December 2020 week four fuel price – all up again
It’s Friday, and despite it being a national holiday, the weekly fuel price update continues as usual. No cheer despite the festive season, because prices are on the rise again in the …
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Gov’t says no to MAA request for SST exemption to be extended to June 2021 – sales tax to resume on Jan 1
The government says that there will be no extension to the new vehicle sales tax exemption beyond the stipulated period, which is December 31. The 100% sales tax exemption for locally-assembled passenger …
Proton X50 review – detailed look at the pros and cons
It's no understatement that the Proton X50 is the most hyped up new car in Malaysia since perhaps the original Proton Saga itself. Question is, can it live up to all that …
Tan Chong Motor signs MoU for potential sale and assembly of GAC vehicles in Malaysia and Vietnam
Tan Chong Motor Holdings (TCMH) has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, TC Overseas Assets Holdings Labuan (TCOAHL), has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with GAC Motor International. According to a …
KPDNHEP receives 16 Honda Civic 1.8 S fleet vehicles
The ministry of domestic trade and consumer affairs (KPDNHEP) has taken delivery of 16 units of the Honda Civic 1.8 S for use as fleet vehicles. The handing over ceremony took place …
2021 KTM 390 Adventure now in Malaysia, RM30,800 – also launched, 2021 KTM 250 Adventure, RM21,500
Now in Malaysia is the 2021 KTM 390 Adventure, priced at RM30,800 and smaller stable mate, the 2021 KTM Adventure, priced at RM21,500. Prices do not include road tax, insurance and registration. …
2021 Tokyo Auto Salon to go virtual due to Covid-19
The 2021 Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS) will not be held as normal in January due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases in Japan, according to the organisers of the event. As …
Lexus – premium brand or just an expensive Toyota?
I was at the traffic lights the other day when something dawned on me. I was in a two-seat Toyota with an engine behind my back. Obscuring my entire forward view was …
Proton X50 – ASEAN NCAP tests resulted in key safety changes for RHD conversion, led by Malaysian R&D
Adapting a car from a left-hand drive layout to a right-hand drive configuration may sound like a straightforward affair, with a simple flip of the dashboard orientation being all that's needed. However, …
Honda Malaysia launches new online car pre-booking service for greater convenience – RM99 minimum fee
Honda Malaysia has introduced a new online car pre-booking service, which provides customers with a more convenient way to pre-book their preferred Honda model with a minimum fee of just RM99. The …
2021 European Car of the Year candidates – 29 cars
The candidates for the 2021 European Car of the Year (ECOTY) award have been announced, with 29 models vying for the coveted prize. All the candidates are new vehicles on sale now …
2021 Proton Saga facelift launched in Egypt – LHD, no ESC but with extra AC controls, heater; RM43k-RM52k
The latest Proton Saga has made its launch debut in Egypt, where it will be offered in three variants – Standard MT, Standard AT and Premium AT – for the 2021 model …
VIDEO: How do you choose the right car battery?
Changing your car battery definitely isn't something that you look forward to or even plan to do in advance, because most of the time, it simply catches you by surprise. It's not …
Lexus LM350 – order books officially open for four-seat luxury MPV, Malaysian launch in May, RM1.15 mil
An update on the Lexus LM, which we reported was scheduled to be introduced in Malaysia next year. Lexus Malaysia has now announced that the order books have officially opened for the …
Malaysia’s first autonomous vehicle test route in Cyberjaya approved – eMooVit first to begin testing
The country's first autonomous vehicle test route on public roads is now in service, with Cyberview-subsidiary Futurise today officially announcing the approval of the Cyberjaya Malaysia Autonomous Vehicle (MyAV) testing route, which …
75th Anniversary MV Agusta RMV wristwatch by RO-NI – in limited edition of 75 units worldwide, RM277,245
Yet another limited edition involving the MV Agusta motorcycle brand, this time the RO-NI RMV MV Agusta wristwatch, celebrating MV Agusta's 75th Anniversary. To be produced in a limited run of 75 …
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV production begins in Thailand – export to ASEAN markets likely to follow
Earlier this month, Mitsubishi launched its Outlander plug-in hybrid in Thailand, and now, local assembly of the petrol-electric SUV has begun. Production of the PHEV kicked off at the automaker's Laem Chabang …
Volvo’s next compact EV will be a “very good looking car” – CMA-based EV to be unveiled on March 2, 2021
Volvo has announced that it will be unveiling an all-new electric vehicle on March 2, 2021. Like the XC40 Recharge, the EV will be underpinned by the compact modular architecture (CMA). Not …
Penang fast ferry service to begin January 1 – no cars
Despite voices to the contrary, it does look like it's the end of the road for the iconic Penang ferry. On the night of December 31, the long-running ferry service will make …
Aston Martin to launch 10 new cars within two years
Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers has revealed that the automaker will be launching 10 new derivatives of existing models over the span of the next two years. Moers told the Financial Times …
