Budget 2013 – no auto-related matters announced
The just-concluded Budget 2013 speech made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak didn't include any news involving the auto sector. Last year, the biggest news was that the full import …
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Malaysia Budget 2013 Live Updates (Auto/Transport)
We will be posting live updates on any automotive related announcements from the Budget 2013 speech here. You may watch the budget live update at TV3's live streaming site. UPDATE: Apparently, there …
Proton electric car coming in 2014, Parliament told
Proton will be selling electric vehicles by 2014, International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed told Parliament yesterday. The national car company is currently collaborating with UK-based Frazer-Nash Research to …
SPIED: Hyundai Veloster spotted at JPJ car park!
We've already had news that the Hyundai Veloster will be making its way to Malaysia (the launch was expected in the first quarter of this year), but here it is in a …
Mitsubishi Mirage spotted on oto.my – RM57k to 65k
It has been spotted roaming our streets before, but now we know that the Mitsubishi Mirage will be officially available in Malaysia. This is because an ad of the car has popped …
Budget 2013: BMW Malaysia hopes for more support in clean diesel technology, tax exemptions to take vehicle efficiency and emissions as main criteria
This Friday, September 28 will see the National Budget 2013 tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Bernama has reported that the upcoming Budget allocation is expected to increase by …
Mercedes GP F1 driver Nico Rosberg refuels lucky customers’ cars at Petronas’ 1,001st station
It's not every day you get to meet a Formula One driver, let alone have your car refuelled by one! Nico Rosberg was in town for the pre-launch of Petronas' 1,001st station …
Success for Infogo BTB Racing Team at Sepang
Car stereo manufacturer Clarion and cloud-based online music store infogo.com had plenty to cheer about at the MMER earlier this month - the team the companies sponsored for the race enjoyed a …
Toyota Classics 2012 to feature top conductor Joji Hattori and the Vienna Chamber Orchestra
The annual Toyota Classics charity concert is back for 2012, and will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Malaysia's Look East Policy introduced by then PM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad. It will …
MAA’s wish list for Budget 2013: Extend hybrid incentives, introduce vehicle scrapping
Budget 2013 is just around the corner, and every Tom, Dick and Cuepacs is shouting out demands. Since we're at it, how about the introduction of GST along with the reduction of …
AES – locations of first 14 cameras announced
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced the locations of where the first Automated Enforcement System (AES) cameras are to be deployed. In what is termed the pilot stage of the project, …
More legal woes for Lotus – fired senior execs claim unfair dismissal, taking case to employment tribunal
More legal trouble for Lotus, the struggling sportscar maker. After recently sacked CEO Dany Bahar filed a claim against the Hethel company and its Malaysian parent DRB-Hicom for wrongful dismissal, UK's Financial …
DRB-Hicom planning foreign partner for Proton
DRB-Hicom is working on introducing a foreign partner to Proton Holdings Bhd, reported The Star recently. Group GM Datuk Seri Mohd Khamil Jamil revealed that talks have been taking place with a …
Bell & Ross adds three flight instrument-inspired timepieces to the Aviation Collection
Bell & Ross once again look to cockpit instruments for inspiration for the firm’s latest BR 01 timepieces, as they have so in the past with the BR 01 Compass and BR …
Malaysian-assembled CKD Subaru XV 2.0i makes debut at IIMS 2012, local rollout in December
Motor Image, the Subaru distributor for 10 countries in Asia, has for the first time unveiled the Malaysian-assembled Subaru XV. The car made its debut on the press day of the ongoing …
Michelin-equipped teams secure six podium spots at Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race 2012
Earlier this month, six Michelin-equipped teams raced their way on to the podium, securing six out of nine available spots at the 13th Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race, held at the Sepang circuit. …
Ford Fiesta Beta and XTR special editions introduced in Malaysia, priced at RM92,888 and RM90,888!
Adding some spice to the Ford Fiesta range in Malaysia are two special edition variants: the Fiesta Beta and Fiesta XTR, which have been introduced and are on display at Ford's Mid …
Nasim opens Peugeot Blue Box Chan Sow Lin
Local Peugeot distributor Nasim Sdn Bhd has launched Peugeot Blue Box Chan Sow Lin, their 22nd outlet in the country. Owned and operated by Sing Huat Premium Sdn Bhd, the 3S centre …
Mitsubishi Ralliart collection on sale at three local dealerships, items priced from RM10
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has brought in the Ralliart collection, which comprises items ranging from apparel and collectibles to performance parts and accessories. Ralliart enthusiasts can find these items at three MMM …
F30 BMW 320i Luxury and Sport launched: RM239k
Yesterday, we found a listing of the BMW 320i on our sister site oto.my, where the car was going for RM238,800. Turns out to be accurate, for BMW Malaysia has now officially …
