Latest Stories (Page 2123)
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The BMW M4 GT4 race car goes on sale having completed over 20,000 km of tests, multiple hours in the wind tunnel, extensive application runs for fine-tuning purposes, and successful test outings under race conditions. […]
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BMW Concept 8 Series shown – production in 2018
After years and years of rumours, spyshots and leaked images, Munich’s long-awaited flagship luxury coupé has finally come to be. The BMW Concept 8 Series revives an iconic nameplate that has sat dormant ever since […]
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Geely’s revitalisation of Volvo augurs well for Proton
Zhejiang Geely offered an insight into the company’s background at the announcement of the Proton-Geely deal yesterday, and one of the presentation slides made note of Volvo Cars and of its revival and current growth, […]
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DRIVEN: 2017 Proton Iriz first impressions review
Remember the Proton Iriz? I’m sure you do – it was launched three years ago to much hype and fanfare, and was supposed to herald a new beginning for the national carmaker. We certainly tempered […]
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Shell and Waze launch Asia’s first accident area alerts
Malaysians love a good mobile app, and where navigation app Waze is concerned, we’ve been ranked as having the highest number of users in Southeast Asia. Despite also being ranked the best place in ASEAN […]
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Peugeot Traveller previewed in Malaysia – 2.0L diesel, eight-seater MPV, CKD launching in Q3
The Peugeot Traveller has been officially previewed in Malaysia by distributor Nasim Sdn Bhd. Previously announced and spotted in the country, the Traveller is part of the fleet of cars Nasim and parent company Naza […]
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Tun Mahathir saddened by Proton-Geely agreement
Former Proton chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has shared his thoughts relating to the recent Proton-Geely deal in a posting on his personal blog. Describing Proton as his “child,” he stated that with the done […]
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Vehicle warranty void with third-party mods – Perodua
In response to inquiries from customers on vehicle modification, Perodua has released an official statement to provide some clarity on the issue. According to Perodua Sales managing director Datuk Dr Zahari Husin, vehicle owners who […]
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Zhejiang Geely – a brief insight into Proton’s FSP
At the announcement of the Proton-Geely deal, officials from Zhejiang Geely were present to provide the media with a little insight into the company’s background. Here’s a bit of trivia to start: the company was […]
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Engine downsizing trend to end soon – VW CEO Diess
For a while now, engine downsizing appeared to be the way forward, particularly towards meeting emissions regulations. However, it is a trend that has peaked, according to Volkswagen brand chief Herbert Diess. “The reduction in […]
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Diesel no longer dominant choice in Europe – report
Europe used to be a stronghold for diesel vehicles, where it accounted for half of all cars sold until April last year. Last month, however, that proportion dropped to 46%. “While there are several reasons […]
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PSA Groupe in talks to build Aisin gearboxes in France
French automaker group, PSA Groupe is in talks with transmission manufacturer Aisin for the building of transmissions at one of its own plants in France, according to a Reuters report. With Peugeot’s recent acquisition of […]
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Proton-Geely FSP bidding process, criteria in detail
Now that the Proton-Geely deal has been confirmed, DRB-Hicom took some time after the signing ceremony to explain the bidding process involved in the selection of a foreign strategic partner (FSP) for the national carmaker. […]
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Mercedes-AMG GLA45 4Matic facelift makes its Malaysian debut – 375 hp and 475 Nm, RM408,888
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has introduced the Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 4Matic facelift, the range-topping X156 making its local debut alongside the GLA 200 and GLA 250 facelift variants earlier today. The facelifts replace the three identical variants […]
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X156 Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift launched in Malaysia – GLA200 for RM240k, GLA250 4Matic at RM270k
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift in the country. As before, two non-AMG variants of the premium compact SUV are available here, a GLA 200 and a GLA 250 4 MATIC. The cars […]