Manual ‘box will be gone in six, seven years – BMW M
The good old manual gearbox will be no more in six to seven years from now, BMW's M division has predicted. Speaking to Asia Pacific media including paultan.org at the recent BMW …
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Honda Civic Type R reclaims FWD Nurburgring record
https://youtu.be/4YSjItQneNM Last year, the Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S dethroned the Honda Civic Type R (CTR) to become the new “FWD King of the ‘Ring.” Not content with being second best, Honda …
Proton Suprima X – SUV-style hatch design by MIMOS
Ever wondered what an SUV or crossover version of an existing Proton model, such as the Suprima S, would look like? That's exactly what local designer Saharudin Busri has envisioned – a …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia to launch more than 17 models this year – GLA facelift, AMG 43 versions next
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) is looking to top its record-breaking performance in 2016 this year, and while there's still a long way to go before the year is up in terms of sales …
Liberalisation of comprehensive motor insurance – Bank Negara expects no massive shift in pricing
The phased liberalisation of motor and fire tariffs announced by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) last year, which kicked off with the first phase on July 1, 2016, is set to move to …
Malaysia vehicle sales data by brand for March 2017
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released sales data for last month by brand, and it appears that the vast majority of auto brands in the country recorded an uptick in sales. …
UMW Toyota Motor opens new body and paint centre in Kuching, Sarawak – 10 bays, full-sized paint oven
UMW Toyota Motor has announced that its new body and paint centre in Kuching, Sarawak, is now fully operational. Located at the Pending Industrial Area, the facility is operated by Boulevard Jaya …
Vehicle sales performance in Malaysia, Q1 2017 versus Q1 2016 – a look at the winners and losers thus far
With the first three months of the year past us, it’s time to take a moment and see how the automotive market is performing thus far. Here, we compiled sales data from …
Lotus Exige Cup 380 – 53 kg lighter, limited to 60 units
Building upon the Exige Sport 380 as a base, the Lotus Exige Cup 380 goes further in its quest for weight reduction towards improved performance. Powered by the same 3.5 litre supercharged …
Honda Malaysia launches biggest 4S centre in Johor; records 45% sales increase in Q1 2017 from last year
Honda Malaysia (HM), together with Kah Motor, has opened the biggest Honda 4S centre in Malaysia, which is located in Tebrau, Johor (No.20, Jalan Kencana Emas 2, Kawasan Perindustrian Tebrau III). Built …
Haval H6 Coupe and H9 for Malaysia – 2.0L turbo engines, CBU, pricing expected to start from RM115k!
We previously reported on the arrival of the Haval H6 Coupe and H9 in Malaysia back in January, and now, we have some information relating to the models’ specifications for our market. …
Autonomous car dev turn to GTA for quicker progress
What could possibly go wrong, one may ask, when development of real autonomous cars turn to a computer game such as Grand Theft Auto for help. The idea isn't as ludicrous as …
AWAS – traffic offenders will not be charged twice
Motorists need not fear about being charged in court twice for a single offence registered under AWAS, the automated awareness safety system that integrates AES (Automated Enforcement System) and the Kejara demerit …
Petronas dealers free to offer discounts on fuel prices
According to a report by The Star, Petronas will allow its dealers to lower fuel prices at their pumps below the weekly ceiling price set by the government. However, it stressed that …
GALLERY: Geely MPV Concept on stage in Shanghai
The Geely MPV Concept, which was revealed at Auto Shanghai 2017, is said to preview a successor to the Emgrand EV8. The initial photos released by the Chinese carmaker certainly looked promising, …
Proton offers 5-year free service on all models; test drive and win cash or petrol vouchers in contest
Proton is offering a five-year/100,000 km free service package (inclusive of parts, lubricants and labour), as part of its Amazing Value 5 Campaign. The offer is valid until the end of April …
SPYSHOTS: Dallara road car targets 800 kg, 400 hp
Italian racing car chassis manufacturer Dallara has made a name for itself in various single-seater series, including the premier Formula 1 and IndyCar circles. Now, it appears the motorsport specialist has turned …
Infiniti Q60 spotted in Malaysia – launching soon?
First unveiled at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit back in January 2016, the Infiniti Q60 has now been spotted in Malaysia. The two-door coupe competes against the Mercedes-Benz …
GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz Concept A Sedan up close
Earlier this week, Mercedes-Benz showed off its new Concept A Sedan at Auto Shanghai 2017, and now, we’re bringing you live photos of the show car for your viewing pleasure. The Concept …
GALLERY: Perodua Bezza Advance – updated looks
Perodua recently unveiled its updated Bezza for the 2017 model year, which introduces a few visual changes to Frost & Sullivan Malaysia’s 2017 Car of the Year. Here, we bring a full …
