REVIEW: Honda CR-V facelift in Malaysia – fr. RM140k
When it arrived on the local scene in July 2017, the fifth-generation Honda CR-V had its work cut out for it, that of regaining traction in its segment, one that had been …
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Grab Malaysia to deny drivers and passengers rated as high risk on MySejahtera from its e-hailing service
Grab has announced it will be introducing a new rides policy that will cover both drivers and passengers of its ride-hailing service. Effective from tomorrow, September 14, only those with "Low Risk" …
Rapid KL expects increase in LRT users during Phase 2 of NRP, to deploy additional trains should need arise
Rapid KL, which increased the frequency of its train and bus services in the Klang Valley on September 10 in line with Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya's transition to Phase Two of …
Klang Valley moves to Phase 2 of NRP on Sept 10 – no more roadblocks between Selangor, KL and Putrajaya
Some cheer for Klang Valley residents, as Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Putrajaya make the transition from Phase 1 of the national recovery plan (NRP) to Phase 2 from September 10. This was …
Honda Malaysia to launch more new models in 2021 – is the new Civic and City Hatchback coming soon?
In its announcement earlier today where it said it had resumed all business operations in the country, Honda Malaysia (HMSB) also alluded to plans of introducing new models before the year is …
Honda Malaysia resumes all operations – introduces a financing programme, lower initial monthly payments
Honda Malaysia (HMSB) has announced that its manufacturing plant in Melaka has resumed operations and that its dealerships are reopening in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines set under …
Perodua revises its 2021 sales target to 214,000 units – 10.8% reduction from its original 240,000-unit target
In light of the lengthy halt to sales and production as a result of extended lockdown measures, Perodua has revised its 2021 sales target to 214,000 units, down from the 240,000 units …
V177 Mercedes-Benz A200 Sedan – CKD production has started in Malaysia, but market debut delayed
Earlier this year, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) announced that it was aiming to expand its CKD footprint by confirming that it would be adding locally-assembled MFA compact car and SUV models to its …
2022 Proton Iriz and Persona production quality audit – 87% better since 2017, now close to Geely, Volvo levels
The improvements on the facelifted 2022 Proton Iriz and Persona have been covered in detail, but it's not just in terms of performance and features. Under all that veneer are quantifiable gains …
September 2021 week one fuel price – no change
It's time once more for the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance announcing the fuel retail prices for the coming September 2 to 8 week. The price reduction for …
SMRT rolls out its first MG5 electric cabs in Singapore – Strides Taxi to have 300 EVs in its fleet by year end
Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT) Corporation's Strides Mobility has introduced the first 15 examples of the MG5 EV that will form the basis of its new electric taxi fleet. The company said …
Road tax renewal for private motorcars now available at all 39 Puspakom centres in Peninsular Malaysia
The road transport department (JPJ) has announced that it has added another avenue for road tax (LKM) renewal for private motorcars, with motorists now being able to renew their vehicle road tax …
JPJ says sufficient evidence a must before it can deal with p-hailing offences such as running red lights
Running red lights and going against the flow of traffic are the major complaints made about p-hailing (parcel, food delivery) riders, but the road transport department (JPJ) says it is difficult to …
JPJ says there’s more than enough supply of driving licences and road tax for renewals across Malaysia
Last week, a news report indicated that motorists were facing difficulties in renewing their driving licences ahead of the September 30 deadline due to a insufficient supply of licences at both road …
AirAsia Ride vs Grab first impressions in Malaysia – which ride hailing service is cheaper and faster?
Ride-sharing may have taken a downturn in the past year and a half, but there’s no denying that the service, which has become an integral part of urban mobility, remains very much …
EV road tax structure in Malaysia – how it’s calculated, and how rates are different for sedans and non-sedans
UPDATE: EV Road Tax prices in Malaysia have been revised with a new calculation in June 2024. Please refer to the new calculation. As more electric vehicles (EVs) begin to make their …
Police have rejected 114,474 applications for interstate travel in Malaysia since June 1 for non-compliance
There has certainly been no shortage of applications for interstate travel, but as it turns out, many have just been attempts to get around without valid reasons. According to the police, a …
NRP Phase 1: How many people per car? Can cross district or state lines? What about Grab or taxis?
The ministry of transport has reminded the public that vehicle occupant capacity in Phase 1 states of the national recovery plan (NRP) is now dependent on whether they are fully or partially …
Mercedes-Benz EQS to be launched in Thailand this year – CKD locally-assembled, with Thai-built battery
Mercedes-Benz Thailand has announced that it will be introducing its flagship all-electric sedan, the Mercedes-Benz EQS, into the market later this year. Interestingly, the car will go on sale as a locally-assembled …
Perodua to revise 2021 target after months of closure
Following the resumption of its assembly operations recently, Perodua says it expects to be able to deliver nearly all existing orders within this year. This was indicated by Perodua president and CEO …
