture this …
Gold Youngman Lotus L3 GT shown at Auto China
Our photographers at Auto China stumbled upon this rather... amusing gold Youngman Lotus L3 GT sedan while finishing up their run of the show, and sent us these pictures to pique our …
Volkswagen New Midsize Coupe – production model already leaked, likely based on MQB architecture
Would you look at that – Chinese website autohome.com.cn has not only furnished leaked pictures of the B8 Volkswagen Passat (called Magotan in China), but also of the production version of the …
Audi Q9 flagship considered, no four-ringed city car
Well, how about that? Just a month after BMW confirmed that it will be building a flagship X7 SUV, CAR UK has now reported that an Audi Q9 flagship is being considered …
Trident Iceni – 6.6 litre diesel sports car with 1,423 Nm
Always wanted a sports car but can't afford the fuel bills that come with it? Or bored with the tepid torque figure of your naturally-aspirated Ferrari? Well, it's good news, because the …
McLaren MSO 650S Coupe Concept shown in China
The McLaren MSO 650S Coupe Concept has been unveiled, demonstrating the upgrades provided for the 650S Coupe and Spider by McLaren Special Operations (MSO), McLaren Automotive's bespoke division. Shown throughout China over …
Nissan Safety Campaign to teach owners safe driving
Edaran Tan Chong has launched the 2014 Nissan Safety Campaign, a programme designed to raise awareness of road safety issues and to enhance driving skills and knowledge, at the Legoland Malaysia Resort. …
Volkswagen Group signs off on budget car – report
Reuters has reported that the Volkswagen Group has signed off on the design and basic concept of a sub-€8,000 (RM36k) city car for its yet-to-be-launched budget brand. Project manager Hans Demant affirmed …
Proton looking at exports to drive profits; says it makes less than RM500 for each Saga SV sold – report
Proton is targeting to boost exports in a bid to stem falling profits due to dwindling local sales, the Business Times reported yesterday. Despite the recent launches of two highly-anticipated models – …
CKD Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI launched – RM131k
It's been spotted, confirmed, spotted again and teased, and now it's finally ready for its big reveal – Volkswagen Malaysia has introduced the locally-assembled Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI at the Damansara Performing …
New hardcore Renault Megane RS variant teased
The current-generation Renault Megane RS has been around for five years, but Renault Sport clearly thinks there is still lots of life in the old horse. To that end, it is teasing …
2015 Dodge Charger – heavily-revised muscle sedan
The covers were pulled off the 2015 Dodge Charger as part of the company's 100th anniversary celebrations at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The four-door muscle car has seen a …
Petron Malaysia introduces new Miles privilege card
Petron Malaysia has launched its Miles privilege card at the Royale Chulan in Mutiara Damansara yesterday, the company's first in-house loyalty programme since entering the local market in 2012. Miles replaces the …
Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase debuts in China
Making an appearance at Auto China in Beijing is the Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase, bringing the new diesel-electric powertrain to a format preferred by Chinese customers. As with the standard hybrid, …
2015 Subaru Outback – jacked-up Legacy debuts in NY
The 2015 Subaru Outback has made its debut at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), using the latest Legacy as its base. Set to appear in US dealerships in the summer, …
DRIVEN: Nissan Almera Nismo Performance Package
It's a peculiar place, the local B-segment sedan market. The heartland of the automotive scene in Malaysia, these small, ungainly-looking booted hatches regularly stirs the emotions of the buying public in a …
Suzuki Concept Alivio – the SX4 Sedan grows up
We've seen the Suzuki Authentics concept at Shanghai 2013 and its identical twin, the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, in Delhi earlier this year. Now the company has returned to China to showcase the …
