Car, auto & motoring news in 2008

Former Proton MD (1993 - 1996) Dato' Nadzmi Mohd Salleh returns to the national car company as its Chairman

Hyundai aims to offer the most fuel-efficient models in the world by 2015 and its Blue Drive strategy is how it will achieve that goal

The next generation of the S60 is not due till 2010 but Volvo's latest concept car gives you an idea of what to expect

Volkswagen Group Malaysia has brought in a batch of VW Golf GTIs with some additional equipment and the vintage tartan fabric (Interlagos) upholstery  which has the same pattern as that in the very first Golf GTI. The price is the same as the standard GTI so it's great value for money

UMW Toyota Motor’s TRD Vios Project is nearing completion as the month end with the final installation of TRD accessories on four units of standard Toyota Vios 1.5J. The cars will be on public display from next month

Malaysians stand a chance to win exciting holiday packages of a lifetime when they participate in Chevron Malaysia Limited’s 'Caltex Amazing Experience' contest. The contest, which will close on March 31 2009, is open to all customers who purchase a minimum of RM50 of fuel at a Caltex station or RM50 of purchases at a Caltex Starmart

The economic climate may be gloomy and car sales are expected to slow down but Honda Malaysia adds some sparkle to the market with the much improved all-new City. Find out all about it before you head to the showroom for a test-drive

In support of the implementation of the compulsory rear seatbelt usage law on January 1 2009, Perodua has begun to install rear seatbelts for its models which did not have the seatbelts originally. Perodua owners can call any of the 43 appointed Perodua service branches nationwide to arrange for an appointment for the installation which is free of charge

For the first time in the history of the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2009 (KLIMS’09), there will be an Automotive Academy Pavilion which will serve as an education fair to provide career guidance for students and aspiring engineers who would like to have a career in the automotive industry.

As the launch date nears, sightings of the Proton MPV on public roads are increasing. A reader sent us a few shots which were taken recently