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  2016 toll hikes not certain, pending gov’t confirmation

  10 February 2016 / 2 comments

  There is still no certainty in highway concessionaires increasing their toll rates in 2016. Despite getting the go-ahead by the government last year, a change of heart may see the authorities confirm otherwise. A unnamed […]

   

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  Proton not to be blamed for high car prices – Mahathir

  10 February 2016 / 92 comments

  In his latest blog post, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad exclaimed that Proton isn’t to be blamed for high car prices in the country. This follows the Proton chairman’s defensive call for Malaysians to test drive […]

   

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  Mahathir: Test drive Proton cars before judging them

  10 February 2016 / 104 comments

  Aware of the negative perception Proton has in its home country, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad called on all Malaysians to test drive the brand’s latest models before critically judging them. The news comes from his […]

   

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  Kuala Lumpur to be pothole-free by 2017, says DBKL

  10 February 2016 / 32 comments

  By 2017, Kuala Lumpur will be a pothole-free city, according to Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) Civil Engineering and Urban Transport Department deputy senior director Sabudin Mohd Salleh. In the report by Bernama, these road […]

   

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  Mazda CX-5 facelift CKD prices revealed – 2.5L models now more than RM10k less, 2.0L more expensive

  10 February 2016 / 19 comments

  Click to enlarge Following Bermaz’s recent preview of its locally-assembled (CKD) version of the facelifted Mazda CX-5, dealers have revealed the pricing of the SUV, in both its 2.0 and 2.5 litre guise, with the […]

   

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  SPYSHOTS: 2016 Toyota Hilux spotted in Malaysia!

  5 February 2016 / 21 comments

  Toyota Hilux fans, your wait is almost over, as the new pick-up truck has been spotted in Malaysia. Previously, we were told by president of UMW Toyota Motor Datuk Ismet Suki that the new Hilux […]

   

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  Pan Borneo Highway construction to take into account wildlife habitats, ensure minimal impact to these

  5 February 2016 / 14 comments

  Construction of the Pan Borneo Highway will take into account wildlife habitats, and in certain affected areas like national parks and wildlife sanctuaries special concessions will be given to ensure that there is minimal impact […]

   

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  Public transport fare hikes did not discourage public usage – SPAD chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar

  5 February 2016 / 33 comments

  According to Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar, the recent hike in public transportation fares has done little to discourage the public from using these services. In the report by […]

   

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  Police identify 20 accident hotspots in Klang Valley

  5 February 2016 / 30 comments

  The police has listed 20 accident hotspot locations in the Klang Valley – where crashes involving deaths or serious injuries frequently occur – for motorists to look out for, reported The Sun. The locations, which […]

   

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  Jazeman Jaafar joins HTP Motorsport in 2016 – possibility of racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 in Le Mans

  4 February 2016 / 5 comments

  Jazeman Jaafar, who last year competed in the World Series Formula Renault 3.5 championship and came in eighth, today held a press conference in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur to announce his move to […]

   

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  VIDEO: Lotus Evora 400 taken to the limit in Malaysia

  4 February 2016 / 32 comments

  Evora 400 vs Exige S – 31 January 2016 Who says you can’t drift with an automatic transmission? Gavan Kershaw (Evora 400) and Tengku Djan – Prince of Drift (Exige S Auto) prove it's possible […]

   

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  Lorries to be banned from highways during CNY

  4 February 2016 / 9 comments

  The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced that under its Ops Tahun Baru Cina, lorries transporting goods will be banned from travelling on all highways on February 6, 7, 13 and 14. According to JPJ […]

   

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  Kinrara-Damansara Expressway (Kidex) route alignment may be used for public transportation line

  4 February 2016 / 8 comments

  There may not be a Kinrara-Damansara Expressway (Kidex), but the alignment route for the cancelled elevated highway project is set to be put to use – the draft of the Selangor Public Transport Masterplan indicates […]

   

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  Mazda diesel vehicles coming to Malaysia in 2016 – details; Mazda 2 may be updated to get LED headlights

  4 February 2016 / 23 comments

  Previously, we reported on the confirmation that Bermaz Motor will be bringing in Mazda’s range of SkyActiv-D diesel vehicles in 2016. Now, we have more updates on the matter, and it goes beyond just the […]

   

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  Mazda CX-5 facelift CKD previewed – 2.0 and 2.5 litre, 19-inch wheels on 2.5, identical prices expected

  3 February 2016 / 32 comments

  Bermaz has previewed its upcoming offering, the locally-assembled (CKD) version of the facelifted Mazda CX-5, at the Saujana Golf and Country Club today – the updated version of the popular SUV was previously only available […]

   

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