New Toyota Vios expected in 4th quarter this year
A report in The Edge Daily on UMW's rising share prices carries some information on when we can expect to see the new Toyota Vios in Malaysia. The report says the new …
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Proton puts up new sedan teaser
Proton has started putting up a teaser promotion for it's new sedan on it's website. We call it the GEN2 Sedan, however it looks like the new Proton sedan might most likely …
Puad: “Proton should be turned into an assembler”
"I feel that Proton's role should be made like that of Astra in Indonesia, which is an assembler only for Toyota, Daihatsu and Isuzu vehicles and they have a huge market just …
Proton i.CARE centralized customer service system
Proton has launched it's new Proton i.Care service, a customer service program that will cover every aspect of Proton's customer service offerings. "All Proton customer service offerings will now fall under the …
Facelifted 2007 Isuzu D-MAX launched in Malaysia
Isuzu Malaysia has revealed the latest facelift of it's Isuzu D-MAX double cab pick-up truck, which has a few improvements in terms of the 3.0 litre engine which now has more power …
Facelifted BMW 1-Series 3-door and 5-door on sale
The new facelifted BMW 1-Series is now in Malaysia in both forms - 5-door and 3-door! Previously only the 5-door was available, and the 3-door was only just recently launched earlier this …
Toyota Rush Long Wheelbase suitable for Malaysia?
UPDATE #3: The 7-seater Toyota Rush has been launched in Malaysia! - Click for details, specifications, photos and pricing. UPDATE #2: The long wheelbase version of the Toyota Rush has been spotted …
2nd generation Audi TT Coupe available in Malaysia
The new second generation Audi TT Coupe is now available for purchase through Audi's local distributors Euromobil Sdn Bhd. Interested parties can go check it out at the Audi Hangar in Glenmerie, …
New Honda Jazz VTEC colour – Helios Yellow Pearl
Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd has released a new colour option for the Honda Jazz VTEC variant called Helios Yellow Pearl, adding to the existing Royal Blue, Alabaster Silver Metallic, Nighthawk Black Pearl …
Vendors urge government to go ahead with voluntary scrapping
Kelab Vendor Perodua and Proton Vendors Association urges the government to go ahead immediately with plans to offer a voluntary scrapping scheme for motor vehicles more than 15 years old in return …
Slow take-up for Automotive Development Fund
Minister of International Trade and Industry, Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz says take-up for the Automotive Development Fund (ADF) is abit slow this year, with only two applications for working capital and machinery …
Joy with BMW Contest – Gwen Stefani tickets!
BMW is currently running the Joy with BMW contest, in which you can win a weekend trip with three friends with a unnamed new BMW car that's going to be launched soon. …
New Proton Savvy Lite – from RM33,549
Proton has launched a new Proton Savvy variant called the Proton Savvy Lite that comes in both 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT automatic form. The report by Bernama is a little too …
MITI now allows Open AP holders to import any car
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry has taken the Malaysian automotive industry a step backwards with a new policy that allows holders of Open APs to import any car they want, …
2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Malaysia Q3 2007?
Back last month, a reader of this blog sent in e-mails informing me that they spotted the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer (called the Galant Fortis in Japan) at the Customs office in Putrajaya. …
Suzuki Swift CKD for RM71,943.50 to RM78,099.50
[ UPDATE: Click here to read a test drive report of the new locally assembled Suzuki Swift! ] The locally assembled Suzuki Swift was launched in 1 Utama today and goes for …
New locally assembled Kia Sportage launched
As previously reported, Naza has unveiled a locally assembled version of the Kia Sportage. One suprise that might come to some is that Naza has kept the Kia badge on this one, …
Chery B240 7-seater MPV in Malaysia
UPDATE: Chery Alado launches locally assembled Chery Eastar 7-seater MPV Alado Automobile has introduced the Chery B240 in Malaysia, another CBU fully imported model for us to consider soon after launching the …
Frost & Sullivan 2007 Asean Automotive Awards
The Frost & Sullivan 2007 Asean Automotive Awards results are out, and the following are the recipients of the awards in various categories: Best Model of the Year (Malaysia) Perodua Myvi Best …
Motor insurance premiums might increase soon
According to StarBiz, the price of motor insurance might go up soon, spearheaded by two insurance firms - MAA Assurance and AmAssurance. Although the government regulates prices of motor insurance, insurance companies …