Mercedes-Benz S400h AMG Line debuts – RM599k
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has spruced up its sole W222 S-Class variant in the country with an AMG Line styling package, and this goes on sale here alongside the non-AMG Line version. New bits …
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Government mulling making ride-sharing drivers’ details available to users via a ‘meter-on’ application
The Land Public Transport (Amendment) Act 2017, which will regulate ride-hailing services such as Uber and GrabCar, is expected to be gazetted in October, according to Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) CEO …
More than 140,000 summonses issued under AWAS
A total of 142,145 summonses have been issued for road offences recorded under the Automated Awareness Security System (AWAS) since the system began operating on April 15, according to the transport ministry. …
Malaysia introduces MS2669 vehicle tint film standard – compliance to new guidelines from January 2018
From January 1 next year, all vehicle tint film used on newly-registered vehicles will be required to adhere to the new Malaysia Standard (MS) 2669 standard that has been set by the …
Government still in discussions on how to improve current fuel pricing mechanism – KPDNKK
The domestic trade, co-operatives and consumerism ministry (KPDNKK) is still in discussions with the ministry of finance (MoF) on how to improve the current method of setting weekly petrol and diesel retail …
Proton-Geely cooperation targets production volume of 280,000 units – exports to China and Southeast Asia
The government is targeting the Proton-Geely partnership to have a production volume of about 280,000 units, with a large chunk of this set for the China and Southeast Asian markets, Bernama reports. …
Tenaga begins peak/off-peak rate pilot programme
This should be of interest to plug-in hybrid owners - Tenaga Nasional has initiated a pilot programme that will charge users for their electricity based on peak and off-peak rates. The TNB …
Legalisation of ride-hailing services a milestone: Liow
Last Thursday, amendments to the Land Public Transport Act 2010 and the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board Act 1987 to regulate ride-hailing services such as Uber and GrabCar were tabled and passed by …
Grab introduces new initiatives to improve safety
Ride-hailing service provider Grab has announced a number of new safety measures for both its passengers and drivers. The new initiatives are led by the introduction of an emergency button for improved …
Honda Malaysia introduces ‘Challenging Spirit’ merchandise – active wear products and accessories
Honda Malaysia has announced the introduction of a new merchandise line-up, which is made up of a number of lifestyle-oriented products. The stylish collection of apparel and associated gear is based on …
Amendments to regulate Uber and GrabCar passed in Parliament, paving the way for legalised ride-sharing
The amendments to the Land Public Transport Act 2010 and the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board Act 1987 to regulate ride-hailing services such as Uber and GrabCar have been tabled and passed by …
Mercedes-Benz S-Class facelift to arrive in Malaysia mid-2018 – E350e and E63 4Matic+ launching soon
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) is set to introduce two more W213 E-Class variants this year - the E 350 e plug-in hybrid that was announced in April still hasn't been officially priced, but …
Police studying use of e-reporting for traffic cases
The police are studying the feasibility of expanding the scope of the online e-Reporting system to include making police reports for traffic and crime cases, Bernama reports. According to Tan Sri Khalid …
Britain to ban sales of new petrol, diesel cars by 2040
Earlier this month, France had announced that it was set to ban the sale of petrol and diesel powered vehicles by 2040, and now, Britain has pledged to do the same, with …
C238 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe launched in Malaysia – E200 and E300 AMG Line, from RM436k
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has officially introduced the C238 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé, and the two-door model, which was revealed in December last year, is the latest offering to slot in to the Mercedes-Benz Dream …
Bosch and Mercedes-Benz premiere automated valet parking service – pilot project begins in Stuttgart
Bosch and Mercedes-Benz have premiered an automated valet parking system, which will allow drivers to automatically park their cars in assigned spots without having to monitor the vehicles’ movements. The driverless parking …
JPJ to install another 50 AES cameras by year end
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) says that another 50 Automated Enforcement System (AES) cameras will be installed at strategic locations nationwide by the end of this year, Bernama reports. These will join …
Honda opens new R&D proving ground in Thailand
Honda has announced the opening of its R&D Asia Pacific Prachinburi proving ground in Thailand, its first outside Japan and the United States. Located at Rojana Industrial Park, Prachinburi province, the comprehensive …
TuneD teases its upcoming Proton Saga 2 0 rework
https://youtu.be/yN2d_ACO-nw Back in May, local tuning outfit TuneD unveiled its first range of aftermarket bodykits and exclusive packages designed specifically to fit the three Proton models, the Persona, Preve and the Saga. …
US number plates on sale in Malaysia: US 1 to US 1000
Yet another special number plate series is now available for Malaysian vehicles - 'US' is the latest to join 'SMS', 'RIMAU', ‘PERFECT’, ‘NAAM’, ‘VIP’ as well as ‘GT’ from 2016 and the …
