Isuzu to debut 2.2L MaxForce engine in D-Max, MU-X
Isuzu has teased a new turbodiesel engine dubbed the MaxForce, a 2.2 litre unit that has been tipped to enter service with the D-Max pick-up truck and the MU-X three-row SUV. The …
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No double standards in parking enforcement, SOP prohibits clamping of vehicles with occupants – DBKL
Following the circulation of a social media post where a motorist questioned the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) for its consistency of enforcing vehicle clamping for parking offences, DBKL has issued a …
Mercedes-Benz StarFest – over 100 EQ EV cars on sale at Naza World Automall; own one from RM90 a day
If it is a premium electric vehicle you are looking for, the Mercedes-Benz StarFest is the place to be, and it is taking place this weekend of November 15 to 17 at …
Container lorry crashes through highway divider in Simpang Renggam – one dead, several injured
Another lorry crash has occurred this morning, this time on the North-South expressway from Simpang Renggam to Machap. The earliest official report from the PLUS Trafik X/Twitter channel states that the incident …
Penang bridge lane closure for repairs at toll plaza
A lane closure and diversion will take place on the Penang Bridge toll plaza in the eastbound direction on Saturday, November 16, PLUS Malaysia has announced. The lane closure is to facilitate …
Trailer company license to be suspended if found non-compliant with regulations following fatal crash – Loke
The operating license of the trailer company involved in the fatal crash in Bukit Mertajam, Penang earlier this week will be suspended if it fails the audit or if it is found …
Zeekr to be merged with Lynk & Co – Geely’s EV brand to purchase controlling stake, lead car development
Geely is reportedly working to merge the Lynk & Co and Zeekr brands for a more focused approach towards the new energy vehicle market, according to sources cited by Economic Daily. The …
2025 Porsche Taycan GTS, GTS Sport Turismo facelift – 700 PS, 0-100 km/h in 3.3 s, 628 km range WLTP
Porsche has unveiled the facelifted Taycan GTS for the 2025 model year, and this continues the Porsche tradition of offering a driver enthusiast-focused model that slots into the range below the Turbo/Turbo …
Malaysia to roll out Euro 5 petrol in September 2025
Malaysia will begin rolling out Euro 5 petrol in September next year as part of a long-term initiative to improve air quality on a national level, Malay Mail reported citing Utusan Malaysia. …
Malaysian fuel prices November 2024 week three – all unchanged; diesel RM2.95/litre, RON97 RM3.19/litre
It is Wednesday, which brings the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, and the ministry of finance has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of November 14 to …
Chery Malaysia promos – RM13k off Omoda 5, RM15k off Tiggo 8, RM11k off Omoda E5 EV, RM4k off Tiggo 7
Chery Malaysia has a host of promotions for the end of the year, offering savings that range from RM4,000 to RM15,000 across its model range. The Omoda 5 SUV is being offered …
Ops Khas Motosikal – 19,362 motorcyclists checked, 3,855 summonses by Selangor JPJ in first 12 days
The Selangor road transport department (JPJ) has issued 3,855 summonses to motorcyclists in the first 12 days since the launch of Ops Khas Motosikal on November 1, reported New Straits Times. Selangor …
Kumride ride-sharing by Kummute – private travel between zones using smaller vehicles; sedans, MPVs
Ride-hailing bus service Kummute - previously Kumpool - now offers Kumride, a ride-hailing service that uses smaller, private vehicles for private travel between zones. The latest addition, Kumride is a ride-hailing service …
RON95 petrol subsidy: low-income households could miss out due to car ownership issues – Rafizi Ramli
The proposed levy system for the implementation of targeted fuel subsidy mechanism for RON 95 petrol could leave out some of the poorest households from receiving aid, reported The Star. This was …
Sinkhole on NKVE KM18.6 s/bound, Kota Damansara to Damansara – emergency lane, left lane closed
Highway users on the NKVE, take note. Prolonged rainfall this morning has seen the occurrence of a sinkhole alongside the highway at KM18.6 in the southbound direction, between the Kota Damansara and …
Person caught on video throwing themselves in front of car on highway – install a dashcam for evidence
Traffic on highways tends to be more predictable than on other roads, though as this dashcam footage shows, motorists could potentially be caught out by the unexpected actions of others. Posted to …
VinFast to receive RM4.4 billion from Emirates Driving Company – driver training, road safety, EV ecosystem
VinFast has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a group of investors led by the Emirates Driving Company (EDC), it has said in a statement. The Emirates Driving Company is a …
Lotus cuts 200 jobs in the UK due to ‘evolving market conditions’, still focused on delivering customer cars
British carmaker Lotus has confirmed that it will be cutting 200 jobs in the United Kingdom following a prior round of redundancies in July 2023 and January this year, reported Auto Express. …
BYD Sealion 7 EV sighted ahead of Malaysian launch
The BYD Sealion 7 has been sighted in Port Klang on a transporter trailer ahead of its Malaysian market launch, as posted to the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group on Facebook. The electric …
