Oval circuit, dragstrip set to be developed in Perak
The first oval racing circuit is set to be built in the country, and it will be located in Perak. The facility will be part of a motorsports-themed modern integrated township development …
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GALLERY: Volkswagen Beetle Dune 1.4 TSI in Malaysia
A surprise popped up last month in the form of an ad for the Volkswagen Beetle Dune on our sister classifieds site oto.my, which hinted that the ruggedised version of the Bug …
Westlake Tyres brand launched in Malaysia; to open two concept stores by end of year, 10 more in 2017
Chinese tyre brand Westlake Tyres was launched in Malaysia today. Part of the large Zhongce Rubber Group, the company has set up a marketing office in Malaysia to grow the brand in …
Toyota Corolla Altis facelift – Malaysian specs revealed
Yesterday, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) opened the order books for the Toyota Corolla Altis facelift, with confirmed variants and pricing. The facelifted C-segment sedan - first seen in March - is available …
Petronas Syntium SE launched – optimised for Proton
Proton and Petronas has launched a new range of engine oils specifically developed for Proton vehicles. Called the Petronas Syntium SE (which stands for "Serviced at Edar"), the lubricants are now available …
New-vehicle quality in Malaysia up by 18% from 2015, gap between national/non-national cars narrowest ever
New-vehicle quality in Malaysia has improved by 18% from 2015, according to the J.D. Power 2016 Malaysia Initial Quality Study (IQS). The largest improvement in the 14 year history of the study …
BAIC D20 debuts in Malaysia – 1.3L and 1.5L petrol engines, CKD in Gurun, EEV status, on sale next year
In addition to the EV200, BAIC has also introduced a petrol-powered version called the BAIC D20. Despite all the hoopla surrounding its electric cousin, this is actually closer to hitting showroom floors …
2016 Toyota Corolla Altis facelift – UMW Toyota opens order books, priced from RM121k to RM139k
The order books have opened for the 2016 Toyota Corolla Altis facelift, with UMW Toyota also releasing a summary of the confirmed on-the-road pricing (inclusive of GST and insurance) for the new …
Honda BR-V seven-seater SUV previewed in Malaysia
It’s been more than a year since the Honda BR-V first made its debut, and it has since made its way to neighbouring markets like Indonesia and Thailand. Now, the seven-seater SUV …
Kia Grand Carnival 2.2 CRDi previewed in Malaysia – high-spec diesel, open for booking, on sale early 2017
Naza Kia has finally previewed the Kia Grand Carnival at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC) today – the company has opened the order books for the massive eight-seater MPV …
Volkswagen Passat open for bookings – from RM160k
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is now taking orders for the new Volkswagen Passat, with estimated prices ranging from RM160,000 to RM199,000, for the three variants that will be available - Trendline, …
Proton Iriz Limited Edition launched – first entry in new Design Series; two 1.3L variants offered, from RM44k
Proton has officially launched its new Design Series at the Mines International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC) today, with the Iriz Limited Edition being the first entry for the in-house customisation programme. …
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid officially previewed in Malaysia
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) is previewing the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid at an event held at the Malaysia International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC), south of KL. The company opened order books for …
Honda Jazz Hybrid i-DCD teased in Malaysia, full hybrid with DCT – CKD, exports to ASEAN possible?
Here's a surprise – Honda Malaysia has teased the Honda Jazz Hybrid at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC) today. Its appearance here hints that the company is looking to …
Thai vehicles entering Malaysia to pay road charge
Following the start of a road charge (RC) being imposed on Singaporean vehicles entering the country, the government says that all foreign private-registered vehicles entering Malaysia from the Thai border will also …
Audi Service Kuala Lumpur is now open on Sundays
Euromobil has announced that the Audi Service Kuala Lumpur centre is now open on Sundays. The seven-day week for the Jalan Chan Sow Lin service centre started in September. "We believe that …
No compensation for cabbies affected by NGV closure
Taxi drivers affected by the temporary closure of 67 Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) stations in three states will not be compensated, The Star reports. According to Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan, minister in …
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid open for booking in Malaysia – launching this month, CKD, est price from RM130k
Following confirmation that the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid will be launching in Malaysia this month, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has opened order books for the hybrid car. Hyundai's rival to the Toyota Prius …
Kia Carnival to be previewed at Mines on November 10
After what seems like an eternity, Naza Kia finally appears set on bringing in the latest third-generation Kia Carnival to our shores. The massive MPV will be previewed at the Mines International …
RM500m Daihatsu Perodua Engine Manufacturing plant officially opens in Sendayan – NR engines
Daihatsu and Perodua's latest joint venture, the Daihatsu Perodua Engine Manufacturing (DPEM) plant, was officially opened this afternoon by Negeri Sembilan chief minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. The ceremony was also attended …
