Government has no plans to reintroduce RON 92 petrol
The government says it will not reintroduce the sale of RON 92 petrol, despite many requests for it to do so, Bernama reports. This is because of the non-environmentally friendly levels of …
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Jaguar Land Rover to cut 5,000 jobs in 2019 – report
Jaguar Land Rover is reportedly set to announce up thousands of job cuts as part of its £2.5 billion (RM13.3 billion) savings plan aimed at curbing the effects of falling sales and …
PLUS confirms CIMB arbitration notice, but says its RFID doesn’t breach any agreement, won’t back down
Yesterday, it was reported that Touch ‘n Go parent company CIMB Group Holdings had filed a notice of arbitration dated December 17 against PLUS in a bid to stop the highway concessionaire …
Thailand car sales to reach one million mark in 2018 for a five-year high, but slowdown is expected in 2019
Car sales in Thailand is expected to hit a million units this year, making it the highest level in five years, but a slowdown in the sector - brought about by increasing …
Toyota to offer telematics-based Total-care Service for Grab’s fleet of 1,500 Toyota vehicles in Singapore
Toyota Motor Asia Pacific (TMAP) has announced a new tie-up with Grab in Singapore in which it is set to offer its Total-care Service for 1,500 Toyota vehicles owned by Grab - …
TaxiGo app launched – ride-hailing for taxi services
Another ride-hailing app has been launched, making it the second to come about in a week, The Star reports. The arrival of TaxiGo on to the scene comes after the cALLme app …
CIMB files arbitration to stop PLUS’ RFID system
There can be only one. Or there should be only one, in the case of RFID-based toll payment collection. The Star reports that Touch 'n Go parent company CIMB Group Holdings is …
Nio ES6 electric SUV unveiled – 536 hp, 510 km range
Electric vehicle start-up Nio has unveiled its new ES6, the electric SUV making its global debut over the weekend at the company's annual Nio Day event in Shanghai. The ES6's introduction comes …
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport – three-tier UUHP tyre
It's a busy month for Goodyear, with the American tyre company announcing another new model just a week after introducing its new Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5. The latest to arrive is the …
Kuching to begin electric bus service early next year
Sarawak's first electric bus service is set to commence operations in Kuching next year, Utusan Borneo reports. The service will begin with a pilot project, initiated by local company Henz Pasific and …
MARii to retain MAI’s core focus on automotive sector development, aims to prepare industry for the future
The Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) may have been rebranded as the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii), but the institute says its core focus on the automotive industry hasn't changed despite …
Volvo XC40 named the 2018 Japan Car of the Year
The Volvo XC40 has been named as the 2018-2019 Japan Car of the Year, making it the first back-to-back victory for an imported brand - the Swedish marque won the title last …
Fee to be imposed on vehicle window tints above legal limit – exemptions for those with medical conditions
The government says a fee will soon be imposed on those seeking to have vehicle window tints above the allowable limit, The Star reports. However, not everyone who applies to have darker …
Carlos Ghosn charged with financial misconduct – Nissan indicted for filing false financial statements
Japanese prosecutors officially charged former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn today with financial misconduct, essentially for under-reporting his income. Both Ghosn and former representative director Greg Kelly were indicted for violating the Japan …
Independent auditor to be appointed to study toll issue
The works ministry says it will appoint an independent auditor in January to study the issue of toll collection, and will assist the government in obtaining data and recommendations pertaining to the …
Toyota to continue passenger car focus for US market
While its American competitors are heading away from traditional body-style car models and shifting their focus on SUVs and pick-up trucks, Toyota says it will continue to ply the passenger car route …
Nissan to recall another 150,000 vehicles in Japan as a result of improper testing done during final inspection
Nissan has announced that it will recall an additional 150,000 vehicles in Japan due to improper testing being carried out during final inspections. The automaker said via a press statement that it …
Japanese gov’t looking to indict Nissan along with Carlos Ghosn, charges expected to be filed next week
Japanese prosecutors are planning to indict former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn for financial misconduct next week. They are also expected to file charges against the automaker's former representative director Greg Kelly as …
Volkswagen to reduce model complexity and trim engine variants as it makes transition to electrification
Volkswagen is looking to raise its profit margin faster than previously planned, aiming to achieve a six percent operating return on sales in 2022, three years ahead of the initial forecast. It …
Nissan finds new cases of improper vehicle testing
It never rains but it pours. Nissan, still reeling from the arrest of former chairman Carlos Ghosn over financial misconduct allegations, may be up for another setback, having reportedly found further cases …