February 2020 week 1 fuel price – RON 97 down 8 sen
Another Friday, and another round of the weekly fuel price update. More good news for RON 97 petrol users, because the price of the fuel has dropped again. It will be priced …
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Mercedes-Benz X-Class – production to end in May
Mercedes-Benz is pulling the plug on its X-Class, less than three years after introducing the premium pick-up. It had been reported last July that the automaker was looking to drop the model …
Government will revoke the licences of AP holders who abuse the system for quick profits, says Dr M
The government will take action against holders of approved permits (AP) who abuse the opportunities to make a quick buck, said prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He said that the government …
Geely asks Proton to expand into Southeast Asia – initial focus on Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore
Proton has been asked by Chinese automaker Geely to expand its presence across the region, initially focusing on ASEAN markets such as Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei. According to Proton CEO Li …
Nissan reportedly planning to cut 4,300 jobs, shut two manufacturing plants as part of cost-cutting initiative
Nissan is reportedly planning to cut at least 4,300 white-collar jobs and close down two of its manufacturing sites as part of a cost-cutting initiative, Reuters reports, citing information gleaned from multiple …
Grab, Hyundai introduce GrabCar Elektrik in Indonesia
Earlier this week, ride-sharing provider Grab - in partnership with Korean automaker Hyundai - officially introduced its GrabCar Electric service in Indonesia. The initial fleet consists of 50 Hyundai Ioniq Electric EVs, …
Gov’t to impose heavier penalties and punishment for reckless driving and drink driving offences – Loke
The government will introduce heavier penalties for offences related to reckless driving and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. According to transport minister Anthony Loke, the road transport act is …
Thailand to make gasohol E20 the core petrol this year
Thailand has announced that it is aiming to become the first country in Asia to use ethanol as a core fuel. The country's energy ministry plans to promote gasohol E20 as the …
Ford settles dual-clutch transmission lawsuit, could pay up to US$100 mil to Focus and Fiesta owners
Ford has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit in the United States with nearly two million owners - and former owners - of Focus and Fiesta vehicles equipped with its troubled DPS6 …
SPYSHOTS: Aurus Komendant – Russian luxury SUV
It looks like Russian luxury car brand Aurus is preparing for a new model, an SUV based on its Senat limousine - spy photographers caught a camouflaged example of the new vehicle …
Naza-Berjaya reportedly picked as new government vehicle fleet supplier, award to be announced in June
According to The Star, the Naza-Berjaya consortium has apparently been chosen by the government as the new service provider that will supply, maintain and manage its fleet of official cars and police …
Ops Selamat 16 – 14,087 accidents, 138 fatalities so far
With traffic activity having picked up considerably during the festive season, it comes as no surprise that there are bound to be more mishaps - for Ops Selamat 16, the police have …
January 2020 week 4 fuel price – RON 97 down 4 sen
It's Friday, and as such, time once again for another weekly fuel price update. Good news for RON 97 petrol users, because the fuel is cheaper this coming CNY week (January 25 …
Ghosn predicts Nissan will go bankrupt in 2-3 years
Silence isn't golden, at least not where Carlos Ghosn is concerned. The former chairman and CEO of Nissan has spoken again about his ex-company, saying that it will go bankrupt within two …
Automated system for driving tests to start by June
The road transport department (JPJ) says it plans to implement its automated driving test, or “e-testing” system, for driving schools nationwide by June, The Star reports. The system was first proposed in …
Perodua to nearly double its investment in 2020 – to upgrade facilities in preparation for new DNGA model
At Perodua's 2019 full-year review presentation earlier this week, the carmaker also highlighted its future investment plans, and it looks to be gearing up for some serious expansion this year. The company …
Imported CBU car prices to go up from June 1, 2020
We now know that there will be no increase in CKD locally-assembled vehicle prices for a period of one year until December 31, 2020, as announced by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) …
December 2019 Malaysian vehicle sales up by 4.29%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of December 2019. A total of 54,842 units were delivered in the final month of the year, which is …
PLUS to close all its toll plaza reload lanes during CNY
PLUS Malaysia has announced that it will close all toll plaza reload facilities on the entry lanes on its highways from January 22 to February 3. The highway concessionaire said the move, …
Perodua aiming to become R&D hub for ASEAN, develop Daihatsu models for Indonesia and Thailand
At Perodua's presentation of its full year review earlier today, the automaker also touched on its research and development (R&D) plans in the near and extended future. The company isn't just looking …
