Mazda has made the decision to return to pre-pandemic levels of operation beginning in August, the Japanese automaker said in a statement. Its manufacturing plants in Japan, Mexico and Thailand will resume normal operations, and […]
The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus’s insidious character means it’s a particularly nasty piece of work, and all it needs is for one infected person to unwittingly spread it on for mayhem to eventually occur. Or reoccur. For […]
Petronas AutoExpert is having a campaign offering great deals for regular engine oil change car servicing, specifically for frontliners battling the Covid-19 pandemic as a sign of appreciation. The service centres – set up by […]
The government has channeled a total of RM11.14 billion to 10.4 million aid recipients so far under the Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) assistance programme, which was announced in March as part of the Prihatin Rakyat […]
The coronavirus has claimed all major motor shows this year, with stalwarts such as Geneva and the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit cancelled due to Covid-19. However, the SEMA show refuses to […]
Indonesia’s automotive industry reported improved sales numbers for June, but the 12,623 units sold during the month was still 78.8% below that managed in the same period last year, reflecting the severity of Covid-19’s impact […]
Driving schools are officially allowed to extend their operating hours, says senior minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Beginning July 14, centres can open from 7.30 am to 8.30 pm, while courses and training (theory […]
Malaysia and Singapore are aiming to resume cross-border travel between the two countries beginning August 10, which will also see the implementation of two schemes – the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) and Periodic Commuting Arrangement […]
The rise of urban congestion and generational shift in mindsets when it comes to car ownership have given many companies valid reasons to develop car sharing platforms, but the coronavirus pandemic has effectively stunted developments […]
A few months ago, Malaysians had to comply with the movement control order (MCO) that kept most of us indoors, save for the occasional trip out to tapau food or to get groceries. The MCO […]
Another call to extend the six-month moratorium on loans and financing repayments has been made, but not from the public. This time, it’s from the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC), which urged the finance ministry […]
Mercedes-Benz Thailand (MBT) says that the lack of clear direction from the government in translating its EV policy into action may delay the company’s plans to build electric vehicles in the country, the Bangkok Post […]
While the government has said it will engage banks on the request by the public to extend the six-month moratorium on loans and financing repayments, any decision to continue the deferment period will have to […]
Covid-19‘s impact on the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) has been far reaching, leaving the event with its future in doubt. Following the cancellation of this year’s event due to the pandemic, its organisers have […]
With the implementation of the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), many Malaysians seem to have forgotten the Covid-19 pandemic is still raging in many parts of the world and has not been eliminated or eradicated […]