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  Mitsubishi ASX upgraded for 2012 – now with 17-inch alloys and smart key/push-start ignition, RM138k

  31 January 2012 / 60 comments

  Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has announced the introduction of the upgraded ASX crossover. The 2012 year changes for the vehicle includes new 17-inch alloy wheels and a smart key/push-start ignition system. Also new to the ASX […]

   

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  Goodies list in conjuction with Federal Territories Day 2012

  31 January 2012 / 9 comments

  Well, here’s some cheer for those with traffic compounds issued by DBKL before March 1, 2011. In an ad taken in The Star yesterday, the Ministry of Federal Territories has issued a goodies list in […]

   

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  MotoGP test at Sepang – free viewing from grandstand

  30 January 2012 / 8 comments

  Want to catch some MotoGP action for free? Sepang International Circuit will be opening its main grandstand for free viewing of the annual MotoGP pre-season test, to be held from tomorrow (31 January) till Thursday […]

   

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  Mandatory jail term for reckless drivers being mulled

  27 January 2012 / 103 comments

  According to reports, the government is considering enforcing a mandatory jail term for reckless drivers who cause deaths in road accidents, if it’s deemed that such a move can help reduce road accidents and fatality […]

   

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  Honda Jazz Hybrid to debut in Malaysia sometime in Q1

  26 January 2012 / 98 comments

  Word has it that Honda Malaysia is set to introduce the Jazz Hybrid in the country sometime in the first quarter, further widening the choice of hybrids for the consumer. There’s no indicative pricing for […]

   

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  Ford’s Malaysia sales up by 145% in 2011, led by Fiesta

  20 January 2012 / 26 comments

  Ford today announced that 2011 retail sales in Malaysia rose 145% from the previous year to 7,188 vehicles. This big jump represents the brand’s best annual performance since 1997. Ford is distributed here by Sime […]

   

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  RHB Now ‘Race for a Ducati’ campaign kicks off

  20 January 2012 / 2 comments

  RHB Bank has kicked off its RHB Now Race for a Ducati campaign, in which three Ducati Monsters are up for grabs. To be eligible for the prizes, customers need to perform any financial transactions […]

   

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  Perodua sold 180k cars in 2011, takes 30% market share

  20 January 2012 / 65 comments

  Perodua had a media briefing in KL this morning, revealing its 2011 performance and targets for this year. In a difficult year for the auto industry, the brand once again became the top selling marque […]

   

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  Fancy a Ducati Monster 795? You can simply win it in the RHB Now Racer contest!

  20 January 2012 / 3 comments

  If you’re a big fan of two-wheelers, then you’ll know the Ducati Monster 795 to be one pretty impressive bike. So, if you fancy the chance of riding one off for free, then you’ll be […]

   

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  Car Clubs to battle each other out at the Castrol EDGE Experience Nurburgring: The Sequel Car Club Contest!

  20 January 2012 / 2 comments

  Similar to the first Castrol EDGE Experience Nurburgring challenge Castrol Malaysia organised last year, the Castrol EDGE Experience Nurburgring: The Sequel will see the participation of local car clubs in a car club-specific contest of […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz’s turn to do the triple play – C-Class Coupé, SLK and CLS introduced in Malaysia

  19 January 2012 / 27 comments

  Earlier this week, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia introduced the new CLS, SLK and C-Class Coupe in the country. The company is looking at the models to effectively widen and deepen the brand’s offerings of niche models, and […]

   

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  Castrol Malaysia brings you the Castrol EDGE Experience Nurburgring: The Sequel – win the ultimate driving experience in a BMW M3 at the Nurburgring!

  19 January 2012 / 1 comment

  It is a new year and it is time for yet another exciting round of the Castrol EDGE Experience Nurburgring! Just like the first edition last year, this sequel will see one lucky grand prize […]

   

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  Nasim hands over Pug 308 Turbo to ‘Gimme More’ winner

  19 January 2012 / 10 comments

  Lim Hui Min of Kuala Lumpur didn’t expect to be having two Peugeots in her household, but now she has. The owner of a 207 sedan now has an additional Pug, in this case a […]

   

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  Proton P3-21A Tuah spotted on carrier along the Guthrie

  19 January 2012 / 116 comments

  Reader Iwan spotted what looks to be a Proton P3-21A being transported along the Guthrie Corridor Expressway earlier today. Nothing much to reveal, since it’s under wraps, but the car cover is thin enough to […]

   

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  Malaysia in discussions with automakers about making the country a hybrid and EV assembly/distribution point

  19 January 2012 / 24 comments

  The Malaysian government is in the midst of discussions with foreign automakers for the latter to set up electric and hybrid vehicle assembly and distribution points here, Bernama reports. Deputy Minister of International Trade and […]

   

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