New Motul 300V engine oil range announced for Asia
Motul has just announced a new version of its flagship fully synthetic engine oil, the 300V, for markets in the Asia Pacific region. The new formulation features its Ester Core technology and …
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Our locally-assembled CKD cars are the same quality as imported CBU models – Mercedes-Benz Malaysia
The thought that locally assembled cars are inferior in quality compared to their fully imported CBU counterparts run rampant in some pockets of the Malaysian society, and to them, no brands are …
2023 MINI 3-door electric version shown – built by Great Wall in China alongside sub-Countryman SUV
MINI has announced its plans for the coming decade, including a range of electrified models that should make up a significant amount of the company's sales within the next few years. Front …
Proton sales up 28.7% in October 2021 – 13,362 units delivered; X50, X70 and Exora lead their segments
Proton has announced that it sold 13,362 units (including exports) in October 2021, which represents a 28.7% increase from what it managed in September 2021, while also exceeding what it managed in …
Toyota Vellfire replaces Proton Perdana as official car for Malaysian ministers – costs RM5.8k per month
It has been made known that the Malaysian government has switched the official minister car from the Proton Perdana to the Toyota Vellfire 2.5L. The changeover, which happened in April this year, …
Peugeot 3008 BEV and 508 Hybrid coming to Malaysia
Newly appointed Malaysian Peugeot distributor, Bermaz Auto Alliance has revealed its intent to introduce a number of exciting electrified vehicles in the future. According to a recent Maybank IB Research investor report, …
2022 Daihatsu Xenia – next-gen Avanza’s twin leaked
We've seen leaked shots of the 2022 Toyota Avanza and Veloz, and here's the last piece of the jigsaw, the new Daihatsu Xenia. The Xenia has always been the Daihatsu twin of …
Kia EV6 to be brought into Malaysia – Maybank report
According to a Maybank IB Research investor report, Bermaz Auto (BAuto) has plans to bring in the all-electric Kia EV6 that made its global debut in March this year. The report, which …
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan, GLA CKD walk-around
https://youtu.be/QTLLJnCKbp0 The 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan and GLA are now locally assembled in Malaysia, bringing prices down and tantalisingly close to the magic RM200k mark. For the A-Class Sedan, prices are down …
Malaysian vehicle sales for September 2021 by brand – Proton up 273.8%, Volvo by 626.8%; Perodua stays top
With plants and showrooms allowed to resume operations in mid-August, new car sales in Malaysia have picked up at a rapid pace over the past few months. The latest data from the …
2022 Audi A8, S8 facelift – three petrol variants; diesel and PHEV to follow, extra-LWB A8 L Horch for China
Four years on from the debut of the D5-generation Audi A8, the Ingolstadt-based manufacturer's flagship sedan has now premiered in facelifted form. Here, the revised styling is led by a redesigned singleframe …
SPYSHOTS: Opel Mokka, Citroën C4 in Malaysia – Stellantis to introduce new brands with CKD models?
The ink has barely dried on Stellantis' announcement that it has taken full control of Naza's Gurun plant, but the automotive behemoth already looks to be making moves in Malaysia. Reader Fahmie …
2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 debuts – LT6 5.5L V8 with 670 hp and 623 Nm; aero and handling enhancements
Chevrolet has unveiled the new C8 Corvette Z06, which is the high-performance version of its mid-engine sports car that made its debut two years ago. With plenty of mechanical, aero and styling …
2022 Toyota Avanza – regular non-Veloz design leaked
Click to enlarge We've seen the upcoming 2022 Toyota Avanza in the sportier Veloz form, but here are some leaked pics of the seven-seater MPV in its original form, as the Avanza. …
2021-2022 Japan Car of the Year nominees – 29 cars
The nominees for the 2021-2022 Car of the Year Japan awards have been named, with 29 cars vying for the top prize. The nominated vehicles are passenger cars that were announced or …
2021 Peugeot 3008, 5008 facelift launched in Malaysia – Allure only, 1.6 THP, CKD with more kit; from RM162k
Bermaz Auto Alliance (BAuto), the newly appointed sole distributor for the Peugeot brand in Malaysia, has launched its first two SUVs - the 3008 and 5008 facelift. Both models will be available …
BMW Malaysia weighs in on Budget 2022: tax-free EVs welcomed, charging network expansion to continue
Last week's Budget 2022 announcement brought some welcome news for the automotive industry, led by the proposal to eliminate all taxes on electric vehicles. This week, BMW Group Malaysia weighed in on …
2021 Maserati Ghibli Hybrid launched in Malaysia – 2.0L turbo mild hybrid; 330 PS, 450 Nm; from RM428k
Naza Italia has launched the new Maserati Ghibli Hybrid in Malaysia, several months after the brand's first electrified model made its initial debut in July last year. Prices start at RM427,800 for …
Toyota Corolla Cross CKD: 1.8G to get LED headlights, USB-C also added, priced from RM123k to RM137k est
Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8G CBU shown Official Toyota distributor UMW Toyota Motor has released some more details regarding the CKD locally-assembled Corolla Cross, which will be launched soon with the addition of …
2022 Mitsubishi Xpander facelift teaser – new LED headlamps and DRLs, Indonesia launch at GIIAS 2021
Click to enlarge An MPV battle royale is shaping up in Indonesia, where the 2021 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) will open to the press on November 11. Our neighbour is …
