Motor Trader Interactive - News

60 units of Toyota Prius being recalled in Malaysia

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:56:00 +0800

60 units of the Toyota Prius distributed by UMW Toyota Motor are being recalled for an update to the ABS software to address complaints of ineffective braking

Denso's new Twin Tip sparkplug

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:25:00 +0800

A new sparkplug by Denso is claimed to improve fuel efficiency by 1.2%, torque by 1.1% and also decrease carbon dioxide emissions by 0.8%

Toll discounts on highways during CNY

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:53:00 +0800

Motorists travelling on 17 highways in Peninsular Malaysia during the Chinese New Year holidays will get discounts on toll charges ranging from 5% - 20%, with one highway concessionaire offering free passage between 11:30 pm and 4:30 am. To enjoy the discounts on the other highways, travel time will have to be very late at night or in the early hours of the next day.

Volvo V50 Powershift

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:55:00 +0800

The 2010 V50 comes with a 2-litre engine and the dual-clutch Powershift transmission which gives smoother shifting and better fuel economy

The bestsellers of 2009

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:08:00 +0800

The full details of the Malaysian car market in 2009, with charts to show the battle between the top brands and of course, the Top 50 models of the year. Plus a look at how the market was 10 years ago and how it has progressed over 30 years. We also provide a list of all the models assembled in Malaysia last year. No other website offers so much information!

Caltex Body Works launched today

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:02:00 +0800

Chevron Malaysia Limited today launched the Caltex Body Works program on reproductive health for secondary school students as part of its 'Energy for Learning’ global initiative.

First official pics of next Kia Sportage

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:39:00 +0800

First official pictures of the next generation Sportage which will have its world premiere in Geneva next month

Konvoi Mesra Perodua Alza Borneo 2010

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:40:00 +0800

5 charity homes in Sarawak, received RM4,300 “ang pow” each from Perodua in conjunction with the “Konvoi Mesra Perodua Alza Borneo 2010” in the state today.

Honda City & Jazz recall

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:42:00 +0800

In response to the recent recall for the Jazz, Honda Malaysia has announced that it is also recalling 2008 City models to rectify the power window switch

MIROS: 'AES can save more than 1,500 lives'

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:53:00 +0800

The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research says that the implementation of the National Automated Enforcement System will have the potential of saving more than 1,500 lives that would be lost as a result of road accidents.

AUTOCAR ASEAN February 2010

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:00:00 +0800

In the February issue of AUTOCAR Asean, the Original Car Magazine, we bring you details of the all-new Ford Focus - a truly world car - and take you behind the wheel of the Renault Megane 250 Cup and Audi R8. We also visit the Lotus F1 team and get the latest inside news in F1 Racing, free with the magazine. To know what else is in the issue, click here. Still RM9.90 per copy in Peninsular Malaysia.

Toyota dealer upgrades to 3S centre

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:10:00 +0800

Wing Hin Automobile Sdn Bhd, an appointed dealer of UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT), has upgraded its facility to a 3S centre to provide customers with a full range of sales and after-sales services

VW Golf - safest car of 2009

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:15:00 +0800

For the first time ever, the independent EuroNCAP Institute in Brussels has announced a list of the safest cars of the year, based on the results of all its crash tests (33 cars) in 2009. Topping the list was the VW Golf Mk 6 which performed impressively in all categories: occupant protection of adults, protection of children, pedestrian protection and supporting safety and driver assistance systems. Visit the Volkswagen Malaysia website to know more about the Golf.

'No regrooved tyres from us,' pledge Goodyear dealers

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:11:00 +0800

In support of the move by the government banning regrooved and used tyres, Goodyear dealers nationwide have pledged not to offer such tyres or even display them on their premises.

First new Mitsubishi dealership of 2010

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:50:00 +0800

FA Automobiles (Ipoh) in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, is the first new Mitsubishi Motors dealership to open in 2010