Toyota Camry Hybrid – local assembly being mulled
Here’s an interesting aside from the launch of the Lexus ES this morning in Kuala Lumpur – UMW Toyota intimated it was mulling the idea of local assembly for the Toyota Camry Hybrid. It’s not […]
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2013 Lexus ES launched in Malaysia – RM260k-353k
Lexus Malaysia has officially launched the 2013 Lexus ES in Malaysia – the sixth-generation sedan, which was introduced this morning at the Life Centre in KL, slots in between the sporty IS and the GS […]
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Accident Assist helpline set up – 1-300-22-11-88
Persatuan Insurans Am Malaysia (PIAM) and the Malaysian Takaful Association have established Accident Assist, a helpline for motorists and members of the public seeking immediate roadside assistance in the event of a road accident. The number […]
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Move to suspend licences of errant drivers proposed
The Transport Ministry is planning to suspend or revoke the licences of errant motorists who endanger the lives of the public, according to a report by The Star. Deputy Transport minister Datuk Abdul Aziz Kaprawi […]
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Malaysian Automotive Association lobbying gov’t for Euro 4 fuel, hybrid tax incentive extension
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) is lobbying the government for an upgrade to Euro 4 fuel quality, from the current Euro 2, as well as an extension of tax incentives given to hybrid cars, which […]
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Mitsubishi Attrage – now in showrooms nationwide
The Mitsubishi Attrage has made its way to Mitsu showrooms nationwide, and is available for viewing and test drive, so you don’t have to wait for its official launch in November to get to grips […]
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Goodyear Assurance TripleMax launched in Malaysia
Goodyear Malaysia officially launched the Assurance TripleMax tyre in KL this afternoon. The Assurance TripleMax (ATM) plays in the mid-range segment, the biggest tyre segment in Malaysia sandwiched by the performance (Eagle) and value (Duraplus) […]
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BMW 5 Series (F10) facelift introduced in Malaysia – 520i RM370k, 520d RM355k, 528i M Sport RM420k
BMW Malaysia has introduced the facelifted F10 BMW 5 Series in the country. The car made its debut in 528i M Sport form at the Swiss Watch Gallery Art of Time event at Pavilion KL. […]
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Proton Perdana Replacement Model to be based on the Honda Accord, to replace gov’t Perdana fleet
Following an earlier announcement that the Proton Perdana Executive and Proton Inspira in the federal government’s official vehicle fleet were to be replaced by the Honda Accord, Malaysiakini now reports that the government has opted instead for the Proton […]
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RM40 per hour parking rate suggested to reduce traffic
Traffic in the Klang Valley isn’t getting any better, which is no surprise when one considers that over half a million new vehicles are released into the jungle that is our road network every year. […]
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2013 Toyota Vios officially launched in Malaysia – five variants, priced from RM73,200 to RM93,200
It’s finally official – the 2013 Toyota Vios has been launched in Malaysia! Locally assembled at UMW Toyota Motor’s Assembly Services (ASSB) facility in Shah Alam, the third generation of the hugely popular B-segment sedan is available […]
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Government channels RM8.9 bil into fuel subsidies
Ahead of Budget 2014, which will be tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on October 25, Parliament yesterday approved the Supplementary Supply (2013) Bill for RM15 billion, and of this amount, RM8.9 […]
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Mazda Biante MPV appears on oto.my – 2.0L RM150k
Click to enlarge Last week, we told you that the Mazda Biante will be introduced in Malaysia in November, alongside the facelifted CX-9. Now, an ad of the eight-seater MPV has appeared on our sister […]
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OFFICIAL: Mitsubishi ASX to be CKD in Malaysia
We first heard of this through indirect sources back in August this year, but now it’s official – the Mitsubishi ASX compact SUV will be locally assembled in Malaysia. Tan Chong Motor Assemblies Sdn Bhd […]
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Perodua and Proton won’t be forced to merge – gov’t
The government cannot force Proton Holdings Bhd and Perusahaan Automobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) to merge, although it can encourage them to forge strategic cooperation to improve the efficiency of parts procurement from vendors, Minister of International […]
