IM4U number plate launched, on sale March 10
Another special vehicle registration plate has come about - the introduction of the IM4U plate was announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak over the weekend. The plate has been …
2013 Honda CR-V spotted on trailers, launching soon!
UPDATE: The fourth-gen Honda CR-V has been launched in Malaysia. Click here to read our launch report, and here for a comprehensive test drive review It's all systems go for the launch …
MITI import duty cuts – response from MAA, Pekema
You've read the full story on MITI's announced import duty cuts for cars coming from Japan and Australia, now here's the response from industry stakeholders Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders Association (Pekema) …
Import duties on cars from Japan, Australia to be reduced in stages to zero by 2016 – MITI
Import duties for cars from Japan and Australia will be gradually reduced to zero by 2016, Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed has said, according to various reports. …
BMW 7-Series F02 facelift launched, RM649k-939k
BMW Malaysia has introduced the facelifted F01/02 BMW 7-Series in the country, in this case with the F02 side of things. The car was launched today at the ongoing BMW Malaysian Open …
Shell Helix Driven to Extremes TV series to air on Discovery Channel, special preview trailers released
The three-episode Discovery Channel adventure series Shell Helix Driven to Extremes will be aired in Malaysia at 8.00 pm over three consecutive Wednesdays on March 13, 20 and 27. We share with …
Artega Asia to open KL outlet but Artega sales unlikely
No, it's not Artiga, or Ertiga, but Artega, the German sports car manufacturer. Reader Kent spotted a Mutiara Motors showroom in Jalan Maarof, Bangsar, in the process of being completed, and sent …
Jazeman Jaafar to drive F1 car in a demo run in KL
Jazeman Jaafar is set to get his first drive in a Formula One car next month - the 20-year-old Malaysian will be piloting the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 demo car at a …
Car duties from Japan, Australia to be reduced – MITI
It has been reported that the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) will announce a cut in car duties for imports from Japan and Australia tomorrow (Feb 28). The reduction would …
Honda CR-V – fourth-gen to be launched next week
UPDATE: The fourth-gen Honda CR-V has been launched in Malaysia. Click here to read our launch report, and here for a comprehensive test drive review Honda Malaysia is set to launch the …
Mercedes-Benz myMBFS app for iPhone and iPad
Following the launch of Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia (MBSM) in November last year, the provider of automotive finance and insurance solutions is expanding its digital footprint with the launch of a new iPhone …
Citroën DS4 and DS5 launched in Malaysia from RM165k; brand new 3S centre opened in Glenmarie
Naza Euro Motors has launched the Citroën DS4 and DS5 in its new bid to rejuvenate the unorthodox French brand in Malaysia. As reported earlier, these two models are NEM's first two …
SPYSHOTS: Nissan Grand Livina facelift undisguised!
Yesterday, we showed you spyshots of the facelifted Nissan Livina X-Gear undergoing testing in Malaysia. Today, we have spy pics of the Nissan Grand Livina facelift without any disguise, snapped by reader …
Pakatan Rakyat 2013 manifesto: auto-related points
Pakatan Rakyat has released its manifesto for the upcoming 2013 general election. In it, the promise that began last year with the Turunkan Harga Kereta campaign to make cars cheaper continues. The …
BMW Speak Green initiative creates eco awareness
BMW Group Malaysia recently collaborated with Taylor’s School of Communication for a campaign to create awareness on the importance of being eco-friendly through the BMW Speak Green initiative. The event was held …
Peugeot 308 Griffe Turbo – 308-unit run, RM133k
Rather quietly, the Peugeot 308 Griffe Turbo made its way into Malaysian showrooms earlier this month, and it happens to be a limited edition run of 308 units. The Griffe designation incorporates …
SPIED: Nissan Livina facelift spotted in Malaysia!
Some interesting spyshots to start off the week, and this time it's by yours truly. I was heading home to Rawang over the weekend when I spotted a car wearing trade plates …
Delving into the details – interview with Norio Tomobe, Large Project Leader of the new facelifted Honda CR-Z
By now we’d assume that you’ve read our comprehensive launch report of the facelifted Honda CR-Z from yesterday. We were first to report the car’s surprise world debut at the Indonesian International …
Mazda CX-5 CKD prices released – RM144k to RM160k
UPDATE: The official pricing for the three CKD variants of the Mazda CX-5 have been announced. As of June 1, 2013, pricing for the 2WD Mid Spec variant is RM136,943, while the …
Volkswagen Golf Mk7 – ad pops up on oto.my
There's been much ado lately about the Volkswagen Golf Mk7. Not content with being sighted on our soil, an ad has now surfaced on oto.my that says the car is "launching very …
