High biofuel prices derail Thailand’s E20 gasohol plan
Thailand's plan to make E20 gasohol as the primary petrol in the country has been postponed indefinitely. It had been announced at the start of 2020 that the country would begin widespread …
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Porsche says no to a factory or building cars in China, says customers want cachet of “Made in Germany” tag
Is it important to a buyer where a car is built? Well, it seems to be for Porsche customers in China, so much so that the brand has nixed the idea of …
Shell says its total oil production peaked in 2019, and expects output to decline by around 1-2% every year
Oil and gas giant Shell has revealed that its total oil production peaked in 2019, and said that it expects that its production will decline by about 1% to 2% each year …
2021 February week three fuel price – all up yet again
Happy Chinese New Year, folks. It’s another Friday, and with that comes the usual weekly fuel update announcement. Unfortunately, motorists will usher in the Year of the Metal Ox by having to …
MCO 2.0: Driving schools allowed to resume operation, motorsports activity permitted again, with tight SOPs
The government has announced the resumption of more activities during the second movement control order (MCO), which is currently in place until February 18. Driving institutes will be allowed to start operations …
Toyota to debut two new EVs in the US this year
Toyota has announced plans to launch three new electrified models in the United States this year. While it didn't disclose the identity of the models, it said two of these would be …
RON 95 petrol price cap lowered by 3 sen to RM2.05 per litre – ceiling for diesel reduced to RM2.15 per litre
The government has announced it is revising the ceiling price for RON 95 petrol as well as Euro 2M diesel with immediate effect, lowering it by three sen from that currently, which …
2021 Honda HR-V – 3rd-gen patent drawings emerge
The third-generation Honda HR-V is set to make its global debut on February 18, and ahead of its arrival, patent drawings of the B-segment crossover have emerged. These images from Vanhoe Rage's …
MCO 2.0: Auto accessories shops can operate again
Well, the posts have shifted again. The government has announced that more businesses will be allowed to open during the reimplemented movement control order (MCO) as of tomorrow, February 10, and auto …
Tesla relaunches in Singapore – Model 3 SR+ from RM488k, Performance from RM615k, with current COE
Tesla's return to Singapore has begun with the activation of its sales portal for the republic, The Straits Times reports. The site currently lists the upcoming availability of the Model S Plaid, …
Uncertain about various MCO SOPs? You’re not alone, because the police sometimes are too, admits top cop
If you're befuddled over what is permissible and what is not in the ever-changing standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the current movement control order (MCO), you're not alone. Even the people enforcing …
MCO extension will help protect the auto industry as it continues to recover – Perodua Suppliers Association
Some quarters may not be too chuffed about the reimplemented movement control order (MCO) having been extended, but the Perodua Suppliers Association (P2SA) isn't one of them. The association believes that the …
MCO 2.0: Window tint installers in Perak say it’s unfair that the state KPDNHEP won’t allow them to operate
Everybody else is doing it, so why can't we? That tune must surely be playing in the heads of auto accessory shop operators providing window tint installation services in Perak, who are …
KFC number plate series – you nak dinner or snack?
As far as special series number plates go, this surely has to be the tastiest. The Kedah road transport department (JPJ) has announced that tenders for numbers in the upcoming KFC plate …
2021 February week two fuel price – all up once more
It's Friday, and so, time for the usual announcement of the weekly fuel update. Not so pleasant news for motorists, as the price of all fuels are going up across the board …
More vehicle production cuts as chip shortage crisis expands – Stellantis, GM, Mazda join the growing list
The shortage in semiconductor chips that has affected automotive production is spreading and has now added more names to the list. Last month, a slew of brands reported disruptions in vehicle production …
FAW considering acquisition of China’s BMW partner Brilliance Automotive for about US$7.2 billion – report
Chinese automaker FAW Group is reportedly looking at purchasing Brilliance China Automotive Holdings for about US$7.2 billion (RM29.2 billion), Reuters reports. The potential acquisition of BMW’s main partner in China by FAW …
2021 Ford Ranger – new prices for Malaysian line-up
Earlier this week, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion announced a new five-year/160,000-km warranty for the Ford Ranger line-up in Malaysia. This is applicable to all 2021 model year Rangers onwards, and is an …
Proton records 5,964 registrations in January 2021 – Saga remains its top seller, market share at 18.5%
Proton has announced its sales performance for January 2021. The national automaker managed to sell 5,964 units last month, which represents a 55.1% drop (or 7,342 units) from the 13,306 units it …
2021 Toyota Innova facelift launched in Malaysia – 2.0E, 2.0G and 2.0X, priced from RM112k to RM130k
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has launched the 2021 Toyota Innova facelift in Malaysia, the refreshed MPV making its official debut a month after the order books opened for it. The updated Innova, …
