Local taxi-hailing app 2Go to enter ASEAN markets
The developer of e-hailing app 2Go is confident it will be able to make inroads, not just locally, but in other ASEAN markets by the middle of next year, Malay Mail Online …
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‘Ops Jalan’ – JPJ operation to nab traffic offenders this festive season to run Dec 24-26 and Dec 30-Jan 2
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced it will be conducting Ops Jalan later this month in a bid to reduce road accidents and nab traffic offenders, The Sun reports. The nationwide …
Perodua Bezza tops Trending Car Models list in Google’s “Year in Search” 2016 – four Protons in list
It's that time of the year again for lists, and with that, we take a look at what Malaysians have been searching for via Google in 2016. Every year, the search engine …
Uber reveals some stats for Malaysian rides in 2016
Uber has been looking back on 2016 with a statistical overview of how people have used the ride-sharing service this year. Here's a quick round-up of relevant numbers for Malaysia, as disclosed …
‘My Test’ – ensuring you pass your driving theory test
Failing your driving education curriculum theory on a regular basis? Well, here's a surefire way to improve your chances of passing the test on the next try. It's called 'My Test', and …
Tesla Model S – GreenTech Malaysia to offer new S 75 from next year, mulling introduction of base S 60
Some updates on the Tesla initiative being run by the Malaysian Green Technology Corporation (GreenTech Malaysia). As previously reported, the first 10 Model S facelift units in the programme became available for …
Volkswagen to realign its management culture – more women in, English to be communication language
In a bid to have a more global, broader outlook, the Volkswagen Group says it will be restructuring aspects in how its management culture is developed. The automaker says that it is …
Government says it’s open to suggestions and ideas on how to improve state public transport systems
The Transport Ministry is encouraging state governments to suggest ways the public transport system can be improved in their respective states. Transport minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the ministry is …
Pan Borneo Highway – eight more packages launched
The development of the Pan Borneo Highway continues with the launch of eight packages for the Sarawak portion of the highway. The packages, which are part of the 11 designated under the …
Uber defies California, continues self-driving cars test
Last week, Uber announced that it had expanded its self-driving pilot programme in the United States, bringing the project to San Francisco. Working together with Volvo, the transportation network operator has deployed …
Kia Bayan Lepas – new 3S centre opens in Penang
Naza Kia Malaysia has opened its latest outlet in Penang - Kia Bayan Lepas, located at Jalan Sungai Tiram, is a 3S (sales, service and spare parts) centre that will serve customers …
BMW HoloActive Touch – projecting it in the future
BMW will be presenting its new HoloActive Touch system at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2017 in Las Vegas next month. Part of the BMW i Inside Future study, the system provides …
CarBase.my – Android app now available for download
There's no doubt that shopping for a new car has been made easier with the advent of CarBase.my, a one-stop research site with an extensive and comprehensive database of new cars on …
Lucid Motors Air – 1,000 hp luxury EV, 640 km range
The Tesla Model S is set to get a rival in 2018, when Lucid Motors' Air makes its market debut. The new EV by the California-based manufacturer is looking to trump the …
Grab launches GrabRewards – making rides rewarding
Grab has announced the beta launch of GrabRewards, the region's first loyalty programme for ride-hailing passengers. The programme is available from this week onwards for selected passengers in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the …
Malaysia and Singapore sign agreement for HSR
Malaysia and Singapore have signed a legally-binding bilateral agreement to facilitate the KL-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project, Channel News Asia reports. The signing of the bilateral agreement, which took place in Putrajaya …
DRIVEN: B9 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI – all prim and proper
Despite the dilution brought about by increased segmentation and price-point intrusions, the premium executive sedan segment remains an important arena for automakers involved in that particular tussle to be in, and for …
Go Auto announces partnership with Fukuta, to develop system components for local EV production
Go Automobile Manufacturing (Go Auto), the local assemblers of Haval (formerly Great Wall) vehicles, has announced that it has signed a technical agreement with Fukuta Electric & Machinery Company of Taiwan. The …
Cab champion makes an about turn, supports the approval of Uber and Grab ride-sharing services
It looks like taxi drivers may have lost the champion of their cause. According to a Malay Mail Online report, Big Blue Taxi Services' owner Datuk Shamsubahrin Ismail has had a change …
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia announces goodwill of additional two-year warranty on DSG
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced “VPCM Customer Care Goodwill,” which will provide an additional two-year warranty for Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) transmissions on VW cars produced up until December 2013 …