2018 Lexus LS – flagship’s safety systems detailed
The 2018 Lexus LS, which premiered in Geneva, is set to go on sale sometime in the third quarter. The Multi Stage Hybrid System in the LS 500h has already been fleshed …
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Perodua clarifies no Myvi and Alza detached rear axle issue, says social media photos are accident-related
Recently, photos of Perodua Myvi and Alza accident vehicles have been circulating on social media, implying that these mishaps were as a result of the cars' rear axle detaching from the chassis …
Proton-Geely partnership – definitive agreement inked
The Proton-Geely strategic partnership has officially begun. Earlier this morning, DRB-Hicom and Zhejiang Geely (ZGH) signed the definitive agreement for the Chinese carmaker to acquire a 49.9% equity stake in Proton. The …
June 2017 week four fuel prices – petrol goes down
It's another Wednesday, which means time yet again for a new round of weekly fuel prices. Yet more cheer again for motorists, as prices drop for a fourth week in a row, …
Caltex petrol station closures – Chevron responds
The news that a number of Caltex petrol stations in Malaysia are set to close down later this month has been circulating on social media channels. It was reported by FMT that …
Hari Raya toll discount for LDP, Sprint, Kesas users
Motorists using the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP) and Sprint Expressway will enjoy a discount of 60 sen and 20 sen respectively on the toll rate this Sunday (June 25) in conjunction with Hari …
Weekly fuel pricing system to remain, says KPDNKK
The domestic trade, co-operatives and consumerism ministry (KPDNKK) minister says there will be no change to the current system of announcing fuel prices on a weekly basis, but a new formula to …
Toyota Prius c – crossover variant in Japanese update
Over in Japan, Toyota has given the Prius c (known as the Aqua in its domestic market) a minor update, two years after the facelift arrived on the scene. Exterior-wise, the refresh …
QUICK LOOK: Honda Sensing on the 2017 Honda CR-V
https://youtu.be/RvvB9j10WUs The 2017 Honda CR-V is set for its Malaysian introduction sometime next month, and the arrival of the fifth-gen SUV will also see Honda Sensing making its local debut. A few …
JPJ announces traffic enforcement to be carried out at 38 locations this festive season, to run until July 2
The police won't be the only enforcement authority conducting traffic safety operations this upcoming festive season. The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced it will be placing 38 Enforcement Based Stations (EBS) …
Ops Selamat 11 – traffic operation begins, ends July 2
The police began its latest round of traffic safety operations nationwide on Sunday, and the very first day of Ops Selamat 11/2017 saw 740 summonses being issued in Perak, Bernama reports. According …
Honda Civic Type R – new variants are in the pipeline
The introduction is just beginning to many global markets, including the United States, but there are already plans in the pipeline to spawn variations of the new Honda Civic Type R, so …
Proton-Geely deal is a commercial move, not “act of vengeance” as implied by Tun Mahathir, says MITI
The international trade and industry minister says that the government's decision for Proton to enter into a strategic partnership with Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely is purely a commercial move and was not …
Bike rental service introduced for Subang KTM station
Rail operator Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) has introduced a bicycle rental service at its Subang Jaya KTM station, allowing commuters another mobility option to move to their preferred destination, Bernama reports. The …
No AES installations in Miri, says transport ministry
The transport ministry has denied the claim made by a Chinese daily that three Automated Enforcement System (AES) cameras have been installed at three locations in Miri, Sarawak this year, Bernama reports. …
DRIVEN: 2017 Honda CR-V – first impressions of Honda Sensing and the 1.5L VTEC Turbo
Following the opening of the order books for it as well as previews in Penang and Kota Kinabalu, the 2017 Honda CR-V has now made its press debut, the fifth-gen SUV being …
2017 Honda CR-V – four variants confirmed; five-seater version only, Honda Malaysia explains reason why
The previews of the 2017 Honda CR-V so far have revealed both 1.5L VTEC Turbo and 2.0 normally-aspirated versions of the fifth-generation SUV, but nothing specific has been mentioned as to just …
June 2017 week three fuel prices – petrol, diesel down
It's another Wednesday, which means time yet again for a new round of weekly fuel prices. The cheer continues to roll three in a row for motorists, with petrol and diesel prices …
Compulsory for ride-sharing service providers to submit drivers’ records to SPAD from June 16
Effective June 16, it will be compulsory for all ride-sharing service providers to submit their drivers' records to the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD), Bernama reports. The commission said the move was …
Droupr – new mobile app for local car-pooling platform
Local intercity ride-sharing service provider Droupr, which made its debut last year, has announced new developments. The car-pooling resource started out as a web-based service, pairing car owners about to make the …
