MidValley Perodua showroom moves to Menara MBMR
Those who visit Mid Valley often would have noticed that the corner Perodua showroom is no more. The dealership, run by DMM Sales Sdn Bhd, has relocated to the nearby Menara MBMR. …
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Perodua releases third D38L SUV teaser – rear end
Click to enlarge Here's part three in Perodua's SUV teaser series. Following the ones touting the soon to be launched seven-seater's space and safety, this one focuses on efficiency. The three points …
New Proton X70 vs B- and C-segment SUV rivals in Malaysia – where does it stand in size, power, kit?
The Proton X70 has finally been launched, after what seemed like a lifetime of teasers and previews. Proton's first SUV, which is based on the facelifted Geely Boyue, is priced from RM99,800 …
Bill to ease the cancellation of vehicle registration, removal of abandoned cars passed in Parliament
The Dewan Rakyat has passed the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2018, which will ease the cancellation process of vehicle registration. This will in turn facilitate the disposal of abandoned vehicles by local …
Perodua releases second D38L SUV teaser – different face from Rush, ASA 2.0 with pedestrian detection
Click to enlarge Perodua has released the second teaser of its upcoming new SUV, codenamed D38L and referred to internally as the NSU (New Sport Utilitymobile). The first one showed the SUV's …
PM launches B10 biodiesel programme – to reduce CO2 by 10%, boost demand for Malaysian palm oil
Prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad launched the B10 biodiesel programme for the transportation sector today at Putrajaya. B10 biodiesel – which contains 10% palm oil, up from the 7% blend currently …
Fuel price increase to be gradual once floated in 2019
The government will ensure that the increase in RON 95 petrol prices will be gradual for those who aren't eligible for targeted fuel subsidies. Fuel prices will be floated next year, with …
Perodua releases ads, teaser for new 7-seater SUV
Click to enlarge Perodua has released newspaper ads and a banner on its website teasing the new SUV that is set to be launched early next year. Repeating the line made at …
Six roads to be closed on Dec 8, bus routes changed
There will be an anti-ICERD rally in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow (December 8) and six main roads around Dataran Merdeka will be closed to traffic. This was announced by KL police chief Datuk …
Lexus RC F Track Edition – teaser shows carbon wing
Click to enlarge Lexus has released a single teaser image of the Lexus RC F Track Edition, which will make its debut in January at the 2019 North American International Auto Show …
R&D grant for third national car prototype approved, ‘sum is quite large’ – entrepreneur devp minister
The research and development (R&D) grant for the third national car, or new national car project (NNCP), has been approved by the government, and the sum is quite large, said entrepreneur development …
GM Thailand not involved in US plant closures, layoffs
The plan by General Motors to close five North American assembly plants next year and cut up to 15,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring programme does not involve its operations …
UMW Toyota releases promo video for new 2019 Vios
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has released a teaser video for the new Toyota Vios on its Facebook page. The clip, pasted above, shows the style aspects of the new Vios, zooming on …
Brabus tunes the W177 Mercedes-Benz A-Class – PowerXtra B25S kit adds 46 hp, 80 Nm to A250
Yesterday, we showed you what Lorinser can do for the W177 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, now here's a tuning programme for the new hatchback by Brabus. The boys from Bottrop are no strangers to …
Nissan Leaf launched in Thailand, EV goes for RM252k
The Nissan Leaf has been launched in Thailand, unveiled at the ongoing Thailand International Motor Expo 2018. The second-generation electric car goes for 1.99 million baht (RM252,298) in the Land of Smiles …
Private school transport must be registered next year
Starting next year, private vans that ferry kids to school will have to register with the authorities as part of a standardisation and amnesty process, The Star reports. Transport minister Anthony Loke …
2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD – what’s with that face?
Just look at that face! Chevrolet has released first images of the 2020 Silverado HD that will debut in February 2019, and it shows a massive front end with the Chevrolet name …
Perodua X-Concept – we chat with Muhamad Zamuren, the chief designer behind P2’s new design language
What was your star of the just-concluded KL International Motor Show (KLIMS) 2018? Mine was the Perodua X-Concept, by a big margin. Big props to Hyundai for bringing a wide variety of …
Hyundai to launch pick-up truck ‘ASAP’, Kia later – CD
Here's confirmation that Hyundai will be launching a pick-up truck very soon, with a Kia version coming after. Autocar quotes Luc Donckerwolke, the new chief design officer at Hyundai Motor Group, saying …
Petron Malaysia revenue up 29% to RM3.3b in Q3 2018
Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd (PMRMB) reported a 29% increase in revenue for the third quarter of 2018 to RM3.3 billion, from RM2.56 billion in the same quarter last year. The …
