Google Maps motorcycle mode introduced in Malaysia
Three months after rolling it out in Indonesia, Google has now introduced its motorcycle mode in Malaysia - the new navigation mode is now available on the latest version of Google Maps, …
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Gov’t looking at introducing deregistration certificates to tackle growing problem of abandoned vehicles
The transport ministry is looking into a possible solution to tackle the problem of abandoned vehicles, for which there are currently no provisions in the law to remove and dispose. It is …
No plans for Cash for Clunkers programme – Loke
The government says it has no concrete plans to introduce a Cash for Clunkers programme, in which vehicles over a decade old can be scrapped in exchange for cash rebates, Malay Mail …
‘Malaysia’ number plate series – bidding opens Aug 1
The transport ministry has announced that the 'Malaysia' special number plate series will be open for bidding at all state JPJ HQs on August 1. Bidding was originally set to run from …
MITI increases minimum age limit for classic car AP to 35 years – new guideline begins from July 1, 2018
The government has announced that effective July 1, 2018, it is introducing a new guideline for applications involving the importation of classic vehicles into the country. Issued by the ministry of international …
2018 Toyota Crown – fully-redesigned S220 debuts
Toyota's longest-running nameplate now has a new face, with the debut of the 2018 Crown in its domestic market today. Previewed by the Crown Concept at last year's Tokyo Motor Show, the …
Malaysian vehicle sales data for May 2018 by brand – Perodua +10%, Nissan +30%, Toyota -63%, Volvo -78%
Vehicle sales in the country dipped last month compared to that achieved in April - a total of 42,983 units were registered in May, and the total was 4,106 units, or 9% …
2019 Chevrolet Blazer – SUV resurrects an old name
Chevrolet has resurrected an old name plate on a modern midsize SUV - slotting in between the Equinox and Traverse models in the brand's North American line-up, the 2019 Blazer is set …
Renault will never dominate Mitsubishi, Nissan: Ghosn
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance will always remain a partnership, with no one party dominant to the point that it completely owns the others, according to Carlos Ghosn, the chairman and CEO of the …
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance reports cost savings of €5.7 billion from improved cooperation
The Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance has reported that as a result of closer cooperation between alliance members, annual synergies climbed to €5.7 billion (RM26.5 billion) last year from €5 billion (RM23.2 billion) in 2016, …
Singapore’s EV push continues – SP Group announces public charging network, to have 500 locations by 2020
The push for electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Singapore continues to widen with the introduction of another public EV charging network. Earlier this week, utility company Singapore Power (SP) Group announced plans …
Volkswagen and Ford announce strategic alliance – partnership to develop a range of commercial vehicles
Strategic alliances are becoming more common these days, and why not? Sharing expertise, tech and build makes a whole lot of sense from a cost and efficiency point-of-view, and the more heads …
Britain committed to its 2040 new petrol, diesel car ban
Last July, Britain announced that it was set to halt sales of new diesel and petrol-powered vehicles by 2040, and the British government says it remains steadfast in its aim to achieve …
Police’s special unit on PLUS will make it easier for motorists involved in minor accidents to lodge a report
If you're travelling on the North-South Expressway and happen to be involved in a minor accident, there's no longer a need to make your way to a police station off the PLUS …
Mitsubishi looking at substantial growth in ASEAN
Mitsubishi Motors is looking at Southeast Asia to help it cement its place in the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, according to the Nikkei Asian Review. The automaker says it is planning to expand its …
Special number plates cost government nearly RM20 million in lost revenue for each series – Loke
The government's decision to halt the practice of allowing non-governmental organisations to sell special number plates is to ensure that revenue goes into the right stream, according to transport minister Anthony Loke. …
OPINION: Does Malaysia really need a new carmaker?
Does Malaysia really need another national car company? Prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad seems to think so - earlier today, during a dialogue at the 24th International Conference on The Future …
Kedah gov’t to raise awareness of child seat usage
The Kedah state government says it will submit a proposal to the federal government regarding the installation of child seats in cars in order to raise better awareness of safety among road …
Malaysia aspires to build another national car – Tun M
Prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad says that Malaysia has aspirations to start a new national car project. Speaking at the 24th International Conference on The Future of Asia, or Nikkei Conference, …
Proton SUV to be launched by October – China import first, local assembly in 2019, RHD preview in July
Proton's first SUV remains on track for its market introduction this year, and a definite timeline has now been mentioned. The SUV - which is based on the Geely Boyue - is …
