Volkswagen Malaysia opens new Shah Alam parts hub
Volkswagen Group Malaysia has announced the next step towards enhancing its after-sales service in the country with the establishment of a new parts hub in Shah Alam. The installation serves as an …
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Next-gen Mercedes-Benz CLS to drop Shooting Brake
According to CAR Magazine, the next-generation Mercedes-Benz CLS will not feature a Shooting Brake version. After only one generation, the German manufacturer is pulling the plug on the variant due to lacklustre …
Toyota recalls another 29,985 vehicles in Malaysia over Takata airbags – Vios, Corolla Altis and Yaris affected
Following on the recall issued in May for 97,000 vehicles over faulty Takata airbags, UMW Toyota has announced that Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has expanded the coverage with another recall, this time …
Suzuki Swift facelift final prices revealed: RM58k-74k
Suzuki Malaysia Automobile (SMA) has released finalised prices for the facelifted Suzuki Swift (which is still only available for booking) – the updated version of the company's most popular vehicle will be …
Honda Civic Tourer sets new Guinness World Record
The attempt by a Honda Civic Tourer 1.6 i-DTEC to set a new Guinness World Record for the ‘Lowest Fuel Consumption – all 24 contiguous EU countries’ has been accomplished. Two members …
Surprise! Toyota finds that customers don’t mind paying more for cars with better safety features
Consumers are ready to pay for cars with better safety features, and the thinking isn't just confined to fully-matured automotive markets - in India, Toyota says it has found that customers don't …
Adrian Newey working with Aston Martin on supercar
This is absolutely astounding. Autocar has revealed that legendary Formula 1 designer Adrian Newey is collaborating with Aston Martin to design an ultra-high performance road car to rival the likes of the …
Government says approved permit policy to remain
The Open approved permit (AP) system for the import of used cars is set to remain in place. The government says the issue is still being studied, but has not given a …
Honda CEO on the future: ‘competitive’ next-gen CR-V, Accord; Civic Type R coming to Japan this autumn
In his first speech at the helm, new Honda CEO Takahiro Hachigo has revealed a number of details regarding the company's future direction and its upcoming models. The new "Team Honda," he …
Renault Talisman revealed – stylish new D-segment sedan replaces both the Renault Laguna and Latitude
Renault has presented its new D-segment Renault Talisman in France. Looks impressive doesn't it? This is the first application of Renault's latest design language to a sedan body after it made its …
McLaren 540C and 570S Sports Series to be priced from RM638k in Malaysia, excluding duties and taxes
Official importer McLaren Kuala Lumpur has confirmed that the new Sports Series range – the 540C and 570S, which are now open for pre-order – will be priced from RM638,000, excluding duties …
“We’re the worst in the world, but it’s not our fault,” says Kuala Lumpur Sentral Taxi Drivers Association
The Kuala Lumpur Sentral Taxi Drivers Association agrees with the London Cabs website claim that Kuala Lumpur's cabbies are the 'worst in the world'. Its president, Badrol Hisham, also said it was …
Puspakom offering 5,000 free vehicle checks this Raya
As the Hari Raya Aidilfitri season comes ever closer (and with it, the yearly balik kampung rush), Puspakom is offering free Voluntary Vehicle Inspection (VVI) for the first 5,000 customers from now …
Taxi services already undergoing overhaul – SPAD
We’ve all experienced it first-hand, the pains of hailing a taxi. Having to negotiate with the driver on whether the meters will be used and even whether their going your way or …
Proton aims to build 60k to 100k cars a year for Suzuki
Last month, Proton and Suzuki signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Licence Agremeent (LA) that, amongst other things, gives the national carmaker access to Suzuki’s models, platforms, powertrain and automotive technology, …
Infiniti – blockbuster sales record for first half of 2015
The first half of 2015 has seen an extraordinary sales record by Infiniti as it sold 103,500 new vehicles worldwide, up 13% over the same period last year. The brand also set …
SPIED: 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser facelift undisguised
The Middle East is synonymous for many things, oil – lots of it, sports cars on every corner and of course, big luxury SUVs. It’s no wonder why, then, the first spyshots …
Giorgetto Giugiaro rides into the sunset and signs off
It must be noted with some sadness that Giorgetto Giugiaro has resigned from Italdesign Giugiaro SpA, the styling and engineering company he founded in 1968. He will be best remembered as one …
Lotus SUV to be light, agile; make sports cars better
In an interview with Top Gear Magazine UK, Lotus CEO Jean-Marc Gales has divulged some new details about the company's upcoming SUV, and apparently it'll be quite a bit closer to Hethel's …
No more manuals, 600 hp max for future BMW M cars
Here’s something that hardcore BMW M enthusiasts might find a little off-putting. Due to declining sales figures, future M models might not be getting manual gearboxes anymore. BMW M boss, Frank van …
