REVIEW: Mercedes-Benz E200 Sportstyle in Malaysia
Such is the pace of movement these days that it has become inevitable for manufacturers to update models with new bits – or by removing kit - in between the set intervals …
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Malaysia’s first EV set to debut in Q1 2021, says MIER
While we wait for further news about the new national car that is being developed by DreamEdge, fresh developments have surfaced on the electric vehicle front. As The Malaysian Reserve reports, Malaysia's …
QUICK LOOK: Honda Civic facelift – now with Sensing
https://youtu.be/49nTz4D52GE The upcoming 2019 Honda Civic facelift will be launched in Malaysia soon, and ahead of its official introduction the refreshed tenth-generation FC was previewed last weekend at Honda Malaysia's “Road to …
JPJeBid – RM27 million collected from online bidding
The road transport department (JPJ) has announced that its JPJeBid online vehicle number plate bidding system has collected RM27.22 million from bids since the system's introduction in April. So far, a total …
Sime Darby Swedish Auto appointed as Volvo dealer
Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has announced the appointment of Sime Darby Swedish Auto as its new dealer-partner. The company said the appointment of Sime Darby Swedish Auto is part of the planned …
FCA fined US$40 million for over-inflating sales figures
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) slapped automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) with a US$40 million (RM168 million) fine last week for a number of fraudulent offences, including falsely reporting its …
Toyota C-HR facelift debuts – new 2.0L hybrid variant
Toyota has unveiled the C-HR facelift in Europe, and the refreshed compact crossover will feature improved and new hybrid powertrains, a new multimedia system as well as the usual exterior design enhancements …
Malaysia and Singapore agree to extend deadline on Johor-Singapore RTS link decision to end-October
Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to extend the deadline to decide on the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) project by another month. The transport ministry said the deadline has …
Honda Civic facelift previewed in Malaysia – now with Honda Sensing, boot spoiler and 18-inch alloy wheels
Ahead of its market introduction, Honda Malaysia offered the first look at the Honda Civic facelift at its "Road to 900k Grand Finale" event at Bukit Jalil over the weekend. The public …
Works ministry hoping for bigger budget allocation to maintain federal roads – repairs and upgrades needed
The works ministry is hoping for a bigger budget allocation from the government when Budget 2020 is tabled in parliament on October 11. It says the funds are sorely needed to upgrade …
RON 95 targeted fuel subsidy plan is ready, Cabinet approval soon – electricity bill to determine eligibility
The mechanism involved in the targeted fuel subsidy for RON 95 petrol has reportedly been finalised and will be submitted to the Cabinet for approval in October. Interestingly, the government will apparently …
ASEAN vehicle to population list – the correct facts
Everybody loves a list, especially when it's relatively easy to cobble data together and come up with a fast, colourful graphic highlighting the relevant numbers in an easy-to-digest fashion these days. Utilising …
Daimler fined RM4 billion for diesel emissions cheating
Daimler has been slapped with an 870 million euros (RM4 billion) fine by German prosecutors for breaking diesel emission regulations. Investigations that began earlier this year revealed that the maker of Mercedes-Benz …
MSF-R3 Ladies Racers Search – four finalists selected
Malaysia Speed Festival (MSF), in conjunction with Team Proton R3, has announced the finalists in its MSF-R3 Ladies Racers Search programme. Following an intensive series of courses with the Proton R3 and …
Toyota Corolla Trek – the wagon gets crossover styling
Over in Europe, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports customers can now opt for a more rugged crossover-styled version of the wagon. The Corolla Trek, as it is called, is a collaboration between the …
BMW plans to axe up to 6,000 jobs in Germany – report
With the global slump in demand for new cars, it's no surprise to see the auto industry starting to lean out production as well as personnel in a bid to dial down …
Hyundai and Aptiv form autonomous driving venture
Hyundai and Aptiv have announced that they are entering into a joint venture to develop self-driving vehicle technologies. The new joint venture will begin testing fully driver-less systems in 2020 and aims …
2019 Perodua Axia teased in video ad ahead of debut
The official introduction of the 2019 Perodua Axia is around the corner, and ahead of its debut, the updated hatchback has been partially revealed via a video ad, which was aired during …
Boustead Holdings to exit petrol retail business: report
Boustead Holdings is reportedly looking to dispose of its stake in Boustead Petroleum Marketing (BPM), which operates petrol stations under the BHPetrol brand. The Edge reports that discussions with a potential individual …
Road tax renewal at post offices halted in Sabah, Sarawak, Langkawi, Labuan for 2.0L and above cars
Pos Malaysia has announced that effective from September 1, 2019, it will discontinue road tax renewals for private vehicles with an engine capacity of 2,000 cc and above at all its post …
