Latest Stories (Page 1458)
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It’s a week of Chinese New Year media luncheons, and Volvo Car Malaysia used its event to announce that it will be launching two new models this year, with the first being the locally assembled […]
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Imported CBU car prices to go up from June 1, 2020
We now know that there will be no increase in CKD locally-assembled vehicle prices for a period of one year until December 31, 2020, as announced by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) to the media […]
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NAP 2020 will be announced by prime minister in Q1
According to Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) president Datuk Aishah Ahmad, the revised National Automotive Policy (NAP) will be announced in the first quarter of 2020. This was revealed during a Q&A session following the announcement […]
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No increase in CKD car prices until December 31, 2020
With the uncertainty surrounding the possible increase in the prices of locally-assembled (CKD) cars in Malaysia, we finally have some clarity. The ministry of finance (MoF) has confirmed via statement by the Malaysian Automotive Association […]
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December 2019 Malaysian vehicle sales up by 4.29%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of December 2019. A total of 54,842 units were delivered in the final month of the year, which is 2,258 units – […]
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W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift – first details revealed; new mild hybrid engines, revised styling
The current W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class first made its debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), and in 2020, the executive sedan is set to receive its first facelift. Recently, the German carmaker […]
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PLUS to close all its toll plaza reload lanes during CNY
PLUS Malaysia has announced that it will close all toll plaza reload facilities on the entry lanes on its highways from January 22 to February 3. The highway concessionaire said the move, aimed at reducing […]
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Perodua aiming to become R&D hub for ASEAN, develop Daihatsu models for Indonesia and Thailand
At Perodua’s presentation of its full year review earlier today, the automaker also touched on its research and development (R&D) plans in the near and extended future. The company isn’t just looking to build more […]
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Ops Selamat shows drop in accidents for 2019 – PDRM
With Ops Selamat 16, Malaysia’s annual traffic safety campaign held during the major festive seasons running from January 16 to February 1, Kuala Lumpur police chief Commissioner of Police (CP) Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim said […]
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LGE denies CKD car prices will rise by 15-25% with new excise duty regs; any changes will be gradual
The government has yet to reach an agreement with regards to the restructuring of excise duties, but car prices will not increase drastically, as much as 15-25% as reported, according to finance minister Lim Guan […]
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Volkswagen to buy 20% of battery maker Guoxuan, identifies CATL as ‘strategic supplier’ – report
Volkswagen is about to take a 20% stake in Chinese battery maker Guoxuan as the German automaker fortifies its electric vehicle efforts for China, the world’s largest automobile market, Reuters reported. This would mark Volkswagen’s […]
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk8 to get 241 hp based on leak
The Mk8 Volkswagen Golf GTI isn’t due to make its debut until the Geneva Motor Show in March, but it looks like we won’t have to wait until then for more “concrete” details. Recently, an […]
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Perodua exports hit 2,825 units in 2019, up from 2,184
One of the factoids thrown out by Perodua during its 2019 full-year review was the total amount of export sales, and on that front the national carmaker announced that it sold 2,825 vehicles overseas. That’s […]
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Perodua welcomes healthy competition, says Proton’s rise is good for the local automotive industry – CEO
Yesterday was a “Proton day” in terms of local news coverage and today is Perodua’s turn to flaunt the figures and reveal future plans over a Chinese New Year lunch with the media. While Proton’s […]
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PLUS in talks with government on implementation of 18% toll reduction from February 1 on its highways
With the prime minister’s office (PMO) confirming that motorists will enjoy an 18% decrease in toll rates on highways operated by PLUS Malaysia from as early as February 1, 2020, the highway concessionaire has now […]