Proton Iriz – foreign engine being considered is diesel
You may recall that during the launch event of the Proton Iriz last month, Proton chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad revealed that although the hatchback's new VVT engines meet Euro 4 emissions …
Proton Iriz to spawn a sportier 200+ km/h variant?
Much has been said about the new Proton Iriz’s speedometer which, rather optimistically, reads all the way up to 240 km/h. This seems rather overkill, especially when its most potent form (the …
Lexus NX SUV – Malaysian estimated prices released, open for booking, 2.0 Turbo & Hybrid, from RM300k
The Lexus NX, previewed at IGEM 2014 this morning, is pretty close to its Malaysian launch. Estimated prices for the SUV have been released by Lexus Malaysia, showing a line-up with two …
Lexus NX 300h on display at IGEM 2014 in KLCC
Lexus Malaysia has kicked off its run-in to the Lexus NX's introduction in the country - a NX 300h example is on display at the UMW Toyota booth at the 5th International …
Volvo XC60 T6 arriving soon with 306 hp and 400 Nm
A brochure, detailing the specifications of the Volvo XC60 T6 has surfaced on the website of Volvo Federal Auto Glenmarie, indicating an impending launch of a more powerful variant of the Volvo …
Kia Red Cube Rawang 4S centre officially opens doors
Naza Kia officially launched the Kia Red Cube Rawang 4S Centre this morning. The impressive structure with a glass facade, easily the largest car outlet in Rawang, is the Korean brand's fifth …
Toyota and Lexus recall 1.75mil vehicles worldwide
Toyota has announced three separate recalls involving a total of 1.75 million of its cars worldwide – including some from Lexus – to fix problems involving the braking and fuel systems. The …
Uber drivers involved in crackdown by JPJ – report
According to report by The Malay Mail, five Uber drivers have been involved in a crackdown by the Road Transport Department (JPJ), under the Ops Teksi Uber 2014 operation - which begun …
Toyota Corolla Altis – 1.8G replaces 2.0G in lineup
Not quite a year yet since its debut here, but some changes have been made to the Toyota Corolla Altis model lineup in the country - UMW Toyota Motor looks to have …
MAI to build around 150 EV charging stations by 2017
Beginning next year, and with the cooperation of several other parties, the Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) will construct between 125 and 150 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by 2017, according to a …
W205 Mercedes-Benz C 250 AMG Line – RM339,888
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia left many of us surprised when the latest W205 C-Class was launched with just two variants: 184 hp/300 Nm C 200 Avantgarde and 211 hp/350 Nm C 250 Exclusive. The …
Proton Edar announces new management members
Left to right; Andreas Prinz, Daniel Tan Soo Liang, Norzahid bin Mohd Zahudi Proton Holdings has announced the appointment of new management members in the company as well as in Proton Edar …
Naza Kia opens fourth Red Cube outlet, in Johor Bahru
Naza Kia Malaysia has opened its latest Kia Red Cube outlet in Johor Bahru - Kia JJ, located at Taman Bayu Puteri, Permas Jaya, also has the honour of being the first …
Proton EV arriving 2017, priced under RM100k – MAI
Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) CEO Madani Sahari has said that Malaysia will produce not one, but two electric vehicles by 2017 – with one of them likely to come from Proton – …
Proton upgrades Sungai Petani outlet to 4S, brand’s service centres to now open seven days a week
Proton recently officiated the opening of its service outlet in Sungai Petani. Operated by Mercu Usaha Mesra Corporation (MUMC), a Proton dealer since 2005, the Kedah facility has grown from a 1S …
Enact ‘lemon laws’ to protect car buyers – Standards
What do you do when life gives you lemons? You should be able to rely on some lemon-aid, some consumer groups opine. The Malaysian Association of Standards Users (Standards Users) and the …
Malaysia to construct rubberised roads – report
According to a New Straits Times report, Malaysia is preparing to build its first rubberised roads in June 2015. Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities said this …
Fuel subsidy plan to be announced in a few weeks
Although RON 95 petrol, diesel and LPG have officially been declared free of Goods and Services Tax (GST), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced last Friday in his Budget 2015 …
Malaysia Budget 2015 – RON 95, diesel fuel and LPG exempted from GST; subsidy rationalisation “soon”
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has confirmed in today’s Malaysia Budget 2015 announcement that RON 95, diesel and LPG will be exempted from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) that will …
Malaysia Budget 2015 Live Updates (Auto/Transport)
Budget 2015 will be announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak at 4 pm today. We will be posting live updates on any automotive-related announcements from his speech here. Watch this …
