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 …
MAI to present auto industry action plan on Feb 6?
The Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) will be unveiling an action plan for the national auto industry on February 6, according to a report by Utusan Malaysia. The plan will be presented to …
Ford Fiesta facelift – 1.5L manual at JPJ Putrajaya
Before you get your hopes up on seeing that this sixth-gen facelift happens to be a stick shifter and is tucked away in the JPJ Putrajaya carpark, and might therefore be a …
Volvo V40 prices revised, T5 and CC slightly costlier
Prices for the Volvo V40 have been revised. Launched here in August 2013, the stylish five-door hatchback is available in three variants, all locally-assembled in Shah Alam. They are the V40 T4 …
2014 Honda City appears on oto.my, March launch?
Here's the next car of the moment - the 2014 Honda City, which made its world debut in India last November before launching in Thailand only last week, has popped up on …
Naza Quest opens Chevrolet Butterworth 3S centre
Earlier this month, Naza Quest opened its second Chevrolet dealership in Penang. The new Chevrolet Butterworth 3S centre - operated by Ooi Ting Chong Holdings - is located in Butterworth, and its …
Great Wall Haval M4 SUV coming in May, under RM50k
Great Wall Malaysia is planning to launch the CKD version of the Great Wall Haval M4 SUV sometime in May, with pricing anticipated to be under RM50k. The M4 will be assembled …
