Almost 20 years after beginning operations, the Mercedes-Benz Production facility at the DRB-HICOM Automotive Complex in Pekan, Pahang, has completed its 100,000th passenger vehicle.
From an initial investment of RM250 million in 2004, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has invested over RM500 million...
Japanese carmakers like Lexus apply the concept of omotenashi carmakers to provide the highest levels of hospitality for those who travel in their luxury models. It begins from the time a person enters the car and embarks on a...
As the new generation of the MINI family begins to make its appearance progressively in various markets, the outgoing Clubman is bid farewell and for this, MINI offers its distributors the Clubman Final Edition. Only 1,969 units have been...
Although Proton has usually kept the appearance of a new model a secret right till the unveiling at an official launch event, they have departed from that practice for the new Proton S70 Sedan. Perhaps it is a different...
When Dinamikjaya Motors (the sole distributor of Kia vehicles in Malaysia) launched the fourth-generation Carnival MPV in early 2022, it did so with the 11-seater version. At that time, the model was imported in CBU (completed built-up) form from...
For those who must have utmost exclusivity when they buy a car and personalisation is not enough, carmakers like Ferrari off special services where they can design and build a single car to a customer’s requirements. Under its Special...
Although today’s cars are made with more durable materials and exterior finishes are lasting with more advanced coatings, our harsh climate and frequent rain still takes away the showroom look after a while. So a regular routine of cleaning...
Nissan was among the first Japanese carmakers to venture out of Japan to compete in international motorsport events and a notable part of this heritage is its participation in the legendary Safari Rally in east Africa.
In 1970, a Datsun...
It’s been 6 years since myTukar arrived in the Malaysian automotive landscape, powered by Singaporean start-up Carro. Since its founding in 2017, myTukar has grown to encompass 2,600 registered dealerships, 10 retail centres, 23 inspection centres, 5 workshops and...
With the many wealthy Rolls-Royce customers in the Middle Eastern markets, it is not unusual that the carmaker’s Bespoke division receives very unique personalisation projects from the region. According to Cesar Habib, Regional Director Middle East & Africa, the...
For those who have like using motorcycle handlebars to steer – instead of the traditional steering wheel – Toyota has a cockpit concept which proposes just such an idea. Shown in a concept version of the latest Land Cruiser...
Proton itself has yet to have an electric vehicle in its range (akan datang) although its subsidiary, PRO-NET (aka Smart Malaysia) will soon be launching its smart #1 EV. In preparation for that event, the Malaysian carmaker has installed...
