Malaysia to stop hosting Formula 1 after 2018 – report
It has been confirmed that after 17 consecutive years since 1999, the 2018 Malaysia Grand Prix will be the last, according to the Malay Mail. Tourism and culture minister Datuk Seri Nazri …
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2016 Hyundai Starex spotted on oto.my, RM164k
A 2016 update of Hyundai's cavernous people-mover, the 12-seater Starex, has appeared on oto.my at a price of RM163,888, placing it above the base RM156,888 VGT Royale. First to catch your eyes …
New Proton Ertiga MPV details revealed – a rebadged Suzuki, 1.4 litre MT/AT, EEV, four-star ASEAN NCAP
Here it is, the Proton Ertiga. In what has been a very busy year for Proton, this is the fourth and final product launch for the national carmaker after the Perdana, Persona …
Ford Ranger – SYNC 3 debuts in Malaysia, on Wildtrak
Earlier in the year, Ford announced that it had given the Ranger T6 facelift a number of equipment updates for the Australian market, with the automaker's SYNC 3 infotainment system being among …
Nearly 60 roads to be closed in KL tomorrow for Bersih
Expect delays and detours if you're driving into and around Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. The police have announced that a total of 58 roads covering 10 main areas in the city will be …
B10 biodiesel implementation deferred to a later date
The planned implementation of B10 biodiesel in the country for the transportation sector has been rescheduled, The Star reports. The introduction of B10 - as well as B7 for the industrial sector- …
Custom Proton Perdana made for Tengku Sulaiman
Proton has handed the keys to a custom Proton Perdana over to HRH Tengku Sulaiman Shah Ibni Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, brother of Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, Sultan of Selangor. Based …
RM1 million collected in RC fees since November 1
The Johor state government has revealed that about RM1 million has been collected in Road Charge (RC) fees since the system was implemented on November 1, The Sun reports. According to state …
Malaysia vehicle sales data for October 2016 by brand – Proton sales jump 26%, Volkswagen down by 50%
Vehicle sales data released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) for the month of October 2016 saw a continuation of the downward trend from the months of September and August. Diving into …
Proton Ertiga name confirmed for the rebadged Suzuki
The name for Proton's new MPV, which is set to be officially launched this month, has been confirmed as the Proton Ertiga. The Ertiga is a straight rebadge of the Suzuki Ertiga …
Proton shortlists three automakers for strategic partnership, agreement to be signed in March 2017
Proton is expected to announce its strategic partnership agreement with a foreign partner in the first quarter of next year, The Sun reports. The national carmaker is expected to cement the deal …
Toyota Camry updated for 2016 – seven airbags and VSC across the entire range, two Hybrid variants now
The Toyota Camry has been given a set of updates for 2016, and UMW Toyota Motor has announced that the order books have opened for the latest iteration of the XV50. Four …
Perodua Axia ‘steering lock’ viral allegations false – P2
Remember the "Perodua Axia steering lock" issue that surfaced earlier this year? Looks like the issue is still actively circulating in social networks, because Perodua has just released a statement by its …
Volkswagen to maintain pricing strategy, end severe discounting policy – Tiguan CKD for Malaysia in 2017
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) says there are no plans to increase the current pricing of its Volkswagen model line-up in Malaysia despite the ongoing poor performance of the Ringgit against major …
Delayed AWAS system to be implemented next year
An update on the Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS), which combines the Automated Enforcement System (AES) and Kejara demerit points programme. The integrated system, announced in February and originally slated to begin …
MAA: October 2016 slow month for car sales, activity expected to pick up in Nov – YTD down 13.9%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released production and sales figures for the month of October 2016, and last month was a slow one for the local car market, with sales volume …
Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe S debuts – RM773,888
For those interested in the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Sedan, but can do with two less doors, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia now has that option for you in the form of the Mercedes-AMG C …
Volkswagen Beetle Dune launched – 50 units, RM180k
Alongside the new Passat, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has also launched the new Volkswagen Beetle Dune in Malaysia. Imported all the way from Mexico, just 50 units of the ruggedised Bug …
B8 Volkswagen Passat officially launched in Malaysia – three variants, priced from RM161k to RM200k
Volkswagen Passenger Car Malaysia (VPCM) has officially launched the B8 Volkswagen Passat in the country. The car, which was previewed earlier this month, takes over from the B7 Passat that has been …
