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  Chery Eastar XT – new variant joins lineup, RM94k

  21 June 2013 / 56 comments

  Chery Automobile Malaysia has introduced another Eastar MPV variant, this one being known as the XT. Its arrival brings to three the number of seven-seater Eastar versions in the country, the others being the regular […]

   

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  F30 BMW 320d and 328i M Sport now in Malaysia

  21 June 2013 / 84 comments

  For those who have been holding out on purchasing an F30 3 Series because you want the M Sport package, you better be prepared to bring out the cheque book as BMW Malaysia has officially […]

   

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  Lexus IS: four variants for Malaysia, order books open

  20 June 2013 / 109 comments

  UMW Toyota has announced that order-taking for the new Lexus IS has begun. The third-generation XE30, a Detroit debutant that we also saw in the metal in Seoul and Bangkok earlier this year, is set […]

   

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  Audi R8 V10 facelift now in Malaysia – RM1.25 million

  20 June 2013 / 40 comments

  Euromobil, the official importer of Audi in Malaysia, has announced the availability of the latest Audi R8. The Audi R8, which first wowed the world at the 2006 Paris Motor Show, was recently facelifted with […]

   

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  JPJ to issue high-security driving licence from July 15

  19 June 2013 / 56 comments

  Next month will see the introduction of a high-security driving licence, which will feature improved security measures and durability. The new style licence replaces the current laminated one, which has been around since 1989. According […]

   

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  SPIED: Mercedes-Benz A250 Sport fully uncovered!

  19 June 2013 / 31 comments

  On my way to Perodua’s press conference yesterday evening, I saw a trailer carrying several Mercedes-Benz B-Class cars exiting the Rawang PLUS toll booth on the opposite direction. Thought nothing of it, but as I […]

   

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  Perodua clarifies Utusan car price reduction report

  19 June 2013 / 117 comments

  The issue of car prices in Malaysia has been simmering until Pakatan Rakyat turned up the heat by making ‘Turunkan Harga Kereta’ as part of its election manifesto. The government then responded to the issue […]

   

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  Kia Cerato – name confirmed, launching on July 2

  18 June 2013 / 132 comments

  It’s confirmed – the Kia Forte K3 will be known as the Kia Cerato in Malaysia. The name has been officially unveiled on Naza Kia’s website, which also reveals the sedan as being the subject […]

   

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  Mitsubishi Concept G4 goes on tour in Malaysia

  18 June 2013 / 17 comments

  Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia is bringing the Mitsubishi Concept G4 to town for a series of roadshows. The 2013 Bangkok Motor Show debutant helped preview the upcoming Attrage sedan, which is set to make its Thai […]

   

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  Nasim opens Peugeot Blue Box in Alor Setar, Kedah

  18 June 2013 / 2 comments

  Nasim Sdn Bhd has opened its latest outlet in the country, Peugeot Blue Box Alor Setar, the third new facility launched this year. The 12,720 sq ft facility is a 3S centre owned and operated […]

   

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  Federal Auto teases the Volvo V40’s impending arrival

  18 June 2013 / 17 comments

  Here’s the first official confirmation of the Volvo V40’s impending local launch, courtesy of Volvo Car Malaysia’s long-standing dealer, Federal Auto’s public teaser of the new model at The Curve last weekend. Yup, our stroll […]

   

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  Ford Focus RS Sport Plus – bodykit and decals go on

  18 June 2013 / 29 comments

  Came across this one on Saturday when we arrived at The Curve after the Proton Saga SV launch. It’s a third-gen Ford Focus Sport hatchback, but kitted out with some extra dress-up bits. The running […]

   

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  Land Rover Malaysia looking to revive local assembly

  18 June 2013 / 12 comments

  According to a report by Bernama, Land Rover Malaysia says it is looking into the possibility of reviving local assembly operations for several models here. Currently, the company only produces the Defender here, with three […]

   

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  Rolls-Royce Wraith launched – RM1.3 million onwards

  18 June 2013 / 40 comments

  Now that didn’t take long, did it? It was only in January this year that Rolls-Royce announced it is resurrecting the Wraith name for its new coupe model – a moniker it last used in […]

   

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  History Watch & Win contest – Week Two questions

  17 June 2013 / 0 comments

  Right, it’s the second week of the History Watch & Win contest, in which answering a couple of questions right will see you in the running to win weekly prizes, which include TIMEX watches as […]

   

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