Socar expands its fleet to include the Renault Zoe EV
Socar, the app-based car-sharing programme, has expanded its fleet in Malaysia to include Renault Zoe EVs as part of a partnership with Tenaga Nasional. Users are now able to book a Zoe …
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Gov’t says decision on highway takeovers to be made next week – 18% toll reduction on PLUS reiterated
Finance minister Lim Guan Eng says that the cabinet decision on the proposed takeover of PLUS as well as four highways operated by Gamuda will likely be made by next week. He …
Toyota RAV4 Adventure Gear concept to debut at TAS
With the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon coming up real soon, Toyota Industries Corporation has previewed a concept version of the Toyota RAV4 that will be on display at the event. Dubbed the …
Petrol subsidy programme won’t begin in January 2020 – RON 95 to remain at RM2.08 per litre for now
The ministry of domestic trade and consumer affairs (KPDHNEP) has announced that the implementation of the petrol subsidy programme (PSP), which was originally planned to take place in January 2020, will be …
2019 year in review and what’s to come in 2020 – slow year for Kia, Hyundai; Jeep to return; Renault shines
It has been a fascinating year for the Malaysian automotive landscape, one we can safely categorise as unprecedented, and on several levels. From national automaker Proton aggressively selling its updated range of …
SPYSHOTS: 2020 Perodua Bezza facelift sighted – mid-life refresh introduces new front and rear bumpers
It looks like the Perodua Bezza, which has been around since 2016, is getting a mid-life facelift, and given that examples of the refresh have been spotted on transporters heading out of …
Mitsubishi announces 7-car line-up for upcoming TAS
Mitsubishi has announced a seven-car line-up for Tokyo Auto Salon 2020, which are based on five different production models, including the eK Cross, Delica D:5, Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross and the upcoming …
PLUS announces it will begin offering toll collection via RFID on 10 open-toll highways from January 1
Highway concessionaire PLUS has announced it will begin offering toll transactions to be made via radio frequency identification (RFID) technology at 10 open system toll plazas from January 1, 2020. It said …
Suzuki Swift Sport Katana Edition coming to TAS 2020
Suzuki has announced its exhibits for the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon in early January 2020, which includes a modified version of the Swift Sport inspired by its returning and iconic motorcycle that …
Euro 4M RON 95 now available at all Petron stations
Petron has announced that Euro 4M RON 95 petrol is now available at all its stations, the company revealing this through a social media post on December 26. It joins Petronas in …
Rivian R1T EV truck shows off its “tank turn” feature
https://youtu.be/yzwM8KE2L3I It’s not normal to see a pick-up truck perform a “tank turn” given their lack of continuous tracks, but that’s exactly what Rivian is showcasing in a recent holiday video featuring …
December 2019 week 4 fuel price – RON 97 up 5 sen
One last Friday before 2019 comes to a close, and so it's time for the weekly price announcement for RON 97 petrol. The fuel will be priced at RM2.63 per litre for …
Lamborghini surprises father-son team who 3D-printed an Aventador with the real thing for the holiday season
https://youtu.be/c58s1mYmkKw We love a feel good story, and a recent one from Lamborghini is certainly nothing short of heartwarming. In its 2019 Christmas video, the Italian carmaker wanted to showcase “real Lamborghini …
Volkswagen develops mobile robot to charge your EV
With electric vehicles being more common in our world today, ensuring the charging infrastructure is up to par can be quite a challenge. While some parking lots have charging stations put in …
B8 Volkswagen Passat facelift – 2.0 TSI Elegance variant for Malaysia, registration of interest opens
Earlier this week, the facelifted B8 Volkswagen Passat was sighted on a transporter, and now, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has teased the car on its website, identifying that it will be …
FIRST LOOK: 2020 Mazda CX-30 in M’sia – fr RM143k
https://youtu.be/n1Po0N0HtPM As you know, Mazda Malaysia just added the CX-30 to its local line-up of cars, with this slotting between the CX-3 and CX-5 in terms of price and size. Three variants …
BMW i6 reportedly on the way – planned debut in 2024
BMW has a few electric vehicles set to be launched in the near future, including the iX3 in 2020 as well as the iNEXT and i4 by 2021. It appears the list …
GALLERY: Updated 2020 Mazda MX-5 RF – RM260k
In August, Mazda Malaysia launched the updated MX-5 RF, with prices starting from RM259,154 for the manual transmission and RM260,354 for the automatic. That's nearly RM37k more than the original sticker price, …
All-new Peugeot 308 to get plug-in hybrid powertrain
The second-generation Peugeot 308 was first introduced in 2013, and competes against other models in its class like the Volkswagen Golf, Renault Megane and Ford Focus. However, while those competitors were given …
GALLERY: 2020 Mazda CX-8 2WD Mid Plus – RM186k
Just recently, Mazda Malaysia launched the locally assembled CX-8, a three-row SUV that seats up to seven individuals. Prices start from RM180k to RM218k, and the car you see here is of …
