February 2022 week three fuel price – RON 97 up 6 sen
Time once more for the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuel for the coming week of February 17 to 23. If you’re …
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2022 W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class teased for Malaysia – C200 Avantgarde, C300 AMG Line launching soon?
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has begun teasing the W206 C-Class ahead of the model's upcoming debut in the country, doing so via a short video clip on its Facebook page. That the fifth-generation's …
Lamborghini looking at possibility of offering vehicles with an internal combustion engine beyond 2030
Well, it looks like it's not quite the end of the road yet for the internal combustion engine where Lamborghini is concerned. Despite a future that is expected to be heavily electrified, …
Polestar takes a nice dig at Tesla and Volkswagen with its simple ‘No Compromises’ Super Bowl commercial
With a reach of around 100 million viewers, the Super Bowl is very much a high-profile event, and the occasion is a chance for companies to use commercials to catch eyeballs. Automakers …
Toyota bZ4X EV coming to Malaysia in 2023 – all-electric SUV with up to 460 km range, around RM250k?
While there will be no shortage of new electric vehicle (EV) models heading our way now that the government’s move to offer fully-imported EVs complete exemption from import duty and excise duty …
2022 World Car of the Year – list of finalists announced
The finalists for the 2022 World Car of the Year (WCOTY) have been announced, with 10 models having been shortlisted for the top prize in this year's awards. Asian manufacturers are well …
Sisma Auto opens premium multi-brand 3S centre
Sisma Auto has announced the opening of its Sisma Auto Hub, a premium multi-brand 3S centre for customers to buy, sell or service any brand of luxury car. The facility occupies the …
Great Wall Motor returning to Malaysian market in 2022 – Haval H6, Jolion, Ora Good Cat EV expected models
Great Wall Motor (GWM) has announced plans to expand its business in Southeast Asia by adding Malaysia and three other countries to its regional operations this year. This was revealed by Elliot …
Gov’t urged to bear the temporary rise in fuel prices – business groups say electricity tariff hike “damaging”
Last month, the government announced that there would be no increase in electricity tariffs for domestic users in February despite previously indicating it would introduce them as part of revisions set under …
February 2022 week two fuel price – RON 97 up 9 sen
It's Wednesday, and so it's time once again for the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuel for the coming week of February …
Foxconn and PTT to start producing EVs in Thailand in 2024 – new factory able to build 50,000 units a year
Thailand's state-owned energy group PTT has announced that it will begin producing electric vehicles (EVs) in the Kingdom from 2024, doing so via its partnership with Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry). It …
W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sighted in Malaysia – C200 Avantgarde and C300 AMG Line debut models
The W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been sighted in Malaysia, signaling that a market debut is around the corner. Yesterday, reader CJ spotted a couple of transporters waiting to unload a number of …
Gov’t looking to implement new law to penalise toll evaders when multi-lane free flow begins in 2025
The government is looking to implement a new law that will penalise toll evaders when the multi-lane free flow (MLFF) system is introduced in 2025 for electronic toll collection on highways and …
48 tech companies, including Qualcomm and Nokia, demanding patent fees from Toyota, Honda and Nissan
With connectivity very much at the forefront of vehicle technology these days, it's no surprise to see more tech companies being involved in providing software and solutions for the growing trend. However, …
Transport ministry says driving schools will not be punished for former students’ traffic offences
The transport ministry says that driving institutes will not have their permits revoked or their businesses suspended for accidents or traffic offences caused by their former students. According to transport minister Datuk …
2022 Nissan Ariya EV teased in ETCM’s CNY video, hinting at a possible Malaysian introduction this year
After a long period of quiet, 2022 promises to be a year packed with activity on the Nissan front, because it isn't just the Kicks B-segment crossover that was teased in Edaran …
Malaysian taxi drivers want gov’t to launch its own nationwide e-hailing platform to replace private apps
Taxi drivers have called on the government to develop its own ride-hailing service that can be used across the nation, saying that such a move would ensure a fair distribution of wealth …
February 2022 week one fuel price – all unchanged
Happy Chinese New Year! It's time once again for the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuel for the coming week of February …
Mercedes-Benz partners with ProLogium to develop solid-state battery tech, to invest in battery maker
Taiwanese battery maker ProLogium and Mercedes-Benz have entered into a cooperation agreement to develop next-generation solid-state batteries. According to ProLogium, Mercedes-Benz is set to make a significant "high double-digit" million euro investment …
Daimler to be renamed Mercedes-Benz Group on Feb 1
A year after it announced the spin-off of its truck and bus division, Daimler will formally be renamed Mercedes-Benz Group AG on February 1, in a move its CEO hopes will unlock …
