Historic Mercedes-Benz Concours 2011 – a great display
The event was the largest gathering of Mercedes-Benz classic cars in the Asean region - on show at the Historic Mercedes-Benz Concours 2011 - held yesterday at the Palace of the Golden …
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Naza and GE sign MOU for strategic collaboration
Naza and General Electric have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential collaboration in Malaysia in three areas - opportunities in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, the implementation of sustainable …
Permits mandatory for all car repossessors from June 1
According to a Bernama report, all car repossessors appointed by banks will have to obtain valid permits. These will be issued by the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry (KPDNKK), as provided …
Amcorp Auto opens 3S Volkswagen centre in Jalan Ipoh
Another Volkswagen dealership has been launched - Amcorp Auto opened its first 3S Volkswagen centre in Jalan Ipoh today; the opening marks the first venture of the Amcorp Group into the automotive …
Test Drive Kia On Tour 2011 – up for grabs, a Forte 1.6 EX
Naza Kia Malaysia is set to host a total of four Kia test drive events over the next six months, with the first leg taking place later this month in the Klang …
Ford Fiesta XTR Sapphire edition – in blue and white only
We've finally got more photos of the special edition Fiesta we spied last week - word continues to be that the 'XTR Sapphire' edition, as it has been tagged so far, will …
Perodua maintains 195k sales target despite Japan disaster, new Myvi to be launched before September!
The triple disaster that hit Japan in March has severely affected the automotive industry, as carmakers and their various levels of vendors saw production disrupted or stopped completely in the aftermath. Overseas …
SDAC’s Experience Fiesta, Experience Hollywood 2011 contest – five grand prize winners announced
There were plenty of entries for Sime Darby Auto ConneXion's Experience Fiesta, Experience Hollywood 2011 contest, which ran from February 14 to March 31, but only five people emerged as winners for …
Ford Focus TDCi: 1,365.6 km done on one tank of diesel!
It was a challenge organised by Sime Darby Auto ConneXion to see who could go the furthest distance on a single tank of diesel, in this case with the Ford Focus TDCi. …
PETRONAS PRIMAX 95 XTRA Virtual Race on Facebook
Petronas is having a contest called the PETRONAS PRIMAX 95 XTRA Race on Facebook where a few "virtual racers" will be racing each other on a virtual track. Yours truly will be …
Wearnes VW opens new showroom in Sungai Besi, KL
We were at the launch of the new Volkswagen Sungai Besi showroom yesterday night, which was quite happening for a showroom launch with lots of pretty people. Operated by Wearnes VW, the …
New Ssangyong Actyon SUV set for May 2011 local debut?
Malaysian Ssangyong distributor Competitive Supreme has updated their website to feature a new SUV model - the Ssangyong Actyon, which turns out to be one and the same as the new Ssangyong …
Petronas extends Mercedes partnership to DTM series
National oil and gas company Petronas is already the proud partner of the Silver Arrows, and now both companies are taking their relationship into the German Touring Car Masters (DTM) series, which …
Goodyear launches Assurance Fuel Max tyre in Malaysia
Goodyear launched a new tyre for the Malaysian market this evening - the Assurance Fuel Max (AFM). A development of the mid range Assurance that was introduced here in 2008, the Fuel …
CCTV traffic summonses to come with photo from May 1
New Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Khalid Abu Bakar has been making some positive announcements lately. Last week, the second highest ranking policeman said that his men will no longer ambush motorists …
Boon Siew Honda launches the 110cc Wave Dash kapcai
Boon Siew Honda has launched the new Honda Wave Dash this morning in KL. This 110cc cub (or kapcai, as these underbone bikes are more popularly called) is based on the Wave …
JPJ lifts blacklist on drivers and vehicles with ‘saman ekor’
First, no more hidden speed trap ambushes from the cops, and now this - according to reports, the JPJ has announced that drivers or owners who have been blacklisted based on summons …
2011 Honda Jazz facelift introduced in Malaysia
The second-generation Jazz was introduced here in August 2008, so now, close to three years on, it's time for the mid-term facelift to make its appearance. Honda Malaysia has announced the introduction …
gogopal Q5.0 GPS navigator – plenty of versatility
Undoubtedly, the personal GPS navigation field is littered with plenty of offerings these days. All are very competent at what they’re supposed to do, which is to get you to the destination …
OSRAM introduces Night Breaker Plus range of headlamps
Big potholes that weren't there a week ago, silly dogs that dash across the road and foolhardy pedestrians lazy to take the overhead bridge were among the few road obstacles that I've …
