RM1 million collected in RC fees since November 1
The Johor state government has revealed that about RM1 million has been collected in Road Charge (RC) fees since the system was implemented on November 1, The Sun reports. According to state …
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Proton shortlists three automakers for strategic partnership, agreement to be signed in March 2017
Proton is expected to announce its strategic partnership agreement with a foreign partner in the first quarter of next year, The Sun reports. The national carmaker is expected to cement the deal …
Toyota Camry updated for 2016 – seven airbags and VSC across the entire range, two Hybrid variants now
The Toyota Camry has been given a set of updates for 2016, and UMW Toyota Motor has announced that the order books have opened for the latest iteration of the XV50. Four …
Volkswagen to maintain pricing strategy, end severe discounting policy – Tiguan CKD for Malaysia in 2017
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) says there are no plans to increase the current pricing of its Volkswagen model line-up in Malaysia despite the ongoing poor performance of the Ringgit against major …
Delayed AWAS system to be implemented next year
An update on the Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS), which combines the Automated Enforcement System (AES) and Kejara demerit points programme. The integrated system, announced in February and originally slated to begin …
B8 Volkswagen Passat officially launched in Malaysia – three variants, priced from RM161k to RM200k
Volkswagen Passenger Car Malaysia (VPCM) has officially launched the B8 Volkswagen Passat in the country. The car, which was previewed earlier this month, takes over from the B7 Passat that has been …
No decrease in traffic from Singapore despite RC fees – gov’t expects to collect RM144 million annually
There has been no drop in the number of Singaporean-registered vehicles entering Malaysia despite the implementation of the road charge RC system on November 1, Bernama reports. Deputy transport minister Datuk Ab …
MRT fare structure announced – rates begin from RM1
Rapid Rail, which will be operating the MRT Sungai Buloh–Kajang (MRT SBK) line under the Rapid KL service brand, has announced the full MRT fare structure. The fare starts at a nominal …
Samsung to acquire Harman International for US$8 bil
Samsung Electronics has announced it is acquiring Harman International Industries for US$8 billion. The cash purchase of the US-based maker of connected car and audio systems signals the South Korean giant's push …
Japan to step up intent for KL-Singapore HSR project
Japan has continued to signal its interest in the KL-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) link, with the project set to be one of the main discussion points during prime minister Datuk Seri Najib …
JPJ to study proposed reduction in bike licence fee
A proposal to reduce the cost of obtaining a motorcycle licence, including that for higher capacity motorcycles, is being studied by the Road Transport Department (JPJ), Bernama reports. The department will study …
Oval circuit, dragstrip set to be developed in Perak
The first oval racing circuit is set to be built in the country, and it will be located in Perak. The facility will be part of a motorsports-themed modern integrated township development …
New-vehicle quality in Malaysia up by 18% from 2015, gap between national/non-national cars narrowest ever
New-vehicle quality in Malaysia has improved by 18% from 2015, according to the J.D. Power 2016 Malaysia Initial Quality Study (IQS). The largest improvement in the 14 year history of the study …
2016 Toyota Corolla Altis facelift – UMW Toyota opens order books, priced from RM121k to RM139k
The order books have opened for the 2016 Toyota Corolla Altis facelift, with UMW Toyota also releasing a summary of the confirmed on-the-road pricing (inclusive of GST and insurance) for the new …
VIDEO: Range Rover Sport aces an Alpine ski course
https://youtu.be/AzNOXjpr_i4 Add a 14.9 km-long Alpine ski course, a Range Rover Sport and ex-'The Stig' Ben Collins, and you know things are going to go downhill, pretty fast. The ingredients above formed …
Thai vehicles entering Malaysia to pay road charge
Following the start of a road charge (RC) being imposed on Singaporean vehicles entering the country, the government says that all foreign private-registered vehicles entering Malaysia from the Thai border will also …
No compensation for cabbies affected by NGV closure
Taxi drivers affected by the temporary closure of 67 Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) stations in three states will not be compensated, The Star reports. According to Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan, minister in …
Tesla Model S – GreenTech Malaysia begins first deliveries, full details on leasing scheme for the EV
The Tesla initiative being carried out by Malaysian Green Technology Corporation (GreenTech Malaysia) has finally begun. The first shipment of 10 vehicles obtained their customs clearance late last month, and the first …
Proton makes six-year-old cancer patient’s dream come through with visit to its Shah Alam plant
Nothing like making a little one's dream come true. For Danish Rizqin Rosli, this was visiting the Proton factory in Shah Alam. The six-year old, who is recovering from cancer, was given …
MINI Connected – upping the personal mobility game
Following the introduction of BMW Connected, MINI has launched its version of the app. The MINI Connected app was announced alongside the unveiling of the new F60 MINI Countryman, which will make …
