Proton teases new GSC hatchback in Raya 2014 ad
This is the first official teaser of the upcoming Proton Global Small Car (GSC), also known internally as the P2-30A. A glimpse of the five-door hatchback's (projector) headlamps appear at the end …
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Singapore concerned over Malaysia’s retaliatory VEP move, explains rationale behind fee increase
You VEP me, I VEP you. It was announced last week that the federal government has agreed to impose a vehicle entry permit (VEP) fee on Singaporean vehicles entering Johor, following a …
Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 V8 on display at Glenmarie showroom – RM639k after discount
The big daddy of Volkswagen sedans is currently on display at F.A. Wagen’s Volkswagen Glenmarie showroom. Say hello to the Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 V8 long wheelbase. There are only about five units …
Raya toll discounts for highway users nationwide
Click to enlarge chart. Graphic by The Star. Good news for the upcoming Raya celebrations. Road users travelling during the festive period can expect discounts on highway toll rates, The Star reports. …
Ford Transit – fifth-gen launched, two CKD variants
Ford and Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) have officially introduced the Ford Transit commercial van in the country – the fifth-generation goes on sale in two diesel variant forms, these being a …
Lorry crashes into two cars at Kesas toll booth
An accident earlier this evening on the Kesas Highway at the westbound Sunway toll booth involving a lorry and two vehicles, a Toyota Estima and a Proton, resulted in a fire. UPDATE: …
VIDEO: Honda Jazz in action – official Malaysian ads
http://youtu.be/mM-7YGCPlco Here are two videos of the 2014 Honda Jazz, launched in Malaysia last week. They are official ads for the new Jazz by Honda Malaysia, and one is a longer version …
Chevrolet Malibu sighted at Naza Automall PJ
We’ve known that the Malaysian D-segment market would be stirred up a bit by a Chevrolet for some time now. When this generation of Chevrolet Malibu was first unveiled in 2011, GM …
Ford EcoSport sighted in JPJ Putrajaya – launch soon
Click to enlarge The Ford EcoSport has landed in Malaysia – regular contributor ApexKit sent us pictures of the Fiesta-based B-segment crossover at JPJ Putrajaya, indicating that a launch is imminent. This …
SPYSHOTS: Volkswagen Jetta facelift seen on trailer
Is Volkswagen preparing for the launch of the Volkswagen Jetta facelift in Malaysia? Reader Hugo from VW Jetta Club Malaysia sent in this set of photos of a single covered up Jetta …
Proton’s P2-30A GSC hatchback spotted near KLIA
We've been saying this for quite some time now, but Proton's upcoming Global Small Car (GSC) is really coming soon. It has been spotted testing again, this time by reader Jaggat who …
Proton requesting RM1.7 billion in funding – reports
It has been reported that national carmaker Proton has applied for financial support from the government - the company has submitted a request for a RM1.7 billion grant from the Economic Council …
Kedah to impose entry fee on vehicles from Thailand
Thai-registered vehicles entering Malaysia via the Sadao checkpoint will have to pay VEP soon Kedah is set to join Johor in imposing a vehicle entry permit (VEP) for foreign vehicles, Bernama reports. …
Upcoming Proton model to be pricier than expected, new models to be launched every year
Proton chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has revealed that the next Proton model, expected to be the P2-30A Global Small Car, will be priced higher than expected to account for better quality. …
Drivers’ Education Curriculum postponed – Liow
The Transport ministry has announced that the implementation of the Drivers' Education Curriculum (KPP), previously set to begin August 1, will be postponed until further notice, reports Bernama. According to transport minister …
Great Wall M4 SUV – specs revealed, RM45k-RM59k
Go Automobile Manufacturing (Go Auto) today launched the Great Wall M4, with initial deliveries of the compact SUV now set to begin in August. The vehicle was previewed in left-hand drive form …
Proton wants govt to pay R&D costs – Mahathir
Proton Holdings Bhd is seeking reimbursement from the government for the amount it has spent on research and development (R&D) to produce new cars, The Star reports. "We have asked the government …
2014 Lexus CT 200h facelift now in Malaysia – price with full tax from RM257k, F Sport RM325k
The facelifted Lexus CT 200h is now available in Malaysia, as seen on Lexus Malaysia's website. The hybrid hatchback has been Lexus' best seller here in the past few years thanks to …
Thai-built BMW F 800 R and F 800 GS – RM64k-77k
In case you aren't already aware of it, the BMW F 800 R and F 800 GS are now available in Malaysia – the two Thai-assembled models roll in priced at RM63,800 …
All foreign vehicles entering Johor to pay entry fee
The government has agreed to impose a vehicle entry permit (VEP) fee on Singaporean vehicles entering Johor, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has announced, according to a Bernama report. He …