Khairy proposes First Car scheme for youth – reports
UMNO youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin has proposed a First Car scheme, where young people earning under RM4,000 a month could buy their first car without paying tax on it, according to reports …
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Volkswagen Malaysia launches courtesy car service
Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) has launched its courtesy car service, part of its mobility guarantee programme. In line with several transformation actions revealed earlier, more than 200 Volkswagen vehicles will be available …
MRT Sg Buloh-Kajang Line – finalised station names
Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) has revealed the finalised station names for the MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line. Approved by the Prime Minister himself, the finalised names were chosen based …
Chevrolet Volt second-gen teased ahead of Detroit
The second-gen Chevrolet Volt has been officially teased on Twitter ahead of its Detroit show debut in January. Garang face, isn't it? Just like the original Volt, the front grilles are covered …
MITI to provide details on energy efficient vehicle firms
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) is set to provide details of an upcoming review of the 2014 National Automotive Policy, along with information on a number of companies who …
Mitsubishi Pajero facelift now in Malaysia – RM291,178
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has introduced the Mitsubishi Pajero facelift in the country. This is the second time the fourth-gen SUV has been updated since its introduction in 2006, never mind that the …
Sub-RM100k EVs for Malaysians by 2017 – Madani
Proton Saga EV concept shown in July 2009 Malaysians can look forward to electric vehicles (EVs) priced under RM100,000 when new models are unveiled in 2017, Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) CEO Mohamad …
Fuel subsidy removal: what do research firms think?
So, come December 1, RON 95 petrol and diesel will no longer be subsidised, and their pricing will be set via a managed float, similar to the one employed for RON 97 …
DBKL renames eight roads, including Jalan Duta, Jalan Khidmat Usaha, Mahameru, Jalan Ipoh stretch
The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has confirmed to us the renaming of eight roads in the city: Jalan Duta to Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim Jalan Khidmat Usaha to Jalan Sultan Haji …
Govt to intervene if crude oil prices too high – Chua
If global crude oil prices rise too high, the government will intervene to soften the blow for RON 95 petrol and diesel, deputy finance minister II Datuk Chua Tee Yong has said, …
Qoros 3 City SUV 1.6T makes debut in Guangzhou
Young Chinese-Israeli carmaker Qoros has pulled the wraps off its third production model at the Guangzhou motor show. Called the Qoros 3 City SUV, the vehicle is 4,452 mm long, 1,854 mm …
BMW to build engines in Thailand from Dec – report
The Bangkok Post and just-auto have reported that BMW is constructing a 600 million baht (RM61.4 million) engine plant in Thailand with its local partner, Powertech Engine Assembly. The engine plant will …
Govt to keep promise of lowering imported car prices by 20-30% in next five years – MITI deputy
International Trade and Industry deputy minister Datuk Hamim Samuri has said that the government is committed to ensure that prices of imported cars, especially those with mid-range engine capacities, will be reduced …
Volkswagen Golf SportWagen HyMotion debuts in LA
The ongoing LA Auto Show is becoming a hydrogen-fest - after the Toyota Mirai, Honda FCV and Audi A7 Sportback h-tron, here debuts the bizarrely-named Volkswagen Golf SportWagen HyMotion. With this research …
Postponement of toll hikes not confirmed – Fadillah
Works minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has said that no decision has been made on whether or not toll rates will be increased next year, according to a Bernama report. He was …
Government hopes luxury cars, vehicles with big-capacity engines will use RON 97 petrol – Chua
Following Wednesday's 20 sen price drop of RON 97 petrol to RM2.55 a litre, deputy finance minister II Datuk Chua Tee Yong has said that the government hopes luxury cars and vehicles …
Suzuki S-Cross launched in Malaysia – 2WD, RM130k
We gave you a gallery of the car last week from the Matrade exhibition centre, where it was displayed - today the Suzuki S-Cross has officially taken the Malaysian stage at Aloft …
SPAD survey finds 71% satisfied with public transport
A survey carried out by the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) in 2012 and 2013 has found that 71% are satisfied with public transport in the Klang Valley, Bernama reports. According to …
Toll hikes postponed for 20 highways, govt to pay concessionaires RM559 million in compensation
Toll rates for 20 highways are not planned to be increased next year, but the government is expected to pay RM558.69 million in compensation to highway concessionaires as a result, Bernama reports. …
RON 97 petrol price drops 20 sen to RM2.55 per litre
The price of RON 97 petrol has dropped 20 sen to RM2.55 per litre at the stroke of midnight on November 19. The last price change for the premium fuel happened in …
