Gov’t cancels the B40/M40 petrol subsidy programme
The petrol subsidy programme (PSP), which was supposed to have begun this January but was deferred to a later date, will not see the light of day, the Malay Mail reports. According …
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Nissan forecasts US$6.3 billion net loss for fiscal 2020
In a story similar to alliance partner Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan has projected that it will suffer a second straight year in the red, expecting net loss for fiscal 2020 to be at …
Mitsubishi forecasts US$3.4 billion loss for 2020 – ends Pajero production, poised to leave Europe
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) is expecting a second straight year of losses for the current business year, and has projected it to be significantly higher than that for 2019, when it reported …
JPJ collected RM8.55 billion in non-tax revenue in 2018 and 2019, 59% of which was through physical counters
The road transport department (JPJ) collected a total of RM8.55 billion in non-tax revenue over the period of 2018 and 2019, according to transport minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong. Speaking at …
Gov’t approves heavier penalties against drink-driving offenders – 15 years maximum jail and RM100,000 fine
The proposed amendments to Sections 41 to 45 of the Road Transport Act 1987 have been tabled in parliament, and heavier penalties are set to be meted out to those convicted of …
It may be goodbye to the Mitsubishi Pajero – decision on manufacturing subsidiary’s plant closure looms
It looks like time is finally being called on the Mitsubishi Pajero, with the automaker reportedly looking to shut down its Pajero subsidiary in Japan within the next three years. Sources familiar …
July 2020 week four fuel price – all prices down; RON 95 to RM1.68, RON 97 to RM1.98, diesel to RM1.82
It's Friday, and so it's time for the usual weekly fuel price update. Good news for motorists, because fuel is set to be cheaper in the coming July 25 to 31 week. …
MAA anticipates a 70,000 spike in car sales with SST exemptions – sets 300k target for second half of 2020
Back in May, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) announced that it was revising its total industry volume (TIV) forecast for 2020, lowering it from the 607,000 units it had initially projected in …
June 2020 Malaysian vehicle sales increase by 94.7%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of June 2020, and the upward trend in sales continues on the return to positivity in May following the …
Use of face masks on public transport and in crowded places to be mandatory from August 1 – Ismail Sabri
From August 1, it will be mandatory to wear a face mask while using public transportation as well as when in crowded areas. This was announced by senior minister Datuk Seri Ismail …
Kia Sonet – production version teased via a rendering
Kia has revealed the first look of its upcoming Sonet compact SUV via a rendering, stating along with the teaser that the sub-four metre offering is set for its global premiere soon. …
NAP 2020 set to be restructured as a result of Covid-19
The government says it in the midst of restructuring the action plan for the National Automotive Policy 2020 (NAP 2020), which was unveiled in February, to ensure the country's automotive sector remains …
Mercedes-Benz EaseProtect Financing – tailored plan with unrivalled benefits and full protection coverage
If you're thinking of getting behind the wheel of a new Mercedes-Benz, financing that dream ride is now more attractive than before with the introduction of EaseProtect Financing, a new, comprehensive programme …
Those refusing to wear face masks could be fined or jailed once use becomes mandatory – Noor Hisham
The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus's insidious character means it's a particularly nasty piece of work, and all it needs is for one infected person to unwittingly spread it on for mayhem to eventually occur. …
Volvo and Geely planned merger temporarily on hold
Volvo Cars, which reported an operating loss for the first six months of 2020, says its planned merger with Geely Auto has been temporarily put on hold due to the Chinese company's …
SDAC-Ford e-Service appointment booking – set up your service appointment online and in real-time
Ford distributor Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) has announced it is further digitising the way its vehicle service appointments are made by expanding on its online booking tool, which is capable of …
Government has provided financial assistance to 68,336 ride-hailing drivers and 37,127 taxi/bus drivers
The government has channeled a total of RM11.14 billion to 10.4 million aid recipients so far under the Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) assistance programme, which was announced in March as part of …
GALLERY: Volvo S90 T5 Momentum and T8 Inscription side-by-side, along with revised exterior colour palette
The Volvo S90 has been in the market for a while now, the flagship executive sedan having made its debut alongside its V90 wagon sibling first in CBU form in March 2017, …
Honda to make India a strategic export hub, to ship left-hand drive models to Europe for the first time
Honda has decided to make India a strategic export hub, with plans for its operations there to begin vehicle shipments to left-hand drive markets in Europe by the end of the year. …
Auto industry offers plenty of job opportunities – MITI
The local automotive industry is a key sector in creating employment opportunities for young workers in Malaysia, said Datuk Lim Ban Hong, the deputy minister of international trade and industry (MITI). He …
