2017 Maserati Ghibli now in Malaysia, from RM619k
The 2017 Maserati Ghibli and Ghibli S are now available in Malaysia, officially by Naza Italia. The revised saloon made its debut at this year's Paris Motor Show with unchanged looks but …
Honda Civic, Toyota Sienta and Nissan Navara all obtain full five-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating
The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) has released its latest round of results for the Nissan Navara, Toyota Sienta and Honda Civic. Starting with the Navara pick-up …
Volkswagen Malaysia announces new MD – Erik Winter
A shift in management has occurred over at Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM). Just three months after the company became official distributor, it has appointed a new managing director for brand and …
Perodua Eco Challenge 2017 revamped, focus on R&D
The Perodua Eco Challenge (PEC) is back for 2017, with an emphasis on R&D and potential commercial value for the students' creations. One of Perodua's long-standing corporate responsibility programmes, PEC has always …
2016 Motul Sepang 12 Hours happening this weekend
The Motul Sepang 12 Hours endurance race returns for its 17th showing in 2016, at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) this December 9 to 12. The 12-hour race flags off at noon …
3M Malaysia launches DG3 conspicuity markings
Visibility is key to safety on the road, and to that end 3M Malaysia has launched the Diamond Grade DG3 range of conspicuity markings. As the name suggests, the exterior reflective stickers …
Mazda CX-3 CKD not likely for Malaysia – Bermaz
During the launch of the Mazda CX-3, it was reported that Bermaz was looking to locally assemble (CKD) the CX-3 here in Malaysia at its Kulim plant. It has been almost a …
Go Auto announces partnership with Fukuta, to develop system components for local EV production
Go Automobile Manufacturing (Go Auto), the local assemblers of Haval (formerly Great Wall) vehicles, has announced that it has signed a technical agreement with Fukuta Electric & Machinery Company of Taiwan. The …
Fine increase for expired license renewal untrue – JPJ
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has denied claims that it will increase the fines for motorists who renew their licenses that have already expired. Referring to various social media postings on the …
Fastrack Iskandar to get F1 and MotoGP-ready Hermann Tilke designed track – completion in 2019
It has not met its original schedule to be operational this year, but plans for the Fastrack circuit in Iskandar, Johor is very much alive. The design of the circuit was unveiled …
Cab champion makes an about turn, supports the approval of Uber and Grab ride-sharing services
It looks like taxi drivers may have lost the champion of their cause. According to a Malay Mail Online report, Big Blue Taxi Services' owner Datuk Shamsubahrin Ismail has had a change …
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia announces goodwill of additional two-year warranty on DSG
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced “VPCM Customer Care Goodwill,” which will provide an additional two-year warranty for Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) transmissions on VW cars produced up until December 2013 …
Caltex Power Diesel Euro 5 launched in Malaysia
Caltex is the latest fuel retailer to introduce Euro 5 diesel in Malaysia – Chevron Malaysia has launched the new Caltex Power Diesel with Techron D at its outlet in Glenmarie; the …
Toyota Innova – diesel engine considered for M’sia
During a press conference at the launch of the all-new Toyota Innova, UMW Toyota was posed a question on whether Malaysians will be able to order the MPV with a diesel engine …
New Toyota Innova launched in Malaysia, from RM106k – 7 airbags, ESC, Dual VVT-i, more premium interior
The all-new, EEV-certified Toyota Innova finally makes its launch debut in Malaysia today, with UMW Toyota offering three variants to buyers here – 2.0E (MT), 2.0E (AT) and 2.0G (AT), the same …
Kia Cerato facelift – prices maintained, from RM91,888
Naza Kia Malaysia has revealed prices of the Kia Cerato facelift, which has been in local showrooms since last month. The revised C-segment sedan is priced from RM91,888 OTR with insurance for …
Perodua unable to install ESC on current models, except the Bezza – new model due out in 2018?
Last week, the government announced that it would make electronic stability control (ESC) a compulsory fitment on all new vehicles in Malaysia by June 2018. Perodua has now revealed how its vehicles …
Perodua sold 167k units up to October: Axia bestseller, Bezza deliveries top 22k; sales down, aftersales up
Perodua had set for itself a target of selling 216,000 units for 2016, and the company announced in July that it was maintaining that target, despite the slight downturn in the economy …
Perodua may hike prices in 2017 due to ringgit drop
During Perodua’s 2016 business performance review, company president and CEO, Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh revealed that prices of its models might go up next year. He explained that this will be unavoidable …
GALLERY: New Toyota Innova 2.0G on display – 8-seat MPV, Dual VVT-i, 6-spd auto, 7 airbags, VSC, RM126k
Just ahead of its Malaysian launch real soon, the new Toyota Innova MPV is now on display at the Toyota Concept Store in Mitsui Outlet Park. Here we have a full detailed …
