MINI to stop offering real leather in future interiors
In an interview with Autocar UK, Oliver Heilmer, who is the head of MINI Design, said that the company will not offer real leather upholstery for the interior of its future models. …
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2021 Petronas Malaysian Cub Prix holds rider tryouts
Budding motorcycle racers are invited to the 2021 Petronas Malaysian Cub Prix rider tryouts, with registration open to Malaysians aged between 13 and 18 years of age. Applications can be made before …
Chinese cars soar in Australia – new sales record in Jan 2021, overtook German, US cars for the first time!
The sales of China-made cars have reached an unprecedented height in Australia. According to the country's Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, a total of 4,198 vehicles imported from China were sold in …
Perodua’s 2021 sales target set at 240k, 9% up from 2020 sales – aims to purchase RM6.5b of local parts
Perodua has set 240,000 units as its sales target for 2021. That's a 9% increase from the 220,163 units it sold in 2020, and a repeat of the original sales target for …
UMW Toyota launches Toyota Synergised Mobility branding in Malaysia, focusing on tech and features
https://youtu.be/W1djnpfLJKc Along with the 2021 Toyota Fortuner facelift and Innova facelift, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) also unveiled a new brand pillar and branding initiative known as Toyota Synergised Mobility (TSM) yesterday. TSM …
MCO 2.0: Proton production affected due to shortage of parts, new product launches to continue as planned
With the second movement control order now in its third week – with another two weeks to go, following Monday's announcement – the local automotive industry is starting to feel its effects. …
JPJ guarantees sufficient road tax disc supply for CNY
In response to a report by a local news site citing a shortage of road tax stickers causing interruptions in vehicle sales in the run up to Chinese New Year, the Road …
Proton records 5,964 registrations in January 2021 – Saga remains its top seller, market share at 18.5%
Proton has announced its sales performance for January 2021. The national automaker managed to sell 5,964 units last month, which represents a 55.1% drop (or 7,342 units) from the 13,306 units it …
Proton X50 leads five-seater B-segment SUV chart – 1,082 units delivered in January, 4,809 since launch
Proton has announced that it sold a total of 5,964 units of cars for the first month of 2021, of which 1,082 were the X50. That makes it the best-selling five-seat B-segment …
H247 Mercedes-Benz GLA vs X156 – what’s changed?
https://youtu.be/hm_sU-NZMUQ The second-generation H247 Mercedes-Benz GLA first made its global debut in December 2019, replacing the first-gen X156 model that has been in production for almost seven years. Riding on the second …
MIROS claims to be developing LIDAR for motorcycles
A Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) system for motorcycles has been announced by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), reports national news agency Bernama. The technology is capable of detecting …
2021 Toyota Innova facelift launched in Malaysia – 2.0E, 2.0G and 2.0X, priced from RM112k to RM130k
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has launched the 2021 Toyota Innova facelift in Malaysia, the refreshed MPV making its official debut a month after the order books opened for it. The updated Innova, …
2021 Toyota Fortuner facelift launched in Malaysia – three variants, new 2.8L diesel, TSS & AEB; fr RM172k
Nearly a month after the order books opened, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has finally launched the 2021 Toyota Fortuner facelift. The range includes the petrol-powered 2.7 SRZ AT 4×4 that is priced …
2021 Toyota Camry – now with Modellista, GR Parts
The Japan launch of the 2021 Toyota Camry facelift brings refreshed styling to go with its updated equipment list, and for those who want to go a step further in personalisation, there …
National brands have 62% share of Malaysian market, highest since 2003 – Proton up, not at P2’s expense
National vs non-national brands market share, 2001-2020 We've had some time to look at the 2020 Malaysian auto sales figures now, and we spot a trend within the total industry volume (TIV). …
2021 Toyota Fortuner, Innova facelift launching in Malaysia tonight at 8.30 pm – here’s how to watch it
The 2021 Toyota Fortuner and Innova facelifts will be officially launched in a matter of hours. If you're keen on catching the livestream event, kindly be reminded that the broadcast begins at …
2021 Toyota Camry facelift now in Japan, from RM134k
First going on sale in the United States and Europe, the facelifted eighth-generation Toyota Camry has now been launched in its home market of Japan. Just like in other markets, the pre-eminent …
MCO extended two weeks till Feb 18, except Sarawak
The government has decided to extended the movement control order (MCO) period to February 18, 2021, senior minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced in his press briefing today. This involves almost …
SPIED: W464 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4×4² on test
The Gelandewagen will continue to have the even more off-road capable 4×4² variant for this latest generation, as revealed by images from our spy photographers. The previous-generation off-roader's claim to fame was …
2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing – 472 hp BMW M3 rival
To us Malaysians, Cadillac isn't exactly a household name, but GM's premium brand has long been a genuine BMW competitor in the United States. And as any car enthusiast will tell you, …
