Honda Malaysia opens its 12th dealership in Johor
Honda Malaysia today launched its 97th (and latest) 3S centre in Pasir Gudang, Johor, which is operated by Yong Ming Motor. The four-storey facility is the twelfth in the state, and was …
Six roads to be closed on Dec 8, bus routes changed
There will be an anti-ICERD rally in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow (December 8) and six main roads around Dataran Merdeka will be closed to traffic. This was announced by KL police chief Datuk …
Mercedes-Benz Star Mobile – service at your doorstep
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the Mercedes-Benz Star Mobile service, providing owners with maintenance and repair services right at their doorstep, without having to drop by a service centre. Currently, the pilot programme …
Geely’s head of design Guy Burgoyne discusses the design of the Proton X70, working with Proton Design
https://youtu.be/RpFjxjGoWL8 In just a few days, Proton will launch its first-ever SUV model, the X70. Based on the Geely Boyue, the X70 incorporates a few styling cues that are unique to our …
R&D grant for third national car prototype approved, ‘sum is quite large’ – entrepreneur devp minister
The research and development (R&D) grant for the third national car, or new national car project (NNCP), has been approved by the government, and the sum is quite large, said entrepreneur development …
C27 Nissan Serena J Impul in Malaysia – from RM148k
Edaran Tan Chong Malaysia (ETCM) has just launched the new Nissan Serena J Impul, and prices for the new range-topper start from RM147,800 for the single-tone black exterior paintwork (available for the …
UMW Toyota releases promo video for new 2019 Vios
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has released a teaser video for the new Toyota Vios on its Facebook page. The clip, pasted above, shows the style aspects of the new Vios, zooming on …
Porsche Experience Centre Sepang looks back on a successful 2018 – 41 track days, 668 participants
With 41 track days, 668 participants, 800 visitors and several highlight events, Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) Sepang enjoyed its most successful year ever in 2018 as the main hub for the Porsche …
MAI to be rebranded as Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii), to expand scope and focus
The Malaysia Automotive Insitute (MAI) is being rebranded as the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii). The agency said the rebranding exercise, which was announced at its MAI Car of The …
Pay up or be barred from leaving the country – senator
Vehicles from Singapore with outstanding summonses should not be allowed to leave Malaysia until the owners settle the amount owed. This is a proposal made by senator Datuk Rabiah Ali, who added …
VIDEO: 2019 Mitsubishi Triton Chief Product Specialist Masuda on the new transmission, updated suspension
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PqPzhVq4GE Despite its utilitarian origins, the pick-up truck is now a popular vehicle in Malaysia, even with the urban set. On the sidelines of the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show where …
Private school transport must be registered next year
Starting next year, private vans that ferry kids to school will have to register with the authorities as part of a standardisation and amnesty process, The Star reports. Transport minister Anthony Loke …
Perodua X-Concept – we chat with Muhamad Zamuren, the chief designer behind P2’s new design language
What was your star of the just-concluded KL International Motor Show (KLIMS) 2018? Mine was the Perodua X-Concept, by a big margin. Big props to Hyundai for bringing a wide variety of …
IM special number plate series – one more for the road
Earlier this year, the government announced that the practice of issuing special number plate series to NGOs was to be stopped. Those that were previously approved before the decision was announced would …
New national car prototype due next year – Azmin Ali
The prototype for the new national car project (NNCP) is expected to be introduced as early as next year, economic affairs minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali told reporters. A Bernama report …
SPIED: C27 Nissan Serena with Impul kit seen in M’sia!
In true Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) fashion, the C27 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid may soon be available with Impul kit, as seen in this photo courtesy of reader Rusydi Abdul Hadi. There's …
Proton Invictus spotted – Preve-based concept for the Proton & DRB-Hicom U Creative Car Challenge (PD3C)
Earlier this year, Proton and the DRB-Hicom University of Automotive Malaysia (DRB-Hicom U) launched the Proton & DRB-Hicom U Concept Car Challenge (PD3C), where 15 teams from various tertiary education institutions would …
Malaysian vehicles sales data for Oct 2018 by brand
After a very soft month in September, in which car sales plunged following the end of the tax holiday, things expectedly picked up in October as a result of stocks being replenished. …
October 2018 Malaysian vehicle sales up by 35%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has announced sales and production figures for the month of October 2018, in which things picked up after a soft month in September following the end of …
No official pricing for some new vehicles yet because of delayed approval from government body – MAA
According to a report by Berita Harian, car companies in Malaysia are unable to provide official pricing for certain models as they have yet to receive the approval from a government body. …
