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Nissan Navara owners who are looking at outfitting their pick-up trucks can now turn to the official Nissan channel in Malaysia. ETCM’s after-sales subsidiary, Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis (TCEAS), now offers Ironman 4X4 accessories […]
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Taxi operators say industry facing collapse in the next 16 months unless SPAD intervenes to save it
Last week, it was reported that taxi drivers were apparently returning their vehicles to their respective companies in huge numbers, with the number bandied being as high as 10,000. Now, those involved in the taxi […]
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VIDEO: 2016 Proton Perdana TVC – director’s cut
Automotive television commercial director Telly Koay has released a director’s cut version of the original 60-second spot for the 2016 Proton Perdana. Despite being the same length, it is rather different from the more calming […]
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Perodua Bezza Wagon rendered, cheap estate anyone?
Our Mr. Rendering Theophilus Chin has been on a wagon state of mind lately. Last week, the man rendered a wagon version of the latest 2016 Proton Saga, naming the Skoda-inspired idea Proton Saga Aeroback. […]
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PLUS urged to revise Long Journey Time charge
Last week, Malaysians became aware of the Long Journey Time (LJT) penalty that PLUS charges for “overstaying” on the highway. Motorist Damar Wulan posted his RM9.40 fine receipt online, received for exceeding the time limit […]
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Mercedes-Benz Malaysia opens new Pekan warehouse
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has opened a new automotive warehouse in Pekan, Pahang, which prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said will prove beneficial for the people in the area, the New Straits Times reports. The […]
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Taxi operator blocking Uber, Grab drivers from picking up at KLCC to “ensure passenger safety” – report
A taxi operator has been blocking drivers of ride-hailing services like Uber and Grab from picking up passengers at Suria KLCC under the guise of ensuring passenger safety, according to The Sun. Big Blue Taxi […]
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Goodies for electric vehicles in Budget 2017 – minister
Good news for owners of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid cars, and the car companies selling them. The upcoming Budget 2017 that will be tabled by PM Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak this Friday will […]
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Mokhzani Mahathir resigns as Sepang Circuit chief
Mokhzani (right) with SIC CEO Datuk Razlan Razali Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and the ministry of finance have announced that Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir has resigned from his post as chairman, with effect from October […]
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Petron Turbo Diesel Euro 5 fuel introduced in Malaysia
Petron has quietly rolled out is new Euro 5 diesel fuel in Malaysia, named the Petron Turbo Diesel Euro 5. As of now, a total of 14 stations offer the premium diesel fuel – 10 […]
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Perodua, Proton would welcome first-car incentives
Perodua hopes that the government will consider special incentives for first-time buyers of national cars in Budget 2017, according to a Bernama report. Such a move will drive further consumer spending, said Perodua CEO and […]
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MSF Racing Series Saga Cup Enduro round to feature Malaysian racing legends, kicks off this Sunday 3pm
The original Proton Saga is robust and utilitarian, serving as basic, dependable transport for many Malaysians. So, as a basis of a one-make race series, the first national car wouldn’t be the first thing that […]
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Michelin Malaysia teases the Pilot Sport 4 on website
Michelin Malaysia has begun teasing the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 on its website. The new performance rubber, which competes against the Continental Sport Contact 6 and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3, hasn’t been officially launched […]
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Proton Search – Saga owner Mohd Isa wins new one
The search has ended – well, the Proton Search, that is – and the contest has settled on a winner. Former civil servant at the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA), Mohd Isa bin Ibrahim […]
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SPYSHOTS: Hyundai Ioniq hybrid in Malaysia – CKD?
The Hyundai Ioniq has been spotted in Malaysia again thanks to paultan.org reader Satish Chandramohan. Rather than being on display however, the hybrid vehicle is seen here on the road, Old Klang Road specifically, according […]