Tesla Model S 85 manages KL-Kedah on single charge
An update on Malaysian Green Technology Corporation (GreenTech Malaysia) Tesla Model S 85 programme. The company took one of its two Model S 85s on a road trip up north to Kedah …
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PEDA says TPP will open up market access for Proton
Earlier in the week, it was reported that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement was set to benefit Malaysia’s automotive sector. According to consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, being part of the 12-nation …
DBKL offering discounts on saman throughout Feb
In conjunction with Federal Territory Day on February 1, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has announced that it will be offering discounts for car and motorcycle summonses throughout the month of February, …
2015 Total Industry Volume (TIV) sales/production figures for ASEAN – Indonesia, Thailand down
Today's briefing on the overall vehicle sales data for 2015 by the Malaysia Automotive Association (MAA) also saw ASEAN total industry volume (TIV) figures being revealed, though the numbers for sales and …
Honda Malaysia takes No. 1 spot in the non-national segment for 2015 – record 94,902 units sold
Honda Malaysia has announced its sales figures for 2015 - with 94,902 units sold last year, the company has emerged as the number one carmaker in the non-national segment for the first …
Mahindra KUV100 – SUV makes Indian market debut
The Mahindra KUV100 - which was unveiled last month - has made its market debut in India. The compact SUV, which sits below the automaker’s TUV300 and XUV500 offerings, is aimed at …
Nissan X-Trail – now available in Flaming Red for CNY
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has announced a new exterior colour option called Flaming Red for the third-generation Nissan X-Trail, just in time for Chinese New Year. The shade is available for …
KTM Komuter services to be available around-the-clock on Jan 22-25 in conjunction with Thaipusam
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) has announced that its KTM Komuter services will be available round the clock for four days from Jan 22 in conjunction with Thaipusam, which falls on Sunday. These …
Renault Captur recalled following emissions tests
Following emissions testing carried out at the behest of the French government, Renault has issued a recall for 15,800 Captur SUVs to fix a faulty emissions filtering system. The automaker, while acknowledging …
Most road fatalities occur due to loss of vehicle control
The loss of vehicle control was responsible for the highest number of road accident fatalities last year, with 1,713 deaths recorded in 2015. This was followed by veering into the opposite lane, …
No change in B10 biodiesel plans despite low oil price
The slump in global oil prices hasn't altered the Malaysia's plan to raise its biodiesel mandate to 10%, with the government saying it remains committed on this front despite tumbling crude oil …
Toyota Sienta to be launched in Indonesia this year – MPV set for ASEAN export, Malaysia a possibility?
The second-generation Toyota Sienta is set to be introduced in Indonesia this year. According to Kompas, Toyota Indonesia has accelerated plans to deploy the locally-assembled B-segment MPV earlier than projected - the …
SPIED: BMW X2 undergoing winter testing in Sweden
The BMW X2 has again been sighted, this time undergoing winter evaluation - our spy pixmen caught the SUV coupe running trials in Arvidsjaur, northern Sweden. It's still as heavily-clad as when …
JPJ staff detained by MACC for selling driving licences
The kopi-o tasted great, until the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) showed up. Bernama reports that over in East Malaysia, the commission has detained 14 people, including three Road Transport Department (JPJ) officers, …
SPIED: Chevrolet Cruze Hybrid sighted running trials
Has the Chevrolet Cruze Hybrid finally been sighted? Our spy photographers caught this mildly-clad Cruze sedan running trials in Michigan, suggesting that this might well be the case. Visible fresh bits include …
AES, Kejara demerit points system to begin by March
The Automated Enforcement System (AES) and the Kejara demerit points system will be in place by March, and both are set to be implemented together, Berita Harian reports. Last August, it had …
Joining TPP pact will enable Malaysia’s automotive sector to compete against Thailand and Indonesia
Joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement will be a positive move for Malaysia's automotive sector, according to consulting firm Frost & Sullivan. As Bernama reports, the company says that being part of …
COMOS Airport Valet Service launched – RM70 to KLIA
The Cohesive Mobility Solution (COMOS) electric vehicle car-sharing programme now has an airport valet service, where it's possible for a COMOS member to book one of the programme's EVs for an airport …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia looking into the possibility of more hybrid models – C350e PHEV being explored
We can expect Mercedes-Benz Malaysia to continue where it left off in 2015, and the year has begun with a bang with the launch of the GLC, GLE and GLE Coupe yesterday. …
PSA Peugeot Citroen says no issue with its vehicles in emissions tests carried out by French authorities
Renault isn't the only French automaker to make an announcement regarding tests that have been carried out by French testing laboratory UTAC to verify vehicle compliance with regard to pollutant emissions. PSA …
