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  ‘SMS’ joins the list of special series number plates

  29 June 2017 / 11 comments

  Another special number plate series is now available for Malaysian motorists, and joins ‘RIMAU‘, ‘PERFECT’, ‘NAAM’, ‘VIP’, and ‘GT’ from 2016 and the ‘PATRIOT’ plate from 2015 on the unique plates list. Officially introduced a […]

   

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  About 100 AES cameras to be installed next year

  28 June 2017 / 36 comments

  Deputy transport minister Datuk Ab Aziz Kaprawi has revealed about 100 Automated Enforcement System (AES) cameras will be installed nationwide next year. In a report by Bernama, he said the cameras will be installed at […]

   

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  July 2017 week one fuel price – petrol, diesel all down

  28 June 2017 / 13 comments

  It’s Wednesday again and it’s three cheers for motorists this coming week, as the latest weekly fuel price update sees all grades becoming cheaper – the fifth straight week of price decreases. From tomorrow, June […]

   

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  Klang Valley MRT 1 second phase is “99% ready”

  28 June 2017 / 5 comments

  The second phase of the Klang Valley MRT 1 project which runs from Semantan to Kajang is now “99% ready,” according to a report in the New Straits Times. “We are currently running final test […]

   

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  Proton SUV will be under RM100k – Ong Ka Chuan

  28 June 2017 / 92 comments

  There has been a lot of hype surrounding the Geely Boyue, which has been confirmed to be a new Proton model following the signing of a definitive agreement between both parties. Many have been clamoring […]

   

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  Malaysia highway network is “world class” – report

  28 June 2017 / 64 comments

  The Malaysian highway network is said to meet standards and is on par with those of developed countries, and should not be blamed for the rising number of accidents, according to a report by Kosmo. […]

   

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  Perodua clarifies no Myvi and Alza detached rear axle issue, says social media photos are accident-related

  23 June 2017 / 150 comments

  Recently, photos of Perodua Myvi and Alza accident vehicles have been circulating on social media, implying that these mishaps were as a result of the cars’ rear axle detaching from the chassis without intervention, thus […]

   

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  Proton’s plan under Geely – return to profit “as soon as possible,” focus on Malaysia, ASEAN markets first

  23 June 2017 / 62 comments

  It’s still early days in Proton’s partnership with Geely, but the latter already has a few rough ideas of what it has in store for the Malaysian carmaker. The most pressing part of the agenda […]

   

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  No plans to introduce Geely brand in ASEAN – Proton will focus on the region as a right-hand drive hub

  23 June 2017 / 25 comments

  With the formalisation of the partnership between Proton and Geely today, questions were raised on the roles that Proton and Geely brands will play, both in Malaysia and the region. Geely chairman Li Shufu made […]

   

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  Proton-Geely FSP deal in detail – what DRB-Hicom, Geely and the Malaysian government will be getting

  23 June 2017 / 34 comments

  Now that the definitive agreement for the Proton-Geely partnership has been signed, DRB-Hicom has revealed more details about Proton’s turnaround plan. On hand to feed the information to the media was Datuk Sri Syed Faisal […]

   

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  Proton to act like Skoda, Geely as Volkswagen – no conflict of interest despite similar brand positioning

  23 June 2017 / 51 comments

  During a press conference following the signing of the definitive agreement of the Proton-Geely partnership, a question was raised if there would be any conflict of interest between Proton and Geely, given the brand positioning […]

   

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  Proton-Geely partnership – definitive agreement inked

  23 June 2017 / 33 comments

  The Proton-Geely strategic partnership has officially begun. Earlier this morning, DRB-Hicom and Zhejiang Geely (ZGH) signed the definitive agreement for the Chinese carmaker to acquire a 49.9% equity stake in Proton. The deal was formally […]

   

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  GALLERY: 2017 Proton Exora Enhanced – revised look

  23 June 2017 / 48 comments

  On the sidelines of the DRB-Hicom-Geely definitive agreement signing ceremony in Kuala Lumpur today, the updated, enhanced Proton Exora MPV was displayed, featuring lightly revised aesthetics and equipment. Here, the seven-seater bears the latest iteration […]

   

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  Geely Boyue SUV makes first Malaysian appearance

  23 June 2017 / 113 comments

  This morning saw Proton and Geely sign a Definitive Agreement that will see the Chinese company take up a significant stake in the Malaysian carmaker, and its Lotus subsidiary. The signing ceremony in Kuala Lumpur […]

   

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  Volvo clears the air on XC60 City Safety system “fail”

  22 June 2017 / 40 comments

  If you’ve been on the internet recently, you may (or may not) have seen a video of a Volvo XC60 where by it is claimed the SUV’s autonomous emergency braking system “failed” to function properly. […]

   

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