2018 Mazda 6 facelift previewed in M’sia – four variants
The facelifted Mazda 6 has arrived in Malaysia as a preview, ahead of its official market entrance for the country. Pricing has yet to be announced by official distributor Bermaz, though the …
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Mazda, Suzuki and Yamaha found to have conducted improper emissions testing in Japan – report
According to a report by Nikkei Asian Review, three Japanese automakers have been discovered to conduct improper fuel economy and emissions tests on their vehicles in the country. Japan’s Ministry of Land, …
Penang Bridge – sections of left lane closed in stages until August 30 to facilitate routine maintenance work
Highway concessionaire PLUS has announced that the left lane at several locations on the Penang Bridge will be closed in stages until August 30 in order for routine under-bridge maintenance work to …
2018 Mazda CX-3 facelift launched in M’sia – RM121k
The facelifted, 2018 Mazda CX-3 has been launched in Malaysia following its preview, in sole 2.0 litre SkyActiv-G petrol guise. This unit outputs 151 hp at 6,000 rpm and 204 Nm of …
New Haval 3S centre opens in Bangi, Selangor
Haval Malaysia has announced the opening of a new Haval 3S centre in Selangor. Located at Seksyen 7, Bandar Baru Bangi, the sales, service and spare parts facility is run by authorised …
MEX highway to be closed on August 12 for MEX Ride
Maju Expressway (MEX) users, take note. Bernama reports that the highway will be closed to traffic for seven hours - from 5 am to noon - on August 12 to facilitate the …
GIIAS 2018: Facelifted Hyundai Grand Starex, H-1 MPV
The new Santa Fe shared Hyundai's 2018 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) stand with the Hyundai Grand Starex facelift, known in Indonesia and some markets as the H-1. The refreshed Grand …
Petron kicks off Road Safety Program in UTM KL, aims to inculcate good driving habits to 5,000 students
Petron has kicked off its Road Safety Program for the fifth year running. Together with the Malaysia road safety department (JKJR), the oil company will organise the event - which was initiated …
Holden Colorado Z71 Xtreme – concept-inspired cues
Over in Australia, Holden has unveiled the Colorado Z71 Xtreme, which is based on the Colorado Xtreme concept vehicle from the 2016 Bangkok International Motor Show. The new variant of the pick-up …
GIIAS 2018: Fourth-gen Hyundai Santa Fe TM launched
The new Hyundai Santa Fe has been officially launched at the 2018 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), which is still ongoing for the public at BSD City. The fourth-generation Santa Fe …
Two Lotus SUVs on the way with Volvo power: report
News on Lotus' forthcoming SUV has become rather thin on the ground of late, but a new report by Car Magazine suggests that not only is the model well on its way …
Melaka to launch free bus service on August 20
The Melaka state government has announced that it will be launching its free bus service on August 20. According to Bernama, the service will ply the Melaka Sentral-Hospital, Melaka-Melaka International Trade Centre …
Penang state government urged to implement new, better road surfacing techniques to fight flooding
The Penang state government has been urged to review the standard operating procedure and techniques employed for road resurfacing in the state. The call was made by DAP assemblyman for Batu Lancang, …
AD: ‘UUU’ number plate series tender opens August 8
It isn’t often that we see number plates with three identical alphabets (AAA, BBB, MMM, etc.), and if you’ve had your eyes on one for the longest time, good news! Bidding for …
NAP review set to be completed by year-end – third national car project open to input and ideas, says MITI
The ministry of international trade and industry (MITI) says it is confident that the review of the National Automotive Policy (NAP) will be completed by the end of the year, The Sun …
AMH also opposes B10 biodiesel implementation – significant costs, shorter service intervals claimed
Yesterday, we wrote that the implementation of B10 biodiesel fuel, expected to commence next year, has received a bit of flak from the Pan-Malaysia Lorry Owners’ Association 1987 (PMLOA). Now, the Association …
RON 97 petrol price down 3 sen this week – RM2.61
Time for the weekly RON 97 petrol price update - users will pay less for the fuel this week, with the ministry of domestic trade and consumer affairs (KPDNHEP) announcing that it …
Johor MB wants JB-SG Rapid Transit System by 2019
Johor chief minister Datuk Osman Sapian has revealed that he wants the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) to start as soon as possible to ease congestion on the Causeway. According to …
Touch ‘n Go RFID public pilot begins Sept 3, launch in Jan 2019, SmartTAG sales discontinued immediately
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzgYAqMjSGM Finally, some news on Malaysia's radio-frequency identification (RFID) system for paying toll fares. Originally slated to be implemented in January this year, the system will finally be trialled in a public …
BMW to expand local assembly of PHEVs in Thailand
BMW is set to expand local assembly of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) in Thailand following the granting of investment privileges to the automaker by the country's Board of Investment (BoI), the …
