December 2019 week 4 fuel price – RON 97 up 5 sen
One last Friday before 2019 comes to a close, and so it's time for the weekly price announcement for RON 97 petrol. The fuel will be priced at RM2.63 per litre for …
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B8 Volkswagen Passat facelift – 2.0 TSI Elegance variant for Malaysia, registration of interest opens
Earlier this week, the facelifted B8 Volkswagen Passat was sighted on a transporter, and now, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has teased the car on its website, identifying that it will be …
Nissan’s new No 3 resigns less than a month into role
There seems to be no respite for Nissan. The beleagured Japanese automaker, reeling from the loss of two top officials in the course of less than 12 months, had in October announced …
Child car seat ruling – “unpopular measure” but necessary to ensure safety, says transport ministry
The transport ministry says that improving road safety will remain one of its top priorities, and that it will continue its push on issues - and implement necessary policies - related to …
Euro 4M RON 95 now available at all Petronas stations
Petronas has announced that it has made the switch completely to Euro 4M RON 95 petrol, with the new fuel now available at all Petronas stations nationwide. The company said the introduction …
2019 year in review and what’s to come in 2020 – tough year for Mercedes-Benz and BMW, but Volvo soars
Having looked at how the national carmakers and Japanese brands fared in 2019, we continue on the year that was with the premium brands. It was a mixed year for players in …
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 …
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 …
