Mazda Motor Corporation announced on 16 Dec that the company began production of the Mazda CX-3 subcompact crossover SUV on 15 Dec 2016 at Hofu Plant No.1 in Yamaguchi, Japan. The move strengthens the automaker’s supply system for SUV vehicles, demand for which continues to grow globally. Hofu Plant becomes the third production facility to manufacture the CX-3, following Ujina ...

Following the success of its inaugural Porsche Media Driving Academy (MDA), Porsche Asia Pacific, together with Sime Darby Auto Performance – the official importer of Porsche cars in Malaysia – jointly organised the second iteration of the MDA that ran from November 13th to 16th, 2016. The event was held at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, home of the ...

Mazda Motor Corporation announced that the new Mazda CX-4 has been named China Car Design of the Year in the 2017 China Car of the Year awards organized by the Chinese Automotive Media Chief Editors’ Club (C-Club) and PRIME Research & Consulting (Shanghai) Ltd. It is the first time a Mazda has won the award. Launched in China in June, ...

After the most competitive season in GT Asia history, Motorsport Asia Limited – the sole promoter of the popular GT Asia Series – has unveiled an extended calendar for the 2017 championship with 14-rounds scheduled across some of Asia’s most prominent circuits. 2016 delivered a season that saw 13-drivers in mathematical contention heading into the final event of the year ...

MINI Malaysia recently treated its customers to a thrilling two-day road trip odyssey filled with refined bliss and tailored indulgence – the MINI way. The weekend escape gathered 171 customers for over two days’ worth of passion-driven activities spanning from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru. The means of travel were concurrently a fleet of 82 MINI vehicles and a series ...

Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has begun accepting order for its new IONIQ Hybrid, which will be launched in Malaysia by the end of the year. HSDM Managing Director Mr Lau Yit Mun said all interested customers can now visit any authorised Hyundai sales dealers to place their bookings and be among the first for early delivery of the vehicles. An eco-friendly ...

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) is having an attractive Year-end Sales Carnival which offers up to RM10,000 in cash rebates for various and several popular models in the 2016 Toyota range, from now until 31 December, 2016. The cash rebates are available for purchases made at all Toyota sales outlets nationwide. Additionally, for the forthcoming all-new Toyota Innova and ...

The All-New BR-V, Honda Malaysia’s brand new Full 7-Seater Crossover prototype made a surprise preview at the Malaysia Autoshow 2016.  The All-New BR-V was unveiled by Yang Berhormat Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of International Trade and Industry together with Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Honda Malaysia, Mr. Katsuto Hayashi. The prototype All-New BR-V in Taffeta White will ...