OFFICIAL: Mitsubishi ASX to be CKD in Malaysia
We first heard of this through indirect sources back in August this year, but now it's official - the Mitsubishi ASX compact SUV will be locally assembled in Malaysia. Tan Chong Motor …
Perodua and Proton won’t be forced to merge – gov’t
The government cannot force Proton Holdings Bhd and Perusahaan Automobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) to merge, although it can encourage them to forge strategic cooperation to improve the efficiency of parts procurement …
JD Power: customer satisfaction improves in Malaysia
While overall customer satisfaction with the new vehicle sales process in Malaysia improves in 2013, the gap in satisfaction between local and foreign brands has widened, according to the J.D. Power Asia …
No fuel price increase in near future – NEAC member
Rumours surfaced last week regarding another fuel price increase, leading deputy finance minister Datuk Ahmad Maslan to come out and deny talks that there will be a 10 sen hike for RON …
BMW FM Autohaus 4S centre opens in Kota Kinabalu
BMW Group Malaysia recently welcomed a new 4S dealership into its network when FM Autohaus opened its outlet in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The 53,500 sq ft facility is located in the prime …
2013 Ford Fiesta 1.5 Sport hatch and Titanium sedan officially launched in Malaysia – RM86,988 OTR
Well, it turns out there's an official launch for the 2013 Ford Fiesta facelift after all - both 1.5 Sport hatchback and Titanium sedan variants were formally introduced in Malaysia a while …
Perodua’s next model to get aluminium engine
Perodua is planning to introduce an aluminium engine in its next model (Daihatsu Mira e:S pictured), which is due in the third quarter of next year, Bernama reports. The motor would be …
Peugeot 208 GTi on display in Blue Box Glenmarie
Not long more to go before one can get their grubby paws on a Peugeot 208 GTi, by the looks of it - the car has 'arrived' in the showrooms, or at …
Mitsubishi Triton VGT GS and GL: from under RM100k
The Mitsubishi Triton range is both diverse and a little bit confusing. It starts with the (commercial use only) Triton Heavy Duty, and goes on through the Triton Single Cab, Triton LITE …
PDAM: Further fuel subsidy reductions may stop petrol smuggling, use savings to abolish road tax
The recent price hike of RON 95 petrol to RM2.10 a litre, diesel to RM2.00 a litre and RON 97 petrol to RM2.85 a litre has made ballooning fuel subsidies and the …
KLIMS13 – A&P campaign kicks off, Toyota Prius Luxury and Honda CR-Z announced as grand prizes
Activity is ramping up for the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2013 (KLIMS13), which will take place this November 15-24 at the Putra World Trade Centre. Show organiser Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), …
Nissan Grand Livina facelift introduced – from RM87k
The latest Nissan Grand Livina facelift has landed in Malaysia, introducing a timely update for the country’s best-selling non-national MPV. Over 65,000 units of the seven-seater have been sold here since its …
Mazda Biante MPV to debut in Malaysia in November – ‘new look’ CX-9 SUV to premiere alongside it
The Mazda model lineup in Malaysia is set to expand before the year is out - reports have it that Bermaz plans to launch the Mazda Biante eight-seater MPV as well as …
TBU opens RM22 mil Plant 3 for new Toyota Vios
Toyota Boshoku UMW (TBU) has opened its third plant in Shah Alam. The plant will support the processes at the first two plants by producing seat padding and form-in-place headrests for the …
Nasim launches Peugeot Nusajaya to make it six
A week after it announced the upcoming opening of its relocated Klang outlet, Nasim has introduced another Peugeot facility in the country. The company's sixth new outlet for 2013 is Peugeot Nusajaya. …
Mazda CX-5 – exports of Malaysian-assembled SUV begin, SkyActiv petrol/diesel units head to Thailand
Mazda Malaysia has begun exporting the Mazda CX-5 to Thailand - the first shipment of the Malaysian-assembled SUV, which is built at the Inokom plant in Kedah, began last week when some …
Kia Picanto previewed in Malaysia, launch next month
The second-generation Kia Picanto is now in Malaysia, with an official launch scheduled for the first half of next month. The A-segment five-door hatch was previewed at Naza Kia's roadshow in Sunway …
Naza Kia rewards customers with trip to Seoul, Korea
Naza Kia Malaysia recently awarded the winners of the Kia Go-Xtra Campaign 2013 with trips to Seoul, the second year they are doing so. Izharudin bin Amanudin, Sean Ooi Yeong Shern and …
2013 Ford Fiesta facelift debuts in showrooms, RM87k
If you've been keen to get up close and personal with the new 2013 Ford Fiesta, you can do so at Ford showrooms across the country from today. The facelifted Fiesta arrives …
BMW 1 Series (F20) launched in Malaysia – 116i, 118i Sport/Urban, 125i Sport/M Sport, RM171k-254k
After teasers, spyshots and a preview, the F20 BMW 1 Series finally lands on Malaysian soil. Having made its global debut a whole two years ago in Frankfurt, the second-gen rear-wheel drive …
