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  BMW drops Apple CarPlay subscription fees in all markets, including Malaysia – no future charges

  5 December 2019 / 29 comments

  In July, BMW announced that it was introducing a subscription fee for Apple CarPlay use on its models, essentially charging customers for a function that is free to use in cars from other makes. Less […]

   

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  Petronas unveils new look for MyMesra website with MeVA; mobile app with voice command in mid-2020

  5 December 2019 / 0 comments

  Along with celebrations for its sixth Formula One Constructors’ title, Petronas unveiled a new look for its MyMesra website for consumers as well as for businesses. The revamp is part of the company’s work towards […]

   

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  Petronas, Mercedes-AMG celebrate sixth Formula One Constructors’ Championship title in Kuala Lumpur

  5 December 2019 / 6 comments

  Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Formula One drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas were at the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur to celebrate the team’s sixth consecutive Word Constructors’ Championship title, which was attained in October […]

   

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  SPYSHOTS: Jaguar E-Pace gets spotted in Malaysia

  4 December 2019 / 6 comments

  The new Range Rover Evoque isn’t the only vehicle that was sighted recently by paultan.org reader “alldisc,” as joining it is the Jaguar E-Pace. Another model previewed at the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) […]

   

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  GoCar, ERL launch new KLIA Ekspres + GoCar pack – convenient first- and last-mile solution for travellers

  4 December 2019 / 13 comments

  GoCar Malaysia and Express Rail Link (ERL) have jointly introduced the new KLIA Ekspres + GoCar Package, offering travellers a more convenient solution to their first- and last-mile needs. A quick check on KLIA Ekpres […]

   

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  JPJ has collected RM1.165 million in application fees for the installation of tinted glass above allowable limit

  4 December 2019 / 13 comments

  The transport ministry has revealed that the road transport department (JPJ) has collected RM1.165 million in application fees for the installation of tinted glass above the allowable limit. Speaking at the Dewan Rakyat last week, […]

   

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  SPYSHOTS: Second-gen Range Rover Evoque in M’sia

  4 December 2019 / 5 comments

  The second-generation Range Rover Evoque was previously previewed in Malaysia at last month’s paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE), with an official launch set to take place in the first quarter of 2020. It looks […]

   

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  Malaysian vehicle sales data in October 2019 by brand

  4 December 2019 / 68 comments

  The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data by brand for the month of October 2019, which saw a total of 53,870 units delivered. The figure is 9,204 units – or 20.61% – […]

   

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  Proton records 9,643 registrations in November – Saga is A-segment sedan leader, with over 35,000 bookings

  3 December 2019 / 91 comments

  National carmaker Proton has announced its sales performance numbers for November 2019, reporting that it sold 9,643 units last month, a slight improvement over the 9,503 units it managed in October. Given that the figures […]

   

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  Hyundai Kona Electric coming to Malaysia – COMOS to offer 39 kWh, 64 kWh versions, from RM4.3k a month

  3 December 2019 / 20 comments

  Cohesive Mobility Solution (COMOS), which introduced its electric vehicle car-sharing programme back in 2015 and subsequently offered corporate lease packages for the Renault Zoe, has announced plans to introduce a new leasing programme. The vehicle […]

   

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  SPYSHOTS: 2020 Nissan Almera spotted in Malaysia

  3 December 2019 / 26 comments

  Edaran Tan Chong Motor has previously confirmed that the all-new, fourth-generation Nissan Almera will be introduced in Malaysia next year, and it looks like local testing of the B-segment sedan has already begun, based on […]

   

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  Tow truck operators in Penang go on strike until Dec 9

  3 December 2019 / 18 comments

  Motorists in Penang are set to face difficulties in obtaining towing services for stalled or accident damaged vehicles this week. This is due to tow truck operators on the island having gone on a temporary […]

   

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  MIROS releases guidelines for child car seats, to issue QR code label for all products sold in the market

  2 December 2019 / 6 comments

  With the use of child car seats becoming mandatory from January 2020, it is expected that many will now be shopping around for these safety devices. To aid consumers in the selection process, the Malaysian […]

   

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  November 2019 week 5 fuel price – RON 97 unchanged

  29 November 2019 / 44 comments

  It’s Friday again, so it’s time for another weekly price announcement for RON 97 petrol. For the coming week (November 30 to December 6), the fuel sees no change in price, remaining at RM2.66 per […]

   

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  ASEAN NCAP – F30 BMW 318i scores four stars in test; five-star rating for AOP, four-star rating for COP

  29 November 2019 / 18 comments

  The Asean New Car Assessment Programme (Asean NCAP) has conducted crash tests with the F30-generation BMW 318i, which scored five stars for adult occupant protection (AOP) and four stars for child occupant protection (COP). Points […]

   

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