Could brake dust be worse for you than diesel fumes?
Particulate matter (PM) from brake pads could be just as bad for your lungs as diesel emissions, CarExpert has cited a recent University of Southampton study as saying. Fine PM of less …
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Donald Trump says he will impose 25% tariffs on cars imported into the US, applicable from April 2, 2025
United States president Donald Trump recently said he intends to impose a tariff of around 25% on imported cars, Reuters reports. Similar duties are also planned for semiconductors and pharmaceutical imports as …
Auto ConneXion Ford launches its largest 3S centre in Penang – 46,000 sq ft, RM16.6 million investment
Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor of Ford vehicles in Malaysia, has launched its latest 3S centre in Penang. Completed with an investment of RM16.6 million, it is the largest …
Ford Ranger PHEV to get 281 PS 2.3 EcoBoost, 11.8 kWh batt, 45 km EV range, 10AT in Australia – report
Ahead of its mid-2025 Australian launch, CarExpert has revealed some details on the Ford Ranger PHEV that will be sold there - almost two years after it was first unveiled to the …
Anthony Loke answers pressing questions on recent appointment of three new alternatives to Puspakom
There has been a lot of conjecture surrounding the transport ministry and road transport department's (JPJ) appointment of three new non-Puspakom vehicle inspection service (PPKM) providers earlier this month. To put those …
Public Accounts Committee recommends KKR, LLM conduct detailed cost-benefit analysis of MLFF project
The Public Accounts Committee has recommended that the works ministry (KKR) and the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) conduct a more detailed cost-benefit analysis on the multi-lane free flow (MLFF) toll collection project, …
New GAC, Aion 3S centre in Bayan Lepas, Penang
Malaysian GAC and Aion distributor WTC Automotif (WTCA) has opened a new 3S (sales, service and spare parts) centre in Bayan Lepas, Penang, located just five minutes away from the airport. Operated …
Cars over 15 years should undergo mandatory annual inspection, as they are likely to break down – MP
A member of Parliament has suggested that vehicles more than 15 years old be required to undergo mandatory vehicle inspections before their road tax can be renewed, FMT reports. Jimmy Puah (PH-Tebrau) …
2025 Aveta Nova 160 and Nova 125 scooters in Malaysia, priced at RM7,988 and RM5,188, respectively
Debuting in the Malaysian scooter market are the 2025 Aveta Nova 160 and 125 scooters, priced at RM7,988 and RM5,188, respectively. Both scooters will be available in authorised Aveta dealer showrooms beginning …
Companies approved for vehicle inspections “are not RM2 companies”; have enough paid-up capital – Loke
The three companies which have been granted conditional approval to conduct motor vehicle inspection services - Wawasan Bintang, Pakatan Petroleum and Beriman Gold - are not "RM2 companies", but instead have sufficient …
New Shell FuelSave Diesel formulation launched in Peninsular Malaysia – up to 19 km more per tank
Following the Malaysian market launch of Shell FuelSave Diesel beginning with Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan, Shell Malaysia has now launched the latest formulation of diesel fuel for Peninsular Malaysia. The latest FuelSave …
Tesla Model Y Juniper facelift in Malaysia – on display until March 2, April deliveries, from RM195,450
Just over a month after Tesla unveiled the facelifted Model Y (codenamed Project Juniper), the world's best-selling car has made its way to Malaysian shores. The refreshed electric SUV has made its …
Audi Q7 to be CKD in Malaysia, launching May – Malaysia’s first CKD Audi, first in Southeast Asia
PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM) and Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) MD Denyu Bosthandziev revealed to media at a luncheon today that the Audi Q7 will be locally assembled (CKD) in Malaysia. This …
Suzuki Cappuccino set to return in 2026 – co-developed with Toyota, Daihatsu, no more kei roadster
Suzuki's classic kei roadster, the Cappuccino, could be making a surprise return next year, 27 years after it was discontinued. Only now, the open-top sports car won't be constrained by Japan's minicar …
Emergency lane not exclusive for bikers, says LLM
All highway users, notably motorcyclists, are reminded the emergency lane is not for the exclusive use of any party. Malaysia Highway Authority (Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia, LLM) director-general Datuk Sazali Harun said this …
Geely EX5 to get specific suspension, ADAS tuning for Australia – not using Proton-tuned suspension setup?
As Geely prepares to launch the EX5 (we know it as the Proton eMas 7) in Australia later this year, GoAuto reports that the EV SUV will get an Aussie-specific suspension setup …
Puspakom insists it’s compliant with JPJ inspection regs after accused of failing lorries unreasonably
Puspakom has stressed that its vehicle inspections strictly follow the methods and protocols set by the road transport department (JPJ). This comes amid accusations that it has been failing vehicles unfairly, Bernama …
KL-SG HSR: 7 concept proposals evaluated – report
MyHSR Corporation has evaluated the seven Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) concept proposals received from both local and international firms and consortia through the Request for Information (RFI) process, transport minister Anthony …
Touch ‘n Go PayDirect to be rolled out across all PLUS highways including North-South Expressway soon
Aside from answering our questions about Touch 'n Go eWallet's new SOS Balance feature, operator TNG Digital also provided some insight into the long-awaited introduction of its PayDirect system on PLUS Malaysia's …
Proton eMas 7 ice cream truck sound – team working to give owners options, including turning the tune off
The Proton eMas 7 was launched towards the end of last year, and now the carmaker has identified certain aspects of the electric SUV that will be addressed with a number of …
