GALLERY: 2014 Mazda 3 CBU in Glenmarie showroom
Yesterday, we saw it on a north-bound transporter, opening the question as to whether it would be also in the showrooms. Turns out it is - the 2014 Mazda 3 you see …
GALLERY: Showroom pics of the CKD VW Polo Hatch
The press photos given to us alongside yesterday’s official launch of the locally-assembled Volkswagen Polo Hatch 1.6 had a few inconsistencies – different in-dash head units, centre armrest with/without rear aircon vents, …
Proton Inspira Super Premium launched – RM102,000
Alongside its recently-introduced SV (Super Value) budget line-up, it looks like Proton is also building up a new upscale Super Premium range. This new Proton Inspira Super Premium has just been unveiled …
Proton Satria Neo Standard 4AT launched – RM55k
We're reporting from the ongoing Proton sales carnival at Juru Auto City in Penang, where the national carmaker has launched the Proton Satria Neo Standard 4AT (it has also launched the Proton …
SPIED: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV testing in Malaysia
Here’s a shocker (see what I did there?) - reader Syahrul Harun has sent us this picture of a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV being tested here in Malaysia. Looks like Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia …
2014 Mazda 3 sighted on transporter, heading north
Earlier in the month, details for the Malaysian-specification CBU 2014 Mazda 3 sedan were revealed, as was the estimated price for the car. The Mazda dealership that posted the pricelist mentioned then …
Suzuki Jimny 4X4 prices reduced by RM3,400
Here's an unusual move. Suzuki Malaysia Automobile (SMA) has slashed prices of the Suzuki Jimny 4X4, which was launched here in November 2013. The reduction is RM3,400 from the launch price. With …
KJ: Ku Nan misquoted, RON95 not only for the poor
Saya check dgn @TengkuAdnanReal, dia TAK cakap RON95 akan hanya dijual kpd orang miskin. Jangan spin cerita tak betul.— Khairy Jamaluddin (@Khairykj) January 24, 2014 Kenapa bodoh sangat tak faham yang di …
Volkswagen Polo Hatchback – CKD launched, RM88k
The locally-assembled Volkswagen Polo Hatchback has been officially launched in Malaysia – the car, which was previewed at KLIMS13 back in November, becomes the third CKD model from the brand after the …
Shell FuelSave Celebrity Driving Challenge kicked off
Shell Malaysia kicked off the Shell FuelSave Celebrity Driving Challenge with a two-day drive across the Klang Valley last week. The celeb challenge saw Shell FuelSave Ambassador Fahrin Ahmad coach actress Lisa …
Tengku Adnan: RON 95 fuel to be limited to the poor
Now this is bizarre. Federal Territories minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor was reported by various newspapers to have mentioned that the subsidised price of RON 95 fuel, currently set at …
paultan.org ‘Win A Saga Contest’ winner announced
In conjunction with KLIMS 2013, we decided to reward our readers and fans of our sister site, oto.my, with a simple contest offering a grand prize of a Proton Saga SV. The …
Proton hybrid – now set to enter market end-2015
More developments on the planned Proton hybrid – it was earlier reported that the automaker was planning to introduce its first hybrid by the end of 2014, with an EV to follow …
Ford sales up by 50% in Malaysia, best in two decades
Ford has announced that 2013 sales in Malaysia jumped 50% from the previous year to 10,660 units, the company’s best performance in 20 years. It makes Ford one of the fastest growing …
Citroen DS3 now in Malaysia, spied in Glenmarie
We showed you the Hyundai Veloster Turbo and some CKD Volkswagens yesterday; now here's another new model that's launching soon - the Citroen DS3. Conceived as a rival to BMW's MINI, the …
Mazda SkyActiv cars pre-qualified as EEV – reports
Research reports by AMMB and Maybank have revealed that Mazda cars have been pre-qualified for EEV duty exemptions under the new 2014 National Automotive Policy (NAP). The EEV duty exemptions are for …
NAP 2014: Proton Edar Dealers Association response
A number of automakers have issued official statements and responses in relation to the National Automotive Policy (NAP 2014) that was announced by MITI on Monday – next, we have a press …
VW Polo Hatchback CKD appears on oto.my – RM86k
Slated to be launched very soon, the Volkswagen Polo Hatchback CKD has appeared on our sister classifieds site, oto.my. We’ve all seen this car before of course, as it was given a …
SPYSHOTS: Volkswagen Jetta CKD fully uncovered
Just confirmed by DRB-Hicom last week, the Volkswagen Jetta CKD has been spotted at JPJ Putrajaya by regular contributor Anol Alias. Unlike the last round of spyshots, the locally-assembled C-segment sedan is …
NAP 2014 – official responses from manufacturers
In light of the National Automotive Policy (NAP 2014) which was announced on Monday, several carmakers have been quick to issue official statements or responses. You've seen Proton's; now BMW and Toyota …
