CMCO: No permit needed for Penang-Kedah commute
There has been a viral message that says those commuting between Penang and Kedah for work - and there plenty who do so - must have an interstate travel permit from the …
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2021 Lexus IS – fourth-gen sedan teased, June 9 debut
Click to enlarge The third-generation Lexus IS - which still looks rather sharp, literally and figuratively - has actually been with us since 2013, with a facelift appearing in 2016. Seven years …
C118 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45S 4Matic+ launched in Malaysia – 421 PS, 4.0s four-door coupe, RM449k
Along with the new Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4Matic+ and AMG A 35 4Matic hatchbacks, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia also launched the C118 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S 4Matic+, which is of course the four-door …
BMW Malaysia now offering 8-year/160k km warranty for plug-in hybrid batteries; 530e, 740Le PHEVs benefit
BMW Malaysia has announced a longer plug-in hybrid battery warranty for its PHEV models. The new eight-year or 160,000 km PHEV battery extended warranty programme is an upgrade from the previous six …
Interstate travel now allowed for spouses kept apart
Here's some relief for those separated from their families and spouses due to the current conditional movement control order (CMCO), which allows free travel within a state, but not between states. The …
Volkswagen invests two billion euros in China – new acquisitions are part of its electrification strategy
Volkswagen has announced some big moves in China as part of its electrification strategy in the world's largest auto market. The German giant plans to increase its share in JAC Volkswagen, its …
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe teased – not just a facelift, SUV gets a new platform and hybrid, PHEV options
Click to enlarge Hyundai has released teaser images of the new 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. They show an even bolder front end than the current fourth-generation TM, which sports three tiers of …
2021 Volkswagen Nivus debuts – compact ‘SUV coupe’ on sale in Brazil next month, Europe next year
The 2021 Volkswagen Nivus has made its debut ahead of going on sale in Brazil at the end of next month. Argentina will get the new model by the end of 2020. …
Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi announce leader-follower plan – each to lead their strong segments, regions
Their marriage has been rocky of late, with dirty laundry aired for all to see. Divorce was rumoured, other partners were sought, but perhaps in these difficult times brought about by the …
2021 Perodua Alza D27A – next-gen Avanza twin to come with DNGA platform, 1.0L turbo, 1.2L hybrid?
Click to enlarge Reports have been coming out from Japan that Daihatsu is preparing a new MPV, and Indonesian media are linking that to a new generation Daihatsu Xenia, which is the …
2020 F60 MINI Countryman facelift – cleaner engines, more standard kit, new displays, black exterior trim
The MINI Countryman, which has been around in second generation F60 form since 2017, has been given a midlife facelift. The refreshed big MINI follows facelifts for the regular MINI 3 Door …
Thailand auto industry proposes ‘cash for clunkers’ trade-in scheme for old cars – should Malaysia follow?
Thailand's battered auto market has come up with an idea that it hopes will spur the new car market - cash for clunkers. The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) auto club is …
ERL revises train schedule – KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit services now combined, 6am to 11.10pm daily
Express Rail Link (ERL) will be revising its KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit train schedule for the remainder of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period to suit current passenger loads. Announced …
No ban on goods vehicles on the road this Raya – MoT
The ministry of transport (MoT) has announced that there will be no ban on goods vehicles travelling during this Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive season. In a statement released yesterday, MoT explained that …
Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004 tyre now in Malaysia – 15-17 inch sizes, replaces popular RE003
Click to enlarge Bridgestone Malaysia has announced the local availability of the Potenza Adrenalin RE004 tyre. This new model - described as a "premium street sports tyre" - is a sequel to …
Selangor police step up roadblocks to stop Raya interstate travellers – 5 major highway exits named
The roadblocks that we became accustomed to in the MCO period were lifted once the current conditional movement control order (CMCO) started, but they're back again - this time, it's to stop …
Thailand car sales drop 65% in April from Covid effect
It's very much expected that new cars won't be flying off showrooms in the current climate, and the latest figures from Thailand say the same. According to the Federation of Thai Industries …
Police to check number plates of cars parked outside homes to catch unauthorised interstate travellers
Despite it feeling comparatively normal and pre-Covid on the roads now under the current conditional movement control order (CMCO), two main barriers are still in place - our country's borders are still …
Perodua resumes operations nationwide, no walk-ins
Perodua has finally announced that it has resumed operations at all its 182 sales, 202 service and 68 body and paint outlets nationwide, after a two-month closure brought about by the movement …
Police to scan villages for Raya interstate travellers
The scene and traffic in cities may look rather normal and pre-Covid now under the relaxed conditional movement control order (CMCO), but the government has made it very clear that interstate travel …