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  Touch ‘n Go RFID – rollout delayed due to pandemic

  6 August 2021 / 5 comments

  Touch ‘n Go (TnG) says the rollout of its RFID (radio-frequency identification) tag system at major expressways across the country has been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the company is continuing to work […]

   

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  Puspakom’s Sept appointment slots open for booking next week – JPJ’s validity extension is until Sept 30

  6 August 2021 / 4 comments

  Last month, JPJ announced a validity extension for a range of services and transactions that cannot be done from June 1 to July 31 due to the current movement control orders. While counter services for […]

   

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  MIROS conducts online study to determine consumer awareness on vehicle safety features & ASEAN NCAP

  6 August 2021 / 5 comments

  The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) is in the midst of conducting a study to determine the level of consumer awareness on vehicle safety features that are currently available in the market. The […]

   

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  2021 Range Rover Velar 2.0L R-Dynamic debuts in Malaysia – refreshed interior, new equipment, RM612k

  5 August 2021 / 6 comments

  Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia has officially introduced the 2021 Range Rover Velar, which features an enhanced interior and updated kit. The model year refresh goes on sale here in 2.0L R-Dynamic form at a starting […]

   

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  2022 Proton Iriz Active rendered with body-coloured fenders, bigger wheels, no roof rails – looks better?

  5 August 2021 / 17 comments

  Earlier today, Proton officially introduced the facelifted 2022 Iriz range, and sitting at the top of the line-up is the new crossover-inspired 1.6 Active CVT. At RM54,000, it is the only variant to get the […]

   

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  2022 Proton Persona, Iriz get 5 stars in ASEAN NCAP

  5 August 2021 / 9 comments

  Prior to today’s launch of the 2022 Proton Persona and Iriz facelifts, the national carmaker has had its latest B-segment duo tested in December 2020 through the ASEAN New Car Assessment Programme (ASEAN NCAP) 2017-2020 […]

   

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  LRT3 project now has a name, the LRT Shah Alam Line

  5 August 2021 / 6 comments

  The LRT3 project now has a proper name, and it’s called LRT Shah Alam Line. The name of the third light rail transit line for the Klang Valley after the LRT Ampang and Sri Petaling […]

   

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  Honda Malaysia’s May-July 2021 sales fell 52% y-o-y, business chain affected by extended Covid lockdown

  5 August 2021 / 7 comments

  The automotive industry has been severely affected by the lockdowns imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19. There are many levels in the supply chain, and with factories closed, car manufacturers, parts suppliers and dealerships […]

   

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  2022 Proton Persona facelift launched in Malaysia – 3 variants; 1.6L with CVT, brown leather; from RM46k

  5 August 2021 / 51 comments

  The 2021 Proton Persona and Iriz facelifts have been launched today, following leaks and spy images that have offered a gradual trickle of information on the national carmaker’s latest B-segment sedan and hatchback. Following the […]

   

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  2022 Proton Iriz facelift launched in Malaysia – new SUV-style Active, LED lights; from RM40k to RM54k

  5 August 2021 / 47 comments

  Proton’s worst-kept secret, the facelifted 2022 Iriz and Persona, has finally been launched today. The second such nip and tuck for the B-segment contenders is a far more thorough revision, adding some significant changes to […]

   

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  All driving licences and road tax must be renewed by Sept 30 – JPJ, police enforcement checks begin Oct 1

  5 August 2021 / 63 comments

  The road transport department (JPJ) has reminded all road users that they have to renew their driving licence and road tax (LKM) by September 30, saying there would be no further extension period beyond that […]

   

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  GoCar launches Gocar Garage – end-to-end vehicle maintenance solution, with pick-up and drop-off

  4 August 2021 / 2 comments

  GoCar Malaysia has grown its mobile app capabilities with the addition of GoCar Garage, which is a one-stop vehicle service and maintenance solution based within the app. The digital platform aims to provide a seamless […]

   

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  August 2021 week two fuel price – all unchanged

  4 August 2021 / 1 comment

  Time yet again for the usual weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance announcing the retail prices of fuel for the coming August 5 to 11 week. Some cheer for RON 97 petrol […]

   

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  Porsche Centre Johor Bahru to be Malaysia’s first Classic Partner Centre, launching at the end of 2021

  4 August 2021 / 1 comment

  In the press release announcing the availability of the Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition in Malaysia, Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) revealed that Malaysia will soon have its first Porsche Classic Partner Centre. […]

   

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  2021 Proton Iriz facelift teaser shows SUV-style “Active” – launches tomorrow together with Persona

  4 August 2021 / 17 comments

  Not long now until the facelifted 2021 Proton Iriz and Persona are launched, with less than 24 hours to go on the timer. Right on cue, Proton has released a third new teaser in three […]

   

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