February 2022 week one fuel price – all unchanged
Happy Chinese New Year! It's time once again for the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuel for the coming week of February …
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Mercedes-Benz partners with ProLogium to develop solid-state battery tech, to invest in battery maker
Taiwanese battery maker ProLogium and Mercedes-Benz have entered into a cooperation agreement to develop next-generation solid-state batteries. According to ProLogium, Mercedes-Benz is set to make a significant "high double-digit" million euro investment …
Daimler to be renamed Mercedes-Benz Group on Feb 1
A year after it announced the spin-off of its truck and bus division, Daimler will formally be renamed Mercedes-Benz Group AG on February 1, in a move its CEO hopes will unlock …
Only 4,227 online applications received so far for flood-related automotive aid, says finance ministry
The government says that response to its subsidy for the repair of a flood-damaged vehicle has been low, with only 4,227 applications for automotive aid with an estimated claim value of RM5.47 …
Should you use 0W or 5W/10W engine oil on your car?
https://youtu.be/KrNwyaESVe4 Ah, motor oils. A subject that invites plenty of opinions, from brands and types to weight, or more specifically, the viscosity. The last is in itself full of polarising viewpoints - …
Registrations of EVs in Malaysia on hold as JPJ is unclear about road tax exemption for electric cars
Hiccups are to be expected at the start of any scheme or initiative, and this is very much the case with electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia, although no one could have seen …
UPM’s Team Salvus wins 2021 Shell Varsity Challenge
Shell Malaysia has announced that Team Salvus from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) has been crowned national champions of this year's #ShellSelamatSampai Varsity Challenge. The annual inter-varsity challenge, which was introduced in 2017, …
Speed limit on federal and state roads reduced for CNY – movement of heavy vehicles also banned or limited
The works ministry has announced that the speed limit on federal and state roads will be reduced in conjunction with Ops Bersepadu and the road safety campaign implemented for the upcoming Chinese …
Toyota bZ4X EV to be introduced in Thailand this year
Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT) has revealed plans to introduce the Toyota bZ4X, with the all-electric crossover slated to arrive sometime this year. The mention of this was made by TMT president Noriaki …
Thailand aiming to help auto parts manufacturers switch from production for ICE vehicles to that for EVs
Thailand is looking to help auto parts manufacturers in the country make the switch from producing parts for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to that for electric vehicles (EVs), doing so via …
January 2022 week five fuel price – RON 97 up 5 sen
Time once more for the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuel for the coming week of January 27 to February 2. No …
Perodua aiming to have 70% of its dealerships being made up of 3S centres by 2025, up from the 28% now
Perodua is set to overhaul its dealership network and get a large percentage of its 1S (sales) and 2S (sales and service) outlets - as well as dealers that have separate sales …
Perodua Flood Assistance Programme – 2,103 flood-damaged vehicles received so far, 366 repaired
Having announced its Flood Assistance Programme on December 19, Perodua says that at present, a total of 2,103 Perodua vehicles have been sent in to undergo repairs for flood-related damage. The automaker …
Thailand vehicle exports climbed to 956,530 units last year, poised for 4.5% growth to a million units in 2022
While car sales in Thailand's suffered a dip in 2021, with the TIV falling by 4.2% from that of the year before, vehicle production picked up compared to 2020, and so did …
Use of Touch ‘n Go for toll payments to end by 2025, SmartTAG to also be phased out – works ministry
Yet more on the ongoing topic surrounding electronic toll collection, with the government now saying that it is planning to end the use of Touch ‘n Go (TnG) cards - and the …
Ford Mustang Mach-E EV in Malaysia – will an electric Mustang SUV with up to 610 km range work here?
The tax exemption for electric vehicles (EVs) announced in Budget 2022, which proposes that CBU fully-imported EVs will be completely exempt from import duty, excise duty and sales tax from the start …
Proton R3 to offer modification services and produce factory-tuned performance models in the near future
When Proton confirmed its partnership with Geely, rumours were rife that its motorsport business unit, Race Rally Research, better known as R3, was set to have its plug pulled and its staff …
Geely in talks to acquire smartphone maker Meizu
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) is reportedly planning to buy Chinese smartphone maker Meizu Technology in a bid to expand its footprint in mobile devices as well as accelerate the development of …
Foxconn inks EV partnership with Indonesia – to develop battery manufacturing network and vehicles
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Hon Hai Technology Group, better known as Foxconn, is set to make another push into electrification in the ASEAN region, this time in Indonesia. The company announced that it …
Proton R3 lubricants, merchandise – Setia Gemilang Auto is sub-brand’s first Premium Merchandise Partner
Earlier this week, Proton - via its R3 (Race Rally Research) motorsports arm - announced the introduction of a new range of official merchandise and premium engine oils to expand the reach …
