The Jaguar XE Sports Sedan – launched
Jaguar Land Rover (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has launched the highly acclaimed new Jaguar XE sports sedan in Malaysia. The XE now completes the Jaguar sedan car range, in addition to the XF and XJ model lines. The smallest, lightest and stiffest Jaguar sedan yet, the new XE is packed with …
An update on Proton – assimilation of Suzuki Malaysia and blaming banks?
If opinions are like assholes where everyone has one and everyone thinks everyone else’s stinks, we should really consider what Proton does to us; it never fails to bring out the best and worse of us. Couple of days back, two issues were highlighted by the media and everyone went into a …
The new Subaru XV facelift – launched
<Press Release> Motor Image Malaysia, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in Malaysia, today launched the new MY16 Subaru XV offering improved aesthetics, enhanced features and an optimised powertrain to deliver a more enjoyable driving experience for its customers. The new MY16 Subaru XV aims to build on the previous …
The all-new Kia Rio Sedan – launched
<Press release) Naza Kia Malaysia, the official distributor of KIA vehicles in Malaysia, has launched the All-New Rio Sedan. First previewed at the ASEAN Auto Show 2015, the All-New Rio Sedan is set to make heads turn in the B-segment market. In line with KIA’s brand identity, the All-New …
NAZA EURO MOTORS LAUNCHES THE ALL-NEW CITROEN C4 PICASSO
<Press release> Naza Euro Motors has unveiled the Citroen C4 Picasso. This marks the first launch for the subsidiary in 2016 and the second model in the expanding Citroen line-up after launching the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso last year. “The All-New Citroen C4 Picasso strikes an ideal balance between agility, …
A sales review of 2015 Malaysia automotive sector – Part 2: The shift in consumer behavior
As covered in Part 1 of the 2015 sales review, 2016 WILL be a tough year and in weathering tough times, expenditure would have to be more regulated and the area that would likely see the biggest cut is advertising and promotion. Companies need to do as much, if not more …
A review of 2015 Malaysia automotive sector – Part 1: Numbers and Trends
A recent article by the Malaysian Insider about automotive sales of 2016 suggests that things are going to get worse for car manufacturers next year. Up to 10 months this year, the industry recorded 541,142 units which was 1% lower than a year ago. You may be thinking 1% isn’t too bad – just a …