Lemon law feasibility study to be carried out this year
A feasibility on lemon law for vehicles will be carried out this year, according to the ministry of domestic trade and cost of living (KPDN), The Star has reported. The legislation would …
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Changing your windscreen? Look for Sika
Laminated glass windscreens are relatively robust, but sometimes, the inevitable happens, with some rogue stone or random object causing more than a simple chip that can usually be repaired. A cracked windscreen …
Chery Omoda E5 – first 2,000 bookings get savings worth RM11k, including free wallbox, charging credits
The Chery Omoda E5 was only launched on Wednesday, but Chery Malaysia is wasting no time offering several promotions for its new electric SUV. The company is touting "savings" worth up to …
RM257 million required to maintain KTMB assets; Phase 1 train track upgrading to be complete Q2 2024
A sum of RM257 million is required for the annual maintenance of railway assets managed by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), New Straits Times has reported. According to transport minister Anthony Loke, …
Rapid KL MyCity 1-day travel pass now costs RM1 more at RM6 due to new Klang Valley MRT, LRT lines
Rapid KL operator Prasarana Malaysia has announced that the price of its MyCity one-day travel pass has increased by RM1 starting today, March 8. This means the unlimited pass, introduced back in …
Neta to start EV assembly in Indonesia in May 2024
PT Neta Auto Indonesia has announced it well begin local assembly (CKD) of Neta vehicles in May this year. In a release, the Indonesian arm of Hozon Auto’s Neta said the CKD …
Malaysia facing serious subsidised diesel leakages, gov’t aims to stop mismanagement – Amir Hamzah
Malaysia is facing a serious problem with subsidised diesel leakages, with a possibility of ineligible parties still enjoying the subsidy, according to finance minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. Citing the …
Gombak, Karak tolls will not be closed – funds needed for road maintenance, safety, says works minister
Earlier this week, an opposition lawmaker has suggested that the government close the Gombak and Karak toll plazas on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway (KLK) and East Coast Expressway (ECE) to ease congestion. …
Goodyear Malaysia factory closure – Rafidah urges government to respond, analyse future investments
Yesterday's revelation that Goodyear was to close its factory in Shah Alam took everyone by surprise, the plant having been a mainstay of the automotive manufacturing scene for the past 52 years. …
2024 Kia EV9 launched in Thailand – RWD and AWD variants; up to 384 PS, 680 km EV range; from RM462k
While we wait and hope for the Kia EV9 to be launched in Malaysia, the South Korean carmaker’s fully electric flagship SUV recently went on sale in Thailand - it was also …
Lotus Emeya EV completes final validation testing
The Lotus Emeya has completed its test and development programme that has spanned a period of three years, having wrapped up cold- and hot-weather testing, with validation work for the former conducted …
Rivian R3, R3X revealed – smaller EV SUV than the R2; Hyundai Ioniq 5 rival; up to three motors, 483 km range
Rivian has revealed the new R3, an electric SUV that will slot in below the R2 that it shared the stage with during the electric vehicle (EV) maker’s recent reveal event. The …
Rivian R2 revealed – smaller EV SUV to rival Tesla Model Y, coming 1H 2026, priced from RM211k in US
It's been three years since Rivian wowed the world with its R1T electric pick-up truck, and the company is now making the first step to expand its portfolio with the R2. This …
KTM to add 10 new ETS sets starting from early 2025
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) will be adding 10 new sets of electric train service (ETS) coaches to its rail service, with the first of these scheduled to begin operation early next year, …
Ismail Sabri calls for reintroduction of GST in Malaysia
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has called for the reintroduction of the goods and services tax (GST) once again, The Star reports. In the Dewan Rakyat yesterday (March 7, 2024), the former …
Tesla Model 3 Performance Highland – leaks reveal more powerful rear motor, more than 600 hp total?
We're still waiting on the range-topping Performance version of the Tesla Model 3 Highland, but leaked videos suggest that it's coming sooner rather than later. It appears that Tesla is putting more …
BNM maintains OPR at 3% in March 2024 meeting, so hire purchase interest rate won’t go up, for now
Following today’s monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3%. The 3% OPR has been the same since May 2023 …
Carro acquires HK-based Beyond Cars used car platform – consignment, financing, insurance services
myTukar parent company Carro has announced its acquisition of Hong Kong-based used car platform Beyond Cars, and thus Carro has expanded its reach to a total of seven markets, comprised of Singapore, …
Wheelcorp EV launches smart Setia Alam showroom
Wheelcorp EV has officially launched its new smart showroom in Setia Alam. Boasting a contemporary design and premium ambiance, the showroom spans 800 square metres and comes equipped with two 150 kW …
Traffic lights at Bank Negara roundabout from March 8
Klang Valley motorists, especially those who drive in and out of KL city, take note. DBKL has announced a traffic lights trial at Bulatan Dato Onn. The trial is for one month, …
