Geely Binrui update shown with ‘F-Type Sport’ variant
About two and a half years on from its initial appearance, the Geely Binrui has now been revealed in a sportier exterior. The C-segment sedan is denoted for its sportier slant here …
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No increase in Malaysian CKD car prices entering 2021 – excise duty regulations on OMV to remain the same
Earlier this year, it was reported that new excise duty regulations put forth by the customs department would result in the prices of locally-assembled (CKD) cars going up by as much as …
G20, G21 BMW 320e PHEV appear on configurator
It appears that an entry-level plug-in hybrid BMW 3 Series is on the horizon, with the G20-generation 320e appearing on the BMW Netherlands configurator page in both sedan and Touring (wagon) bodystyles. …
2021 Piaggio Beverly – suburban scooter elegance
Coming in two versions, the 2021 Piaggio Beverly is a sporty interpretation of the Italian scooter. As parent company to Vespa, the Piaggio scooter brand is no less well known in Italy …
2020 Isuzu MU-X gets five-star ASEAN NCAP rating
The third-generation Isuzu MU-X has been awarded a five-star safety rating by the New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP), a few months after the seven-seat SUV made its …
Toyota C+pod debuts in Japan – two-seater urban EV with 150 km range, launch for end users in 2022
Toyota has launched the C+pod, a compact, two-seater urban battery electric vehicle on a limited basis, and is intended for corporate users, local governments in Japan as well as other organisations that …
GALLERY: X247 Mercedes-AMG GLB35 4Matic – five-seat SUV with 302 hp; 0-100 km/h in 5.2s; RM363,137
The Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4Matic first made its launch debut in Malaysia back in September as the range-topping variant in the GLB range, alongside the regular GLB 200 and GLB 250 4Matic. …
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 …
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 …
