May 2020 Malaysian vehicle sales go up by 16,183%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of May 2020, and after April, a month in which only 141 cars were sold due to the movement …
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Daihatsu Rocky awarded five-star JNCAP safety rating
The Daihatsu Rocky has been awarded a five-star safety rating following crash testing carried out by the Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP). The compact SUV, which went on sale in Japan …
June 2020 week five fuel price – RON 95 increases to RM1.69, RON 97 to RM1.99. diesel goes up to RM1.86
Another Friday, which means it's time for the usual weekly fuel price update. The upward trend in global oil prices has resulted in a further increase in fuel prices at the pump …
Government to look into “drastic solutions” to reduce the number of road accidents and fatalities – Wee
The transport ministry says it is looking into ways to reduce the number of road accidents and prevent fatalities, The Star reports. Transport minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said that the …
2020 Range Rover Evoque – second-gen to make its Malaysian debut via online launch, live at 11am today
Not long to go before the second-generation Range Rover Evoque makes its official Malaysian debut. The L551, which was previewed at the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) last November, is set …
SPIED: Peugeot Landtrek pick-up sighted in Malaysia
Well, here's something that's a bit far from home, or rather, its intended market. The face you see in the image is that of a Peugeot Landtrek, a pick-up meant to be …
Hyundai and LG Chem considering an EV battery manufacturing joint venture in Indonesia – report
Hyundai and LG Chem are reportedly considering setting up an electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing joint venture in Indonesia, Reuters reports. The details of the venture, including the size of the investment …
Proton X70 to join Honda Civic in PDRM patrol fleet
In early June, the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) began taking delivery of the first of its 425 new Honda Civic 1.8 S patrol cars, and the final batch of cars are expected …
Honda Civic – sales of the FC sedan ends in Japan
Despite playing in a shrinking segment brought about by the unrelenting assault from SUVs and growing B-segment alternatives, the tenth-gen Honda Civic has enjoyed reasonable sales success. The FC sedan remains a …
2020 Proton X50 due out soon, order books open?
Social media can be a treasure trove of information, but not everything smells of roses, and not all things ring true. Many a time, unconfirmed rumours and downright fake news gets spread …
Ferrari Roma debuts in Malaysia – priced fr. RM968,000
Naza Italia has given the Ferrari Roma its official Malaysian debut. The automaker’s new V8 2+2 fastback coupe arrives in the country seven months after its global reveal, although as a left-hand …
SsangYong on the lookout for a new buyer, as Mahindra signals plans to exit Korean automaker
SsangYong Motor is on the lookout for a potential buyer, following Mahindra & Mahindra having said that it was willing to let go of its ownership stake in the struggling Korean automaker, …
June 2020 week four fuel price – RON 95 increases to RM1.59, RON 97 to RM1.89. diesel goes up to RM1.77
It's Friday, which means it's time for the usual weekly fuel price update. Once more, there's little to cheer about, as the upward trend in oil prices continues to bring about an …
SPYSHOTS: 2020 Nissan Almera seen once more in KL
Another month, another round of N18 Nissan Almera spyshots. The all-new fourth-gen has been spied yet again undergoing road trials in Kuala Lumpur, this time along Jalan Kuching, where it was spotted …
RMCO: Police issue 80,950 summonses in first 8 days
At the start of the recovery movement control order (RMCO), the police announced that it was set to maintain a presence on highways and major federal and state roads across the country …
Kia Carnival – fourth-gen teased, set for Q3 2020 debut
The all-new Kia Carnival is set to arrive on the scene sometime in the third quarter of the year, and the Korean automaker has offered the first glimpse of what to expect, …
2020 SST exemption: New Audi price list revealed – up to RM31,066 or 3.6% cheaper until December 31, 2020
In line with the government’s announcement to omit the sales tax (SST) for cars until the end of the year, Audi Malaysia has revealed the revised price list for its local model …
G05 BMW X5 xDrive45e – watch the Malaysian launch live online at 12pm today on Facebook and YouTube
BMW Malaysia is officially launching the new X5 xDrive45e plug-in hybrid today, the event being telecast live online from 12pm via Facebook and YouTube. You can follow the launch by accessing it …
Malaysia Autoshow 2020 postponed to April next year
The Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) has announced that the Malaysia Autoshow has been postponed to 2021 due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Thr 2020 edition of the show was originally …
