Porsche Cayman GT4 RS review – unbridled madness
For many mid-engine Porsche fans, the Cayman GT4 RS has been a long time coming. It arrives in climactic fashion, posing as the first true Rennsport (RS) model since the birth of …
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Covid-19 still disrupting auto production, supply: MAA
Two years in, the automotive industry is still being affected by Covid-19, with production and supply chains continuing to be impacted even though the worst has passed. Much of it has had …
2022 Honda Civic e:HEV hybrid revealed for Thailand – ASEAN gets sedan with same 2.0L DI, RM144k-RM159k
Barely any time has passed since the Honda Civic e:HEV was revealed in Europe, yet the new hybrid model has already made its Southeast Asian debut at the ongoing 2022 Bangkok International …
New excise duty rules may increase CKD car prices by up to 20% from 2023; MAA appealing for extension
Prices for CKD (locally assembled) cars will increase by between 8-20% if new excise duty regulations are put in place, due to a change in methodology of how the open market value …
TuneBoss puts the new Yamaha 135 LC Fi on the dyno
During the media test ride of the 2022 Yamaha 135LC Fi at Sepang circuit recently, one question of interest was exactly how fast does it go. Perfectly understandable question as maximum speed …
30 electric vehicles sold in Malaysia in Feb 2022 – MAA asking for CBU tax cut extension, says CKD takes time
During its question-and-answer session after its annual general meeting today, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) revealed that 30 electric vehicles were sold in the country in February, against total vehicle sales of …
2022 Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia offers fans more
With the 2022 Grand Prix of Malaysia, with new title sponsor Petronas, scheduled for October this year, preparations are underway to welcome the return of international sporting events to Sepang International Circuit …
SST exemption: MAA asking for extension due to order backlog from chip shortage, but unsure if will happen
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) held a question-and-answer session after its annual general meeting today. One of the questions raised by members of the media was whether the government was considering extending …
Proton spare parts shortage fix – fast moving and accident repair parts to be stocked up by end of June
Earlier this month, Proton announced that it had implemented a mandatory requirement where all its dealers would be required to have at least three months holding stock of 22 fast moving parts. …
Malaysia-Thailand land border open Apr 1 for tourists
The Malaysian government has announced that Thailand will open its land border with Malaysia beginning April 1, though the opening is for tourists only for the time being, the Malay Mail reported. …
Feb 2022 Malaysian vehicle sales up 7.7% to 44k units
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of February 2022, and it appears the automotive industry had a good month, riding on the momentum sustained in …
Tesla Model 3, Model Y subscription offered by Shell in Germany; from RM2.7k for 24 month, 20,000 km plan
Oil and gas giant Shell is offering subscription plans for the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y in Germany, across three versions from the American EV maker made available in the market. …
Proton spare parts shortage not as bad as it may appear, but we’re taking it seriously – Roslan Abdullah
As is to be expected when you sell a lot of cars, the aspect of after-sales can have trouble keeping up. Such is the case with Proton, which has been experiencing issues …
Yamaha trials bike electric power steering system
As part of its Transforming Mobility initiative Yamaha Motor Co Japan has developed a motorcycle electric power steering system (EPS). This rider aid, currently in prototype testing stage, is aimed at improving …
Proton CEO Li Chunrong leading weekly ‘war room’ meetings to solve spare parts shortage problem
Proton has experienced strong growth over the past few years; that's a fact. Proton is experiencing some growing pains at the after-sales side, where lack of parts for accident repairs and scheduled …
Proton unveils solar power initiative – to help reduce CO2 by 11,536 tonnes/year, save up to RM5.8 million
While Proton has yet to roll out electric vehicles, its green credentials has been bolstered with the unveiling of its solar power initiative at its Tanjung Malim plant. Here, the national carmaker …
Malaysia-Singapore Causeway to reopen April 1
Travel across the Malaysia-Singapore Causeway will resume April 1. In a press statement, both Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Ismail Sabri and Singapore Prime Minster Lee Hsien Loong said fully vaccinated travellers can …
BYD T3 EV van to enter Malaysian commercial vehicle scene – CSH Alliance inks EV MoU with BYD Malaysia
Investment holding company CSH Alliance is set to enter the commercial electric vehicle (EV) scene by collaborating with Chinese automaker BYD, with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Alliance EV (AEV), having inked a memorandum …
RFID trial period being used to ensure system works efficiently before its use is expanded – works minister
The current trialling of radio frequency identification (RFID) for toll payment along the North-South Expressway (PLUS) is crucial to ensure that the system works efficiently before its usage is expanded, according to …
2023 Honda HR-V for US market teased – April 4 debut, North American version of the SUV gets unique look
Click to enlarge Honda has released the first teaser of the production 2023 Honda HR-V for the US market, saying that the "all new sporty and versatile SUV" will be fully revealed …
