Bridgestone Malaysia recently launched an initiative to introduce virtual motorsport to university students. The event, held at Segi University Kota Damansara, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Sungai Long, and Asia Pacific University (APU) from 26-June to 5-July 2024, attracted over 2,000 visitors. Among them, 530 students and adults participated in the "Bridgestone Rivals: Race to the Top" simulation racing game. Partnering with Forza Motorsport, Bridgestone Asia Pacific Ptd. Ltd., a group

Shaun

Aug 1, 2024

Cycle & Carriage, best known as a Mercedes-Benz dealer (now referred to as ‘retail agent’) in Malaysia, will now be adding Peugeot dealerships into its portfolio, thus returning one of the oldest car companies in the region into a multi-brand retailer. Between the ‘90s to the 2000s, Cycle & Carriage used to be a distributor and retailer for Peugeot, prior to handing the business over to Naza in the 2000s. By Q4 2024, two existing Cycle & Carriage outlets in Cheras and Batu Caves will be renovate

Hans

Aug 1, 2024

Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia will launch its first Completely Knocked Down (CKD) model, the GWM Haval H6, in the third quarter of 2024. This initiative is part of GWM’s strategy to localise production, operations, and supply chains. Earlier this year, GWM finalised a deal to appoint EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) as its contract manufacturer, to locally assemble the Haval H6 and Haval Jolion in a new 20,000 units per year plant in Melaka. This plant will enhance GWM’s market presence in the A

Shaun

Aug 1, 2024

Thailand's BEV-centric policies to court companies and their investments in Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) production (and infrastructure) have been largely successful, but they have come at the expense of existing local parts suppliers, which have been shuttering operations. Sompol Tanadumrongsak, President of the Thai Auto Parts Manufacturers Association, recently told Nikkei Asia, "Auto parts makers are also suffering. "Parts orders have dropped by 40 percent so far this year. Each car assemb

Arvind

Jul 31, 2024

Honda Malaysia has collected over 3,000 bookings for its new 2024 Honda City Hatchback. The updated (facelift) City Hatchback was launched in May 2024, and it now comes with Honda Sensing suite of driving assistance safety features. Also new is an updated infotainment, including support for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (for RS variant, wired connectivity for E and V variants). Prices start from RM 85,900 for the entry 1.5S variant, reaching RM 112,900 for the highest specifications 1.

Hans

Jul 31, 2024