Latest Stories (Page 349)
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Proton today announced the start of production of its upcoming three-row SUV, which is popularly referred to as the X90. Set to be launched later this year in conjunction with the carmaker’s 40th anniversary, the […]
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IQAir World Air Quality Report 2022: Malaysia gets 9.6% better, but exceeds WHO guidelines by >300%
The world’s air is alarmingly polluted, according to IQAir’s 2022 World Air Quality Report, and only 13 countries/regions in the world pass the WHO’s recommended PM2.5 guideline value of 5 µg/m3. The only 13 countries/regions […]
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Porsche records RM181 billion in revenue for 2022; Macan EV in 2024, large SUV above Cayenne to come
German manufacturer Porsche has announced its figures for 2022, which saw the brand achieve 37.6 billion euros (RM180.9 billion), representing growth of 13.65 over its revenue figure of 33.1 billion euros (RM159.3 billion) in 2021, […]
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Targeted subsidy for RON 95 petrol will be delayed, will be introduced for diesel first – Ahmad Maslan
The government says that its planned targeted fuel subsidy programme is still on the cards, but will begin with diesel, with that for RON 95 petrol being introduced at a later date. According to deputy […]
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Lexus LX 700h on the way – trademark filed in Canada
The new Lexus LX is currently offered either as a turbocharged petrol LX 600 or a turbodiesel LX 500d, but thanks to trademark filings in Canada now we know Lexus is preparing to add a […]
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Sabah police giving 50% saman discount, Mar 27-31
Sabah police is offering 50% discounts on saman later this month, March 27-31. The campaign is in conjunction with Peringatan Hari Polis Ke-216. Payments can be made at every traffic saman counter in the state, […]
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JPJ eBid: TCR and QTY number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that TCR and QTY are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Terengganu’s latest running number series is ‘TCR’, and it will […]
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Gov’t says policy specifically for EVs being developed, with a special taskforce currently working on it – MITI
The ministry of international trade and industry (MITI) says a policy specifically for electric vehicles (EV) is currently under development. According to deputy trade minister Liew Chin Tong, the policy – which is aimed at […]
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MRT Pusat Bandar Damansara Entrance B temporarily closed – to PBD, alight at Semantan, take shuttle bus
More construction-related inconveniences for MRT Pusat Bandar Damansara users. Commuters, take note that MRT PBD’s Entrance B will be temporarily closed. Rapid KL says that it’s due to “construction activities by third parties in the […]
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Next-gen Mitsubishi Triton teased – 2023 debut; EV version hinted; all-new Xpander will get hybrid power
Mitsubishi teased the next-generation Triton recently when it presented its ‘Challenge 2025’ mid-term business plan, which will be in effect from fiscal year 2023 to 2025 (FY2023 to FY2025). This is the follow-up to its […]
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KLIA Ekspres, Transit now allows bicycles, scooters
Putrajaya is a popular destination for cycling during weekends due to its nice scenery, unique architecture and the sheer vastness of the place. Whether it’s on the administrative capital’s broad boulevards or the pretty path […]
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Acura Integra, Ford F-150 Lightning, Kia EV6 win North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year
The 2023 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) award winners were announced recently, and after starting with a list of 47 eligible vehicles, jurors went through three rounds of voting […]
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Sandvik to set up production plant in Malaysia for EV mining trucks; equipment production to start Q4 2023
Swedish engineering group Sandvik is establishing a new production site in Malaysia for the manufacture of underground loaders and trucks in its effort to meet demand for battery-electric vehicles in the mining industry, the company […]
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New Daihatsu Ayla maintains 1.0L engine to lower price for first time buyers; it’s more popular than 1.2L
The Daihatsu Ayla, a twin sister of our Perodua Axia and the Toyota Agya, has officially launched in Indonesia. Available with 1.0L and 1.2L engine options, the low cost green car (LCGC) is priced from […]
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2023 Toyota Agya launched in Indonesia – 1.2L three-cylinder; 5MT, CVT; GR-S variant; no AEB; from RM49k
Also making its launch debut alongside the Daihatsu Ayla at this year’s Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week (GJAW) is the Toyota Agya – both are sister cars to our own Perodua Axia. Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) […]