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  VIDEO: Proton Deputy CEO on the 2016 Perdana – on design, the future, and the body coloured diffuser

  17 June 2016 / 97 comments

  At the launch of the 2016 Proton Perdana Proton’s deputy CEO Datuk Radzaif Mohamed expounded upon the reasons why this design direction was taken, the reasons for adopting the similarities with Honda for its interior, […]

   

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  VIDEO: New Proton CEO on the 2016 Perdana – it’s not about volume, but prestige and customer service

  17 June 2016 / 132 comments

  During the launch of the 2016 Proton Perdana, Proton’s new CEO Datuk Ahmad Fuaad Kenali held forth on why the Perdana is an important model for the national car company going forward, and what it […]

   

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  Porsche 911 facelift launched – Carrera, Carrera S and Carrera 4S, new 3.0 litre turbo flat-six, from RM870k

  17 June 2016 / 29 comments

  Sime Darby Auto Performance today launched the new Porsche 911 Carrera facelift, which marks the introduction of turbocharged engines to the Carrera range. Three variants are on offer here – Carrera, Carrera S and Carrera […]

   

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  Controversy as B10 biodiesel goes on sale in Malaysia – MAA says may cause engine damage, MBA says no

  16 June 2016 / 53 comments

  The implementation of the sale of B10 biodiesel – diesel fuel blended with palm oil in a 90:10 ratio – beginning in June 2016, has raised much controversy over its suitability for use in modern […]

   

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  Volvo V40 T5 Drive-E launched – 245 hp, 8AT, RM193k

  16 June 2016 / 40 comments

  Volvo Car Malaysia has officially launched the new Volvo V40 T5, which now features the Swedish carmaker’s Drive-E powertrain. Similar to the S60 T6 Drive-E that was launched last month, the new T5 Drive-E will […]

   

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  Continental Tyre Malaysia announces tyre safety check campaign – from June 9 to July 4 at Tesco Extra stores

  16 June 2016 / 13 comments

  Before you make that trip back to your hometown this Hari Raya festive season, it is important to ensure that your tyres are in good working condition. Continental Tyre Malaysia (CTM) has announced its tyre […]

   

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  W213 Mercedes-Benz E200 Avantgarde – first batch of units priced at RM386k; modified equipment list

  16 June 2016 / 30 comments

  The W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recently made its launch debut in Malaysia, with four variants on offer, all being CBU units. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has announced that the first batch of the entry-level E 200 Avantgarde […]

   

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  Proton Perdana coupé rendered – a Putra successor?

  16 June 2016 / 73 comments

  The new Proton Perdana already features a sleek – if rather busy – design, but what happens when you lop two doors off and shorten it? That’s what we were wondering too, so we commissioned […]

   

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  KL-Singapore HSR – South Korea in talks with M’sia

  16 June 2016 / 15 comments

  South Korea has expressed its increased interest in the proposed Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project. According to a report by The Sun Daily, the Republic has engaged in talks with Malaysia on the matter. […]

   

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  2016 Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo gets increased output of up to 225 PS, 285 Nm with RaceChip plug-and-play unit

  15 June 2016 / 96 comments

  HONDA CIVIC FC (Gen.X) 1.5 VTEC TURBO with RaceChip Chiptuning RaceChip / HONDA CIVIC FC 1.5 VTEC TURBO – Tested & Proven Stock : 173PS | 220Nm RaceChip Optimization : 215PS | 275Nm GREAT NEWS, […]

   

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  Brabus G700 6×6 RHD stars in Malaysian promotional video, gets dedicated microsite as well; only 15 units

  15 June 2016 / 18 comments

  Naza World has released a new promotional video for the monstrous Brabus G700 6×6, along with a dedicated microsite for those who are interested in the six-wheeler. If you recall, the Brabus 6×6 was first […]

   

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  Proton Perdana good for Argentine market, says envoy

  15 June 2016 / 58 comments

  Witnessing the launch of the new Proton Perdana yesterday, Argentine ambassador to Malaysia Manuel Balaguer Salas said that the new flagship D-segment sedan stands a good chance of penetrating the Argentine market, according to a […]

   

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  Gov’t, DBKL will not compensate flash flood victims

  15 June 2016 / 46 comments

  The Government and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has reiterated that it will not provide any compensation to victims of the flash floods that hit the city last month. This was because the floods were […]

   

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  ‘F 1’ Putrajaya number plate goes for RM5 million?

  15 June 2016 / 40 comments

  The recent announcement of the new ‘F’ and ‘V’ car number plate sequence for the Federal Territory (Wilayah Persekutuan) and Putrajaya has seen a record-breaking bidding frenzy from punters wanting to own some of the […]

   

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  Proton expected to return to glory after the end of Tun Mahathir’s political interference – PM Najib Razak

  14 June 2016 / 152 comments

  Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has said that with the end of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s political interference in Proton, the national carmaker is expected to be on track to return to […]

   

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