Latest Stories (Page 490)
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The road transport department (JPJ) says it will carry out more operational activities at Puspakom centres to ensure that the safety standards for heavy and commercial vehicles are adhered to. According to the department’s director-general […]
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Food delivery p-hailing riders to get ‘special vocational licence’ and not GDL – no Puspakom, fee below RM10
It was previously reported that food delivery riders, officially known as p-hailing riders, will need a Goods Driving Licence (GDL) moving forward, but transport minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has clarified that the […]
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Touch ‘n Go, Shell Malaysia launch RFID payments at 88 stations nationwide; at 200 stations by year end
Touch ‘n Go and Shell Malaysia have launched RFID payment functionality at 88 Shell stations nationwide, where customers will be able pay for fuel using the cashless method at selected pumps. As the name suggests, […]
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Gov’t looking to impose heavier penalties on Mat Rempit – max RM10k fine, jail time, higher insurance
The transport ministry, which has said it will be stepping up efforts to curb illegal motorcycle racing in the country, is looking to impose heavier penalties on Mat Rempits involved in such activities through an […]
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Apple Pay now accepted by KLIA Ekspres, scan at gate
If you’re an iPhone user, you would have already heard of the big news. Apple Pay is now in Malaysia, which means you can pay using your phone or Apple Watch at merchants as well […]
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2023 Toyota Vios GR rendered with more aggressive styling, wider rear arches and GR Yaris wheels!
The fourth-generation Toyota Vios has just made its debut in Thailand, where it is known as the Yaris Ativ. As you’d expect, a rendering of the Toyota Vios in GR kit has come about from […]
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RON97 petrol price August 2022 week two update – premium fuel price down by 10 sen to RM4.40 per litre
Wednesday comes around once again, and so does the weekly fuel price update for Malaysia in the coming week. The ministry of finance has announced the latest prices of fuels for the week of August […]
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Petronas retains position as Malaysia’s most valuable brand for 12th consecutive year – Brand Finance
Petronas has retained its position as Malaysia’s most valuable brand for the 12th consecutive year, according to brand valuation consultants Brand Finance. The brand value of Petronas rose by 13% to US$13.6 billion (RM60.6 billion), […]
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Aveta Malaysia to release 250 sportsbike, three new motorcycle models in the pipeline for next year?
During a lunch media meet and greet session, Aveta Malaysia revealed a new 250 cc sportsbike will be entering the local market soon. Details were kept to a minimum but media were told it would […]
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JPJ eBid: SWF number plates open for bidding soon
JPJ has announced that SWF will be the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Sabah’s latest running number series is ‘SWF’, and it will be […]
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Malaysia to begin using EVs for its government fleet, procurement to begin from 2023 – Tuan Ibrahim
The government says it will begin making the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) for its vehicle fleet beginning from 2023. This was revealed by environment and water (KASA) minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man. […]
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2023 Geely Boyue L unveiled – 1.5L, 2.0L petrols, two hybrids with three-speed DHT; 13.2-inch infotainment
Geely has unveiled the new Boyue L SUV, a model that is positioned in between the Boyue and the Xingyue L SUVs. This is built upon the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform that is a […]
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BYD brand launched in Thailand – distributor Rever targeting top 5 spot in 5 years, Atto 3 EV is first model
BYD has officially set up shop in Thailand. The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) specialist’s local partner and distributor is Rever Automotive, led by Pratarnwong ‘Pok’ Phornprapha, the third generation heir of Siam Motors Group, an […]
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BYD makes Fortune 500 list for the first time – among seven Chinese car companies to make the 2022 list
Fortune magazine has released its list of Fortune 500 companies for 2022, and 23 car companies were in it. The Volkswagen Group ranked the highest, followed by Toyota and the Stellantis Group, which is responsible […]
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Nissan Almera Sportech-X – Thailand LE of 300 units
Nissan Thailand has released a limited edition Almera Sportech-X variant, of which 300 units will be made available. The Sportech-X builds on the regular series range topper – the already sportier VL Sportech with a […]