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 …
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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 …
Mercedes-Benz begins battery production in Thailand
Mercedes-Benz has begun local production of plug-in hybrid-batteries in Thailand with the opening of its new battery plant, which is located at the company's vehicle manufacturing plant in Samut Prakan. The new …
REVIEW: 2020 Toyota GR Supra in Malaysia – RM568k
https://youtu.be/8N_HFH9SrVk We finally get to grips with the A90 Toyota GR Supra, the car that has made for plenty of discussion among staffers at paultan.org, with no shortage of opinion about it. …
BMW drops Apple CarPlay subscription fees in all markets, including Malaysia – no future charges
In July, BMW announced that it was introducing a subscription fee for Apple CarPlay use on its models, essentially charging customers for a function that is free to use in cars from …
Thailand to establish a national EV panel within three months, to drive policies and speed up development
In an attempt to speed up development of its electric vehicle market ahead of its neighbours, Thailand is aiming to establish a National New Generation Vehicle Committee, and this will be accomplished …
Volkswagen HQ raided again over diesel emissions scandal, for documents pertaining to EA 288 engine
The Dieselgate issue just won't go to rest. Earlier this week, German public prosecutors raided Volkswagen's headquarters in Wolfsburg again to confiscate documents, this time pertaining to the EA 288 diesel engine, …
JPJ has collected RM1.165 million in application fees for the installation of tinted glass above allowable limit
The transport ministry has revealed that the road transport department (JPJ) has collected RM1.165 million in application fees for the installation of tinted glass above the allowable limit. Speaking at the Dewan …
Proton records 9,643 registrations in November – Saga is A-segment sedan leader, with over 35,000 bookings
National carmaker Proton has announced its sales performance numbers for November 2019, reporting that it sold 9,643 units last month, a slight improvement over the 9,503 units it managed in October. Given …
Hyundai Kona Electric coming to Malaysia – COMOS to offer 39 kWh, 64 kWh versions, from RM4.3k a month
Cohesive Mobility Solution (COMOS), which introduced its electric vehicle car-sharing programme back in 2015 and subsequently offered corporate lease packages for the Renault Zoe, has announced plans to introduce a new leasing …
Tow truck operators in Penang go on strike until Dec 9
Motorists in Penang are set to face difficulties in obtaining towing services for stalled or accident damaged vehicles this week. This is due to tow truck operators on the island having gone …
MIROS releases guidelines for child car seats, to issue QR code label for all products sold in the market
With the use of child car seats becoming mandatory from January 2020, it is expected that many will now be shopping around for these safety devices. To aid consumers in the selection …
Large families may be exempted from child seat ruling
The mandatory use of child car seats will begin in January 2020, but the transport ministry says an exception could be made for those with large families, where space inside a vehicle …
Hyundai i30 N launched in Malaysia – 20 units, only available on Lazada during 12.12 Grand Sale, RM299k
Hyundai Sime Darby Malaysia (HSDM) has officially launched the Hyundai i30 N in the country, a year after its first appearance here as a preview at KLIMS18. Only 20 units will be …
