Nissan IMQ Concept previews new design language
This is the Nissan IMQ concept car that was recently revealed at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. It's described as an advanced technology and design showcase that signals the direction of the …
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BMW X7 confirmed for Malaysia – May 2019 launch
The all-new BMW X7 has been confirmed for Malaysia, with a launch scheduled for May 2019, BMW Malaysia told paultan.org. Munich's flagship SUV (or Sports Activity Vehicle, as the company calls its …
Honda HR-V facelift – over 8.5k bookings, 3k delivered
Honda Malaysia has announced that the refreshed HR-V has garnered over 8,500 bookings to date. First previewed in July 2018, the HR-V facelift was launched in January and that month alone saw …
Kia Niro Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid facelifted with EV look
Kia has released first images of the facelifted Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid, which will debut at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show next week. Improvements include minor styling changes, a more …
Porsche confirms that next Macan will be fully electric
There were rumours before, but Porsche has now confirmed that the next generation Macan will a a full electric SUV. It is due to roll off the Leipzig plant at the start …
2019 Honda Accord launching next month in Thailand – 1.5L Turbo, 2.0L Hybrid for the 10th generation
Previewed late last year, the all-new Honda Accord will be officially launching in Thailand next month at the 2019 Bangkok International Motor Show, which starts on March 27, reports Headlightmag. The popular …
Sabah, Sarawak CV road tax standardised from Apr 1
Currently, road tax for registered commercial goods vehicles in Sabah and Sarawak are calculated differently - in Sabah, it's based on gross weight (Berat Dengan Muatan, BDM) while in Sarawak it's based …
Govt considering tech partners for new national car, focus is on range extender EVs – Nissan e-Power?
While many are sniggering (to put it lightly) at the latest gambit by the government - have you not heard of Malaysia's upcoming flying car? - it's easy to forget that another …
Commuters to save up to RM180m a year with switch from current toll to congestion charge model – LGE
Here's more on the government’s proposal to acquire highway concessions and abolish toll collection in stages, replacing it with a congestion charge model. The plan is to acquire highways which Gamuda Berhad …
PSA, Naza organise first supplier day event in Gurun
Groupe PSA and Naza Automotive Manufacturing (NAM) recently held its first "Supplier Day" event at the Gurun plant in Kedah. Response was described as overwhelming, with 140 representatives from auto industry suppliers, …
Dealer staff participate in Volkswagen Retail Qualification World Championship national finals
The Volkswagen Training Academy in Glenmarie recently hosted the national finals of the 2018/2019 Volkswagen Retail Qualification World Championship (RQWC). The Volkswagen RQWC is a global assessment that consists of online tests, …
Tun M, Azmin ‘urge calm’ on toll abolishment proposal
You would have by now heard about the government's proposal to acquire highway concessions and abolish toll collection in stages, starting with highways which Gamuda Berhad has a stake in such as …
New Lego Creator Expert set – 1967 Ford Mustang
Here's a nice one from Lego. The 1967 Ford Mustang, in iconic fastback form and the most famous paintjob available, is the next legend you can build for yourself. This new Lego …
Volkswagen T-Roc R – 300 PS, 400 Nm, 4.9 seconds
As teased, here's the Volkswagen T-Roc R that will make its motor show debut in Geneva next month. It's being officially billed as a "near-production concept car" but we can disregard that …
Govt proposes to acquire highways and gradually abolish toll collection, introduce congestion charge
There was a big announcement by the government over the weekend, and it concerns most of us living and commuting in the Klang Valley. The PM's office's statement on Saturday noted that …
Feb 2019 week four fuel price – petrol up 10 sen
It's Friday, which means it’s fuel price update time. No third time lucky, and this will be a third week of increases in pump prices. But while it went up one sen …
Puma teams up with Porsche Design, replaces Adidas
What do car guys like besides their rides and car parts? I think it has got to be car branded merchandise and gear, with die cast model cars joining the podium. Which …
Muhyiddin: Gov’t announcement on tolls coming soon
As we're heading towards a by-election that the ruling coalition "have to win", expect to hear "good news" in the way of handouts and the fulfilment of election promises, whether partial or …
MRT station security to be stepped up – more cameras and lights, patrolling by plainclothes police
After the violent robbery at the Taman Mutiara MRT station last week, the transport ministry has identified higher risk MRT stations and is planning to step up security at these locations. There …
KTM Komuter train fares get 20% discount from April
Good news for those who rely on the KTM Komuter train service. Transport minister Anthony Loke announced yesterday a 20% discount for all KTM Komuter fares on all sectors (Klang Valley, Northern, …
