Bermaz to secure Kia distributorship, possibly by April
In November last year, Naza Group confirmed it was letting go of two automotive brands, namely Kia and Peugeot. The Peugeot business was sold in December, when Berjaya Auto Alliance (BAASB) - …
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2021 Curtiss “the One” electric motorcycle, RM333,302
After showing the Curtiss Zeus and Hera in 2019 and the Curtiss Hades in 2020, the US motorcycle maker has made full transition to electric motorcycles (e-bike) with the 2021 Curtiss "the …
2022 Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer debut – luxury three-row SUVs with V8 power and plenty of screens
Having established itself as the pre-eminent SUV maker alongside Land Rover, Jeep is now set on irritating its competitor in the luxury segment with the new Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. The classic …
Proton to investigate viral X50 total loss crash by SA – car was wrecked at 180 km/h otw from KL to JB
Have you seen the viral story of the Proton X50 that was involved in a total loss accident, driven by the sales advisor? If you haven't, here's the deal. The ill-fated red …
Only 11% of Malaysian road users use rear seat belts
Rear seat belt usage among Malaysian road users is still very low at 11%, despite regulations having been in place since 2009 based on observations, said Malaysian Institute of Road Safety (MIROS) …
Mercedes me Fuel & Pay service launched in Germany
Mercedes-Benz has launched a new service for its Mercedes me connected system called Fuel & Pay, which offers customers a convenient digital payment solution when it comes to refueling their vehicles. The …
Hyundai Palisade, Kona facelift launching in Malaysia this year – Palisade gets 3.8L V6; Kona FL 2.0L, CVT
This one is rather surprising. Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has just announced that it will be introducing its largest seven-seater SUV, the Palisade, in Malaysia sometime this year. The Palisade debuted in …
Indian Motorcycles gets new distributor for Malaysia?
After the demise of Indian Motorcycle's Malaysian distributor agreement with the Naza group, little was heard of the brand locally. However, rumours in the market say that Indian Motorcycles will be back …
Nissan Ariya gets new Aurora Green, Akatsuki Copper colours – water-based process emits 25% less CO2
Nissan is doubling down on cutting emissions as it prepares its first fully electric crossover, the Ariya. Last month, the automaker said the car will be its most aerodynamic SUV ever, targeting …
Toyota GR Supra Jarama Racetrack Edition revealed – limited to 90 units in Europe; unique aesthetic touches
Toyota has released a special edition of the GR Supra for Europe, which it is calling the Jarama Racetrack Edition. So, what’s with the name? Well, the Spanish circuit located just north …
Mercedes-AMG SL undergoes final winter development for series-first 4Matic+ all-wheel drive, fabric roof
The next-generation Mercedes-AMG SL is undergoing the latter stages of its testing, and as the name indicates, the German manufacturer's high-performance arm is in charge of the forthcoming roadster's development, and which …
2021 Honda CRF250 Rally now in Malaysia, RM27,599
Updated for this year is the 2021 Honda CRF250 Rally, priced at RM27,599 (price not including road tax, insurance or registration) in Malaysia, with a series of upgrades to improve riding comfort …
Renault to sell its entire 1.54% stake in Daimler, but both parties say partnership will remain unchanged
Renault has announced that it plans to sell its entire stake in Daimler. The French automaker said that the sale of its 1.54% stake in the German company will allow it "to …
MCO SOP breaches now attract max RM10k saman, final fine amount at district health officer’s discretion
If you are caught for standard operating procedure (SOP) breaches, the fine is no longer RM1,000, but a maximum of RM10,000. The increase came into effect yesterday as the Emergency (Prevention and …
2022 Infiniti QX60 early details revealed – 3.5L V6, nine-speed auto, AWD; market launch later this year
Infiniti has provided preliminary details for the next-generation QX60, which is currently undergoing development testing ahead of its market launch later this year. The latest announcement mainly focuses on how capable the …
FIRST LOOK: Ford Ranger Raptor X Special Edition
https://youtu.be/wGfb1ge24Ps Sime Darby Auto Connexion recently introduced the Ford Ranger Raptor X Special Edition, featuring some aesthetic and equipment updates that are not present on the regular Raptor. It's priced at RM216,888, …
Targeted Repayment Assistance by banks: Should you apply for your car’s HP loan? Here are the pros, cons
Remember when the six-month moratorium for loans ended September last year? There were some groans from the rakyat, some of whom had either put the "saved" monthly sum to essential use, or …
Mazda CX-30 CKD launching in Malaysia in 2022 – production slated to start in December this year
According to investor reports prepared by AmInvestment Bank and Public Investment Bank, Bermaz Auto (BAuto) has apparently been given the green light from Mazda Japan to begin its third local assembly (CKD) …
Hyundai Staria MPV – bold Starex successor teased
As the stalwart of Hyundai's commercial vehicle range, the Starex has maintained its no-frills appeal for the past 14 years, even as the company's passenger car lineup continues to move up in …
Honda introduces premium cabin air filter, traps >90% of viral aerosols to reduce SARS CoV-2 infection risk
Honda has announced the introduction of a premium cabin air filter in Europe, which is claimed to reliably capture viral aerosols, germs and allergens related to significant health problems, including those associated …
