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  2019 Proton Saga: 4AT, CVT servicing costs compared

  15 August 2019 / 33 comments

  When Proton launched the newly facelifted Saga last week, one of the biggest changes was the use of a Hyundai-sourced four-speed torque converter automatic (also used in the Kia Picanto), which replaces the previous Punch […]

   

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  DreamEdge’s share structure has nothing to do with the new national car project, according to an insider

  14 August 2019 / 39 comments

  Last week, the ministry of trade and industry (MITI) named DreamEdge as the anchor company for the new national car project, and that announcement was followed by a post on social media by MCA president […]

   

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  Mazda Malaysia presents new Mazda 2, CX-5 to RHB Investment Bank ‘Trade & Win 3.0’ campaign winners

  14 August 2019 / 0 comments

  Mazda Malaysia, together with RHB Investment Bank, has presented two lucky winners of the “Trade & Win 3.0 2018/19” campaign with grand prizes worth more than RM200,000. Tan Poh Cheok from Kuala Lumpur managed to […]

   

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  ETCM extends Takata airbag recall for Nissan Grand Livina, X-Gear, Navara D40 – 11,971 units affected

  14 August 2019 / 7 comments

  Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) and Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis Centre (TCEAS) have announced an extension to the recall campaign for potentially defective Takata passenger airbag inflator modules. Following an investigation conducted by Nissan […]

   

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  Widening roads won’t solve traffic issues on highways

  14 August 2019 / 58 comments

  It happens every festive season, the increase in traffic volume on highways resulting in the inevitable, familiar congestion, with a journey that would usually take four to five hours to accomplish ending up needing more […]

   

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  Jaguar I-Pace all-electric SUV appears on local website

  14 August 2019 / 4 comments

  Jaguar’s first all-electric vehicle, the I-Pace, has surfaced on the Malaysian distributor’s website. Now, before anyone gets excited, it’s worth knowing that Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia (JLRM) has a habit of putting up new models […]

   

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  2019 Proton Saga vs Perodua Bezza: we compare the service costs of both over five years/100,000 km

  14 August 2019 / 84 comments

  Last week, Proton introduced the newly facelifted Saga, which competes directly against the Perodua Bezza. With pricing starting from RM32,800 (OTR without insurance) for the base variant, it is certainly an attractive proposition, but there […]

   

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  DreamEdge a gov’t choice, not personal, says Tun M

  14 August 2019 / 37 comments

  Last week, the ministry of international trade and industry (MITI) revealed that Cyberjaya-based DreamEdge had been chosen as the lead company for the new national car. The announcement was made by minister of international trade […]

   

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  Malaysia’s biggest Hot Wheels collector has over 10,000 pieces – cost RM100k, valued at RM200k-300k

  13 August 2019 / 22 comments

  We take a break from the usual news reporting to bring you a story we just had to share. We are big fans of scale models such as Hot Wheels, but one Malaysian has taken […]

   

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  What makes a national car company? These are the six criteria required by the gov’t, says MARii’s Madani

  13 August 2019 / 76 comments

  The big news from last week was the naming of the anchor company for the new national car project by the government. DreamEdge got the nod ahead of other bidders and will now work towards […]

   

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  MINI 60 Years Edition launched in Malaysia – RM256k

  13 August 2019 / 7 comments

  MINI Malaysia has officially introduced the MINI 60 Years Edition, the car making its debut here in a single variant guise, a Cooper S 3 Door Hatch. Only 60 units of the limited-edition collector’s model, […]

   

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  2019 Subaru Forester teased online, launching soon

  13 August 2019 / 25 comments

  TC Subaru has dropped a teaser on its website, revealing the 2019 Forester in full glory. This only means one thing – the all-new C-segment SUV will be making its Malaysian debut very soon, along […]

   

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  Tan Chong launches DriveOn mobile app for owners of Nissan, Renault and Infiniti vehicles in Malaysia

  13 August 2019 / 4 comments

  Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis (TCEAS) has launched the new “DriveOn by Tan Chong” mobile app for owners of Nissan, Renault and Infiniti vehicles, providing them with a convenient means of managing their vehicle maintenance […]

   

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  Proton Saga R3 Concept based on facelift imagined

  13 August 2019 / 33 comments

  Click to enlarge Proton launched the 2019 Proton Saga facelift last week, and the refreshed entry level sedan managed to generate plenty of buzz thanks to the ever-reliable combo of improved specs and lowered prices. […]

   

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  PLUS to introduce credit/debit card payment for tolls

  13 August 2019 / 29 comments

  Highway concessionaire PLUS has announced that by the end of this year, in addition to Touch ‘n Go (TnG) and SmartTAG, all PLUS highway users will be able to use their credit or debit card […]

   

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