Proton X70 Premium 2WD presented to Agong
On July 16, Proton delivered a unit of the X70 SUV to His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong XVI Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur. …
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F57 MINI Cooper S Convertible facelift launched in Malaysia – limited to just 20 units; price from RM280k
MINI Malaysia has officially launched the new F57 MINI Convertible facelift, which is offered in Cooper S guise for RM279,888 on-the-road without insurance. The model is being introduced as part of the …
Petrol subsidy – gov’t to hand out cash directly to lower income households, to drop under-1.5L scheme
The government is expected to finally announce the targeted fuel subsidy scheme soon, and it looks like the original plan to offer subsidies based on vehicle engine capacity has been dropped, the …
June 2019 Malaysia vehicle sales down 30% from May, 34% lower year-on-year; YTD TIV up 2.3% from 2018
It looks like the automotive industry in Malaysia has hit a slump, hungover from the car buying frenzy brought on by the Raya promos – after a strong showing in May, sales …
Quill Automobiles launches revamped PJ dealership
Quill Automobiles recently launched its upgraded BMW showroom located in Petaling Jaya, which aims to provide an even better customer experience to visitors. With over 33,000 square feet of built-up space, up …
GALLERY: 2019 W213 Mercedes-Benz E200 SportStyle Avantgarde – base E-Class variant priced from RM330k
We now bring you a full gallery of the W213 Mercedes-Benz E 200 SportStyle Avantgarde, which was first launched back in March this year as part of the updated E-Class range in …
Honda CR-V Mugen in M’sia – 300 units, from RM153k
The Honda CR-V Mugen Limited Edition is now on sale in Malaysia, and as the name suggests, it will be a limited-run variant. The latest version of the popular SUV is capped …
Proton X70 can enter Bahrain, East Europe: Redzuan
Proton may currently be focused on rebuilding its domestic presence, but the government is already pushing for the national carmaker to resume exports, with Bahrain apparently expressing interest in the X70 SUV. …
Perodua increases production capacity to 249,000 units to shorten wait list to 2-3 weeks by year end
Perodua has heightened production at both its manufacturing plants, Perodua Manufacturing (PMSB) and Perodua Global Manufacturing (PGMSB) to keep up with customer demand for its cars. Both premises are running two shifts, …
Perodua projecting a 50% growth in exports this year
At the presentation of its sales performance for the first half of 2019, Perodua disclosed some data about its export-related activities, and it was revealed that exports for the brand have picked …
GALLERY: B9 Audi A4 facelift – coming to M’sia 2020
As reported previously, we were invited to the Italian Alps last week for the international media drive of the facelifted B9 Audi A4. While our impressions will have to wait a little …
Mazda CX-30, “upgraded” CX-5 coming to Malaysia
During a press conference following the launch of the all-new Mazda 3, Bermaz executive chairman Datuk Seri Ben Yeoh revealed that the CX-30 would be coming to Malaysia, and added that the …
Peugeot 3008 1.6 THP – to Philippines from Gurun
Naza Automotive Manufacturing (NAM) has started its regional export operations. The first batch of the Malaysian-made Peugeot 3008 produced at the plant in Gurun, Kedah has boarded the Philippines-bound vessel, and is …
Perodua sold 121,800 vehicles in first half of 2019, 41.1% market share; raises full-year target to 235,000
Another record six months for Perodua, with the national carmaker announcing that it has sold a whopping 121,800 vehicles in the first half of 2019. That figure represents a four percent increase …
Proton opens new 3S Centre in Lahad Datu, Sabah
Proton and Fook Loi Corporation have opened the doors to the newly renovated 3S outlet in Lahad Datu, Sabah. Approximately RM2 million have been spent on upgrading works, and the facility now …
2019 Mazda 3 launched in Malaysia – hatchback and sedan; three variants; price from RM140k to RM160k
At long last, the all-new, fourth-generation Mazda 3 has finally made its launch debut in Malaysia, with three variants (1.5, 2.0 High and 2.0 High Plus) and two body styles (sedan and …
Perodua working with Daihatsu to further develop local component suppliers’ presence in global markets
Perodua says it is working with Daihatsu to further develop its component suppliers to explore markets beyond Malaysia, forming part of the automaker's commitment to help grow the country's automotive support industries. …
Perodua Myvi GT too costly to build as production unit – to be toned down and badged as new Myvi SE?
Remember the hot new Perodua Myvi GT concept that was on display at the last Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show? Well, according to Perodua Sales managing director Datuk Dr Zahari Husin, it …
Electric vehicles not for us, hybrids first – Perodua
During the presentation of its sales performance for the first half of 2019, Perodua let slip a little more about its future plans than usual. Asked about the national carmaker's plans for …
Perodua to continue selling Alza despite SUV trend
Thanks to the global buying trend that is favouring SUVs, demand for MPVs is reducing, and it appears Malaysia and the region is in line with the general consensus. In response to …
