Honda looks to reduce EV costs, open to new alliances
Honda, which has stated its intention to fully electrify its model line-up by 2040, says it is open to creating new alliances with other automakers to reduce development costs and speed up …
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EMCO in Selangor ends – state to revert to FMCO SOP
The government has announced that the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) in 34 mukim in eight districts in Selangor will end as of tomorrow, July 17. These districts, along with certain localities …
Peugeot 3008 and 5008 facelifts to make Malaysian debut soon – 2008 due November, EV/hybrids planned
Kia isn't the only brand that Bermaz Auto (BAuto) has big plans for. The company says it is also set to revive the Peugeot marque it took over from Naza late last …
Bermaz Auto outlines electrification plans for Kia – Sportage PHEV and EV6, Niro full-electric on the cards
Bermaz Auto (BAuto) has outlined further plans for its Kia brand, which it acquired in April. This was revealed in a Maybank IB Research investor report published earlier this week. For the …
MAA urges government to allow automotive sector to resume operations, says economic damage being felt
A month and a half into the start of the nationwide lockdown that began on June 1, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) is appealing to the government to allow automotive sector activities …
TNG RFID Fuelling pilot programme begins at five Shell stations in Klang Valley, from July 13 to Aug 12
UPDATE: The Shell TnG RFID fueling program has stopped as of February 2024. In May, Touch ‘n Go (TnG) - in collaboration with Shell Malaysia - announced that it would soon kick …
Proton begins vaccinating all its employees, expects most to be fully vaccinated by the first half of August
Proton has announced that it has begun a vaccination programme for all its employees who are not yet vaccinated, with the vaccinations spread out over a period of nearly a week to …
Public service vehicles such as taxis and school/tour buses granted a one-year age limit extension – Wee
In a bid to aid the public transport sector, the transport ministry has announced an automatic one year extension of the vehicle age limit for public service vehicles. The move is aimed …
2021 Affin Bank Pemulih car loan moratorium – full or 50% loan deferment for 6 months, with added charges
Under the Pemulih package announced by prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on June 28, banks are now offering a six-month loan payment moratorium to all Malaysians. This is similar to what …
Selangor residents can enjoy a RM20 Grab rebate on rides to vaccination centres in the state, until Sept 30
The Selangor state government has annnounced that the RM20 Grab rebate for ride-hailing trips to vaccination centres (PPV) in Selangor is now open to everyone eligible for vaccination in the state. Selangor …
July 2021 week two fuel price – RON 97 up by one sen
Time again for the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of July 8 to 14. There's a price …
2021 Hong Leong Bank Pemulih moratorium for car loans – deferment or 50% reduction for six months
In line with the six-month bank loan repayment moratorium under the Pemulih package announced by prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on June 28, banks have begun announcing their moratorium programmes, similar …
Formula 1 Australian GP cancelled for second year running – quarantine restrictions put paid to the race
Yet another change to the Formula 1 racing season for 2021, with the FIA having announced through the F1 website that the Australian Grand Prix has dropped out of the race calendar …
SK Innovation to pump RM110 bil into its EV battery business – aims to become a top three player end-2022
South Korean energy and petrochemicals company SK Innovation has announced plans to ramp up its electric vehicle (EV) battery business, saying it will be spending 30 trillion won (RM110 billion) over the …
Selangor, KL EMCO: Vehicle workshops not permitted to operate from July 3-16, according to latest SOP set
From tomorrow, July 3, certain districts in Selangor and select localities in Kuala Lumpur will go under an enhanced movement control order (EMCO) for 14 days until July 16. The EMCO will …
Proton X70 SE set for Malaysian debut soon – two-tone exterior, new 19-inch wheels, limited to 2,000 units
Not long to go before Proton launches the X70 Special Edition in Malaysia. Details of the SE variant, which first broke cover in May through a leaked product leaflet, have now been …
Free roadside parking in KL from July 2 to August 31
Not that there is likely to be a rush to take advantage of it, but from tomorrow, July 2 until August 31, motorists will not have to pay for roadside parking within …
Almost all of Klang Valley under EMCO from July 3-16 – no travel into and out of zones, one person per car
Given that daily Covid-19 cases aren't abating in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, it's no surprise that the government has announced that certain districts in Selangor and select localities in Kuala Lumpur will …
Eleven ride-hailing drivers in Penang nabbed by JPJ for cheating passengers – not using app, overcharging
Times are tough, and so earning income when and where you can is a good thing, but it really shouldn't be an excuse to indulge in subterfuge while going about it. Such …
July 2021 week one fuel price – RON 97 up two sen
It's time again for the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of July 1 to 7. After a …
