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 …
Najib: “It has to be run on a commercial basis”
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak says the government (through it's investment arm Khazanah Nasional) will not sell all of it's 43% stake in Proton Holdings Bhd should Volkswagen decide to …
Malaysia might have Super GT team
We might end up having our own GT team for participation in the Super GT Series, if Sepang International Circuit Sdn Bhd (SIC) chairman Datuk Mokhzani Tun Mahathir has his way. Datuk …
Only retrofitted HID lights to be banned
Previously, it was proposed that Xenon lights be banned because apparently they pose a significant hazard to other road users, causing them to be blinded because they are too bright. This raised …
Proton GEN2 Black Interior
The Malaysian market Proton GEN2 now has a black interior, as shown above in a photo I took at Proton Edar's branch in Juru Auto City. The black interior was also launched …
Voluntary Car Scrap Policy
According to Berita Harian, apparently the proposal to scrap cars more than 15 years old will go ahead but on voluntary basis only, an effort to help improve the sales of new …
Isuzu takes up majority stake in MTB Sdn Bhd
Isuzu Motors Limited has increased it's stake in DRB-HICOM majority owned Malaysian Truck & Bus Sdn Bhd from 20% to 51%, making it MTB's new majority shareholder. MTB Sdn Bhd's management will …
Nissan Latio Sedan and Latio Sport Prices
Just as previously promised, the Nissan Latio is now in Edaran Tan Chong Motor showrooms nationwide. The following are the prices for the Nissan Latio sedan and the Nissan Latio Sport hatchback, …
Is this the new Proton BLM?
What's this now? Reader Chris sent in these photos of a new Proton sedan spotted on the North South Expressway. We assume it is a Proton because the Proton GEN2 CPS 1.6 …
Proton GEN2 with CPS badging spotted!
[ UPDATE: The facelifted Proton GEN2 with a new range of Campro IAFM and Campro CPS engines has been launched in Malaysia! Click for more details. ] [ UPDATE: The facelifted Proton …
Volkswagen Touareg 3.6 V6 FSI Facelift in Malaysia
Volkswagen's facelifted Touareg, known as the Touareg 2 in markets like the US, is now available in Malaysia. With the new facelift, the new Touareg gets a few enhancements, like an upgrade …
Good news for Proton-VW talks by end June?
Second Finance Minister Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop said if the second round of the most recent attempt at negotiating the Proton-Volkswagen partnership deal is successful, we will be able to hear …
Honda City Modulo Special Edition
A new special edition Honda City VTEC is now available in Honda showrooms - the Honda City Modulo Special Edition. Only 120 units of this special edition will be made available. It's …
Proton-VW Partnership talks to continue
It seems that the talks between Khazanah Nasional and Volkswagen officials in New York last week on a Proton-Volkswagen partnership ended in a positive tone, and a follow-up meeting has been scheduled …
