G05 BMW X5 – fourth-gen big SUV officially revealed
The SUV that started it all almost 20 years ago has entered the fourth generation, after over 2.2 million units sold. This is the 2019 BMW X5, codenamed G05. The X family …
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Mitsubishi to make plug-in hybrid vehicles in Thailand
Mitsubishi Motors has applied to join the Thailand Board of Investment's (BoI) electric vehicle scheme, which dishes out promotional privileges to carmakers to produce hybrids, plug-in hybrids and full electric cars in …
KLIMS’18 show to highlight the electrification of cars
Electrification is the wave that's sweeping over the auto industry now, and the upcoming Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2018 (KLIMS 18) won't be left out. Organised by the Malaysian Automotive Association …
Abolish RM10,000 open AP fee, says parallel importer
The government has been urged to abolish the fee for open approved permits (APs) amounting to RM10,000 per used vehicle as it burdens both the seller and buyer. This was said by …
Personalised number plates being studied – MoT
Following today's announcement of the 'Malaysia' special number plate series, which will be open for tender next month, and the upcoming individual state plate series (Selangor, Kedah, Penang), transport minister Anthony Loke …
‘Malaysia’ 1-9999 number plate series launched by MoT
Looks like the era of special number plates isn't over, just that there will be no sources other than the government peddling it. "From now on, any buying of number plates must …
New BMW Z4 – official details and pics, video released
The new BMW Z4 is not too far away now, as the Bavarian carmaker has released first official details of the next-generation open top sports car, along with images and a video …
Bridgestone Turanza T005A touring tyre launched – comfort above all, but with performance in reserve
It seems like ages since this writer tried a new Bridgestone tyre, but the moment I met the new Turanza T005A, I knew we would get along fine. Sounds corny, but it's …
JB-SG Rapid Transit System to continue, Malaysia could revisit HSR when financial position improves
Earlier this week, Malaysia scrapped the KL-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project, with prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad saying so in a foreign media interview. The unilateral decision was made without the …
SST 10% to be reintroduced on September 1 – PM
The sales and services tax (SST) will be reintroduced in September. This was revealed by prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad at a press briefing today following a cabinet meeting. The return …
Volvo first in UK to comply with WLTP FC, emissions
Volvo has become the first car manufacturer in the UK to homologate its entire model range under the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). All Volvo petrol, diesel and hybrid …
KL-Singapore HSR high-speed rail project is off – PM
The KL-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project has been called off, according to prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in an interview with the Financial Times, reported by Reuters. The new Pakatan Harapan …
Mazda celebrates 50 million vehicles made in Japan
Mazda has announced that cumulative production in Japan reached 50 million units on May 15, when the carmaker held a commemorative ceremony at its Hofu plant in Yamaguchi prefecture. The milestone was …
Ford for Food online driving game offers weekly prizes
Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) has launched the 'Ford for Food' online contest that builds on Malaysians love for food. The web-based driving game is an interactive way to showcase the various …
GST zero-rated: Full Honda pricelist, up to RM18k less
Honda Malaysia (HM) has released its full price list with zero-rated GST, which will be effective from June 1. Before this, we only knew the 0% GST prices for four models - …
PLUS Kuala Kangsar service centre closed till May 30
PLUS has announced that the Kuala Kangsar toll plaza customer service centre on the North-South Expressway will be temporarily closed until May 30. The closure is aimed at facilitating upgrading works at …
JPJ Kedah expects high demand for KEN number plate
The recent free-for-all landscape for special series vehicle number plates may have ended, but there's always the regular running number plate series to fall back on. One that is expected to be …
New Honda Fit EV – electric Jazz due for 2020 return
The previous generation Honda Fit, which we know as the Honda Jazz, had a battery-powered variant called the Fit EV. It made its debut in 2011 with a 20 kWh battery and …
UMW Toyota recalls Alphard, Vellfire over EPB’s ECU
Toyota Alphard 3.5 (left), Vellfire 2.5 (right) UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) today announced a recall to update the electronic control unit (ECU) of the electric parking brake (EPB) system of the Toyota …
Abolish Grab and give e-hailing operations to us – taxi association to govt’s Council of Eminent Persons
With a new government in place, and a Council of Eminent Persons (CEP) established to advice the administration on key issues, several interest groups are taking the opportunity to pitch their cases. …
