After-sales support for Smart Tag OBU 330 to stop
Touch n Go (TnG) has announced that it will no longer provide after-sales support for the Smart Tag OBU 330 device from July 1, 2018. The Smart Tag model in question is …
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GALLERY: Locally-assembled Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum, T8 Inscription – CKD from RM282k
When the second-generation Volvo XC60 was launched here in January, we were offered an interim CBU imported version before deliveries of the three CKD locally assembled versions started. All the CBU units …
MRT Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya line to proceed, but told to reduce costs by CEP – 24% complete
The MRT Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya (SSP) line will not suffer the same fate as the MRT3 a.k.a. Circle Line, which has been scrapped by the new government. The second MRT line will proceed, …
SDAC opens upgraded Ford centre in Kota Kinabalu
Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), Ford's official distribution partner in Malaysia, today announced the opening of its newly upgraded Ford showroom and service centre in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Located at Jalan Limau …
Ops Selamat 13 – drop in accidents, deaths this Raya
Here's some good news. The nationwide road safety operation dubbed Ops Selamat 13 for this Hari Raya travel period showed a 9% drop in fatal accidents, with 189 cases recorded from 207 …
Volvo opens first US factory in S.Carolina, builds S60
Volvo Cars has inaugurated its first US manufacturing plant in Charleston, South Carolina. The new factory follows Volvo's 'Build where you sell' strategy and complements its two manufacturing plants and an engine …
BMW M’sia appoints Regas Premium Sabah as dealer
BMW Group Malaysia today appointed Regas Premium Sabah as its newest dealer representative for BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad brands in the state of Sabah. BMW Group Malaysia MD and CEO Harald …
2019 Jeep Renegade facelift – new engines, too cute
The smallest Jeep has received a facelift, and it's now cuter than ever. Introduced in 2014, the Jeep Renegade is unlike most 4x4s carrying the famous badge - jointly developed by a …
Audi and Hyundai to cooperate on fuel cell technology
Audi and Hyundai have agreed to work together in the area of fuel cell technology. The two carmakers plan to cross-license patents and grant access to non-competitive components. Both partners aim to …
Audi names interim CEO to replace arrested Stadler
The Volkswagen Group has named Abraham Schot (top left) as interim CEO to replace Rupert Stadler (top right), who has been taken into custody at the request of the Munich public prosecutor’s …
Nissan-badged Mitsubishi Xpander MPV from 2019, shared next-gen pick-up truck platform in 2021
The Mitsubishi Xpander will be supplied to Nissan from 2019, when the seven-seater budget MPV will also be sold with the latter's badge, Nikkei reports. Mitsubishi Motors joined the Renault-Nissan Alliance in …
Alternative KL-SG rail line mooted – slower, RM50 billion cheaper than HSR, but is it truly needed?
The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project has been shelved, for now, but an alternative rail line that's slower and much cheaper has been mooted. The Star reports that the proposal, …
FK8 Honda Civic Type R breaks FWD record at Spa
The Type R Challenge 2018 continues, and the latest front-wheel drive production lap record broken is at the Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium, where the FK8 Civic Type R did 2 minutes 53.72 seconds. …
New Suzuki Jimny revealed – a cool, baby G-Wagen
Fancy the new Mercedes-Benz G-Class? You're not alone, but the price and positioning of the G-Wagen might be a bit prohibitive for most. Here's something that's just as retro, and just as …
Honda HR-V facelift launched in Thailand – new RS spec with AEB, LaneWatch, glass roof, pearl red
The Honda HR-V facelift has been revealed in Thailand, where it will be in showrooms from July 8. The refreshed B-segment SUV made its home market debut in February this year. Already …
BMW Malaysia’s #SafetyStartsWithYou videos gets kids to remind adults to practice safe driving habits
https://youtu.be/gyh2OJx6PVc BMW Group Malaysia has introduced #SafetyStartsWithYou, a series of public service announcement (PSA) videos directed by BMW Shorties Finalist Mallory Lee, as part of the its annual BMW Safety 360º Program. …
Toyota confirms development of ‘super sports car’ with Le Mans tech, shows GR Super Sport Concept
24 Hours of Le Mans 2018 winner Toyota (we've waited very long to be able to say this!) showed off the GR Super Sport Concept at the Circuit de la Sarthe before …
PLUS extending 50% toll discount to 4am on June 15
There's already a 50% toll discount in place for June 13-14, but PLUS has now announced that the Hari Raya discount will be extended at its highways till 4am on June 15 …
Klang Valley Double Track phase two is a no-go – Loke
Recently put under review, the second phase of the Klang Valley Double Track (KVDT) project is now a "no-go" according to transport minister Anthony Loke. The Star reports that besides the timing …
Perodua sales chief Zahari Husin on 52% market share, an eventful May and no tax holiday for the Myvi
Gomoku. That's "five in a row" in Japanese. Last month, Perodua achieved market share of 51.9%, its highest ever. That may be a one-off, due to May being an extraordinary month for …
