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  Chevrolet Colorado – second-gen facelift officially launched in Malaysia, priced from RM100k to RM133k

  20 October 2016 / 12 comments

  Naza Quest has officially launched the facelifted second-gen Chevrolet Colorado in Malaysia. The refreshed pick-up arrives with three engines in the model line-up, with five variants (2.5 LT manual, 2.5 LT auto, 2.5 LTZ auto, […]

   

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  M-BIKE system to reduce motorcycle lane congestion at Johor-Singapore Causeway and Second Link

  20 October 2016 / 9 comments

  A new inspection system is set to reduce motorcycle lane congestion at Malaysia-Singapore entry points, Bernama reports. The Secured Automated Clearance System for Malaysian Citizen Motorcyclists (M-BIKE) will be fully operational by next month, and […]

   

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  Taxi operator blocks Uber, Grab drivers from picking up passengers at four more locations – report

  20 October 2016 / 86 comments

  Drivers of ride-hailing services like Uber and Grab are now barred by a taxi operator from picking up passengers at four more locations – Publika, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Sunway Putra Mall and JW Marriott Hotel […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift coming to M’sia mid-2017

  19 October 2016 / 4 comments

  At the presentation of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s third quarter sales results, vice president of sales and marketing Mark Raine let slip that the facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLA will arrive in Malaysia in mid-2017. Surprising news, given that […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz Malaysia sales hit 9,047 units in Jan-Sep 2016, 10% growth – C-Class sales grow 90%

  19 October 2016 / 21 comments

  It’s been a challenging year for the automotive industry so far, but no one seems to have told Mercedes-Benz Malaysia. The company has just announced yet more impressive sales figures today, zooming towards yet another […]

   

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  PM: Taxi services need upgrading; business model too

  19 October 2016 / 30 comments

  Much has been said about taxi services in Malaysia, after ride hailing tech companies such as Uber and Grab gave us an much-needed alternative to cabs. Taxi drivers have put up a fight, and some […]

   

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  Michelin Pilot Sport 4 now in Malaysia – from RM481

  19 October 2016 / 30 comments

  Michelin’s latest performance staple is in town – enter the Michelin Pilot Sport 4. It replaces the outgoing Pilot Sport 3 tyre, and aims to improve on its predecessor in every aspect, offering “innovations and […]

   

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  Peugeot Traveller being explored for Q3 2017 Malaysian introduction – exports of MPV possible

  19 October 2016 / 35 comments

  The Peugeot Traveller could be making its way to Malaysia for a third quarter 2017 local introduction. According to a Nasim source, Peugeot’s official distributor is exploring the possibilities of bringing in the big MPV […]

   

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  UberX in KL now shows riders fares upfront for clarity

  19 October 2016 / 11 comments

  Uber riders in Kuala Lumpur will be able to see their fares upfront once they request for a ride. The update is set to be rolled out to all Uber riders over the next few […]

   

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  Perodua Bezza deliveries hit 20,000 units; 151k total sales year-to-date, market share estimated at 36.1%

  18 October 2016 / 84 comments

  There’s no letting up in Perodua’s sales in 2016, it seems – the national carmaker has just announced that it has sold a total of 150,900 vehicles in the first nine months of the year. […]

   

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  Future public transport projects should focus on commuters’ needs and demographic changes – Najib

  18 October 2016 / 10 comments

  Public transport operators have been asked to have a more commuter-focused view and take into account demographic changes when setting out future transport projects, The Sun reports. The call was made by prime minister Datuk […]

   

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  Malaysia to use rolling barriers to increase safety

  18 October 2016 / 24 comments

  The safety rolling barrier is set to be used on Malaysia’s roads identified to have a high risk of accidents, according to The Sun. Works minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that the barrier, built […]

   

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  SPAD studying possibility of a tram service for KL

  18 October 2016 / 38 comments

  The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is looking into the possibility of introducing a tram service in Kuala Lumpur. A feasability study is being conducted by the commission and is expected to be completed by […]

   

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  Proton Saga bookings reach 6,000 units, 1,000 delivered; Persona hits 15,000 units, 4,500 delivered

  17 October 2016 / 78 comments

  During a press conference at the ongoing Proton Saga media test drive, we got a little update on the company’s sales performance for its recent model introductions. Starting with the car we were invited to […]

   

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  Proton SUV considered: to be based on Suzuki Vitara?

  17 October 2016 / 54 comments

  Proton sedan, hatchback and MPV. Check, check and check. The local carmaker even has multiple entries of each body type, in fact. Count it – it has four sedans (Saga, Persona, Preve and Perdana), two […]

   

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