The Year That Was – 2010

The Year That Was – 2010

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January
Rolls-Royce launches Ghost

February
Mercedes-Benz launches S-Class facelift

March
Geneva Motor Show
Proton debuts EMAS
Bufori debuts Geneva
Mercedes-Benz introduces CGI engines into C-Class
Honda launches CR-V facelift
Ford launches Focus TDCi
Proton launches Persona Elegance
Mercedes-Benz launches SLS AMG
Proton launches Satria Neo R3 Lotus Racing Edition

April
Mazda2 launched
BMW launches X1 and new 7 Series variants (730Li & 760Li)
Toyota launches Vios facelift
Honda launches Freed MPV
Volvo launches new C30
Chery launches Eastar 2.0

May
BMW launches F10 5 Series
Volvo launches refreshed S80 2.5T
Nissan organizes Lightfoot Quest 2010
Hyundai launches i10 1.25 Kappa

June
Peugeot launches 3008
Chevrolet launches Cruze
Lotus launches Evora
Hyundai launches Sonata YF

July
Federal Auto marks 50th Anniversary
Mazda8 unveiled alongside facelifted Mazda6
Proton organizes 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Honda launches Civic 1.8S-L
Mitsubishi launches Lancer EX
Ford Lanun Darat heads to Slim River

August
Porsche launches all-new Cayenne
Nissan launches all-new X-Trail
BMW launches facelifted X5
Suzuki launches Alto
CIMB Autoworld Car of the Year Awards 2010 commences testing

September
Toyota launches Corolla Altis facelift with new powertrains
Mitsubishi launches Pajero

October
Paris Motor Show
Lotus unveils 5 concepts
Audi showcases Quattro concept
All-new Mercedes-Benz CLS makes global debut
Peugeot 508 makes global debut
Budget 2011 announced. Full excise duty exemption for hybrid vehicles
Toyota Prius drops price
Honda Civic Hybrid drops price
Mitsubishi launches Lancer Sportback
Ford launches Fiesta
Volkswagen launches Polo 1.2 TSI, Golf 1.4 TSI and Scirocco 1.4 TSI

November
Peugeot launches 207 Sedan
Proton launches Inspira
Peugeot 308 Turbo receives 6A/T and uprated engine
Nissan launches Teana
Lexus launches LS 600h L and RX 450h
Volvo launches XC 60 2.0T CKD

December
Mazda5 launched
Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show
Proton’s Pahlawan concepts
Perodua Bezza and new powertrain displays
– Launches: Peugeot 5008, Kia Sorento, Honda Insight, Hyundai Santa Fe, Nissan 370Z Roadster
Over 320,000 visitors
Proton launches Saga FL
Volkswagen & DRB-Hicom signs CKD deal
Goodyear Formula Drift Malaysia 2010

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