Free bus service extended to Sepang and Selayang
Beginning from next month, the free Selangor Smart Bus service will be extended to Sepang and Selayang, The Star reports. The new routes extend the free bus service's area of coverage, which …
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Taxi? 80% of the public prefer using Uber and Grab
Although the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) hasn't submitted its reports on regulating ride-sharing services such as Uber and Grab to the transport ministry, the commission has revealed that the majority of …
Crisis looms for Mitsubishi as fuel scandal widens
Mitsubishi says the fuel economy scandal that unfolded last week could have far reaching implications - its president says that the issue could threaten the very survival of the automaker, Bloomberg reports. …
2016 Ford Everest – 2.2L Trend 4×2 and 3.2L Titanium 4×4 on preview at Ford Go Further roadshow, 1Utama
Not long to go before the third-generation Ford Everest is launched in Malaysia, and ahead of its official arrival, the SUV - which premiered in Beijing in late 2014 - is now …
Chevrolet Colorado facelift debuts as the S10 in Brazil
The wraps have come off the facelifted second-gen Chevrolet Colorado - the pick-up made its debut at the Agrishow agricultural fair in Brazil, and the new S10 (as it's known as in …
More vehicle inspection centres needed before Vehicle End of Life policy can be implemented in Malaysia
A shortage of vehicle inspection centres is among the reasons the Vehicle End of Life (ELV) policy has yet to be implemented in the country, Bernama reports. According to deputy international trade …
BMW Malaysia to assemble BMW 3 Series, 5 Series and 7 Series for export to Vietnam, Philippines in 2018
BMW Malaysia is set to assemble vehicles for export to Vietnam and the Philippines, beginning in 2018. Production will consist of core models in the automaker's range, namely the 3 Series, 5 …
2016 Jaguar XF launched in Malaysia, from RM450k
Teased in March and earlier this month via its Facebook page, Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia has finally launched the new Jaguar XF in the country, and the car makes its local debut …
BMW Malaysia announces local assembly for the F48 BMW X1 and F26 BMW X4 – production from mid-year
BMW Malaysia today announced that the F48 X1 and F26 X4 are set to be locally-assembled - production will begin sometime in mid-year, and when it does the duo will become the …
Infiniti QX Sport Inspiration concept debuts in Beijing
Infiniti has taken the wraps off its QX Sport Inspiration concept at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show. The debutant is said to explore the brand’s vision for a next-generation, premium mid-size SUV, …
Uber, GrabCar drivers required to get a PSV licence
The Transport Ministry says that as part of the move to regulate ride-sharing services such as Uber and GrabCar, its drivers will be required to obtain a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licence, …
Vehicle purchases responsible for a large number of bankruptcy cases in Malaysia – one out of every four
As we all know, Malaysians love cars, but it isn't always a happy tale, that love affair with the automobile. Bankruptcy as a result of the rush to have the latest and …
Mitsubishi offices raided over fuel economy scandal
Japanese officials have raided a Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) office following the automaker's admission that it had manipulated fuel consumption test data on four mini-car models to present better fuel economy figures …
Penang to take action against OKU parking offenders
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) is set to get tough on those who park indiscriminately in OKU parking lots. From May, only those with disabled car stickers issued by the local …
Removal of subsidy not main cause of fuel price hikes
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak says that the abolition of the petrol subsidy for RON95 is not the main cause of fuel price hikes, and added that the pricing has not …
Netherlands looking towards an electric future, aiming to ban sales of all new petrol and diesel cars by 2025
In the Netherlands, politicians have voted through a motion calling for a ban of new petrol and diesel car sales beginning from 2025, The Guardian reports. It's not set in stone yet, …
Mitsubishi admits to manipulating fuel economy tests
Another scandal has emerged, this time over fuel consumption figures - the culprit is Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), which has admitted to manipulating fuel consumption test data on four mini-car models to …
SPIED: Ford Focus ST – new variant seen at the ‘Ring
It would seem that the introduction of the Ford Fiesta ST200 has gone down well with the decision-makers at the Blue Oval, because if this is any indication, the Focus ST is …
Police asked to review its plan to increase traffic fines
A senator has asked the police to review its proposal to raise the maximum traffic fines, which it says will deter road users from violating traffic rules and change their driving attitude. …
Uber testing cash payments for rides in Kuala Lumpur
Uber has announced that it is trialling cash payments for rides in Kuala Lumpur. The online transportation network company said it is aiming to become more accessible to Malaysians with the introduction …
