Penang Bridge – 20% discount for RFID users begins
Motorists in Penang who have registered for the Touch 'n Go (TnG) RFID system will receive a 20% discount on toll charges for private passenger cars when travelling across the Penang Bridge, …
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Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition sets new FWD lap record at Suzuka – two minutes, 23.993 seconds
The Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition is now officially the fastest front-wheel-drive car to lap the Suzuka circuit. The automaker confirmed that the car accomplished the feat in , besting the …
Aston Martin Vantage AMR Malaysia edition debuts – specially-kitted Vantage V8 inspired by its AMR sibling
Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur has introduced the Aston Martin Vantage AMR Malaysia, the car now available for viewing at the company's showroom in KL. Before you get too excited, take note that …
Cupra el-Born – all-electric hot hatch to debut in 2021
The Cupra range is set to expand with the introduction of the Cupra el-Born, which will make its market debut next year. The all-electric hatchback is based on the Seat concept that …
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia and NIOSH to develop safety and defensive driving training programmes
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced that it will be partnering with the national institute of occupational safety and health (NIOSH) Malaysia in the coming year to develop safety and defensive driving …
Proton Saga Black Edition – 35th anniversary model to be launched online via Facebook, July 9 at 10.35am
On July 9, the Proton Saga will celebrate its 35th anniversary, and the national automaker is commemorating the milestone with the introduction of a special Black Edition Saga, which will make its …
Compel banks to extend loan moratorium or expect record forfeitures, MTUC urges BNM, finance ministry
Another call to extend the six-month moratorium on loans and financing repayments has been made, but not from the public. This time, it's from the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC), which urged …
Mercedes-Benz says it may delay EV plans in Thailand
Mercedes-Benz Thailand (MBT) says that the lack of clear direction from the government in translating its EV policy into action may delay the company's plans to build electric vehicles in the country, …
Proton Saga Anniversary Edition teased, debuts July 9
How time flies. The Proton Saga turns 35 this July 9, the first-gen having made its official debut on the date in 1985. Three and a half decades on, the national automaker …
July 2020 week one fuel price – prices drop; RON 95 to RM1.65, RON 97 to RM1.95, diesel is down to RM1.84
Another Friday, and so it's time for the usual weekly fuel price update. After having gone on an upward path for nearly two months, there's finally some good news for motorists - …
T32 Nissan X-Trail Tuned by Impul debuts in Malaysia – SUV gets four variants, priced from RM140k to RM168k
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has introduced the Nissan X-Trail Tuned by Impul, which as its name suggests, kits up the third-gen SUV with a number of Impul enhancement items. The pack …
Police looking to use POCA to curb illegal racing activities, place organisers under restricted residence
The police is looking into proposals to use the Prevention of Crime Act (POCA) 1959 against organisers of illegal racing, whereby those caught organising a race can be placed under restricted residence …
New national car project will continue, government to be briefed on its development and progress – Azmin
The government says the new national car project (NNCP) is set to continue despite the change in national leadership, according to senior minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali. "This is for the sake …
Perodua sells 21,250 cars in June, best month in 2020
Some positive news on the automotive front. Market leader Perodua has announced that it has sold an estimated 21,250 cars in June, which is its highest monthly sales figure this year. The …
Malaysian vehicle sales data for May 2020 by brand
After a sorry April, in which only 141 cars were sold due to the movement control order (MCO), which effectively brought vehicle sales to a halt, things improved considerably in May as …
Banks to individually decide on loan moratorium extension – Maybank says not likely for it beyond Sept
While the government has said it will engage banks on the request by the public to extend the six-month moratorium on loans and financing repayments, any decision to continue the deferment period …
2021 Geneva Motor Show cancelled, event up for sale
Covid-19's impact on the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) has been far reaching, leaving the event with its future in doubt. Following the cancellation of this year's event due to the pandemic, …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and Cycle & Carriage Bintang launch Alor Setar Autohaus, a 3S centre with new CI
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) and Cycle & Carriage Bintang (C&C) have announced the launch of the Cycle & Carriage Alor Setar Autohaus. The facility is the first in the northern region to showcase …
Up to banks whether to extend six-month moratorium on loans and financing repayments – Tengku Zafrul
The government says that while it cannot force banks to provide an extension to the six-month moratorium on loans and financing repayments, it will hold talks with banks on the matter, as …
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 …
