PLUS Taiping toll motorcycle lane closed till June 13
Click to enlarge PLUS has announced that the motorcycle lane at the North South Highway's Taiping (U) exit will be temporarily closed from today (June 4) till June 13. The temporary closure …
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Toyota Corolla, Yaris Cross stop sale over crash test discrepancies, 4 discontinued models also affected
There's no rest for the wicked, it seems. The latest safety saga to engulf Toyota in Japan involves a batch of new and discontinued vehicles that have been certified using improper crash …
Mazda confirms irregularities in five tests – 150,878 units of Mazda 2, 3, 6 and MX-5 RF affected
Following Daihatsu’s admission of wrongdoing in safety crash tests last year, Japan’s ministry of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism (MLIT) requested various car manufacturers to verify their car certification applications, referred to …
New traffic flow trial MEX Highway’s Putrajaya exit – weekdays 6am to 10am, from today till June 14
Click to enlarge MEX Highway users, take note. PLUS, which operates the Elite Highway, has announced a trial traffic flow scheme on the Elite's Lingkaran Putrajaya, specifically KM7.40 to KM7.65, Putrajaya bound. …
2024 Proton X50 to be launched next week, June 4
What do we have here? A posting on social media by a Proton showroom representative suggests that the 2024 Proton X50 will be unveiled on Tuesday, June 4. That's right after this …
Volkswagen confirms more CKD models coming to Malaysia – return of base Golf with Mk8.5, Audi Q7/Q8?
During the media drive event of the new Volkswagen Touareg earlier this week, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) held a Q&A session in which senior officials fielded questions related to the car …
Chery Malaysia reaches 10,000-unit CKD production – Tiggo 7 Pro, Omoda E5 to be locally assembled soon
Chery Auto Malaysia has assembled its 10,000th vehicle since partnering with Inokom in May 2023. The accomplishment comes within eight months after local assembly (CKD) operations started at Inokom’s 200-acre facility in …
Pro-Net signs deal to integrate ChargeSini EV chargers into its network – accessible via Hello smart app
Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net), the distributor of smart vehicles in Malaysia, has announced an agreement with ChargeSini to provide customers with access to a wider electric vehicle (EV) charging network. Through …
Jaecoo J7 PHEV previewed in Malaysia – 1.5 TGDi with 347 PS/525 Nm, 88 km EV range; DC charging, V2L
The Jaecoo J7 PHEV that was first unveiled at Auto China 2024 in Beijing last month has also been shown at the recent Malaysia Autoshow 2024, where the brand also previewed its …
New Subaru models sold in Malaysia from 2025 will be CBU from Japan, TC Subaru confirms in statement
TC Subaru (TCS), the official distributor of Subaru vehicles and aftersales provider in Malaysia, has announced that beginning from 2025, new Subaru vehicles sold in the country will come fully imported (CBU) …
First Porsche Experience Centre in Southeast Asia to be built in Singapore – start of operations in 2027
Porsche has announced it would set up its 11th Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) in Singapore. Set to be operational in 2027, PEC Singapore will be located just 20 minutes away from Changi …
Diesel subsidy rationalisation due to 10-fold increase in cost to Malaysian government: finance minister II
The decision to rationalise diesel fuel subsidy in Malaysia was due to the cost to the government, which had increased by 10 times in just five years, The Star reported. The Malaysian …
2024 Jeep Wagoneer S debuts as brand’s first global EV – 400V architecture, 600 hp, 800 Nm, 483 km range
Jeep has unveiled its first global electric vehicle (EV) called the Wagoneer S, which will first launch in the United States and Canada in the second half of 2024 before being made …
Donald Trump threatens to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese-brand cars even if they are made in Mexico
Former United States president and current presidential candidate Donald Trump has revealed if he was elected back into office, he would slap a 100% tariff on cars (including electric vehicles) from Chinese …
JPJ eBid: JXD and SJF number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that JXD and SJF are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Johor's latest running number series is ‘JXD’, …
SDAC launches digital booking platform – you can now place an order for a Ford Ranger or Everest online
At the introduction of the Ford Ranger StormTrak earlier today, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) announced the launch of its Ford online booking service. Available through the SDAC website, this provides customers …
SKDS Subsidised Diesel Control System 2.0 – one million fleet cards now available for goods transport
A total of one million fleet cards for subsidised diesel under the subsidised diesel control system 2.0 (SKDS 2.0) is now available for companies engaged in the transportation of goods, the New …
Subaru to end CKD operations in Malaysia, other SE Asian markets next year – switch to CBU from Japan
In a filing with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, Tan Chong International Limited (TCIL) and Subaru Corporation have announced they will end complete knock down (CKD) operations in Southeast Asia. “After …
Proton introduces ‘5-Star Rating’ initiative to uplift after-sales service levels; monthly dealer assessment
Proton has introduced a '5-Star Rating' initiative to raise the standards of after-sales service, recognising dealers who have achieved an outstanding level. This is an extension of the Proton Operational Excellence (POE) …
Targeted diesel subsidy – applicants can choose either SKDS 2.0 or Budi Madani, not both: KPDN minister
Applicants looking to receive diesel subsidies may apply for either the subsidised diesel control system 2.0 (SKDS 2.0) or Budi Madani, but not both, minister of domestic trade and cost of living …