Proton implements 0% GST on its sales and service
Yesterday, the ministry of finance (MoF) announced that the switch to zero percent GST will be made on June 1, ahead of an eventual reintroduction of the sales and services tax (SST). …
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Renault Captur facelift debuts in Malaysia – RM109k
TC Euro Cars (TCEC) has introduced the Renault Captur facelift in Malaysia. The B-segment crossover gets updated with minor exterior revisions - in front, there's a new grille, a revised headlight design …
Is time running out for the dual-clutch transmission?
The allure of the dual-clutch transmission has pretty much dulled, a far cry from when it first arrived on the scene, when it was lauded as the path ahead and a replacement …
Kia Sportage to debut EcoDynamics+ 48V diesel mild-hybrid powertrain later this year, Ceed next in 2019
Kia is set to introduce its first 48V diesel mild-hybrid powertrain sometime in the second half of this year. The EcoDynamics+ system, as it is called, features an additional 0.46 kWh 48 …
Mercedes-AMG GT S Roadster – the third open-top
Mercedes-AMG has announced another addition to its GT family - the AMG GT S Roadster becomes the third open-top, two-door variant in the line-up, sitting in between the GT Roadster and GT …
Only 19 million out of 28 million vehicle owners pay road tax and renew insurance every year – JPJ
There are more than 28 million vehicles registered with the Road Transport Department (JPJ) across the country, but the department says that less than 70% of these are fully road legal, Bernama …
FIRST LOOK: 2018 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid in Malaysia – fifth-gen MPV priced from RM135k to RM147k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaZD1AJIG5U Previewed in March, the new Nissan Serena S-Hybrid was officially launched today, and the fifth-generation C27 goes on sale here in two trim level forms, Highway Star (RM135,500) and Premium Highway …
Rolls-Royce Cullinan – brand’s first-ever SUV debuts
Rolls-Royce has officially revealed its new Cullinan SUV. Named after the largest rough diamond ever discovered, the vehicle is the brand's first-ever off-road offering, and is certainly no wallflower when it comes …
Reverse camera now standard fit on all new US cars
Reverse cameras have become mandatory on all new vehicles sold in the United States, Car and Driver reports. The standard fit ruling applies to all new cars sold in American market that …
Ferrari Portofino introduced in Malaysia – RM948k
Naza Italia has officially introduced the Ferrari Portofino in Malaysia. The California replacement, first revealed in August last year, makes its local debut eight months after its world premiere at the 2017 …
May 2018 week two fuel prices – no change yet again
The focus may be on the upcoming results of the 14th general election, but here's some quick news about fuel prices, and there's no change in current pricing from last week, the …
UMW Toyota offering RM3.5k rebate in Raya campaign
In conjunction with the month of Ramadan, UMW Toyota Motor is offering cash rebates for the Toyota Vios, Innova, Avanza, Sienta, Hilux, Fortuner, Camry and Corolla Altis in the month of May. …
Perodua Myvi – 70,000 bookings, 38,000 cars delivered
Perodua has announced that bookings for the new Myvi, which was launched last November, has reached the 70,000 unit mark. The automaker also said 38,000 units of the third-gen hatchback have been …
Mercedes-Benz Concept EQ – all-electric study fronts the EQ Brand Exhibition at Desa Park City in KL
The Mercedes-Benz Concept EQ is making its first appearance in Southeast Asia - the study is the showcase highlight at the Mercedes-Benz EQ Brand Exhibition, which kicks off tomorrow. The car, known …
Vehicle sales performance in Malaysia, Q1 2018 versus Q1 2017 – a look at the winners and losers thus far
With the first three months of the year done and dusted, it’s time to see how the local automotive market has performed so far in terms of numbers, utilising sales data compiled …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia set to introduce new EQ electric vehicle charging facility at Desa Park City
In line with its new EQ branding push, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) is set to introduce its fourth public EV charging station in the Klang Valley. The new facility, a two-bay EQ charging …
Borgward inks agreement with Go Bremen Motors – Malaysian market debut of BX7 and BX5 in Q3, 2018
Borgward and Go Bremen Motors have signed an agreement which will see the latter handling the manufacturing and distribution of Borgward models for the Malaysian market as well as selected countries in …
Malaysian vehicle sales data for March 2018 by brand
After a slow month in February, vehicle sales in the country climbed in March. The 49,985 vehicles that were registered during the month represented an increase of of 9,407 units, or 23.2%, …
SDAC expands, opens new Ford centre in Kuching
As part of its network expansion and customer service enhancement plan, Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) has announced the opening of a new Ford dealer facility in East Malaysia. Sime Darby Auto …
RX number plate series open for tender until May 15
The announcement of number plate tenders are usually associated for special series plates, the latest of which is the G1G series, but normal plates sometimes get a shout if they happen to …
