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N3 Auto opens first Volkswagen 3S Centre in Malacca

20 March 2015 / 0 comments

N3 Auto has launched the first Volkswagen 3S (sales, service and spare parts) centre in the historic state of Malacca. Located along Jalan Bukit Palah, the centre was officiated by N3 Auto general manager, Chua […]

MP suggests higher speed limit for highways to progress towards becoming a developed nation?

20 March 2015 / 172 comments

It was suggested at yesterday’s Dewan Rakyat session that the speed limit of highways should be increased from the current 110 km/h up to 150 km/h. According to Lumut MP Haji Mohamad Imran, the cars […]

VW Polo Facelift spotted in Pekan – launching soon?

20 March 2015 / 24 comments

Here it is, the Volkswagen Polo Facelift in Malaysia. But don’t head to the showrooms yet, because it will only be launched later this year. These pics are from VW’s factory in Pekan, Pahang, which […]

Hyundai Veloster Turbo open for booking, RM150k est

20 March 2015 / 53 comments

Well, that’s quick – just hours after a photo of the Hyundai Veloster Turbo surfaced on Facebook, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has officially announced that the asymmetrically-designed hot hatch is now available for booking ahead […]

Proton Preve to be assembled in Bangladesh – report

20 March 2015 / 107 comments

Proton has reportedly signed an agreement to assemble its cars in Bangladesh, according to reports by Bangladeshi media. Local conglomerate PHP Group aims to build 1,200 sedans a year initially when production kicks off on […]

Hyundai Veloster Turbo now in Malaysian showrooms?

20 March 2015 / 14 comments

https://www.facebook.com/736687959697305/photos/a.753377231361711.1073741850.736687959697305/930316117001154/?type=1&fref=nf The Hyundai Veloster Turbo has appeared on a Hyundai dealer or salesperson’s Facebook page with the caption “New Veloster 1.6 Turbo. Pls pm for more information.” This could hint at a launch that’s just […]

Volkswagen Malaysia teases Polo hatch facelift again

19 March 2015 / 28 comments

We're here at the Volkswagen's Pekan plant ready for the ultimate tour! #volkswagenmalaysia #werkstour #pekanplant A photo posted by Volkswagen Malaysia (@volkswagenmalaysia) on Mar 18, 2015 at 11:38pm PDT Volkswagen Malaysia has teased the facelifted […]

SPAD announces hike in taxi, express bus fares

19 March 2015 / 31 comments

As reported earlier, the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has announced a revised taxi and express bus fare structure today. While the flag down rate for budget taxis remain at RM3 in the Klang Valley […]

Over RM800k collected in fines for number plate offences, 12,161 summonses issued from Nov-Jan

19 March 2015 / 34 comments

As part of an operation that begun last year to clamp down on the usage of non-regulation number plates, it has now been reported that a total of RM810,300 has been collected in fines. From […]

Toyota Camry facelift spotted on the road in Malaysia!

19 March 2015 / 114 comments

Several facelifted Toyota Camrys have been spotted on a highway in Malaysia – we thank reader Zamil Mat Sharif for sending these in. The refreshed D-segment sedan launched in Thailand recently, and in the above […]

Something’s up with the CKD Volkswagen Polo hatchback – will the facelift be launched tomorrow?

18 March 2015 / 45 comments

https://www.facebook.com/VolkswagenMalaysia/photos/a.279762262111585.76355.216105911810554/840183702736102/?type=1 Volkswagen Malaysia posted this teaser image on their Facebook fan page wall yesterday, showing two Polo hatchbacks being assembled. The status message accompanying the photo says there’s something coming up at the Pekan plant […]

Sunway BRT expected to begin operations by June 9

18 March 2015 / 36 comments

Malaysia’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Bandar Sunway is nearing completion and is expected to be operational by June 9. The service will be Malaysia’s first proper electric bus service, as well as […]

Infiniti QX80 officially launched in Malaysia – RM799k

18 March 2015 / 52 comments

Inspired Motor has launched the Infiniti QX80 in the country – an example of the automaker’s leviathan flagship SUV has been on show in the Infiniti showroom since November last year (it’s actually a prototype […]

Mazda prices to increase by RM1k-10k post-GST?

18 March 2015 / 43 comments

https://www.facebook.com/Mazda3S/posts/459255017564939 Mazda 3S & Tribos Application Centre has claimed on its Facebook page that come April 1, the prices of various Mazda models are set to increase by between RM1,000 and RM10,000. According to the post, […]

Petaling Jaya one-way loop enters Phase 2 expansion

18 March 2015 / 17 comments

The one-way loop in Petaling Jaya, which came into effect last year, is now expected to enter the second phase of development, as The Star understands. The loop which comprises of four arterial routes – […]

N3 Auto opens first Volkswagen 3S Centre in Malacca