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  October 2017 Malaysia vehicle sales up by 14.9%

  22 November 2017 / 12 comments

  The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of October 2017, with 47,041 units delivered during the month. The total shifted last month represents an increase of 6,085 units or […]

   

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  MSF Finale 2017 to feature Malaysia’s only OKU drifter

  22 November 2017 / 18 comments

  Photo credit: Adam Photography This is the story of a physically disabled man who drifts cars. He’s a familiar sight at grassroots drifting events, participating competitively in these, mostly around Melaka, and he’s known for […]

   

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  Proton Auto Fest this weekend – up to RM8k savings on new models, up to 80% discount on genuine parts

  22 November 2017 / 21 comments

  This weekend (November 25-26, 2017), the Proton Auto Fest will be held the at the company’s Centre of Excellence in Shah Alam. There’s something for everyone at the event, beginning with savings of up to […]

   

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  OKU parking: what are the rules and who can use it?

  22 November 2017 / 75 comments

  A recent viral Facebook video showing a driver in Penang protesting against Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang (MBPP) parking wardens clamping her car for parking in a disabled (OKU) parking spot despite her having a wheelchair-bound […]

   

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  Yoshiya Inamori, new vice president of manufacturing at Proton, on current issues and ways to improve

  22 November 2017 / 21 comments

  During a group interview with Yoshiya Inamori, the new vice president of manufacturing at Proton provided some insights into some of the current issues affecting the national carmaker, and how he plans to address them. […]

   

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  RENDERED: 2018 Perodua Myvi SE – a new hot hatch?

  22 November 2017 / 31 comments

  The new Perodua Myvi lineup has ditched the mid-spec SE trim in favour of the 1.5 High and Advance models, and with that ends a whole line of sportier-looking Myvi variants that has existed in […]

   

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  Proton working to close quality gap to competitors

  22 November 2017 / 69 comments

  One of the primary concerns for Proton’s new vice president of manufacturing, Yoshiya Inamori, when assuming his new role, is quality. The national carmaker has been experiencing less than satisfactory market sentiment as of late, […]

   

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  GALLERY: Perodua Myvi Advance 1.5 – 2018 vs 2015

  21 November 2017 / 31 comments

  With the new Perodua Myvi now launched, attention will invariably turn to how it fares against the outgoing model. For contrast and clarity, we’ve brought the brand new car together with its predecessor, a 2015 […]

   

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  GALLERY: 2018 Perodua Myvi 1.3 Premium X vs 1.5 Advance – which new variant should you go for?

  21 November 2017 / 33 comments

  It has been nearly a week since the third-generation Perodua Myvi was launched, and prospective buyers have been quick to place their orders. But for those who are tussling between the 1.3 Premium X (RM48,300) […]

   

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  Proton has no plans to cut jobs, Geely to offer training

  21 November 2017 / 30 comments

  It was previously reported that Proton would not downsize its workforce following its deal with Geely, and its new vice president of manufacturing, Yoshiya Inamori, has echoed this plan. During a brief interview, the former […]

   

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  Government looking into appropriate measures should RON 95, diesel go past RM2.50 for three months

  21 November 2017 / 58 comments

  The government says it is looking into appropriate measures to reduce the impact of rising global petroleum prices, and will introduce these should the price of RON 95 and diesel in the country exceed RM2.50 […]

   

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  Yoshiya Inamori – get to know the new vice president of manufacturing at Proton; 35 years of experience

  21 November 2017 / 37 comments

  Proton is on a mission to improve the production quality of its vehicles – an important aspect in light of its newfound partnership and future goals. In February 2016, Masazumi Ogawa joined as director of […]

   

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  RENDERED: 2018 Perodua Myvi becomes a crossover

  21 November 2017 / 21 comments

  We’ve already seen how the all-new 2018 Perodua Myvi might look like if ever a sedan version comes into existence, but how about a crossover? Well, these renders by Bear Design sure make for an […]

   

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  Touch n’ Go – 10% surcharge at providers’ discretion

  21 November 2017 / 29 comments

  Decisions on applying or removing the 10% surcharge for the use of Touch n’ Go pre-paid cards at places such as shopping centres or parking buildings lies solely with the service providers, according to prime […]

   

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  Road safety campaigns fail to reduce road accidents and fatalities, with over 7,000 deaths recorded in 2016

  21 November 2017 / 48 comments

  Existing road safety campaigns have failed to reduce the number of road accidents in the country, said deputy transport minister Datuk Abdul Aziz Kaprawi. According to a report by theSundaily, the ministry of transport’s (MOT) […]

   

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