BMW Malaysia has added two model variants to the local BMW 7-Series range. The entry-level 730 Li sells for RM 648,800, while the range-topping Individual 760 Li sells for RM 1,388,800. Three other model variants—the 730 Ld (RM 698,800), the 740 Li (RM 848,800) and the 750 Li (RM 1,138,800)—complete the model range. All prices are on-the-road without insurance, and …Read More

Naza Kia, the official distributor for Kia Motors in Malaysia, has launched the Kia Sportage for an attractive price of RM 112,000 (on-the-road with insurance). However, this is not the 2011 third-generation Kia Sportage, but rather a much-delayed (and much-needed) mid-life facelift of the current Sportage which was first introduced back in 2004. The exterior changes include revised …Read More

The all-new BMW X1 has been officially launched in Malaysia. Marketed as a Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), a fancy name for an SUV, the X1 is positioned below the X3 (RM 333,800 for the xDrive20d), costing less at RM 299,800 for the xDrive20d and RM 263,800 for the sDrive18i (Prices are OTR without insurance). Both model variants are fully …Read More

DRB-Hicom Bhd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Potenza Sports Cars Ltd, the parent company of sports car brands Westfield Sportscars and GTM Cars. The agreement will eventually see DRB-Hicom becoming the exclusive importer, manufacturer and distributor of Potenza’s brands for right-hand-drive markets within Asia Pacific. The two companies will undertake a …Read More

If there is something we do not talk or mention enough of on MotorStop, it will have to be girls—specifically auto show girls and F1 grand prix grid girls. After all, they are the pieces that complete every guy’s puzzle? Which is why we present to you the 2010 Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix grid girls. This is one situation where words count …Read More

Lotus Racing had a disappointing day at the Malaysian GP, even though both cars managed to cross the finishing line. Jarno Trulli was placed 17th and Heikki Kovalainen was considered unclassified, with both involved in track scuffles that affected their race. Positioned 15th on the starting grid, Kovalainen’s attempted pass on Virgin’s Lucas di Grassi early on caused his …Read More

The 2011 all-new Ferrari 458 Italia, successor to Ferrari F430, has been launched in Malaysia for a massive two million ringgit. First introduced at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the 458 Italia is Ferrari’s answer to Lamborghini’s Gallardo LP 560-4. Filling in for the F430 would not be easy, but the 458 Italia has a 4.5-litre V8 and seven-speed …Read More

The all-new third-generation Mazda2 has arrived in Malaysia, in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback body styles. The Mazda2 sedan grade V and grade R sell for RM 77,622 and RM 80,622, respectively; The Mazda2 hatchback grade V and grade R are priced at RM 79,822 and RM 82,822, respectively. All prices are on-the-road without insurance. Fully imported from Thailand, Mazda2 is a …Read More

As rare as Ferraris are in Malaysia, here are three—a Ferrari F430 coupe, a Ferrari F430 Spider and a Ferrari F430 Scuderia—hanging out together. They were not strolling the roads, looking pretty. The three Ferraris were racing up Genting Highlands’ winding roads—Malaysian style, which means a little too dangerous and a tad too reckless. It is one thing to weave in and out of …Read More

Red Bull has finally lived up to promise at the Malaysian GP, as Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber took the first-second placing at the Sepang circuit. Third on the grid, Vettel made an excellent start, overtaking his Australian teammate, who started in pole position, in the first corner, and leading from start to finish with relative ease. …Read More

Can’t get enough of Lotus Racing? Why not consider the Proton Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing edition, a special-edition Satria Neo created by Proton’s motorsports division R3 (Race.Rally.Research) to celebrate Proton’s involvement with Lotus Racing in conjunction with its 25th anniversary. On the outside, the special-edition Satria Neo comes in classic Lotus Racing colours: green accentuated …Read More

With Mercedes GP Petronas and Lotus Racing in town, Malaysian F1 fans are understandably ecstatic. After all, without Petronas’ sponsorship of the Mercedes GP team and Tony Fernandes’ entrepreneurial spirit, Malaysians would not be given the chance to get up close and personal with Mercedes GP’s Michael Schumacher, Nico Rosberg and Nick Heidfeld and Lotus Racing’s Jarno Trulli, …Read More

Lotus Racing had a mixed day in Melbourne as Heikki Kovalainen completed the Australian Grand Prix in 13th position—three places away from earning a World Championship point and ahead of drivers from all other new teams. Jarno Trulli, on the other hand, failed to even make the start due to a hydraulic power pack problem. “Our target was to finish the …Read More

Lexus Malaysia has launched the Lexus IS 250C, the convertible version of the IS 250 compact luxury sedan, with a price tag of RM 432,000 (OTR without insurance). The party piece of the convertible is the aluminium three-section hard-top roof, which takes 21 seconds to fold up completely. The drivetrain, borrowed from the IS 250 sedan, consists of a …Read More

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched their new supercar, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. For a ringgit short of RM 2 million (OTR without insurance) price tag, you get Mercedes-Benz’s latest and most advanced supercar, one created as a tribute to the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing. The signature gullwing doors are obviously the highlight, although Mercedes-Benz has done well to recreate the original …Read More

Volkswagen Group Malaysia expects to introduce three model variants, as well as to confirm plans to set up an assembly plant in Malaysia, by June later this year. The three model variants—Polo 1.2-litre, Golf 1.4-litre and Scirocco 1.4-litre—include two from models which have not been launched in Malaysia, the all-new Polo and Golf, and one from the …Read More

The Forte carries a lot of promise, being the first next-generation Kia model to reach Malaysian shores. With the expectation set so high, it is almost certain that disappointment will follow. Indeed, the Forte does not lead the segment in any one area, although it does acquit itself well as a whole, with its stylish looks and excellent value for money among its …Read More

The Proton Persona, now officially known as Proton Persona Elegance, has received a facelift, which brings changes to the exterior and interior, new colour choices, changes in equipment levels and price increments across the range. The 110-bhp, 148-Nm 1.6-litre Campro IAFM engine remains, as do the three trim levels of Base Line (B-Line), Medium Line (M-Line) and High Line (H-Line). Like before, …Read More

Honda Malaysia has moved quickly to reassure Odyssey owners in Malaysia that their cars are safe, after the U.S. and Canadian divisions of Honda issued recalls for 344,000 and 24,680 Odyssey units, respectively. Over in the U.S. and Canada, the 2007/2008 Odyssey could have a possible defect on the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA). More specifically, the VSA …Read More

Chery’s flagship model, the X5 SUV, will be launched for the Chinese market on March 28. The base X5 is powered by a 196-bhp, 235-Nm 2.0-litre engine, and is expected to sell for 159,800 RMB (RM 77,056). Moreover, as a testament to the X5’s off-road ability, Chery put its flagship SUV through the grueling Paris-Dakar rally. How is the China launch of a …Read More