JPJ reminds public of dress code – no shorts, slippers
Click to enlarge The road transport department (JPJ) has reminded its customers to follow the dress code when at its premises. In a Facebook post yesterday, JPJ listed down and illustrated the …
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BMW Malaysia teases G22 4 Series, opens online booking for 430i Coupe M Sport – from RM405,680
BMW Malaysia has teased the latest 4 Series on its social media. How do we know it's the G22? Well, that controversial nose is unmistakable, and too low to belong to the …
Thailand studying new structure for the entire vehicle excise tax system to give EVs a leg up over ICE cars
To boost the sales of electric vehicles and make full EVs more attractive, Thailand's excise department is looking at a full restructuring of the vehicle excise tax system, in favour of EVs …
2021 Suzuki Jimny price increased in Indonesia, tops out at over Rp.400m now – from RM113k is still cheap
When the Suzuki Jimny was launched in Indonesia in mid 2019, we were shocked at how affordable the little 4x4 was there. Priced from Rp 315.5 juta from the manual to Rp …
Renault and hydrogen specialist Plug Power plan JV to produce fuel cell light commercial vehicles in Europe
Renault and US-based Plug Power have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch a 50-50 joint-venture based in France by the end of the first half of 2021. …
MCO 2.0: Rapid KL trains, buses operating as usual
With a fair amount of industries allowed to remain open in this second round of MCO for certain states, Prasarana has announced that all Rapid KL rail and bus services will continue …
MCO 2.0: JPJ open in 5 states and WP, but only for CVs, taxis, e-hailing – individuals must use MySikap
With the movement control order (MCO) back for a second round in certain parts of Malaysia, the road transport department (JPJ) is revising its counter services accordingly. There are no changes for …
Volvo Car Malaysia sells a record 1,950 cars in 2020
Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has released its sales figures for 2020, which is a new record since the establishment of the company. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the brand sold 1,950 cars last …
Puspakom PJ closed from January 12 till further notice
Puspakom has announced that its Petaling Jaya outlet will be closed from today, January 12, till a date that will be announced later. The reason given is that the move is to …
Ford ends production in Brazil after over a century there – closing 3 factories to chase 8% EBIT margin
Ford has announced that it will cease production operations in Brazil this year. The Blue Oval says that the move is part of the company’s strategy to achieve 8% global operating margins, …
Baidu announces EV plans, strategic partnership with Geely – automaker to design, produce the electric cars
It's official. Baidu, China's largest Internet company, has officially announced plans to establish a company to produce "intelligent electric vehicles". To do that, the "Google of China" is entering into a strategic …
Petronas deploys ROVR pick-up trucks to flood-hit Temerloh – two locations in town, till January 15
Last week, Petronas deployed its ROVR mobile refuelling truck to the flood-hit Kuala Lipis district in Pahang, providing much-needed fuel to emergency rescue teams as well as local residents. The regular ROVR …
East Coast Highway (LPT1) now fully open to traffic in KL, Kuantan directions – flood receded over weekend
Good news to those monitoring the East Coast Highway (LPT1) situation. The flood waters on various stretches of the highway have receded over the weekend, and the LPT1 is now finally open …
East Coast Highway (LPT1) floods not receding – Chenor-Temerloh stretch now closed both ways
Flood waters on the East Coast Highway (LPT1) is not receding, and the main connection between the east and west coasts of Peninsular Malaysia is still not passable to traffic at various …
LG Electronics and Magna set up JV to make e-motors, inverters, chargers and full electric drive systems
LG Electronics and Magna International recently announced a joint venture to manufacture electric motors, inverters, on-board chargers and, for certain automakers, related e-drive systems to support the growing global shift toward vehicle …
JPJ offering free road tax, driving license, grant replacement for flood victims – sets up mobile units
The road transport department (JPJ) has announced measures to assist those who are affected by the current floods that have hit a couple of states badly. Replacement of the documents that are …
Petronas deploys ROVR mobile refuelling truck to flood-hit Pahang, 3,000 litres for Kuala Lipis district
The heavy rains that parts of Peninsular Malaysia have been facing has caused many towns and areas to be flooded, with major roads blocked and transport links halted. Petrol stations have closed …
Selected MRT stations to close for three weekends this month for Putrajaya Line migration works, free shuttle
MRT riders, note that three stations will be closed for three out of four weekends this month, starting this weekend, January 9-10. The other weekends are January 23-24 and 30-31. Like the …
Geely sold 1.32m cars in 2020, expands China market share, maintains best-selling domestic brand status
Geely has reported sales of 1,320,217 units in 2020 (including Lynk & Co), beating its 2020 revised annual target. The carmaker says that both its namesake brand and Lynk & Co have …
KTM cancels Intercity trains to east coast due to floods
With the flood situation in the east coast not improving, KTM has announced the cancellation of all KTM Intercity train services there until further notice. The current conditions affect the safe operation …
