UMW Toyota issues recall for Toyota RAV4 in Malaysia
UMW Toyota (UMWT) has announced a recall for a number of Toyota RAV4 models in the country over an issue with the seatbelt of the second row seats. This follows on the recall issued by […]
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Proton to still build good, not cheap cars; “we can de-spec them, but we hesitate to do that,” says Tun M
When he was first appointed, Proton chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said that the national carmaker would switch strategies from making of cheap cars into building better, more competitive cars at a higher price. Two […]
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Tun M discusses Proton’s future export/CKD plans
Part of Proton’s future plans includes expanding its presence in export markets. Earlier in the year, the national carmaker made an official return into the Chilean market with its Preve and Exora. With other potential […]
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Volvo targets third consecutive record year in 2016
Volvo is aiming for a hat-trick of annual record sales, as it targets an all-time best for 2016. Volvo Cars president and CEO Håkan Samuelsson also forecast that operating profits would improve in 2016, driven […]
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VIDEO: Tun M discusses the next-gen Proton Exora
One of the more popular MPVs offered to Malaysians is the Proton Exora. Launched back in 2009, the seven-seater has received a series of mechanical and aesthetic upgrades over the years to keep it fresh […]
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Transport Ministry says schools to get improved road safety education programme module next year
The Transport Ministry says that an improved road safety education module for schools will be introduced next year, The Sun reports. The module is an integral component in the road safety education (RSE) programme that […]
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Tun Mahathir on Proton’s ambitious 2016 sales target
This year, Proton is aiming to sell 150,000 cars, a 50% increase from 2015’s sales figure of about 100,000 cars. A tall order indeed, but not a far-fetched one, according to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, […]
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BMW Motorrad celebrates 100th anniversary with the “Iconic Collection” – four limited edition bikes
In conjunction with its 100th anniversary this year, BMW Motorrad is launching a special edition of two of its flagship range, the GS and the R. Named the “Iconic Collection”, the series comprises of four […]
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Super-sized Scrambler Ducati 1100 Desmodue next?
Ducati has dropped a very strong hint that its popular Scrambler, currently on the market with 800 and 400 cc, air-cooled, 90-degree V-twin Desmodue engines, might be super-sized with a 1,100 cc engine. Following the […]
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Alfa Romeo Stelvio – official name of the new SUV
Alfa Romeo’s upcoming SUV may still be a work in progress, but it appears the vehicle has now been given a name. According to Auto Express, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) CEO Sergio Marchionne has christened […]
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Pagani Huayra BC – 750 hp road-going hypercar
Now fully unveiled (without the barcode wraps), the Pagani Huayra BC is said to be the “most technologically advanced Huayra coupe yet.” The BC is a lightweight, track-focused, road-going hypercar that’s inspired by the Pagani […]
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Opel/Vauxhall GT Concept – more pix, and the interior
GM Europe has released a new batch of images of the Opel/Vauxhall GT Concept that will make its debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. We first saw the minimalist and lightweight front-engine, rear-wheel drive […]
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Lotus SUV to be built and sold outside China, sedan to follow; both under consideration for Proton – Tun M
Lotus’ plans of building its first SUV – slated to be unveiled sometime next year – has been made public for some time, and now Proton chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has shed light on […]
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VIDEO: New Proton Arena pick-up in development
During our recent interview with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, we asked the Proton chairman to share his thoughts on the Arena, along with the progress and outlook on the aggressive-looking pick-up truck concept that was […]
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James Bond’s Aston DB10 auctioned for RM14.7 mil
How much would you pay for 007’s Aston Martin DB10? Probably not as much as the £2,434,500 (RM14.7 million) someone did for James Bond’s ride, as seen in the latest film, Spectre. It’s incredible money, […]
