SPYSHOTS: G20 BMW 3 Series – all-electric version
Our spy photographers have provided more photos of the upcoming G20 BMW 3 Series, this time giving us our first look at an all-electric variant. The battery-powered 3 Series will be part …
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GIIAS 2018: Toyota Vios TRD prototype whets appetite
The new Toyota Vios - which is essentially the Thai market Yaris Ativ with a 1.5 litre engine - was launched in Indonesia in April this year. The regular E and G …
Proton approves 12 more dealers for 3S, 4S upgrade
Proton has signed its latest agreement approving dealers for upgrades to 3S and 4S status. Of the 12 that signed up, six of them are new to the Proton fold, including two …
AD: Great deals abound on various models this weekend at Naza Merdeka Weekend Special
It's the month of Merdeka, which means that it's time to celebrate the 61st year of this country's independence. There isn't a better way to do so than with a new car, …
Honda Malaysia announces list of winners for ‘Sprint to the Suzuka Circuit’ campaign – 5D4N trip to Japan
Honda Malaysia has announced the winners of the the ‘Sprint to the Suzuka Circuit’ campaign which was first launched back in April. The campaign was held to reward 10 lucky Honda customers …
JPJ issues a total of 346 notices to foreign drivers
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued a total of 346 notices for various offences to foreign drivers in Kuala Lumpur recently as part of an operation (Ops PeWA) to nab foreigners driving …
GIIAS 2018: Wuling Cortez MPV – a 1.8L Innova fighter
At last year's Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), we detailed the Wuling Confero, the SAIC-GM venture's maiden product in the republic. That one shocked the core Low MPV market (Toyota Avanza, …
Ferrari profits around 69,000 euros for each car it sells; Tesla and Bentley lose up to 17,000 euros instead
It is assumed that automakers in the premium segment make a boatload of money with each car they sell but according to a study by German economics professor Ferdinand Dudenhöffer, this isn’t …
Geely considering a US$1.9 billion investment in Lotus
Zhejiang Geely is considering an investment push in Lotus Cars, and it sounds significant, the sum being bandied being to the tune of US$1.9 billion (RM7.75 billion), Bloomberg reports. The Chinese company, …
GIIAS 2018: DFSK Dongfeng Sokon Glory 580 – 1.5L turbo seven-seater Chinese SUV, from RM69k
There's a new brand at the 2018 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) and it's DFSK, which stands for Dongfeng Sokon. Known simply as Sokon in the republic, the Chinese brand's first …
EPF, Grab sign MoU to promote i-Saraan to drivers
Ride-hailing service provider Grab has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Employees Provident Fund to encourage its drivers to participate in the fund's voluntary retirement savings programme, Caruman Sukarela Insentif Persaraan …
Proton expects up to RM3,000 price increase with SST
Proton expects the prices of its cars to increase by between RM1,500 to RM3,000 when the sales and services tax (SST) makes its return in September. Currently, consumers are enjoying a “tax …
2018 Mazda 6 facelift previewed in M’sia – four variants
The facelifted Mazda 6 has arrived in Malaysia as a preview, ahead of its official market entrance for the country. Pricing has yet to be announced by official distributor Bermaz, though the …
Mazda, Suzuki and Yamaha found to have conducted improper emissions testing in Japan – report
According to a report by Nikkei Asian Review, three Japanese automakers have been discovered to conduct improper fuel economy and emissions tests on their vehicles in the country. Japan’s Ministry of Land, …
Penang Bridge – sections of left lane closed in stages until August 30 to facilitate routine maintenance work
Highway concessionaire PLUS has announced that the left lane at several locations on the Penang Bridge will be closed in stages until August 30 in order for routine under-bridge maintenance work to …
2018 Mazda CX-3 facelift launched in M’sia – RM121k
The facelifted, 2018 Mazda CX-3 has been launched in Malaysia following its preview, in sole 2.0 litre SkyActiv-G petrol guise. This unit outputs 151 hp at 6,000 rpm and 204 Nm of …
New Haval 3S centre opens in Bangi, Selangor
Haval Malaysia has announced the opening of a new Haval 3S centre in Selangor. Located at Seksyen 7, Bandar Baru Bangi, the sales, service and spare parts facility is run by authorised …
MEX highway to be closed on August 12 for MEX Ride
Maju Expressway (MEX) users, take note. Bernama reports that the highway will be closed to traffic for seven hours - from 5 am to noon - on August 12 to facilitate the …
GIIAS 2018: Facelifted Hyundai Grand Starex, H-1 MPV
The new Santa Fe shared Hyundai's 2018 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) stand with the Hyundai Grand Starex facelift, known in Indonesia and some markets as the H-1. The refreshed Grand …
Petron kicks off Road Safety Program in UTM KL, aims to inculcate good driving habits to 5,000 students
Petron has kicked off its Road Safety Program for the fifth year running. Together with the Malaysia road safety department (JKJR), the oil company will organise the event - which was initiated …
