GIIAS 2018: Cewek cantik SPG wrap up our coverage
SPG stands for Sales Promotion Girl, and not what you might be thinking about. Now that we've cleared that, let's proceed to a recap of our live coverage of the 2018 Gaikindo …
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2019 SIC Yamaha MotoGP team signs Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo for next season
With the formation of the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and Angel Nieto Team as a Yamaha MotoGP satellite team, it was announced that riders Franco Morbidelli (23) and Frenchman Fabio Quartararo (19) …
Plans to abolish toll collection put on hold indefinitely
The government says that toll collection is set to continue for the foreseeable future because it does not have the means to absorb the financial impact if collection is abolished, The Sun …
Mercedes-Benz EQ Silver Arrow concept teased again
The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is happening at the end of the month, and while the event mostly shines the spotlight on pristine examples of classic cars, it's also a place for …
Toyota Corolla hybrid hot hatch in the works: report
A hot hatch version of the Toyota Corolla with a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain could be in the works, according to a report by Australian website Drive. The Japanese automaker is considering the …
GIIAS 2018: Wuling previews upcoming SUV for Indonesia, based on Chinese market Baojun 530
The two Chinese carmakers that have entered the Indonesian car market - Dongfeng and SAIC-GM-Wuling - have done so via different routes. The first one, Wuling, chose MPVs to penetrate the large …
Mazda Malaysia opens 3S centre in Jelutong, Penang
Mazda distributor in Malaysia, Bermaz has opened its latest 3S centre in Jelutong, Penang, which coincided with the launch of the facelifted Mazda CX-3 and preview of the Mazda 6 facelift. The …
Ford to reduce number of platforms to five – report
Ford is looking to further streamline its model platforms in order to reduce development costs for future models. Starting with the One Ford plan spearheaded by former CEO Alan Mulally, which significantly …
Ford Focus to spawn a rugged, off-road-styled SUV
Ford is reportedly set to introduce a small SUV that will be based on the Focus. The new model will be underpinned and share parts with the fourth-gen Focus (seen above in …
GIIAS 2018: Kia Sportage facelift sneaks into the show
Kia was not officially present at the 2018 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), but the carmaker managed to sneak in a Kia Sportage facelift via the backdoor - the refreshed fourth-gen …
2018 Proton Ertiga Xtra revealed for Malaysia – three variants offered, updated kit list, price from RM57k
During the prize presentation ceremony of the final round of the Proton 1-Tank Adventure, the first national carmaker also revealed an updated version of its six-seat Ertiga MPV called the Ertiga Xtra. …
Foton Auman EST A prime mover launched in Malaysia
The heavy-duty prime mover segment in Malaysia has gained a new player in the shape of the Foton Auman EST A, which has just been launched at the Matrade Exhibition and Convention …
Malaysia Automotive Institute and Institut Otomotif Indonesia to work towards development of ASEAN car
Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) and the Institut Otomotif Indonesia (IOI) have inked an agreement to foster long-term collaboration in the development of the automotive industry. The agreement was signed in Jakarta in …
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 …
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, …
