Euro 4M RON 95 petrol now at selected Shell stations
Shell Malaysia has announced that it has begun rolling out Euro 4M RON 95 petrol ahead of the fuel's gazetted introduction in the country on January 1, 2020. The company said that …
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IBM discovers cobalt-free battery that can outperform lithium-ion in cost, charging time and efficiency
International Business Machines (IBM) says it has developed a new battery with technology that doesn't require the use of heavy metals such as nickel and cobalt, instead utilising materials extracted from seawater. …
December 2019 week 3 fuel price – RON 97 down 6 sen
Another Friday, and so it's the usual weekly price announcement for RON 97 petrol. The fuel will be priced at RM2.58 per litre for the coming week (December 21 to 27), which …
BMW Apple CarPlay – subscription fees dropped, but one-time RM1,299 activation fee still needed for CKD
It seems that some BMW owners in Malaysia will still have to pay for Apple CarPlay on their cars in the form of a one-off RM1,299 activation fee, following which there will …
Sales and registration of all NGO-issued special series number plates to end on December 31, 2019 – JPJ
Buyers and sellers of special number plates from series' previously issued to non-governmental organisations, take note - you have until December 31 to get a number registered if you're a buyer, and …
Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group ink 50:50 merger deal
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and France’s PSA Group, the maker of Peugeot and Citroen cars, have signed a binding combination agreement, finalising a merger deal that was first announced at the end …
mifold child booster seat range expands in Malaysia with Sport and hifold models – from RM199 to RM699
The use of child safety seats will be mandatory from January 1, 2020, and the introduction of the new ruling means that more child restraint system (CRS) offerings are expected in the …
Proton delivers an X70 SUV to Pakistan government
Proton has delivered a unit of its X70 SUV to the government of Pakistan. The vehicle is a gift from prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to Imran Khan, the prime minister …
Child safety seats – enforcement only after six months
The transport ministry has reiterated that enforcement action on the use of child safety seats in private cars will only begin six months after the implementation of the ruling, which comes into …
Darkened front windows and windshield – JPJ to issue individual summons for each panel in tint offences
If you've darkened your vehicle windscreen and front windows past the permissible level, you could be in for a triple whammy when caught. The road transport department (JPJ) has warned that motorists …
Over 200 bookings received for Proton X70 on Shopee
Proton has announced that more than 200 bookings have been received for the X70 on Shopee since the start of the e-commerce platform's 12.12 Birthday Sale period. The online campaign - which …
NAP 2020 to be launched early next year – Leiking
The launch of the revised National Automotive Policy (NAP) has been shifted again, with the policy now set to be announced early next year. This was revealed by international trade and industry …
December 2019 week 2 fuel price – RON 97 unchanged
It's Friday, which means time for the usual weekly price announcement for RON 97 petrol. The price of the fuel is set to be unchanged from last week, remaining at RM2.64 per …
Proton Saga, X70 make up nearly 90% of total sales – automaker looking to increase exports to 5,000 units
While official figures for the year have yet to be revealed for it, the Proton X70's performance in 2019 has been deemed a success by the automaker. The first year of sales …
Proton says it is now competing with Honda and Toyota in terms of quality, Perodua not in its sights
Proton says that in terms of quality and branding, Perodua is no longer its immediate competitor. Rather, the national carmaker is now aiming to go head-to-head with the likes of Toyota and …
KL police offering 50% discount on traffic summonses
Motorists in the Klang Valley with outstanding traffic summonses will be able to settle them at a 50% discount over the Christmas period, The Star reports. Kuala Lumpur traffic investigation and enforcement …
Perodua Aruz top car in Google’s ‘Year in Search’ 2019
As 2019 comes to a close, it's time to find out what Malaysians have been searching for on the Internet via Google over the past year. The tech firm compiles the searches …
Mercedes me connect service introduced in Malaysia – Mercedes me Adapter available for older cars, RM250
The launch of the X253 Mercedes-Benz GLC facelift and C253 GLC Coupe facelift earlier today also saw Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) officially introducing the Mercedes me connect service - or MMC - in …
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport introduced in Malaysia – three-tier tyre range to make market debut next year
Goodyear Malaysia today officially introduced its new Eagle F1 Supersport in the country, the brand's flagship performance tyre arriving here a year after it was unveiled globally. However, the introduction of the …
New national car launch delayed to 2022 – DreamEdge to invest up to RM1 bil, targets 3,000 units a month
The investment to develop and manufacture the new national car could reach as high as RM1 billion, according to a projection in an analyst report. The launch date of the car has …
