Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – local assembly possible
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) is not ruling out the possibility of CKD local assembly for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. This was shared by MMM's CEO Tetsuya Oda at a Q&A session with …
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Toyota Prius recall – 6,160 units in Malaysia involved
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced a "special service campaign" a.k.a. recall for the Toyota Prius 1.8. The wordwide recall is for cars manufactured from year 2009 to 2013 - 6,160 units of …
Mazda 5 to be updated with SkyActiv tech in Malaysia?
It seems the Mazda 5 is the next model to receive the SkyActiv treatment in Malaysia - Mazda 3S & Tribos Application Centre's Facebook page has yielded indicative pricing and features for …
Citroen DS3 teased – coming very soon to Malaysia
Citroen Malaysia has been relaying teaser after teaser of the DS3 onto its Facebook page for a few weeks now. Yes, the first of the new-age DS models is the last to …
SPIED: Renault Clio RS 200 EDC in KL – RHD arrives
Nearly a year after it made its Asean debut here in Malaysia, the Renault Clio RS 200 EDC looks like it'll finally go on sale in Malaysia - the car from last …
Shell Eco-marathon Asia – Malaysians nab five awards
At the recent Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2014 challenge in Manila, Malaysian student teams swept up five awards, including three category victories. The UiTM Eco-Sprint team from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam …
Toyota Agya/Daihatsu Ayla spotted in Malaysia!
Reader Melvin Choong sent in this photo of what appears to be a debadged Toyota Agya/Daihatsu Ayla on Jalan Duta. We're going out on a limb here, but could Perodua have brought …
Proton Sales Carnivals collect over 2,000 bookings
The past three Proton Sales Carnivals in Shah Alam, Melaka and Penang have collected a total of 2,002 bookings out of 6,700 test drives, Proton deputy CEO Datuk Lukman Ibrahim announced in …
Proton R3 Suprima S Malaysian Touring Car unveiled
Proton has unveiled the Proton R3 Suprima S Malaysian Touring Car at its ongoing Dataran Pantai Batu Buruk, Kuala Terengganu sales carnival. The car will make its race debut at the Malaysian …
PIAM statement on motor tariff premium adjustment
Earlier in the week, we reported that motor tariff premium rates in the country were set to be revised effective February 15, continuing on the four-year adjustment period that was first announced …
Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia appointed – a joint venture between Sime Darby Motors and Sisma Auto
Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia has been formed through a joint venture between the current official dealers of the two brands here, Sisma Auto and Sime Darby Motors respectively. The new company is …
NAP 2014 Roadmap – highlights of the action plan
Yesterday, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), together with Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI), announced the roadmap for the National Automotive Policy (NAP 2014). Aimed as a guideline for industry stakeholders, …
SPIED: Proton P2-30A GSC – first peek at the interior
We’ve certainly had plenty of spyshots of the Proton P2-30A GSC, but the interior has somehow evaded our prying eyes. Until now. This latest set of shots from our European spy photographers …
NAP 2014 – six roadmaps announced by MITI
In a follow up to the National Automotive Policy (NAP 2014) that was announced last month, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) - in conjunction with Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) …
MAI signs MoU to develop and build local E-Bus
Alongside the launch of the National Automotive Policy (NAP 2014) Roadmaps earlier today, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been exchanged between Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) and three other parties on the …
First new EEV manufacturing license under NAP 2014 to be announced in two months time – MITI
The holder of the first car manufacturing license for energy efficient vehicles (EEVs) under NAP 2014 will be announced in two months time, according to Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk …
DPM: No toll price increase this year, govt to pay RM400m compensation to concessionaires
Prices of goods have been on an upward trend as the government implements its subsidy rationalisation programme, but one thing is for sure - there will be no increase in toll rates …
Land Rover Freelander 2 Si4 S now in showrooms
The petrol-powered Land Rover Freelander 2 that we saw parked at JPJ Putrajaya last year is finally in showrooms. It's listed at RM293,888, which is a premium over the 2.2 Diesel HSE …
New motor insurance tariffs from February 15, 2014
Motor insurance rates have been revised upwards yearly since 2012, and the latest revision to the rates are set to come into effect February 15, 2014. The second table from top lists …
ASEAN NCAP Phase III test results due out in March
An update on the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) - the pilot project will be completed with the announcement of ASEAN NCAP Phase III results, expected at …
