Malaysian vehicle sales data for April 2020 by brand
As reported earlier, the month of April saw what was the worst performing month ever in terms of new vehicle sales, with the country right in the thick of the fight against …
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April 2020 Malaysian vehicle sales drop nearly 100%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of April 2020. With the movement control order (MCO) in force, all new vehicular activity was at a complete …
Nissan may cut 20,000 jobs as part of its restructuring
The woes continue for Nissan. Japan's third-largest automaker, which has said it is planning to restructure its operations and cut costs, may have to further reduce its global workforce as it seeks …
Thailand auto industry proposes ‘cash for clunkers’ trade-in scheme for old cars – should Malaysia follow?
Thailand's battered auto market has come up with an idea that it hopes will spur the new car market - cash for clunkers. The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) auto club is …
Covid-19: Ford production in the US off to a patchy restart as infections, parts shortages force closures
Things aren't all going to plan for Ford, which restarted production at its North American facilities on May 18 after shutting them down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Barely had production resumed …
ERL revises train schedule – KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit services now combined, 6am to 11.10pm daily
Express Rail Link (ERL) will be revising its KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit train schedule for the remainder of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period to suit current passenger loads. Announced …
No ban on goods vehicles on the road this Raya – MoT
The ministry of transport (MoT) has announced that there will be no ban on goods vehicles travelling during this Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive season. In a statement released yesterday, MoT explained that …
CMCO: Interstate travellers will now be fined, not just forced to U-turn; Raya travels will not be authorised
With Malaysians continuing their attempts to flout the government's conditional movement control order, the authorities are having to step up their enforcement. From today onwards, police officers at roadblocks will not only …
Covid-19: IIMS 2020 cancelled, to run in 2021 instead
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has claimed another regional automotive event, this time seeing the cancellation of the 2020 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS 2020). Another motor show in the region was also …
Selangor police step up roadblocks to stop Raya interstate travellers – 5 major highway exits named
The roadblocks that we became accustomed to in the MCO period were lifted once the current conditional movement control order (CMCO) started, but they're back again - this time, it's to stop …
Toyota expects operating profit to plunge by 80% and global sales to go down by 1.5 million units this year
Toyota says it is expecting its full-year operating profit to drop by 80% to its lowest in nine years as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and said it is expecting sales …
Thailand car sales drop 65% in April from Covid effect
It's very much expected that new cars won't be flying off showrooms in the current climate, and the latest figures from Thailand say the same. According to the Federation of Thai Industries …
Police to check number plates of cars parked outside homes to catch unauthorised interstate travellers
Despite it feeling comparatively normal and pre-Covid on the roads now under the current conditional movement control order (CMCO), two main barriers are still in place - our country's borders are still …
CMCO: Adhere to SOPs or face fines and court time
Adhere to the terms and conditions of the standard operating procedure (SOP) outlined for the conditional movement control order (CMCO) or you'll be detained and possibly hauled to court. According to senior …
Coronavirus dies faster in higher temperatures: report
Here's an advantage to be had from parking your car under direct sunlight, and something that could be helped by our tropical climate. Heat is key to killing coronavirus, according to Travis …
Perodua resumes operations nationwide, no walk-ins
Perodua has finally announced that it has resumed operations at all its 182 sales, 202 service and 68 body and paint outlets nationwide, after a two-month closure brought about by the movement …
Police to scan villages for Raya interstate travellers
The scene and traffic in cities may look rather normal and pre-Covid now under the relaxed conditional movement control order (CMCO), but the government has made it very clear that interstate travel …
Don’t waste everyone’s time applying for an interstate travel permit to return home for Raya, say police
It has been said enough times that no interstate travel for the reason of celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri will be permitted during the conditional movement control order (CMCO), but there are still …
Covid-19: Ford F-150, Bronco debuts to be delayed by two months; company priority to save cash – report
Launches of the Ford F-150 and Bronco appear to be delayed approximately by the amount of time the automaker's production plants have been idle, Bloomberg reported. Ford had initially planned for the …
Proton applies new procedures for CMCO and beyond
With the progressive reopening of its sales and service outlets nationwide, Proton has taken several precautions to ensure the safety of its staff from the infection and spread of the Covid-19 virus. …
