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  Proton to launch four special edition models on Feb 18 – Persona, Exora Black Editions; Iriz, Saga R3 LE

  15 February 2021 / 67 comments

  Proton will hold a virtual launch event at 11am on February 18, 2021 to introduce four new special edition models, all of which are based on existing cars in its line-up. Online bookings are set […]

   

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  2021 February week three fuel price – all up yet again

  12 February 2021 / 39 comments

  Happy Chinese New Year, folks. It’s another Friday, and with that comes the usual weekly fuel update announcement. Unfortunately, motorists will usher in the Year of the Metal Ox by having to pay more for […]

   

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  MCO 2.0: Driving schools allowed to resume operation, motorsports activity permitted again, with tight SOPs

  11 February 2021 / 24 comments

  The government has announced the resumption of more activities during the second movement control order (MCO), which is currently in place until February 18. Driving institutes will be allowed to start operations starting from tomorrow, […]

   

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  Do not misuse authorisation letters to cross districts or states for holiday or to visit family, warns police

  11 February 2021 / 10 comments

  The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will tighten the issuance of travel permits by conducting thorough checks to ensure individuals are truthful when applying for permission to cross districts or states. Additionally, it is warning individuals […]

   

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  DSR-002 – Fully restored original Proton Satria R3, plus the amazing story of the bespoke factory project

  11 February 2021 / 16 comments

  You may have already seen the work of Dream Street Restoration (DSR), a restoration firm founded by rally driver and former Proton R3 team member Suriya Sankaran and his son, Dharveen Suria. DSR specialises in […]

   

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  Volvo Car Malaysia teases new model on social media – will the XC40 Recharge T5 PHEV be launched soon?

  11 February 2021 / 10 comments

  Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has dropped a new teaser on its official Facebook and Instagram pages, which suggests the imminent debut of a new model. The company isn’t being specific for obvious reasons, but there […]

   

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  Non-national brands now left with 38% market share – here’s how Honda, Toyota, Nissan fared in last decade

  10 February 2021 / 57 comments

  Sales of Honda, Toyota, Nissan and Mazda in Malaysia, 2011-2020 National brands Perodua and Proton have seen their combined market share rise in the last few years, propped up by continued strong sales by market […]

   

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  RON 95 petrol price cap lowered by 3 sen to RM2.05 per litre – ceiling for diesel reduced to RM2.15 per litre

  10 February 2021 / 21 comments

  The government has announced it is revising the ceiling price for RON 95 petrol as well as Euro 2M diesel with immediate effect, lowering it by three sen from that currently, which is set at […]

   

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  Touch ‘n Go eWallet brings back eAngpow, Fatt Choy Angpow cashback voucher til Feb 27, plus lucky draw

  10 February 2021 / 1 comment

  The ongoing pandemic has put paid to many accepted practices in the past year, and cultural traditions have not been spared as the country’s movement control order (MCO) conditions in its various stages have limited […]

   

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  MCO 2.0: Auto accessories shops can operate again

  9 February 2021 / 9 comments

  Well, the posts have shifted again. The government has announced that more businesses will be allowed to open during the reimplemented movement control order (MCO) as of tomorrow, February 10, and auto accessories shops are […]

   

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  Uncertain about various MCO SOPs? You’re not alone, because the police sometimes are too, admits top cop

  8 February 2021 / 31 comments

  If you’re befuddled over what is permissible and what is not in the ever-changing standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the current movement control order (MCO), you’re not alone. Even the people enforcing it are, it […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz Malaysia to strengthen digital footprint in 2021, introduce CKD compact car and SUV models

  8 February 2021 / 3 comments

  Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) strengthens its commitment to expand its luxury and performance portfolio this year. In a press release that recaps the year 2020 for the company, MBM says that it intends to offer desirable […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia financed more than 50% of new vehicles – over RM717m in new contracts

  8 February 2021 / 2 comments

  As an indicator of how popular vehicle financing services have become over here, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has announced that its Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia (MBSM) division has financed over 50% of all new cars sold through authorised […]

   

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  MCO extension will help protect the auto industry as it continues to recover – Perodua Suppliers Association

  8 February 2021 / 9 comments

  Some quarters may not be too chuffed about the reimplemented movement control order (MCO) having been extended, but the Perodua Suppliers Association (P2SA) isn’t one of them. The association believes that the move to extend […]

   

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  60% of tarred roads in Selangor have ‘expired’ – report

  8 February 2021 / 21 comments

  As Malaysians, we’re all too familiar with poor road conditions. But according to a new report by The Star, approximately 60% of roads in Selangor alone are structurally damaged, or have “expired.” This causes issues […]

   

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