Volkswagen Polo, Jetta CKD to be exported next year
Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) MD Armin Keller also let slip during yesterday's media briefing that the company is looking to export the Volkswagen Polo 1.6, Polo Sedan and Jetta – all of …
Ford delivers best-ever sales record in September
Ford Malaysia has recently announced its best-ever September performance in Malaysia, with sales increasing 52 percent to 1,183 units. The record for quarterly sales has seen an increase of 55 percent to …
Malaysia, Indonesia to collaborate on ASEAN car project, Proton expected to be involved – Najib
Thought the so-called Asian/ASEAN car project had slipped away into the sunset? Apparently not, as according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, the auto industries of Malaysia and Indonesia will …
Volkswagen Malaysia outlines customer satisfaction measures – up service capacity, offer courtesy cars
Amidst the local recall of the Beetle and claimed resolution of DSG-related issues, Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) MD Armin Keller reiterated the company's commitment to its customers at a press briefing today, …
Volkswagen Beetle – further info on Malaysian recall
In addition to claiming that all DSG-related issues have been resolved, Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) managing director Armin Keller also briefed members of the media today regarding the recent Volkswagen Beetle recall, …
Volkswagen Malaysia – all DSG issues resolved
Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) MD Armin Keller has said to members of the media at a press briefing today that all DSG-related issues have been resolved, for new cars as well as …
BYD K9 e-bus at IGEM – AMDAC set for first deliveries
Some other news from the just-concluded IGEM 2014, related to public transport. Parked outside the event at KLCC was a BYD K9 electric bus from AMDAC - the first e-bus in the …
Volkswagen Malaysia recalls Beetle – 2,134 affected
A recall has been issued by Volkswagen Malaysia, advising all owners of the Beetle to bring their cars in to official service centres nationwide. A total of 2,134 units will be affected …
Direct injection and turbo direct injection among the Petronas engine technologies acquired by Proton
You may recall that in 2012, Proton acquired all of Petronas’ engine technologies and the associated patents at a cost of RM63 million, with the deal comprising seven engine technologies and 117 …
Revolo hybrid kit at IGEM 2014 – PDRM evaluation showed 23% less fuel used, 14% less CO2 emissions
We were snooping around the 5th International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition (IGEM 2014) in KLCC when we found a small stand tucked behind the COMOS stand. This stand belonged to none …
Perodua Axia E – deliveries to driving schools begin
Perodua made its first fleet delivery of the Axia to a driving school last week. Eleven units of the new hatchback were handed over to Arinah Holdings, a Terengganu-based driving school which …
Honda Civic facelift listed on oto.my – Nov launch?
An ad for the Honda Civic facelift has been sighted on car classifieds website oto.my, with a tentative November 2014 launch date mentioned in the ad copy. That's very soon, next month …
MINI Gold Jack add-ons on display at Road Show-Off
MINI is currently holding a roadshow across the Klang Valley – called the MINI Road Show-Off – and taking centre stage is an F56 MINI Cooper S fitted with the company's Gold …
GALLERY: New Proton Iriz – spec-by-spec comparison
We've just returned from testing the Proton Iriz in Penang, and our usual comprehensive review will be available soon. In the meantime, we have prepared an in-depth spec-by-spec comparison of the four …
First Energy Networks and GreenTech Malaysia sign MoU to expand EV charging infrastructure nationwide
First Energy Networks (FEN) - a subsidiary of Edaran Tan Chong Motor - and Malaysian Green Technology Corporation (GreenTech Malaysia) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 2014 International GreenTech & …
Volkswagen Financial Services arrives in Malaysia
Volkswagen Financial Services AG (VFS), Europe's largest provider of automobile-related financial services, has arrived in Malaysia, operating through its wholly-owned subsidiary Volkswagen Capital Advisory (VCA). The newly set-up company will provide vehicle …
Crackdown on Uber vehicles to continue, says JPJ
The news that five Uber drivers have been caught by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) is just the beginning. Malay Mail reports that JPJ will continue its crackdown on drivers and cars …
COMOS at IGEM 2014: EV car-sharing service to begin early November with four charging stations in KL
We had a look around the Cohesive Mobility Solution (COMOS) booth at the 5th International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition (IGEM 2014) in KLCC to check on the company's progress on its …
Gov’t says no immediate plans to review fuel pricing despite oil prices dropping to lowest in four years
The government says there are no immediate plans to review fuel prices despite the price of crude oil dropping to its lowest level in four years. It will however continue to monitor …
Proton Iriz instrument panel reveals future additions
There’s more to come for the new Proton Iriz, it seems. A closer look at the new B-segment hatchback’s rather small instrument cluster (pictured below) reveals a number of new features that …
