Rulers check out the new Proton Turbo engine
A turbocharged Campro engine in an Exora Prestige we saw back in July... Proton unveiled a turbocharged 1.6 litre engine to selected press in Norwich, UK earlier today while our King and …
Goodyear Duraplus Contest #1: Winners List
Initially when the Goodyear Duraplus contest was first announced, Goodyear was putting up one set of Duraplus tyres for a lucky and deserving winner to win. The entries poured in like crazy …
Four new BMW EfficientDynamics turbodiesel models now here in Malaysia!
BMW have launched four new diesel models here in Malaysia, complementing the existing X5 xDrive30d model. The four are the BMW 320d Sports, the BMW 520d Sports Edition, the BMW X3 xDrive20d …
Toyota Estima Hybrid now available from Naza
' There are currently only two car companies offering hybrid models officially here in Malaysia - Toyota and Honda. Despite the sensitive question of whether Malaysian technicians can maintain a complicated hybrid …
Dow Jones Sustainability Index names BMW the ‘most sustainable’ automaker in the world!
The Dow Jones Sustainability Index has named BMW the most sustainable automobile company in the world for the 5th consecutive year. The index was first published in 1999, so it is in …
Perodua MPV teased in Hari Raya print ads
Click for enlarged image This may look like just another Hari Raya greeting from Perodua at first but for those who are follow the auto industry closely and are expecting something to …
New Hyundai Getz SE – 300 unit limited run
Total sales for the Getz in Malaysia recently hit 20,000 units since its 2005 launch, so Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors have decided to create a new limited run Hyundai Getz SE (Special Edition) …
090909: It’s MUFORS Road Safety Day!
It's 09/09/09 today - a number that means different things for different people but in the context of the Malaysian motorist its MUFORS Road Safety day, part of the Malaysians United For …
Abt kits for Scirocco and Golf Mk6 to be available in Malaysia; previewed over the weekend
If you've been looking to get a Mk6 Golf GTI or a Scirocco from Volkswagen Malaysia and are exploring for tune-up options, Cartrade-ABT is already one step ahead of you. They've showcased …
20% toll rebate for Touch ‘n Go starts now
The government is currently having a 20% toll rebate scheme for those who register 80 toll transactions and above on a single Touch 'n Go card. This scheme begins this month. Kind …
New Lotus CEO: Ferrari man Dany Bahar
Proton's Group Lotus now has a new CEO - Dany Bahar, a Swiss national. Some of you may notice his face is quite familiar, in fact he appeared most recently on this …
Toyota Camry facelift now in Malaysian showrooms!
UMW Toyota has just launched the new Camry facelift here in Malaysia. Like the outgoing pre-facelift model, three variants are available - the Camry 2.0E for RM144,900, the Camry 2.0G for RM154,990 …
Another Volkswagen CKD plan grinds to a halt?
If the Volkswagen Polo were the price of a Honda City or a Toyota Vios, would it be part of your consideration if you were looking for your first non-national car? Volkswagen …
Nippon Paint Nax Premila 2K Auto Refinish
Most people who are not really into the details usually just specify a kind of "grade" of paint when they send their cars in for repainting. Most people who want their cars …
Isuzu comes out tops in J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2009 Malaysia Sales Satisfaction Index Study Results
The J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2009 Malaysia Sales Satisfaction Index Study results have been released today, its 7th installment so far. It tracks sales and delivery experience of most car brands in …
Mitsubishi Triton to get facelift in Malaysia soon
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has put up a teaser image on its front page of what appears to be a facelift for the Mitsubishi Triton. There's a new mesh front grille that looks …
Malaysians Unite For Road Safety on 09/09/09: make your pledge now!
Above is my pledge for 090909 - one of the many acts that so Malaysians do on a daily basis that can be very dangerous especially at a busy junction. 090909 is …
Proton posts RM64 million Q1 profit before tax
Proton hopes to be profitable in this 2009/2010 financial year and so far things look good with a profit before tax of RM64 million for Q1 of the current financial year. Revenue …
Petronas Dynamic Diesel: first of the new Euro 2M diesel fuel brands in Malaysia
Euro 2M diesel is now here in Malaysia ahead of the 1st September 2009 schedule. It is priced at RM1.70 per litre. You will be able to find it at all Petronas …
Air Asia rumoured to expand F1 involvement?
The Malay Mail has an insider scoop that Air Asia is considering expanding their involvement in F1 by "having their own team". If this is true, it will probably happen only later …