Thailand Jan-May 2020 auto production drops 40.2%
The auto industry isn't in the best of shape now, with the world itself being rather troubled in 2020. The coronavirus has "stopped the world" somewhat, with its effects far reaching and …
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2020 SST exemption: New Hyundai price list revealed – up to RM6,249 or 2.92% cheaper until December 31
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has released its updated Hyundai price list following the government’s announcement to drop the sales tax (SST) for passenger cars, which sees a 100% sales tax exemption on …
Snap pics of fancy number plates, report to us – JPJ
This is not the fancy JPJ is talking about... The road transport department (JPJ) has issued notices to 12,694 vehicle owners so far this year for using number plates that do not …
Honda Malaysia recalls 55,354 units over fuel pump
Honda Malaysia (HM) has announced a product recall involving 55,354 units of Honda vehicles of various models. This is to replace the fuel pump as a precautionary measure, in line with a …
2020 Toyota RAV4 SUV launched in Malaysia – CBU Japan, 2.0L CVT RM196,500, 2.5L 8AT RM215,700
After all the teasers and leaks, here is the 2020 Toyota RAV4, officially launched by UMW Toyota Motor today. For the longest time, Toyota was not represented in this sizeable and lucrative …
SYG number plate bids net JPJ RM3.4 million in 5 days – RM115k for SYG 1, SYG 8055 received most bids
Lots of love for the SYG number plate series, which was open for bidding via the JPJeBid system from June 10-15. The road transport department (JPJ) collected a handsome RM3.4 million from …
All-new Mazda BT-50 pick-up truck revealed – Kodo design on Isuzu D-Max base, unique dashboard
As promised, Mazda has taken the covers off the all-new Mazda BT-50 pick-up truck. Fully redesigned for the first time in nine years, this latest generation is a big shift for the …
Proton giving free five years of personal insurance to frontliners and family members who purchase a car
Proton has something for the frontliners that have been serving our country throughout the Covid-19 pandemic period. The carmaker is giving frontliners or their immediate family members free personal insurance for five …
My30 unlimited travel pass – 10k takers in half a day
The My30 unlimited travel pass for all Rapid rail and bus public transport got off to a flying start yesterday with 10,000 subscriptions until noon. Announced by prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin …
2020 Seat Ateca facelift gets latest tech, powertrains
The Seat Ateca, which first surfaced in 2016 as the Spanish brand's first ever SUV, has been given a facelift. A win for the VW-owned brand, the Czech-made Ateca has found over …
Bermaz signs 5-year supply agreement with Petronas – Mazda cars to use Syntium fully-synthetic engine oil
Mazda distributor Bermaz has announced a supply agreement with Petronas Lubricants Marketing Malaysia (PLMM) for the supply of Petronas Syntium full-synthetic engine oil to the former's dealerships. "For customers, Bermaz's agreement with …
Three MRT stations to be closed from June 27-28
Rapid KL has announced the temporary closure of three stations along the MRT Kajang Line, formerly known as the Sungai Buloh-Kajang (SBK) Line. The three stations are Sungai Buloh, Kampung Selamat and …
Perodua extends selected service centre hours to 9pm
Perodua is extending the operation hours of selected service centres and body and paint (B&P) hubs in a pilot project. For now, it involves 16 service centres and three B&P hubs nationwide, …
Explosion reported at Honda’s Japan plant, two injured
Honda's Suzuka factory has seen an explosion and two injured workers were sent to the hospital with burns, Japanese police said yesterday, reported by Reuters. According to an officer from the prefectural …
Volkswagen Malaysia introduces Passat and Tiguan ‘United’ limited edition with extra equipment
Click to enlarge Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has introduced the limited edition United range, consisting of the Passat sedan and Tiguan SUV. Why United? "The range celebrates the strength of unity, …
BMW iX3 electric SUV – China production on schedule
BMW has released an update on its upcoming iX3 electric SUV. The fully electric version of the X3 will hit the market by the end of 2020, Munich says, and production will …
MARii, MCE sign MoU to develop components for autonomous driving and connected mobility
The Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) and Multi-Code Electronics Industries (MCE) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the development of critical components to accelerate implementation of autonomous driving …
Bentley to lay off up to 1,000 staff, 25% of workforce
Luxury carmaker Bentley said last week that it plans to lay off up to 1,000 workers, nearly a quarter of its 4,200-strong workforce. The Volkswagen-owned British company said it was offering voluntary …
Toyota, Maybank Islamic offering special graduate financing for Vios, Yaris, Avanza – up to 100%
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced a special financing package for graduates in collaboration with Maybank Islamic. The scheme is for those looking to purchase a new Toyota Vios, Yaris or Avanza. …
New G05 BMW X5 xDrive45e, Malaysia launch June 17
BMW Malaysia has released teasers on its social media showing the BMW X5 xDrive45e plug-in hybrid. "There’s a new boss in town, the BMW X5 plug-in hybrid. All charged up for BMW …
