Honda Malaysia sales hit all-time high in July 2012
Honda Malaysia (HM) has bounced back from a difficult spell that included a production halt at its Melaka plant last October, due to flooding in Thailand. The comeback is capped by an …
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Foton Tunland spotted again, this time in KL
The Foton Tunland has been spotted again, this time in the Klang Valley. Reader Brendan saw the vehicle in Serdang and along Seremban Highway on the weekend, and duly snapped a couple …
Foton Tunland pick-up truck sighted in Penang
The Foton Tunland is now in Tunland Malaysia! Or at least, someone is exploring the possibility of bringing it in, since a lightly disguised one with trade plates has been spotted in …
Balik kampung vehicle checklist and guide
Here's what we promised you: a checklist and guide for a safe and fuss-free balik kampung journey this Raya weekend. We'd firstly like to thank all of you who wrote in - …
Mercedes-Benz C 180 introduced – RM228k
Of late, companies seem to be introducing models without any fanfare - one such example is Mercedes-Benz Malaysia's newest C-Class variant, the C 180 BlueEfficiency. The car slipped in unannounced, popping up …
PLUS offering 30% Raya and Merdeka toll rebates, releases Travel Time Advisory to help traffic flow
PLUS highway users who pay electronically will enjoy a 30% toll rebate on August 15, 16, 22, 23 and 31, as part of a traffic dispersion strategy and to encourage more people …
PKR launches ‘Turunkan Harga Kereta’ campaign
PKR’s aim of promising to make cars cheaper if the Pakatan Rakyat opposition pact takes over power in the upcoming general election has taken to the road, with the launch of a …
Mitsubishi ASX Euro: limited to 200 units, RM145k
A quick visit to the Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia website has revealed a new version of the ASX crossover. The ASX Euro, as it's called, is a limited-edition run of 200 units, with …
Engineer wins nation’s first 4G internet car, courtesy of Yes and Proton’s Facebook contest
Remember the online contest organised by YTL Communications' Yes brand and Proton? That's the one with the 4G internet-enabled Proton Inspira worth RM100k as its grand prize. Well, the winners were revealed …
Chevrolet Sonic coming to Malaysia this year?
Chevrolet Malaysia has posed a question on its Facebook page, asking us if the Sonic will be one of the hottest new cars by the end of 2012. This is the first …
Mitsubishi instills EV and eco awareness among Malaysian kids, ride in i-MiEV star attraction
The childhood heroes of yesteryear used to drive high-octane, turbocharged sports machines, but times they are a-changing. Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia is providing an i-MiEV to take children for rides at Petrosains (Level …
KL Mass Rapid Transit system construction – a series of proposed alternative routes for motorists
Work on the KL Mass Rapid Transit system is underway, and Phase 1a of the project is expected to be completed in 2016. With 35 stops and four interchanges linked to existing …
Mazda CX-5 wheels downsized to 17 from 19-inches
CX-5 on 17in wheels. Photo credit: William Leong from Mazda CX-5 Club Malaysia The Mazda CX-5 SUV was launched here back in May with a pleasing set of features, including the very …
Petronas Coffee Break Campaign – keeping you awake
The Petronas Coffee Break Campaign is back for the upcoming Raya balik kampung exodus. The campaign, held for the 13th consecutive year, starts from August 15 to 18, with a second phase …
Stop Section 114A of the Evidence Act 2012
Please have a look at the infographic above by clicking it for a larger version on the problem called Section 114A of the Evidence Act 2012, something that affects the Malaysian Internet …
Toyota Hilux and Fortuner – 2.5L VNT D-4D intercooled engine 2012 MY versions coming, order books open
UMW Toyota has announced the estimated on-the-road prices for its Toyota Hilux pick-up truck and Toyota Fortuner SUV 2012 model year improvement models, which are due, we hear, soon, with bookings now …
Perodua kicks off road safety campaign for Hari Raya
We dropped by the Sungai Buloh Overhead Bridge R&R area this evening, where Perodua launched its Road Safety Campaign in time for the upcoming Hari Raya celebrations. Perodua joined forces with the …
Calling all readers to share tips, stories and advice on balik kampung motoring this Raya!
The time of the year has come again when you pile family and bags into your car and set off for your hometown for Raya. As we well know, these balik kampung …
Team Sime Darby Auto Performance to make race debut at Porsche Carrera Cup Asia with VIP driver
Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has announced that it will participate in Rounds 7 and 8 of Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA) 2012, from August 30 to September 2, making its racing …
Nissan Almera 1.5L officially previewed by Tan Chong – CKD, RM70k to 85k, deliveries in Q4
After months of teasing and speculation, the Nissan Almera was officially previewed by Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) this morning to the media. We've had quite a "long history" with this car, …
