Latest Stories (Page 94)
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It has been very hot lately, hot enough to be officially in a heatwave. The Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) says that as of yesterday evening, Pokok Sena in Kedah is under Level 2 heatwave alert. A […]
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2024 BMW Motorrad R18 Roctane Malaysian launch
Joining BMW Motorrad’s range of Heritage motorcycles in Malaysia is the 2024 BMW R18 Roctane, priced at estimated RM160,000. Pricing for the R18 Roctane is on-the-road excluding insurance and will be confirmed in the near […]
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New 8% service tax from March 1 – car maintenance, motor insurance and home EV charging costs go up
As announced during the tabling of Budget 2024 last October, the government has increased the rate of the service tax (SST) from 6% to 8%, effective from today, March 1, 2024. There are a few […]
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Kuching Mitsubishi 3S centre by EON Auto Mart relocated – new brand identity, the biggest in town
The Mitsubishi Motors 3S centre in Kuching by authorised dealer EON Auto Mart has relocated. Now situated at Lot 852, Section 64, Kuching Town Land District, the new facility is the largest showroom for the […]
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Stellantis Malaysia sets up one-stop call centre for Peugeot, DS, Citroen owners – 24h roadside support
Stellantis Malaysia is now in charge of the Peugeot, DS and Citroen brands in the country, and has set up a one-stop call centre for owners of the vehicles, effective today (March 1, 2024). “This […]
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Bermaz Auto Alliance ceases operations – Peugeot franchise, after-sales to be managed by Stellantis
We’ve seen this one coming – Bermaz Auto Alliance (BAA) has announced it has ceased operations effective today, three months after it handed the distributorship of Peugeot back to the French brand’s parent company Stellantis. […]
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myTukar’s open letter to Carsome puts spotlight on gaming Google/FB reviews for 5-star rating practice
myTukar has issued an open letter to Carsome slamming the practice of incentivising users to give 5-star reviews in return for a chance to win prizes. This was in reference to a recent campaign by […]
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Allianz Malaysia introduces Allianz EV Shield – EV-specific insurance coverage, roadside recharging
Allianz General Insurance Company Malaysia Berhad (Allianz General) has announced its latest insurance product, Allianz EV Shield, which is the firm’s insurance coverage for electric vehicles under the private car comprehensive policy that offers coverage […]
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World Car of the Year 2024 – BYD Seal, Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30 make up all-electric top 3 finalists
While one Car of the Year award has been decided, another is in the final stages of deciding its winner. The World Car of the Year has announced its top three finalists, and for the […]
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Proton diversifies income stream, ‘Global Services’ handles cafe, merchandise, R3 division, solar panels
Proton is diversifying its operations and revenue stream by exploring opportunities within the automotive ecosystem and beyond, and leading the effort is Proton Global Services (PGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Proton Edar. Established in […]
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2024 Tesla Model Y – IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus rating
2024 Tesla Model Y Performance in Malaysia The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) of the United States has awarded the 2024 Tesla Model Y the Top Safety Pick Plus rating, through testing that has […]
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Renault Scenic E-Tech wins European Car of the Year 2024 – EV SUV beats G60 BMW 5 Series, BYD Seal
The European Car of the Year award, seen as the most prestigious of all COTYs, has been scooped by the Renault Scenic E-Tech this year. The electric crossover, reusing the name of Renault’s beloved segment-defining […]
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Honda CR-V e:FCEV debuts – hydrogen fuel cell SUV with plug-in charging; 600 km from H2, 60 km EV range
This is big news on the hydrogen fuel cell front, and not just because a very popular mainstream global model can now be had in FCEV form. The Honda CR-V e:FCEV – revealed yesterday at […]
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SST for electricity above 600 kWh to increase from 8% on March 1 – EV charging to cost more in Malaysia?
The sales and service tax (SST) hike from six to eight per cent, slated for March 1, will also impact your electricity bill. According to The Star, the government has confirmed it will implement the […]
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Road closures in KL for OCBC Cycle Kuala Lumpur 2024 event – Sunday March 3, 6:30am to 9:30am
The Kuala Lumpur traffic investigation and enforcement department (JSPT KL) has announced that several key roads around the capital city will be closed this Sunday, March 3 for the OCBC Cycle Kuala Lumpur 2024 cycling […]