Audi A6 Hybrid teased, launching next month?
Something powerful is coming soon, entices Audi Malaysia through its website. A couple of telltale signs - the A6 in the teaser image above and the recent sighting of a transporter full …
SPIED: Audi A6 Hybrid in Malaysia, launching soon?
UPDATE: Euromobil has officially launched the Audi A6 Hybrid in Malaysia for RM280k A batch of what appears to be the Audi A6 Hybrid has been caught on camera while being transported …
Malaysia’s automotive TIV to touch 640k units this year, about 200 new models coming, says MAA
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) recently held a press conference to announce the total automotive industry volume (TIV) for 2012, a record breaking 627,753 units registered. The previous highest number was 605,156 …
Petronas Motorsports launches Talent Development Programme 2013 and presents this year’s drivers
Jazeman Jaafar, Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah, Mohd Ramdan Mohd Rosli, Farique Hairuman, Dominic Ang, Melvin Moh, Afiq Ikhwan and Nabil Jeffri – you may have heard of them, some are already household names …
Government to unveil energy efficient vehicle (EEV) policy by first half of the year, says MITI
Much has been said about making Malaysia a hub for energy efficient vehicles (EEV), and the government will unveil policies on EEVs by the first half of this year, Bernama reports. Minister …
Hyundai i10 – limited-edition Colourz introduced
UPDATE: Official Hyundai-Sime Darby brochure scans added Nothing like adding some colour to spruce things up, and Hyundai has done just that with its little i10. An ad touting a limited-edition version …
KL International Motor Show is back this year: KLIMS 13 happening in November at PWTC
After a three-year hiatus, the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show is back this year. KLIMS 13 will be held from November 15-24 at usual location Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), KL. The …
Free coffee at Caltex stations during festive break
Caltex will be providing free coffee to motorists at participating Caltex service stations during the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday and Thaipusam travel periods. Besides rewarding customers, this gesture by Caltex is to encourage …
Kia Rio local launch confirmed – Jan 30 is the date!
In December 2012, we told you that the Kia Rio will be launching this month, and Naza Kia Malaysia has now confirmed the date - January 30. “2012 was a strong year …
BMW Group Malaysia posts record sales in 2012
Another car company that reached an all-time high in 2012 is BMW Group Malaysia, which posted record sales performance last year for its brands – BMW, MINI and Motorrad - cementing its …
UMW Toyota achieves all-time record sales in 2012
2012 was a very fruitful year for auto brands, and non-national car segment leader Toyota was among the gainers. At a recent media appreciation event, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) announced that it …
Pioneer launches 2013 ICE range – Perfect Fit offers OEM look with navi, 5.1 sound for VW Polo, Camry
Last week, Pioneer launched its 2013 car entertainment range in Damansara. There were plenty of new ICE products from the Japanese brand, including digital car amps, new A-Series speakers, CD receivers and …
Auto industry needs to offer consumers a better customised online experience, Accenture survey finds
Consumers are turning to a variety of online and offline services to help them make car-buying decisions because industry websites do not satisfy their needs, a global survey by Accenture has revealed. …
Volvo XC90 T5 Executive – new trim for the new year
Yes, the Volvo XC90 is still around in its original form, but the old timer gets new trim for the new year. It is now sold as the XC90 T5 Executive, priced …
Toyota Australia to begin exporting engines to Malaysia and Thailand this year
Toyota Australia recently announced that it will begin exporting engines to Malaysia and Thailand, according to a Bernama report. The best-selling car manufacturer Down Under expects to export 18,000 four-cylinder engines this …
Volkswagen achieves record results in 2012, becomes top selling European brand in Malaysia
Volkswagen Malaysia has reported strong growth in deliveries, with the total number of units sold in 2012 crossing the 13,000 mark, recording a 77% increase compared to corresponding period in 2011. This …
Nasim launches Peugeot Lounge at Subang Skypark
If you're a Peugeot owner, and you fly via Subang airport, good news - Nasim has launched the world’s first Peugeot Lounge at the Subang Skypark Terminal, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport. …
Mazda 6: Shipment of sedan, estate seen at Westport
The yet-to-launch Mazda 6 has been sighted on our soil - not one, not two, but a whole sea of them, both sedan and estate, standing at attention in a container yard …
Hyundai Sonata Facelift officially announced by HSDM
Remember the Hyundai Sonata Facelift we showed you earlier this month? Hyundai-Sime Darby has just issued a press release confirming the availability of the "rejuvenated Hyundai Sonata" and detailing the new features …
Perodua Myvi ‘Preventive Measure Campaign’ to fix EPS steering column – 74,000 units involved
UPDATE: Perodua's MD said that there were 86 reported cases before the recall was announced, but no accidents. As of February 3, 1,500 Myvis have been fixed, while 5,000 owners have booked …
