October 2018 Malaysian vehicle sales up by 35%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has announced sales and production figures for the month of October 2018, in which things picked up after a soft month in September following the end of …
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No official pricing for some new vehicles yet because of delayed approval from government body – MAA
According to a report by Berita Harian, car companies in Malaysia are unable to provide official pricing for certain models as they have yet to receive the approval from a government body. …
Petron Malaysia revenue up 29% to RM3.3b in Q3 2018
Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd (PMRMB) reported a 29% increase in revenue for the third quarter of 2018 to RM3.3 billion, from RM2.56 billion in the same quarter last year. The …
Lambretta scooters enter Thailand – from RM11k
Legendary Italian scooter brand Lambretta has entered the Thailand market with two models, the 2019 Lambretta V200 at 99,500 Thai baht (RM12,658) and the 2019 Lambretta V125 which goes for 86,900 Thai …
SPYSHOTS: Proton Persona facelift, X70-style grille?
Click to enlarge It's not just the Proton Iriz that's gearing up for a mid-life refresh; its sedan sister, the Proton Persona is also set for a facelift. Reader Faiz Suparman sent …
Auto Bavaria opens revamped MINI Kuala Lumpur
Auto Bavaria opened its doors to its refurbished MINI showroom at its Kuala Lumpur dealership on Jalan Tun Razak on Saturday. The redesign, which features the brand's latest corporate identity, is said …
Audi, Airbus and Italdesign present flying taxi concept
Audi, together with Airbus and Italdesign, has presented a 1:4 scale working prototype of the 'Pop.Up Next' flying taxi concept at Drone Week in Amsterdam. The German carmaker is part of the …
Toyota and PSA to end their compact car joint venture
Toyota and PSA have announced some changes to their strategic association in Europe. The two companies are set to end their nearly two decade-long A-segment compact car manufacturing joint venture, but will …
My50 and My100 unlimited travel passes for public transport launched, on sale to all Malaysians Jan 1
Commuters on land public transport can now use an unlimited travel pass from January 1 next year. Known as the My50 and My100, each pass is valid for 30 days from the …
Japan, France leaders want to avoid Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance split after Ghosn arrest – report
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance is in a state of chaos after its chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn was arrested in Japan, which resulted in his ousting at both Nissan and Mitsubishi. Such is …
Toyota to make TRD and AWD standard for all models?
If you've noticed the increasing number of Toyota TRDs recently, just know that it's no coincidence. In an interview with AutoGuide at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota said that it is …
Sabah to build new race track costing RM132 million
Construction is expected to start next year on a new race track to develop motorsports in Sabah at a cost of RM132 million. The circuit will be developed by KKIP Autocity, a …
E-hailers who refuse PSV licence will be ‘hauled up’
Any e-hailing driver who refuses to apply for the Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licence by July 12 next year will be hauled up, warns transport minister Anthony Loke. According to a report …
Cycle & Carriage Bintang will sell its entire 49% stake in Mercedes-Benz Malaysia back to Daimler AG
In an official statement, Cycle & Carriage Bintang (CCB) has announced that it will sell its entire 49% stake in Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) to Daimler AG. The move comes following Daimler's decision …
Govt won’t invest in new national car project, but has allocation for R&D activities by carmakers – LGE
Finance minister Lim Guan Eng has reiterated that the government will not sink any funds into the proposed new national car project (NNCP). The project, championed by prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir …
BMW 8 Series officially launched in Thailand – sole M850i xDrive Coupe variant priced at 12,999,000 baht
The BMW 8 Series has made its launch debut in Thailand, where it is being offered in a sole M850i xDrive Coupe variant. It won't come cheap, as the flagship sports coupe …
VIDEO: The highlights of KLIMS18 as coverage wraps
https://youtu.be/OiEUUfnBZec We've now firmly wrapped up our coverage of the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show. You've seen all the launches and previews, pored over some of the concept cars and even …
KLIMS18: Nothing like Malaysia’s own awek and amoi?
It was kinda strange doing the whole motor show thing eight kilometres from home, because it felt a lot like what photographer Sherman Sim and I do at least twice a year …
SPYSHOTS: BMW 3 Series Touring seen again testing
We get another look at the forthcoming BMW 3 Series Touring, or station wagon, courtesy of our spy photographers who have captured images of the new model running road trials. As previously …
SPIED: C238 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe facelift spotted – A-Class inspired face, new OLED tail lights
It has only been two years since the C238 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe made its world debut, but the folks at Stuttgart already seem to be working on the facelift model, as seen …
