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  SPYSHOT: 2014 Honda Jazz on trailer in Malaysia

  23 June 2014 / 72 comments

  It looks like the new 2014 Honda Jazz has landed on our shores – reader Rozaimi sighted this trailer near the Bukit Jelutong toll carrying two units of the B-segment hatch. They’re completely covered up […]

   

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  Proton Saga third-gen to be ready next year – Mahathir

  23 June 2014 / 127 comments

  Newly-appointed Proton chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has revealed that the next-generation Proton Saga will be unveiled in about a year’s time. According to a report by Berita Harian, the former prime minister said that […]

   

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  Dr M: Some Malays resell APs, system has backfired

  23 June 2014 / 75 comments

  Everyone has an opinion on Malaysia’s Approved Permit (AP) system, but here’s one that carries some weight. It’s from the “father” of the controversial system himself, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. The ex-PM has finally conceded […]

   

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  Audi A3 Sedan makes Malaysian debut in Bukit Kiara

  22 June 2014 / 107 comments

  Euromobil showed off the Audi A3 Sedan to moviegoers at Starlight Cinema in Bukit Kiara last night. The car makes its Malaysian debut in top-of-the-range 1.8 T quattro guise, though we spotted 1.4 T front-wheel drive […]

   

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  Hyundai Veloster – now with one variant, six airbags

  20 June 2014 / 37 comments

  Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors introduced an enhanced Hyundai Veloster at the opening of the brand’s first 3S centre in the East Coast recently. The coupe with the unique layout now comes with six airbags, up from […]

   

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  Perodua increases workers’ wages, allowances by 10%

  20 June 2014 / 87 comments

  Perodua has announced that it has signed a Collective Agreement with its workers’ unions which will see the company increasing wages, allowances and benefits for its non-executive staff by 10% to help cope with the […]

   

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  Volvo XC60 T5 Facelift launched – Drive-E, RM289k

  19 June 2014 / 51 comments

  Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) officially launched the Volvo XC60 Facelift this afternoon in Glenmarie. The refreshed SUV is available here in T5 form, powered by a new Drive-E engine. The Drive-E family, called VEA (Volvo […]

   

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  Voluntary Vehicle Inspection – a Puspakom survey

  19 June 2014 / 21 comments

  Puspakom is conducting a survey with regards to the proposed Voluntary Vehicle Inspection (VVI), and is looking for feedback on the scheme, which was mentioned during the announcement of the National Automotive Policy (NAP 2014) […]

   

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  Sisma Auto announces Land Rover sales and service at its Glenmarie 4S centre, new outlets on the way

  18 June 2014 / 3 comments

  Sisma Auto, custodians of the Jaguar brand in Malaysia since 1994, is celebrating its 20th anniversary and its new role as a dual-brand Jaguar Land Rover super dealer with a roadshow displaying models from both […]

   

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  JPJ’s new ruling leads to disabled drivers’ protest

  18 June 2014 / 67 comments

  A new ruling by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) requiring disabled drivers to get a letter from a doctor every time they want to renew their driving licence has sparked fury among the community. It led […]

   

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  Highway R&R stops to be ‘No Smoking’ zones – MOH

  18 June 2014 / 75 comments

  Smokers, take note. All highway R&R stops are set to be gazetted as “No Smoking” zones by the end of this year. This was announced by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam, who added […]

   

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  Jaguar F-Type Coupe coming to Malaysia in Q3 2014

  18 June 2014 / 17 comments

  The stunning Jaguar F-Type Coupe made its ASEAN debut in Singapore last month at the Red Dot Museum. Three variants are available – the F-Type Coupe, the F-Type S Coupe and the F-Type R Coupe. […]

   

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  F36 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe launched: 428i, RM390k

  17 June 2014 / 52 comments

  BMW Malaysia has just launched the F36 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe – the launch model is the 428i Gran Coupe, the car arriving a month after it was sampled at its international press drive […]

   

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  High vehicle maintenance at Johor state departments

  17 June 2014 / 67 comments

  The high cost of maintenance of vehicles under the Johor State Secretary’s Office (SUK) and Land and Mines Department (PTG) was brought to light in the second series of the 2014 auditor-general’s report, which was tabled […]

   

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  Grey import car problems due to low fuel quality not our problem – Mercedes-Benz Malaysia

  17 June 2014 / 105 comments

  Mercedes-Benz is one of the more popular makes brought into Malaysia by grey importers, and there are many “UK Spec” and “Japan Spec” units running on the road. Nearly new or used units at a […]

   

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