2022 Volkswagen Mk8 Golf R sighted in Malaysia
The current iteration of the Golf R is that which is based on the eighth-generation Golf, which made its global debut in November 2020. The example shown here wears the high-performance hatchback's …
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SUV sales in Malaysia increased by 43% in 2021; normal passenger vehicle sales down by almost 20%
Malaysians like riding tall, and have proven so with their money. From a total of 508,911 vehicles sold in Malaysia last year, SUVs and 4x4s comprised 136,497 units in 2021, which represented …
Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo – wagon model range expanded; from RWD base model to 761 PS Turbo S
The Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo range has grown, previously starting with the GTS that is also offered in fastback sedan guise, and now features five variants covering the gamut of powertrain choices …
PLUS needs to solve congestion problems following RFID toll collection system roll-out: Fadillah Yusof
Highway operator PLUS Malaysia, and Touch 'n Go have been called upon by the works ministry to find a solution to the issue of congestion reported at toll plazas following the implementation …
Proton to sell smart EVs in Malaysia and Thailand – Proton Edar to be official importer and distributor
Proton has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with electric vehicle brand, smart Automobile Company for the brand's renewed presence in the ASEAN automotive market, the Malaysian carmaker said in a statement. …
2022 Kia Niro – 1.6L hybrid with 141 PS, 4.8 l/100 km; Digital Key 2 Touch, Car to Home IoT device control
Kia has released more details on the 2022 Niro, its second-generation crossover that is offered in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric versions. The Korean brand has now revealed that the hybrid …
myTukar AutoFair 2022 – 443 cars worth RM29m sold
The myTukar AutoFair 2022 which took place earlier this month from January 7 to 9 saw 443 vehicle bookings, from its inventory of more than 1,000 vehicles which were on display at …
JPJ to launch automated driving test system in April
The road transport department (JPJ) is planning to launch its automated, electronic testing system in April this year, Bernama reports. The automated test and training system is now at the proof-of-concept (POC) …
2022 W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Singapore – C180, C200 with 1.5L mild hybrid turbo, from RM794k
European-market W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class The W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been launched in Singapore, and the fifth-generation sedan arrives in the city-state in two variants - the C 180 AMG Line at S$255,888 …
JPJ collected RM4 billion in 2021, RM71.2 million from traffic summonses; aims for RM4.12b revenue in 2022
The road transport department (JPJ) has collected RM 4.004 billion in revenue in 2021, of which RM2.79 billion or 70% has been from road tax renewals, followed by RM521.1 million or 13% …
EV chargers to be more profitable than petrol pumps
Electric vehicle fast chargers are soon becoming more profitable than petrol pumps, according to energy firm BP. Though the provision of EV charging services have been a loss-making operation for energy providers …
2022 BMW iX3 M Sport in Malaysia – from RM307,160
This year marks a great start for those of you looking to purchase an electric vehicle in Malaysia, as the government has exempted electric vehicles from import and excise duties this year. …
2023 Peugeot e-308 – EV hatchback confirmed for launch next year, 400 km range from 54 kWh battery
2021 Peugeot 308 Hybrid The fully electric version of the Peugeot 308 will be launched next year, reports Autocar, and the car most likely to be named the e-308 will be more …
2022 Toyota Noah, Voxy unveiled – TNGA eight-seater MPVs with Toyota Safety Sense, Toyota Teammate
The 2022 Toyota Noah and Voxy duo have been unveiled, and the fourth-generation MPVs are now underpinned by the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). This is the GA-C version of the platform, …
RFID toll collection on PLUS Juru-Skudai highway stretch to commence 10pm January 15, 2022
PLUS Malaysia has released a statement confirming the commencement of RFID toll transactions for private passenger cars (Class 1) on the North-South Expressway (NSE) from Juru, Penang to Skudai, Johor, which will …
Lotus Tech Creative Centre takes over facility from Geely design studio in Warwickshire, England
The Geely design studio in Warwickshire, England gains a new name; it is now known as the Lotus Tech Creative Centre, where it serves as an automotive design facility covering a range …
SPYSHOTS: 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class on test
With the W213-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift having made its debut in March 2020 - and in Malaysia last July - public road testing of the full-model change that is the forthcoming W214 …
Touch ‘n Go RFID tag – care tips after installation
As the January 15, 2022 date for the opening of Touch 'n Go RFID-specific lanes on the main stretch of the North-South Expressway approaches, PLUS Malaysia has released a brief set of …
2022 Citroën C5 Aircross facelift – five-seater SUV receives restyled exterior, updated infotainment
The Citroën C5 Aircross has received a facelift for 2022, almost five years on from the debut of the pre-facelift model, with styling and equipment updates. For this facelifted version, key changes …
Mazda rotary hybrid powertrain seen in patent filing
Mazda has previously filed patents for a rear-wheel drive sports car chassis, and even though the natural choice of powertrain would be an inline-six internal combustion engine that has been reported to …
