PLUS to introduce credit/debit card payment for tolls
Highway concessionaire PLUS has announced that by the end of this year, in addition to Touch 'n Go (TnG) and SmartTAG, all PLUS highway users will be able to use their credit …
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Targeted fuel subsidy in final stages of fine-tuning
There's still no word on when the targeted fuel subsidy for the lower income B40 group will be officially announced by the government, but the scheme is apparently in the final stages …
Behind the new national car – just who is DreamEdge?
Earlier today, the government announced that the development of the new national car would be led by DreamEdge, a Malaysian digital engineering services and consultancy company. We take a closer look at …
Government names DreamEdge as lead company for new national car – technology support from Daihatsu
A year on after the idea was first mooted, the government has officially revealed the identity of the company that be responsible for the new national car, and it is DreamEdge. The …
Auto industry should also focus on the manufacture and export of spare parts and components – MITI
The government says that the local automotive industry should not just focus on growth in the production and sales of new vehicles, but give equal emphasis to the development of the manufacture …
Peugeot 3008 Concept – one-off adventure version
This is the Peugeot 3008 Concept, a one-off version showing the SUV kitted out in an adventure-ready specification. The vehicle, created for a feature in Top Gear magazine, successfully tackled the northern …
Grab refutes claims it has failed to refund drivers excess commission, says it is being done in phases
Last month, it was reported that Grab was set to refund excess commission levied on its drivers, following complaints from drivers that the ride-hailing provider had been taking more than 20% in …
Hap Seng Star takes Mercedes-Benz Certified online – easy access to large inventory of pre-owned models
Hap Seng Star has introduced its Mercedes-Benz Certified website, which provides online access to a comprehensive inventory of pre-owned Mercedes-Benz models, allowing customers a chance to own a Mercedes-Benz in impeccable condition …
Volkswagen Malaysia introduces Walnut Blasting Decarboniser service for a cleaner, smoother drive
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has introduced a new after-sales service, and this one involves engine decarbonisation - the Walnut Blasting Decarboniser service, as it is called, is a preventive maintenance package …
Proton to introduce new sedan in 2021, likely Preve replacement – another sedan and an SUV to follow
During the launch of the 2019 Proton Saga facelift, Proton CEO Li Chunrong reiterated the automaker's plans to introduce a new model every year, and a graphic from the slide deck from …
GALLERY: Renault Megane RS 280 Cup EDC – official pricing confirmed for the auto variant, RM299,888
The Renault Megane RS 280 Cup made its debut here in April, with the introduction of the hot hatch being made with the manual variant - now, the six-speed Efficient Dual Clutch …
Perodua Myvi introduced in Mauritius – RM81k-90k
The third-generation Perodua Myvi has been launched in Mauritius, the car being officially introduced in the republic last weekend at the Defi Media Motor Show held in Port Louis. Local distributor Raouf …
NEC unveils electric flying car prototype in Japan
Japanese IT and networking company NEC has unveiled an electric flying car prototype, presenting the study as a testbed vehicle for its communications and control technologies that can be used in the …
We are happy to talk, but we can go it alone, says FCA
Even as talk continues about a proposed Renault and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) merger after it fell through the first time around, FCA says that while it is happy to talk about …
Cyberjaya to be flying car testbed – Mohd Redzuan
A suggestion has been made for Cyberjaya to be revived as the testbed for new inventions, which will include flying cars, the New Straits Times reports. This will provide the necessary space …
Honda announces 29.5% drop in Q1 profit – report
Honda has announced its first quarter results for the fiscal year, and has reported a 29.5% drop in its first quarter profit. The automaker recorded a profit of 172.3 billion yen (RM6.7 …
BMW i3s EV official pricing revealed – RM278,800 OTR
BMW Malaysia has announced the official pricing for the BMW i3s - the all-electric vehicle, which was launched in April at the 2019 Malaysia Autoshow, is priced at RM278,800 on-the-road without insurance, …
Ford Mustang High Performance 2.3L set for Australia
The facelifted Ford Mustang with the updated Performance Package announced in May is heading to Australia, where it will go on sale in February next year as the High Performance 2.3L Mustang. …
Proton sold 8,590 units in July, YTD at 52,108 units – automaker says it has regained second place overall
Proton has announced its sales performance results for July, and the company is reporting that it sold 8,590 units last month, improving on its performance in June, in which it shifted 7,615 …
Gov’t to set up a robotics hub by year-end – MARii
The Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) says that the government is planning to establish a robotics hub by the end of the year, Bernama reports. The hub will promote the …
