Nissan Leaf Open Car – one-off electric vehicle shown
Since the Nissan Leaf was first introduced in 2010, over 100,000 units have been sold in Japan. To celebrate this milestone, the Japanese automaker has revealed the Nissan Leaf Open Car, an …
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Malaysian vehicle sales data for April 2018 by brand
After sales picked up in March, vehicle sales in the country dipped again last month, though the drop was relatively small. A total of 47,089 vehicles were registered last month, and this …
Vehicle prices could go up following the return of SST
With the good and services tax (GST) set to be revised to 0% from 6% on June 1, Malaysian car buyers are enjoying lower vehicles prices with many companies already announcing revised …
Ford for Food online driving game offers weekly prizes
Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) has launched the 'Ford for Food' online contest that builds on Malaysians love for food. The web-based driving game is an interactive way to showcase the various …
April 2018 Malaysian vehicle sales down by 5.8%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released sales and production figures for the month of April 2018, and overall numbers for both built and retail were down compared to the month of …
GST zero-rated: Full Honda pricelist, up to RM18k less
Honda Malaysia (HM) has released its full price list with zero-rated GST, which will be effective from June 1. Before this, we only knew the 0% GST prices for four models - …
Toyota and Suzuki to deepen partnership in engine development, vehicle production and distribution
In October 2016, Toyota and Suzuki agreed to explore a business partnership pertaining technology sharing and the standardisation of the automotive industry. That partnership became serious with the signing of a Memorandum …
GST zero-rated: Renault prices down by up to RM12k
In line with the government’s decision to set the goods and services tax (GST) at 0% from 6% on June 1, TC Euro Cars (TCEC) has released updated pricing for its Renault …
DRIVEN: 2018 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid – great appeal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9nSDeiRpsU&rel=0 The 2018 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid represents a bit of a revival for the Nissan brand in Malaysia. It’s the first model to be launched by Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) since …
MSF and TOC launch collaboration to grow Malaysian motorsports industry with skilled technicians
Local race event series Malaysia Speed Festival (MSF) and TOC Automotive College recently signed a partnership deal for a technical course. The partnership will provide students of the college wider job prospects …
Proton dealer network upgrade – 79 outlets now 3S/4S
Proton, as part of its major turnaround plan, has announced that it will push for more dealerships to be upgraded to 3S or 4S facilities. As of May 18, approximately 79 outlets …
Wörthersee Treffen 2018 – for the love of Volkswagen
The first thing you’ll notice is there’s no way the infrastructure is capable of handling the ludicrous amount of traffic. The second is that despite this, no one’s is urging the car …
Citroen C5 Aircross – SUV finally debuts in Europe
More than a year after the Citroën C5 Aircross was revealed for the Chinese market, Europeans are finally getting the chance to own one as the SUV is headed for the Continent …
New Honda Fit EV – electric Jazz due for 2020 return
The previous generation Honda Fit, which we know as the Honda Jazz, had a battery-powered variant called the Fit EV. It made its debut in 2011 with a 20 kWh battery and …
The end of the kopi-o license culture – automated system for driving tests to be introduced next year
The transport ministry is planning to introduce an automated system for driving tests, one that will see learner drivers taking their on-road practical test on a circuit without an examiner sitting next …
UMW Toyota recalls Alphard, Vellfire over EPB’s ECU
Toyota Alphard 3.5 (left), Vellfire 2.5 (right) UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) today announced a recall to update the electronic control unit (ECU) of the electric parking brake (EPB) system of the Toyota …
Honda Civic Type R Pick-up Truck concept revealed
The FK8 Honda Civic Type R is a very competent car but there’s always those who feel it can be improved further. Honda UK are among those who think that way, and …
Volvo XC40 – production to expand to China in 2019
Sales of the Volvo XC40 are going great guns, so much so that Gothenburg is struggling to meet the overwhelming demand for its small SUV. As such, the company announced that is …
BP announces investment in StoreDot, maker of ultra-fast charging FlashBattery – full charge in 5 minutes!
BP's venture capital arm, BP Ventures announced that it plans to invest US$20 million (RM79.6 million) in StoreDot, an Israeli battery startup company that claims its new-generation batteries can offer five-minute charging …
DS plans new flagship – rivals BMW 5 Series, due 2020
DS Automobiles is planning to launch a flagship sedan by the year 2020. According to Autocar, a source within the company said the new luxury model will be "comparable in every way …
