RON 95 petrol, diesel prices up by 20 sen from Oct 2
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs has announced that prices for RON 95 petrol and diesel will be increased by 20 sen at midnight, October 2. That's tonight, so steer …
Proton Iriz EV prototype in Korea, developed with LG!
Seems LG Electronics' involvement in the future of the Proton Iriz isn't just limited to the ADAS stereo camera and the NEXLIDE lights - MITI minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed has posted …
2015 Mazda 2 – bookings open, pricing teased, RM88k
It looks like things are speeding up towards the local market introduction of the 2015 Mazda 2 - ASEAN production of the fourth-gen DJ began at the AAT plant in Rayong mid-September, …
Budget 2015 likely to align itself with NAP – Madani
Budget 2015's auto-related matters are likely to be aligned with the aspirations of the National Automotive Policy (NAP 2014), Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) CEO Mohamad Madani Sahari has said, according to a …
Easy Taxi introduces Super Easy Taxi reward scheme
Easy Taxi, the world's largest taxi-booking app, has introduced the Super Easy Taxi programme in Malaysia. Taxis under the scheme are set to offer an upgraded level of service thanks to a …
Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC Hybrid and Volkswagen Jetta GP local assembly to begin in November?
We saw something interesting in DRB-Hicom's Annual Report 2014 which was released earlier this month. Look at page 93 for the section on HICOM Automotive Manufacturers (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. HAMM operates a …
Diesel subsidy rationalisation expected in January
According to a Bernama report, the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism ministry (KPDNKK) expects to implement the diesel subsidy rationalisation plan in early January. The ministry is awaiting the final decision from …
UMW Toyota opens latest 3S centre in Langkawi
UMW Toyota has officially opened its latest 3S centre in Langkawi, Kedah. The facility sits on two acres of land with a built-up area of more than 26,000 square feet and is …
Jaguar F-Type Coupe previewed in Malaysia – order books now open, expected launch in October
The Jaguar F-Type coupe was recently previewed at the Malaysian International Gourmet Festival which was held at the Sunway Convention Centre. Two variants of the coupe were on display - the F-Type …
Michelin X Works Z, X Line Energy Z tyres introduced
Michelin has introduced two new truck tyres for the Malaysian market - the all-terrain X Works Z and highway-optimised X Line Energy Z. The X Works Z (left) features a new uniform-footprint …
New tint rules from Nov 1: windscreen 70% VLT, front side windows 50%, rear side windows and rear screen 30%, exceptions given to certain parties – report
According to a Berita Harian report, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be enforcing new vehicle tint regulations from November 1. The new rules specify minimum permissible visible light transmission (VLT) levels …
Proton Iriz prototype fitted with LG ADAS camera
Here's another prototype that was on display at the Alami Proton carnival last weekend - a Proton Iriz prototype fitted with an Advanced Drive Assistance System (ADAS) stereo camera, an effort by …
Proton Iriz for export markets: UK first to receive cars, Australian and European markets set to follow after
Proton has said that it will focus on the domestic market for six months where sales of the new Iriz is concerned. However, Proton chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has stated that …
Proton Iriz Active concept unveiled with crossover looks, high-tech additions – production possible
Just yesterday, we posted renderings of what an Iriz-based crossover might look like, even christening it the Irox. Well, just moments ago, Proton chairman - Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad has unveiled a …
Proton ‘Nama Siapa Hebat’ contest winner announced – 20-year-old Rishalaini wins a Proton Iriz 1.6 Premium
The winner of the 'Nama Siapa Hebat' contest held by Proton was announced today. The contest was held - from June 25 to July 25 2013, in anticipation of the launch of …
Alami Proton open day this weekend at Proton COE
National car manufacturer Proton Holdings Berhad is organising an open day called Alami Proton this weekend (September 27-28), at its Centre of Excellence in Shah Alam. Aside from test drives of Proton …
VIDEO: Proton Iriz crash test – front and side impacts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUleNxyo-Wk Other than its looks and updated engines, the stand-out feature of the new Proton Iriz is its raft of safety equipment. The new B-segment hatchback has up to six airbags (on …
VIDEO: Interview with CEO Abdul Harith Abdullah – “Customer deliveries for the Proton Iriz to begin in October; competes against the Jazz and Polo”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TDhokPi2cM Following the launch of the new Proton Iriz, paultan.org was given the exclusive opportunity to sit down with Proton's CEO, Datuk Abdul Harith Abdullah, and discuss about the new car's targets …
VIDEO: Interview with Azlan Othman, Head of Design – “Proton Iriz benchmarked against the Fiesta and Polo”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4Pi9az3kG4 The newly launched Proton Iriz is probably one of the more dynamic looking models to have come out of Proton in recent memory - a bold front end and a road-hugging …
Proton Iriz meets Euro 4 regulations, foreign engines considered for markets with Euro 5 and above
At the press conference of the new Proton Iriz today, company chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed confirmed that Proton's new B-segment hatchback meets Euro 4 emissions regulations with the current 1.3 and …
