Home / Local News (Page 680)

• 

  UMW Toyota Motor announces recall for 13,500 units of Toyota, Lexus models – potentially faulty fuel pump

  5 March 2020 / 33 comments

  UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced a recall to replace the fuel pump on certain units of Toyota and Lexus models in Malaysia. The company says that affected vehicles equipped with a potentially faulty fuel […]

   

  ---



• 

  MSF-TOC Apprenticeship Programme for 2020 introduces new Project Saga Cup Race Car initiative

  5 March 2020 / 2 comments

  The Malaysia Speed Festival (MSF) Racing Series’ partnership with TOC Automotive College was first established in 2018, and since then, around 200 students have been given an opportunity to be involved in the local motorsport […]

   

  ---



• 

  Voluntary Vehicle End of Life policy being proposed

  5 March 2020 / 42 comments

  A proposal to establish a mechanism for an Vehicle End of Life (ELV) policy is being looked at, but this will explore a voluntary approach rather than adopt a mandatory direction, acccording to Malaysia Automotive, […]

   

  ---



• 

  Automotive exports to grow to RM17.2 billion in 2020, autonomous and EVIC R&D centres to be built – MARii

  5 March 2020 / 5 comments

  The Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) says exports in the automotive sector are expected to grow this year, eclipsing a record year in 2019 in which RM15.45 billion was recorded in exports related […]

   

  ---



• 

  Lexus UX 200 now in Malaysia – RM244k to RM300k

  4 March 2020 / 55 comments

  Lexus has officially introduced the UX 200 into the Malaysian market, entering the compact premium SUV segment currently occupied by the Mercedes-Benz GLA, BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Volvo XC40. We’ve already had full details […]

   

  ---



• 

  Proton website now supports voice activation for X70

  4 March 2020 / 7 comments

  Proton’s attempts to venture deeper into the tech side of things has led to the creation of a new feature on its website – voice activation. Yes, you can now use voice commands to navigate […]

   

  ---



• 

  Waze Beacons to provide underground mapping in KL – Malaysia is first country in SEA to trial out system

  4 March 2020 / 4 comments

  Waze has announced a new initiative in the country with Kuala Lumpur’s Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) to help drivers in the area move better and stay safe. The map app provider is partnering with TRX […]

   

  ---



• 

  Honda ‘3onus’ March Special, up to RM10k of rebates

  4 March 2020 / 18 comments

  Time for a change? Shopping for a new car? This month, Honda Malaysia is having the ‘3onus’ March Special promo combining a “Thank You Bonus” with March rebates and a RM500 petrol card or cash […]

   

  ---



• 

  New national car project to continue – DreamEdge set to reveal prototype at Malaysia Autoshow 2020 in July

  3 March 2020 / 24 comments

  While the government may have changed and the man who envisioned it is no longer the prime minister, the new national car project (NNCP) is set to roll on, according to Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and […]

   

  ---



• 

  2020 Mazda CX-9 launched in Malaysia – new brake auto hold, i-Stop, larger touchscreen; from RM320k

  3 March 2020 / 35 comments

  The Mazda CX-9 has been updated again, this time for the 2020 model year. The seven-seat SUV was previously given some new features back in October 2018, which included Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, […]

   

  ---



• 

  2020 Honda BR-V open for booking, M’sia launch Q1

  3 March 2020 / 20 comments

  The Honda BR-V is set to arrive in Malaysia with a select range of updates, and the order books are now open for the seven-seater which is slated for launch in the country within the […]

   

  ---



• 

  2020 Mazda MX-5 RF – more safety kit, from RM266k

  3 March 2020 / 6 comments

  Bermaz Motor has officially announced the 2020 Mazda range, and the Mazda MX-5 RF maintains its place in local showrooms as the sole sports car in the Zoom-Zoom range. There are minor changes to the […]

   

  ---



• 

  Auto Bavaria i-Service launched – first of its kind mobile service solution for BMW, MINI cars in M’sia

  3 March 2020 / 14 comments

  What if we told you that you can have your car serviced from the comfort of your own home, or at a place and time of your own choosing? Well, check out the Auto Bavaria […]

   

  ---



• 

  Malaysian vehicle sales data, January 2020 by brand

  3 March 2020 / 23 comments

  After a slight delay, here are the vehicle sales figures for January 2020, released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). The first set of monthly figures for the new year saw a total of 42,623 […]

   

  ---



• 

  2020 Mazda 2 facelift launched in Malaysia – now with GVC Plus, Android Auto, Apple Carplay; from RM104k

  3 March 2020 / 26 comments

  Bermaz Motor has officially launched the 2020 Mazda 2 facelift in Malaysia, which is available in sedan and hatchback body styles, both with identical specifications. The pricing is the same for both too at RM103,670 […]

   

  ---

Latest Fuel Prices