2020 Proton X50 SUV – better with a black roof or not?
2020 Proton X50 render with a black roof (left), without (right) Last year, rendering wiz Theophilus Chin imagined what the Proton X50 SUV could look like, and he’s now back with another …
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Vehicle sales performance in Malaysia, 2019 vs 2018 – a look at last year’s biggest winners and losers
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) released sales and production figures for 2019 yesterday, and we have here the final sales table for last year, showing us which brands gained and which marques …
Perodua to nearly double its investment in 2020 – to upgrade facilities in preparation for new DNGA model
At Perodua's 2019 full-year review presentation earlier this week, the carmaker also highlighted its future investment plans, and it looks to be gearing up for some serious expansion this year. The company …
Delayed vehicle pricing approval still an ongoing issue, says MAA – could take four months or longer
One of the issues that has been affecting car companies in Malaysia for the past few months is the delayed approval of vehicle pricing, particularly for CKD locally-assembled cars, which has led …
Toyota to recall 3.4 million cars globally over airbags that may not deploy; not related to Takata this time
Another airbag recall has hit a Japanese automaker, though this time it isn't Takata under the spotlight. Toyota will be recalling 3.4 million vehicles worldwide for an electronic fault that can result …
MAA forecasts 0.5% rise in TIV for 2020 – 607,000 units
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) is forecasting a gradual increase in total industry volume (TIV) this year to 607,000 units, which is 2,703 units, or 0.5%, more than the 604,297 units delivered …
KPDNHEP ready to start petrol subsidy programme; waiting for cabinet green light, M40 reg process
The petrol subsidy programme (PSP) is ready to be implemented by the domestic trade and consumer affairs ministry (KPDNHEP), but it is waiting for the green light from the cabinet, The Star …
Volvo sold 1,883 vehicles in Malaysia in 2019, up 36.1%; over 3,000 units exported to ASEAN and Taiwan
At its Chinese New Year media luncheon today, Volvo Car Malaysia announced that it had sold 1,883 vehicles in the country last year. A record for the Swedish brand, it represents a …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia delivered 10,020 cars in 2019 – remains the market leader in the premium segment
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has announced its 2019 full-year sales performance results, where it managed to deliver 10,020 cars last year. The figure was enough for the brand to retain its position as …
Malaysian vehicle sales data, December 2019 by brand
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released the latest vehicle sales data by brand, for the month of December 2019. This period saw the delivery of 54,842 vehicles, which is an increase …
New Volvo PHEVs in M’sia get 8-year battery warranty
Along with announcing the impending launch of the locally-assembled S60 and facelifted S90, Volvo Car Malaysia also confirmed that all new plug-in hybrid models in the country will come with an eight-year …
Vehicles sales performance in Malaysia for 2019 – 604,287 units delivered, 1% increase compared to 2018
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released sales and production figures for the whole of 2019, and despite a challenging and volatile year, total industry volume (TIV) stood at 604,287 units. This …
Carmakers would have second thoughts on investing in M’sia had new excise duty regs went through – MAA
It went down to the wire. If not for a last minute change of plans - told to Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) president Datuk Aishah Ahmad at 9am this morning by a …
Volvo S60 CKD, S90 facelift confirmed for M’sia in 2020
It's a week of Chinese New Year media luncheons, and Volvo Car Malaysia used its event to announce that it will be launching two new models this year, with the first being …
Imported CBU car prices to go up from June 1, 2020
We now know that there will be no increase in CKD locally-assembled vehicle prices for a period of one year until December 31, 2020, as announced by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) …
NAP 2020 will be announced by prime minister in Q1
According to Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) president Datuk Aishah Ahmad, the revised National Automotive Policy (NAP) will be announced in the first quarter of 2020. This was revealed during a Q&A session …
No increase in CKD car prices until December 31, 2020
With the uncertainty surrounding the possible increase in the prices of locally-assembled (CKD) cars in Malaysia, we finally have some clarity. The ministry of finance (MoF) has confirmed via statement by the …
December 2019 Malaysian vehicle sales up by 4.29%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of December 2019. A total of 54,842 units were delivered in the final month of the year, which is …
W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift – first details revealed; new mild hybrid engines, revised styling
The current W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class first made its debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), and in 2020, the executive sedan is set to receive its first facelift. Recently, …
PLUS to close all its toll plaza reload lanes during CNY
PLUS Malaysia has announced that it will close all toll plaza reload facilities on the entry lanes on its highways from January 22 to February 3. The highway concessionaire said the move, …
