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  RON 95 petrol, diesel prices up by 20 sen from Oct 2

  1 October 2014 / 295 comments

  The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs has announced that prices for RON 95 petrol and diesel will be increased by 20 sen at midnight, October 2. That’s tonight, so steer clear of petrol […]

   

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  Proton Iriz EV prototype in Korea, developed with LG!

  1 October 2014 / 98 comments

  Seems LG Electronics’ involvement in the future of the Proton Iriz isn’t just limited to the ADAS stereo camera and the NEXLIDE lights – MITI minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed has posted pictures of a Proton Iriz […]

   

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  2015 Mazda 2 – bookings open, pricing teased, RM88k

  1 October 2014 / 70 comments

  It looks like things are speeding up towards the local market introduction of the 2015 Mazda 2 – ASEAN production of the fourth-gen DJ began at the AAT plant in Rayong mid-September, and the Thai-assembled […]

   

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  Budget 2015 likely to align itself with NAP – Madani

  1 October 2014 / 30 comments

  Budget 2015‘s auto-related matters are likely to be aligned with the aspirations of the National Automotive Policy (NAP 2014), Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) CEO Mohamad Madani Sahari has said, according to a Bernama report. “The […]

   

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  Easy Taxi introduces Super Easy Taxi reward scheme

  1 October 2014 / 18 comments

  Easy Taxi, the world’s largest taxi-booking app, has introduced the Super Easy Taxi programme in Malaysia. Taxis under the scheme are set to offer an upgraded level of service thanks to a rating- and reward-based […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC Hybrid and Volkswagen Jetta GP local assembly to begin in November?

  30 September 2014 / 25 comments

  We saw something interesting in DRB-Hicom’s Annual Report 2014 which was released earlier this month. Look at page 93 for the section on HICOM Automotive Manufacturers (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. HAMM operates a plant in Pekan, […]

   

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  Diesel subsidy rationalisation expected in January

  30 September 2014 / 65 comments

  According to a Bernama report, the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism ministry (KPDNKK) expects to implement the diesel subsidy rationalisation plan in early January. The ministry is awaiting the final decision from the Economic Planning […]

   

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  UMW Toyota opens latest 3S centre in Langkawi

  30 September 2014 / 4 comments

  UMW Toyota has officially opened its latest 3S centre in Langkawi, Kedah. The facility sits on two acres of land with a built-up area of more than 26,000 square feet and is capable of displaying […]

   

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  Jaguar F-Type Coupe previewed in Malaysia – order books now open, expected launch in October

  30 September 2014 / 21 comments

  The Jaguar F-Type coupe was recently previewed at the Malaysian International Gourmet Festival which was held at the Sunway Convention Centre. Two variants of the coupe were on display – the F-Type S and the […]

   

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  Michelin X Works Z, X Line Energy Z tyres introduced

  30 September 2014 / 1 comment

  Michelin has introduced two new truck tyres for the Malaysian market – the all-terrain X Works Z and highway-optimised X Line Energy Z. The X Works Z (left) features a new uniform-footprint tread design, wider […]

   

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  New tint rules from Nov 1: windscreen 70% VLT, front side windows 50%, rear side windows and rear screen 30%, exceptions given to certain parties – report

  29 September 2014 / 81 comments

  According to a Berita Harian report, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be enforcing new vehicle tint regulations from November 1. The new rules specify minimum permissible visible light transmission (VLT) levels of 70% for […]

   

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  Proton Iriz prototype fitted with LG ADAS camera

  29 September 2014 / 57 comments

  Here’s another prototype that was on display at the Alami Proton carnival last weekend – a Proton Iriz prototype fitted with an Advanced Drive Assistance System (ADAS) stereo camera, an effort by LG Electronics. You might […]

   

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  Proton Iriz for export markets: UK first to receive cars, Australian and European markets set to follow after

  29 September 2014 / 110 comments

  Proton has said that it will focus on the domestic market for six months where sales of the new Iriz is concerned. However, Proton chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has stated that the United Kingdom […]

   

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  Proton Iriz Active concept unveiled with crossover looks, high-tech additions – production possible

  28 September 2014 / 238 comments

  Just yesterday, we posted renderings of what an Iriz-based crossover might look like, even christening it the Irox. Well, just moments ago, Proton chairman – Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad has unveiled a concept based on […]

   

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  Proton ‘Nama Siapa Hebat’ contest winner announced – 20-year-old Rishalaini wins a Proton Iriz 1.6 Premium

  27 September 2014 / 43 comments

  The winner of the ‘Nama Siapa Hebat‘ contest held by Proton was announced today. The contest was held – from June 25 to July 25 2013, in anticipation of the launch of Proton’s new compact […]

   

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