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  UMW Toyota resumes sales, service, manufacturing operations – plans to build CKD hybrids also continue

  19 August 2021 / 2 comments

  Official Toyota and Lexus distributor UMW Toyota Motor has announced that it has resumed its sales, servicing and manufacturing operations since Monday, August 16, in line with the government’s easing of restrictions on the automotive […]

   

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  Proton reopens showrooms in Selangor, KL, Negeri Sembilan and Perlis – strict SOPs in place, no walk-ins

  19 August 2021 / 4 comments

  Following the government’s decision to allow sales and manufacturing activities for the automotive industry to resume, Proton has announced that all its sales outlets will gradually reopen in accordance with the benchmarks set by the […]

   

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  2021 Audi Q5 facelift lands in Malaysia – from RM377k

  19 August 2021 / 13 comments

  The facelifted Audi Q5 has finally arrived in Malaysia, nearly two months after it appeared on Audi Malaysia’s website. Only one variant is available for now – the Q5 S line 2.0 TFSI quattro is […]

   

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  New Volkswagen Cares app specially developed for Malaysia shows VPCM is serious about customer care

  18 August 2021 / 1 comment

  When purchasing a new car, you’re not just buying the car. Sure, that shiny set of wheels is what you’re taking home, but a car needs servicing, parts and updates – congrats, you’ve just started […]

   

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  2022 Proton Persona vs Perodua Bezza – we compare the service costs of both over five years/100,000 km

  18 August 2021 / 17 comments

  The new 2022 Proton Persona facelift was launched around two weeks ago, and as we pointed out previously, it now costs more to maintain the B-segment sedan compared to the outgoing 2019 model. This is […]

   

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  August 2021 week four fuel price – all unchanged

  18 August 2021 / 5 comments

  Another round of the weekly fuel price update beckons, as the ministry of finance announces the retail prices of fuel for the coming August 19 to 25 week. This will be the third week running […]

   

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  New L663 Land Rover Defender spotted in Malaysia

  18 August 2021 / 4 comments

  Last week, Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia hinted at the launch of the latest L663 Defender by listing the off-road SUV on its official website, although it didn’t provide an official introduction date at the time. […]

   

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  Touch n Go eWallet’s GO+ fund now Shariah-compliant

  18 August 2021 / 2 comments

  Touch n Go Group and Principal Asset Management today jointly announced that Principal e-Cash Fund, the underlying fund for Touch n Go’s GO+ product, is now Shariah-compliant. This makes the GO+ fund Malaysia’s first Shariah-compliant […]

   

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  The reopening of driving schools – JPJ to take the matter up to transport ministry soon for resolution

  18 August 2021 / 2 comments

  Car showrooms are back in action, automotive production has resumed, and even car wash centres have reopened as part of the economic relaxation announced by the government for all states, including those under phase one […]

   

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  JPJ offering up to 70% discount for saman, ‘Merdeka sales’ from today till Sept 16 – blacklist included

  18 August 2021 / 8 comments

  The road transport department (JPJ) has announced that it will be offering up to 70% discounts for saman that is compoundable. This is in conjunction with Malaysia’s 64th independence day celebrations, which has the theme […]

   

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  2022 Proton Iriz vs Perodua Myvi – we compare the maintenance costs of both over five years/100,000 km

  17 August 2021 / 27 comments

  We recently covered the maintenance cost of the new 2022 Proton Iriz facelift, which has increased compared to the outgoing 2019 model. Over five years or 100,000 km, it will now cost you RM3,583.17 if […]

   

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  MAA welcomes decision to allow car showrooms to reopen, says industry lost RM14 bil in June and July

  17 August 2021 / 6 comments

  The government’s decision to allow car sales and automotive production to resume in states currently under phase one of the national recovery plan has been lauded by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). It said the […]

   

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  Toyota Corolla 50 millionth unit milestone from M’sian perspective – first CKD Toyota in 1968, 300k units sold

  17 August 2021 / 6 comments

  Last week, Toyota celebrated 50 million sales of its bread-and-butter model, the Corolla. The literal crown jewel in the company’s lineup (the name is Latin for “small crown”, after all), it’s been the world’s best-selling […]

   

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  JPJ reminds motorists that all road tax and lesen must be renewed by September 30 – no further extension

  17 August 2021 / 22 comments

  The road transport department (JPJ) has reiterated that the renewal period of road tax (LKM) and driving licences will not be extended beyond September 30. The department’s director-general Datuk Zailani Hashim said that the extension […]

   

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  Puspakom Glenmarie and Teluk Kumbar reopen, mobile truck and van service in Johor resumes

  17 August 2021 / 0 comments

  Now that car factories and showrooms can reopen, the buying and selling of vehicles can resume after being stuck for a couple of months. As such, Puspakom services will be high in demand, so the […]

   

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