Citroën appoints Naza Euro Motors as local distributor
Automobiles Citroën has appointed Naza Euro Motors (NEM) as the official distributor for the Citroen brand in Malaysia, effective Jan 1, 2013. Things will kick off for the brand and NEM with …
New Kia Rio hatch launching in Malaysia next month!
It's not a surprise that the third-generation Kia Rio is coming to Malaysia, but what's less known is when exactly will it arrive. Unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the Rio …
Perodua to build new RM790m plant in Rawang, adding 100,000 units to annual production capacity
December is a quiet month for the auto industry, for obvious reasons, so we didn't see this coming. Instead of holidaying, the management of Perodua and Daihatsu held a media briefing this …
SPIED: Proton Prevé P3-22A hatchback again!
Another sighting of the upcoming Proton Prevé hatchback, or P3-22A. This time we get to see the front, albeit not head-on. Like the back end, the front is masked, but we can …
Chevrolet updates Cruze, Sonic and Orlando prices
Chevrolet Malaysia has released its updated price list. All prices quoted are OTR without insurance for personal registration. Cruze 1.8 LT - RM104,716.40 (from RM103,888) Captiva 2.4 LT (Petrol) - RM160,185.20 (no …
KL MRT: One-month night closure on SPRINT
Seems there's quite a lot of work going on along the SPRINT highway, where the MRT is concerned. The Damansara-bound rightmost lane in front of Pusat Bandar Damansara will be closed from …
KL MRT: Two temporary night closures in Maluri
More MRT-related closures, this time in the Maluri area. The first one (Map 1 above) involves the leftmost lane on Jalan Jejaka (in front of AEON Maluri), which will be closed from …
CKD Subaru XV official roll out at Tan Chong’s Segambut plant – 6.5k units per year, 70% for export
Motor Image, distributor of Subaru vehicles in Malaysia and the region, gave the locally-assembled Subaru XV its official roll-out ceremony this afternoon at the Tan Chong Motor Assemblies (TCMA) plant in Segambut, …
AES – A-G’s Chambers halts all court proceedings
The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has ordered a halt to all court proceedings related to Automated Enforcement System (AES) summonses to study legal concerns that have been raised, according to a report published …
SPIED: Kia Carens – third-gen spotted in Northport
Wasn't too long ago that Kia premiered its all-new Carens - three months ago, actually, at the Paris Motor Show. Now, the third-generation MPV has been spotted on our shores - reader …
BMW Premium Selection certified pre-owned cars – we visit Auto Bavaria’s Glenmarie outlet to learn more
New year, new car. As we approach the end of 2012 and the start of a brand new year (time flies, doesn't it?) some will be looking for a new ride to …
AES – Putrajaya mulls holding back implementation
The Automated Enforcement System (AES) has certainly had its share of action, directly and indirectly. Since September 23, when the system was implemented, the JPJ says it has issued nearly 300,000 summonses, …
Toyota Dream Car Art Contest, global contest for kids
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) is bringing the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest, an annual Toyota international art contest, to Malaysia. The contest, now in its seventh year, has been expanded to include …
Goodyear’s Women with Drive Crime Prevention Workshop – all about basic auto care and staying safe
Goodyear Malaysia recently organised the Women with Drive Crime Prevention Workshop that taught ladies basic auto care knowledge and crime prevention tips. “At Goodyear, safety is at the core of everything that …
SPIED: Proton Prevé P3-22A hatchback on highway!
Our friends at funtasticko have put up these spyshots of what appears to be a Proton Prevé hatchback, codenamed P3-22A. Not much is clear to the eye as the back is heavily …
BMW achieves record sales globally and regionally – in Malaysia, Jan-Nov 2012 sales up 20% year-on-year
BMW Group today announced record sales globally, regionally and in Malaysia for the first three quarters of 2012. The numbers were revealed by Hendrik von Kuenheim (pic above), BMW's senior vice president …
SPIED: Kia Rio five-door hatchback on trailer
Yet another sighting of the Kia Rio hatchback, this time on a trailer in Glenmarie. Word on the wire is that the third-gen car is to be launched sometime about the first …
Chevrolet Orlando officially launched – RM118,888
The wraps officially came off the Chevrolet Orlando at Naza Quest's Jalan Ampang showroom today. The seven-seater MPV launches here with a price tag of RM118,888, excluding insurance. A 1.8 litre Ecotec …
Nasim opens Peugeot Blue Box Kota Damansara
Nasim today launched Peugeot Blue Box Kota Damansara. It's the seventh outlet launched by the company this year, following the opening of Peugeot Balakong 2S, Peugeot Penang, Peugeot Blue Box Seremban, the …
Castrol wants you to “See, Hear & Feel the Difference” its enhanced Magnatec engine oil makes
Castrol recently launched the “See, Hear & Feel the Difference” campaign to promote its Magnatec range, which now comes with "ultra-refined Intelligent Molecules". The campaign will use augmented reality tech in the …
