Local taxi-hailing app 2Go to enter ASEAN markets
The developer of e-hailing app 2Go is confident it will be able to make inroads, not just locally, but in other ASEAN markets by the middle of next year, Malay Mail Online reports. Cab Auto […]
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‘Ops Jalan’ – JPJ operation to nab traffic offenders this festive season to run Dec 24-26 and Dec 30-Jan 2
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced it will be conducting Ops Jalan later this month in a bid to reduce road accidents and nab traffic offenders, The Sun reports. The nationwide operation will involve […]
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Perodua Bezza tops Trending Car Models list in Google’s “Year in Search” 2016 – four Protons in list
It’s that time of the year again for lists, and with that, we take a look at what Malaysians have been searching for via Google in 2016. Every year, the search engine compiles these searches […]
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PLUS announces 20% rebate for electronic toll payments this Christmas, public advised to follow TTA
In conjunction with the Christmas holidays, PLUS highway users on the North-South Expressway (NSE), North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE) and the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) will be able to enjoy a 20% toll rebate […]
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Tourists charged RM800 for taxi trip from KLCC to Masjid Negara; detoured to Putrajaya – report
It appears that even with stiff competition from ride-hailing services like Uber and Grab, some taxi drivers are still engaging in the time-honoured tradition of overcharging tourists – the Malay Mail reported that two French […]
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UMW Toyota appoints Ravindran Kurusamy as new company president, replaces Datuk Ismet Suki
UMW Toyota Motor has announced the appointment of Ravindran Kurusamy as the new president of the company, replacing Datuk Ismet Suki whose term has ended after 26 years of service to the company. “Ravindran has […]
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Bermaz expands Takata airbag recall campaign for Mazda vehicles – RX-8, BT-50 (UN) and 2 (DE) affected
Bermaz has expanded its Takata airbag recall campaign for Mazda vehicles, with the RX-8 (FE), additional units of the first-gen BT-50 (UN) and third-gen Mazda 2 (DE) joining the company’s previous recall campaign that included […]
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Uber reveals some stats for Malaysian rides in 2016
Uber has been looking back on 2016 with a statistical overview of how people have used the ride-sharing service this year. Here’s a quick round-up of relevant numbers for Malaysia, as disclosed via Year With […]
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‘My Test’ – ensuring you pass your driving theory test
Failing your driving education curriculum theory on a regular basis? Well, here’s a surefire way to improve your chances of passing the test on the next try. It’s called ‘My Test’, and what it does […]
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Grab to have a kiosk in Subang SkyPark airport, introduces six-seater GrabCar option for big parties
In the fierce battle between Uber and Grab, the latter has gained two extra bullets with today’s announcement. First, South East Asia’s leading ride hailing service has tied up with SkyPark Terminal a.k.a. Subang Airport […]
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Proton targets min 10k monthly sales next year, hopes to complete search for foreign partner in Q1 2017
It has been an incredibly busy 2016 for Proton, which rolled out four new models this year. It all started with the Perdana in June, followed by the Persona in August and the Saga in […]
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Tesla Model S – GreenTech Malaysia to offer new S 75 from next year, mulling introduction of base S 60
Some updates on the Tesla initiative being run by the Malaysian Green Technology Corporation (GreenTech Malaysia). As previously reported, the first 10 Model S facelift units in the programme became available for leasing from last […]
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Links between stations and buildings to be built by prop owners at their own cost, schedule – MRT Corp
After riding the first phase of the MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang (SBK) line on its opening day, we came away happy to have a modern train line connecting many points of interest and areas that previously […]
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Malaysia vehicle sales data for Nov 2016 by brand – Toyota up 16.2%, Nissan up 24.3%, Mazda down 20.1%
The month of November has seen a very slight uptick in new vehicle sales, according to data released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). In total, 49,085 vehicles were registered last month – that’s up […]
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Proton Ertiga gets 4-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating; Hyundai Elantra, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport get five stars
The Proton Ertiga, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Hyundai Elantra are the latest vehicles to be tested by the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP), with all models scoring a four-safety safety […]
