September 2018 Malaysian vehicle sales down 52%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has announced sales and production figures for the month of September 2018, which are lower compared to what was seen in August. A total of 31,241 vehicles …
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Mitsubishi Malaysia sees sales growth in 1H FY 2018
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced its sales performance during the first half of the company’s financial year (FY 2018) from April to September. During that period, it managed to deliver 4,788 …
VPCM launches Volkswagen Cares loyalty programme
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has launched the "Volkswagen Cares" customer loyalty programme. Key to this initiative is the Volkswagen Cares mobile app, an after-sales-led effort using a new platform to engage …
Jaguar E-Pace will be previewed in M’sia at PACE 2018
The Jaguar E-Pace will make an appearance at the upcoming Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE), which is set to take place at Setia City Convention Centre on November 3 and 4, 2018, …
KLIMS 2018 – back after five-year hiatus, visitors stand to win Toyota C-HR, Honda City, Perodua Myvi, flights
The Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show makes its return for 2018 following a five-year break, after its last showing in 2013. Themed 'Beyond Mobility', this year's coming edition, KLIMS'18 will be the …
Gov’t to consider Melaka as base for new national car
As the new national car project (NNCP) rumbles on behind the scenes, various states will be vying to host prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's desired project. One such state is Melaka, …
Volkswagen Fest happens this weekend in Setia Alam
The Volkswagen Fest is back for 2018 and is happening from now till Sunday night at the Setia City Convention Centre. The main highlights this year are the unveiling of the JOIN …
Volkswagen unveils ‘JOIN’ special editions of Polo, Vento, Tiguan and Passat – sold only on Lazada
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) today unveiled 'JOIN' special editions of the Polo hatchback, Vento B-segment sedan, Tiguan SUV and Passat D-segment sedan. JOIN is an accessory package that can be added …
Toll-free roads not possible without fuel price hike: PM
The issue of toll-free highways has been brought up time and time again but it looks like motorists might not be able to enjoy such pleasures. In a report by Bernama, prime …
Proton X70 GKUI Android-based infotainment system detailed – music streaming, live traffic GPS navigation
Aside from revealing more about the variant specifications as well as new info on safety and powertrain aspects, the second media preview of the Proton X70 today also covered connectivity aspects of …
Proton X70 – online booking begins from October 17
Proton has announced that its new X70 will be available for booking online beginning from October 17. Bookings for the SUV had begun on September 8 with a deposit of RM1,000, and …
Proton X70 – safety systems detailed, including ADAS
Another topic touched upon during the second preview of the upcoming Proton X70 SUV, due to be launched in November, was safety. The national carmaker has previously been at the forefront in …
2018 Proton X70 powertrain details – 1.8 TGDi with 181 hp/285 Nm; BorgWarner AWD; 7.8 l/100 km, 10.5 secs
Proton has released a bevy of new information about its upcoming X70 following a second media preview that was held today. In this post, we’ll be focusing on the SUV’s powertrain as …
2018 Proton X70 SUV – four variants, specs detailed
The second round of media previews for the Proton X70 happened today in Petaling Jaya, where Proton released more details on its first SUV, along with fresh images. Order books for the …
Hyundai Tucson facelift to be launched in Malaysia by end October – two variants, from RM124k indicative
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has announced that it is now opened the order books for the facelifted Hyundai Tucson ahead of an official launch by the end of October. Two variants of …
New national car to get ASEAN participation, doesn’t compete with Proton and Perodua – MITI minister
The new national car project (NNCP) pushed by prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad could source parts from ASEAN neighbours, as the region forges stronger ties to weather out the US-China trade …
E3 Porsche Cayenne Turbo previewed at Pavilion KL
The E3 generation Porsche Cayenne was launched in Malaysia in July this year, with just two variants – Cayenne and Cayenne S – being made available. Now, Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) …
Proton vendors to collaborate with Chinese companies for X70 production – RM170 million initial investment
Continuing from yesterday's signing between Proton and the Malaysian Automotive Institute (MAI) to pool resources for vendor development, the national carmaker today organised the first signing of collaboration agreements between eight Malaysian …
Proton to invest RM1.2 billion for production of X70 SUV, next-gen models; Tg Malim to be R&D, RHD hub
Proton has announced that it will be investing RM1.2 billion in plant expansion initiatives in order to cater to the manufacturing process of its upcoming X70 SUV, as well as next-generation Proton …
2018 Porsche 911 GT3 RS now in M’sia – RM2.23 mil
Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has officially launched the refreshed Porsche 911 GT3 RS in Malaysia, which is currently being put on display at Pavilion KL until Sunday (October 14). If you …
