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  Volkswagen Polo Black & White launched in Malaysia – only available through Lazada on Nov 11; RM68,488

  8 November 2018 / 40 comments

  Following the launch of the Volkswagen ‘JOIN’ editions of the Polo, Vento, Tiguan and Passat, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has collaborated with Lazada again for the new Polo Black & White. Limited to only […]

   

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  AP system to remain, but policy to be reviewed – MITI

  8 November 2018 / 93 comments

  The government has no plans to abolish the open approved permit (AP) system, but says the policy will be reviewed to ensure that it is not abused by parties looking to make a quick buck, […]

   

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  BHPetrol introduces new Infiniti petrol with latest additives – RON 95 and 97, no price increase

  8 November 2018 / 25 comments

  Fuel retailer BHPetrol has officially introduced a new version of its Infiniti petrol. Available in both RON 95 and RON 97 variants at no extra cost, the new fuel receives a revised formulation featuring the […]

   

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  GALLERY: Ford Ranger – new 2019 facelift vs old 2016

  7 November 2018 / 13 comments

  The Ford Ranger T6 may be a good six years old now, but the Blue Oval pick-up truck is still going strong. Having received its first facelift in late 2015, it’s now undergone a second […]

   

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  Over 20 proposals for new national car received – MITI

  7 November 2018 / 37 comments

  The news headlines may have moved on, but the new national car project (NNCP) is rolling on behind the scenes. According to the deputy minister of international trade and industry (MITI), Dr Ong Kian Ming, […]

   

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  C27 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid bookings reach 5,500 units as of Nov 1 – ETCM to speed up production rate

  7 November 2018 / 15 comments

  Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has revealed that, as of November 1, 2018, a total of 5,500 bookings for the C27 Serena S-Hybrid have been made. Of that, about 4,000 units of the MPV have […]

   

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  Low Yuan Lung – new Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors MD

  7 November 2018 / 7 comments

  Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has announced that Low Yuan Lung is the new managing director, and the appointment is effective immediately. Low started his career in the automotive industry over two decades ago in 1996, […]

   

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  Nissan Almera Black Series revealed – RM70k-RM80k

  7 November 2018 / 41 comments

  Nissan distributor Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has introduced the Nissan Almera Black Series in Malaysia. The second model to receive the Black Series treatment after the NP300 Navara, the B-segment sedan gets a aerokit […]

   

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  Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia announces six different recalls – 23,133 units affected for various reasons

  7 November 2018 / 7 comments

  Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced six different recalls, which the company calls field fix campaigns involving 23,133 units in the country. Affected models include the Outlander, ASX, Lancer, Lancer Sportback and Lancer Evolution. The […]

   

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  Taxi drivers demand a meeting with transport minister to address issues, or they’ll protest on November 8

  5 November 2018 / 72 comments

  Taxi drivers aren’t giving up the fight, as you’d expect. They’ve now demanded to meet with transport minister Anthony Loke soon, failing which they will hold a protest to demand a meeting at parliament on […]

   

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  Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia announces year-end cash rebates for Triton, Outlander and ASX, up to RM8k off

  5 November 2018 / 3 comments

  Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced year-end cash rebate deals for its Mitsubishi model line-up in the country, with rebates ranging from RM5,000 to RM8,000. Until the end of December, those who book and register […]

   

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  Unlimited monthly rail, bus passes for Malaysians only

  5 November 2018 / 22 comments

  The soon to be introduced monthly unlimited Rapid bus and rail pass will be only for Malaysians, transport minister Anthony Loke said, reported by The Star. Announced last week in Budget 2019, the scheme will […]

   

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  SPYSHOTS: Toyota Yaris in Malaysia – CKD soon?

  5 November 2018 / 35 comments

  Here’s something we’re not supposed to see, because the car being transported was covered up. But sometimes it’s difficult to hold everything together in a storm, and wind can cause unintended exposure. Unfortunately for our […]

   

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  Budget 2019: Toll hike freeze on inter-city highways

  5 November 2018 / 16 comments

  One of the big salient points of Budget 2019 was the freezing of toll price hikes on all inter-city highways across the whole of next year. According to finance minister Lim Guan Eng, who tabled […]

   

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  Proton sales up 12.6% in October – 5,093 units sold

  5 November 2018 / 20 comments

  Following a slight slump in sales last month, Proton has revealed that sales for the month of October took a turn for the better, up 12.6% (569 units) with 5,093 units sold. Proton’s TIV market […]

   

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