Abolish RM10,000 open AP fee, says parallel importer
The government has been urged to abolish the fee for open approved permits (APs) amounting to RM10,000 per used vehicle as it burdens both the seller and buyer. This was said by …
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Miros conducts online survey on bike licence age
After a proposal from the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry to reduce the compulsory age for obtaining a motorcycle license from 16 to 14, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research …
Audi Q8 – first pictures of all-new SUV appear online
It won’t be long before the Audi Q8 makes its global debut in China but the first images of the crossover have already been posted online by Observador. The design of the …
Approved special number plates given one-year time limit to sell and register all plates, no extension given
It has been confirmed that from now on, all special number plates will be handled only by the Road Transport Department (JPJ), but the transport ministry says that existing special series plates …
Apple CarPlay to support Waze, Google Maps in iOS 12
As useful as Apple's CarPlay smartphone mirroring function is, it has one glaring flaw – it only enables the use of Apple Maps for navigation, rather than the more popular Waze and …
UMWT supports barring road tax for vehicles in Takata airbag recall – Lexus 91% completion, Toyota 51%
Official Toyota and Lexus distributor UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has released a statement commending the move by transport minister Anthony Loke to bar the Road Transport Department (JPJ) from renewing the road …
Personalised number plates being studied – MoT
Following today's announcement of the 'Malaysia' special number plate series, which will be open for tender next month, and the upcoming individual state plate series (Selangor, Kedah, Penang), transport minister Anthony Loke …
Transport ministry to introduce number plate series for individual states – SELANGOR, KEDAH, PENANG, etc.
Brace yourselves, as there will be more unique number plate series coming our way in the future. Following the introduction of the new ‘Malaysia’ number plate series, transport minister Anthony Loke said …
Renault-Nissan merger by 2020 unlikely – CEO Ghosn
Earlier this year, Renault and Nissan were reportedly in talks for a merger that will spawn a new automaker that will trade as a single stock. However, the tie-up may take longer …
Baby dies in accident after striking dash – don’t wait for enforcement to begin in 2019 to use a child seat
We bring you news of yet another tragedy involving the loss of a child's life. According to the News Straits Times, an eight-month-old infant has died after her head struck a dashboard …
Alfa Romeo to introduce new GTV, 8C, two more SUVs
Alfa Romeo recently presented its four-year roadmap, where a number of new models will make their way to market by 2022. The Italian automaker’s bold plans is aimed at expanding its coverage …
‘Malaysia’ 1-9999 number plate series launched by MoT
Looks like the era of special number plates isn't over, just that there will be no sources other than the government peddling it. "From now on, any buying of number plates must …
2019 BMW 7 Series to get more powerful 745e variant?
It's now looking very likely that BMW is working a more potent version of its plug-in hybrid flagship limo. Just as we reported last year, Autocar now says the BMW 740Le iPerformance …
Ford Triple Celebration campaign – free maintenance for Ranger WildTrak, Fiesta with every Mustang
With the Raya festivities coming up soon, Ford Malaysia is making the prospect of owning a new Ford even more enticing with its Triple Celebration campaign. For starters, customers can enjoy zero-rated …
VIDEO: Honda Pride aftersales experience in detail
https://youtu.be/1OL1ZwLiW-0 To most people, buying a car can be a very euphoric experience. Truth be told, that's really just the first step into the full car ownership experience. What comes after that …
New BMW Z4 – official details and pics, video released
The new BMW Z4 is not too far away now, as the Bavarian carmaker has released first official details of the next-generation open top sports car, along with images and a video …
Diesel is “technology of the past” – EU commissioner
European commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska has labelled diesel cars “the technology of the past” and predicted that they will "completely disappear" in the near future, as reported by Bloomberg. Bienkowska said the Volkswagen …
DS Automobiles ends production for DS4 and DS5
DS Automobiles has ended production of the DS4 and DS5 hatchbacks as part of an aggressive product plan designed to turn around shrinking global sales. According to Autocar, the PSA Group's premium …
New Dodge Viper isn’t happening: Sergio Marchionne
The Dodge Viper is dead and could remain that way for some time, according to Sergio Marchionne, chairman and CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) during the company’s Capital Markets Day event. …
Integration of SPAD functions still being discussed; transport pass, RTS to be studied – transport minister
Transport minister Anthony Loke said that his ministry is still figuring out how to integrate the functions of the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD), according to The Star. The abolishment of the …
