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Auto Bavaria Celebrates 14 Years of Unrivalled Excellence at 2025 BMW Dealer Awards
Auto Bavaria has once again cemented its place at the pinnacle of automotive excellence, clinching the prestigious BMW Excellence Club Award Champion title for an unprecedented 14th consecutive year. Recognised during the 2025 BMW Dealer Awards Night, this milestone underscores Auto Bavaria’s unrivalled commitment to excellence, making it the only dealership to achieve such a…
New Isuzu Malaysia CEO Tomoyuki Yamaguchi Sets Bold Vision for Customer-Centric Growth
Isuzu Malaysia welcomes its newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Tomoyuki Yamaguchi, who officially assumed the position on April 24, 2025. Succeeding Mr. Shunsuke Okazoe—now Vice President of the Japan Sales Division at Isuzu Motors Ltd.—Mr. Yamaguchi brings with him nearly three decades of international automotive expertise, a strategic vision for customer satisfaction, and a…
Continental to Cease Tyre Production at Alor Setar Plant by End of 2025 Amid Strategic Restructuring
Continental has announced plans to discontinue tyre manufacturing operations at its Alor Setar facility in Malaysia by the end of 2025. The plant, which has been in operation since December 20, 1979, produces passenger car and light truck tyres for the Asia-Pacific market, along with motorcycle tyres. It currently employs around 950 workers.
Youth Takes Charge in Thrilling Start to the 2025 Vios Challenge
The 2025 Vios Challenge roared to life at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit with electrifying action across all three racing categories, setting the tone for a fiercely competitive season ahead. It was a weekend that belonged to the new generation, with young talents outpacing seasoned veterans in what was a clear showcase of Malaysia’s—and now…
Audi Q7 Sets Milestone as First Locally Assembled Model in Southeast Asia
Audi has taken a bold step forward in Southeast Asia by commencing local production of its flagship SUV, the Q7, marking a historic milestone not just for the brand, but for Malaysia’s automotive industry. This makes the Audi Q7 the first model from the German automaker to be assembled in the region, specifically at the…
MINI Malaysia Unveils Next-Gen JCW Lineup and Convertible Icon
MINI Malaysia is taking its iconic performance lineage to thrilling new heights with the launch of three new John Cooper Works (JCW) models, including two first-ever all-electric variants, alongside the refreshed MINI Cooper Convertible. As the brand continues to redefine compact premium performance, this latest lineup underscores MINI’s dedication to heritage, innovation, and sheer driving…
Redemption, Resilience, and Rising Stakes: SKILLDRVN One Make Race Heats Up in Round 2
The 2025 SKILLDRVN One Make Race Season 3 ignited Round 2 on April 19 at the Sepang International Circuit, this time challenging drivers with the technical North Track layout. Held under cooler evening conditions, the race was anything but calm, testing driver finesse and race strategy as a damp track added an extra layer of…
inDrive Malaysia Honors Top Performers at Raya Celebration
inDrive Malaysia recently celebrated the unsung heroes of its network—the drivers—at a vibrant Raya Open House event. The celebration marked the launch of the Top Drivers Performance Award, a new initiative that shines a spotlight on the commitment, professionalism, and loyalty of inDrive’s top-performing drivers.
Toyota Gazoo Racing Malaysia Powers Into 2025 with Bold New Moves
UMW Toyota Motor is charging into 2025 with a reinvigorated vision for motorsports in Malaysia, as it launches a dynamic new era for Toyota GAZOO Racing (TGR) Malaysia. From a thrilling new VIOS Challenge season to groundbreaking initiatives in digital racing and talent development, the upcoming year promises to be the most action-packed yet.
Proton e.MAS 7 Leads the Charge: Malaysia Drives ASEAN’s Green Mobility Future
In a landmark moment for Southeast Asia’s transition toward sustainable transportation, PRO-NET proudly marked a major milestone as the Proton e.MAS 7 led the ASEAN Unity Drive 2025 (AUD 2025) convoy from Jakarta on 22 April 2025. Recognized as Malaysia’s first electric vehicle (EV) and the nation’s best-selling EV for three consecutive months, the e.MAS…