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  GAC Motor CKD project announced – new GS3 B-SUV, Tan Chong invests over RM60m, Segambut Q2 2024

  11 May 2023 / 11 comments

  Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) and WTC Automotif (WTCA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warisan TC Holdings (a Tan Chong Group company) today announced a CKD local assembly programme worth over RM60 million. This is GAC’s first […]

   

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  Government to provide more funds for Penang LRT

  11 May 2023 / 31 comments

  The federal government recently announced that it will provide additional funds to expedite the construction of the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, Bernama reports. According to prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the previous […]

   

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  12 highway concessionaires agree to open toll payment system from September; more hoped to join

  11 May 2023 / 16 comments

  A total of 12 highway concessionaires have agreed to implement an open toll payment system on their highways from September, with more hoped to join the list, said works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi […]

   

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  2022 Perodua Alza wins Malaysia Good Design Award

  11 May 2023 / 50 comments

  The all-new Perodua Alza has won the Malaysia Good Design Award (MGDA), which is the highest recognition from the government for the design industry. Organised by the Malaysian Design Council (MRM), a strategic design agency […]

   

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  RON97 petrol price May 2023 week three update – premium fuel price still unchanged, at RM3.35 per litre

  10 May 2023 / 6 comments

  Wednesday comes around once again, and so the time has come for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, with the ministry of finance announcing the retail price of fuels in the country for the […]

   

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  New Penang ferry launching in July – 250 pax, 50 bikes

  10 May 2023 / 12 comments

  Penang’s new ferry service, powered by four new ferries, will start operations in mid-July. According to The Star, each ferry costs RM18 million and has the capacity of 250 passengers and 50 two-wheelers. Unlike the […]

   

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  Honda Malaysia’s May 2023 promotion, up to RM6k off

  10 May 2023 / 9 comments

  Hari Raya Aidilfitri may be over, but some good deals continue. Honda Malaysia’s “Sambut Bersama Bonus” monthly promo for May 2023 is that, and perhaps even better than before. The campaign is for cars registered […]

   

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  Hap Seng Smart appointed as Pro-Net dealer: smart #1 EV to be sold in Mercedes-Benz showrooms fr Q4 2023

  10 May 2023 / 12 comments

  Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) has confirmed the appointment of Hap Seng Smart as its first authorised dealer of smart EVs in Malaysia. As a brief recap, Pro-Net is a subsidiary of Proton that serves […]

   

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  FIRST LOOK: Chery Omoda 5 – CKD B-SUV with 1.5T CVT, bold looks, high specs and Proton X50 pricing?

  9 May 2023 / 26 comments

  The Malaysian car market, especially the already crowded SUV space, is about to get hotter real soon. Chinese carmakers have our market in their sights and are preparing to take the fight to B-segment bulk […]

   

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  Bermaz Auto looking to add a Chinese EV brand to its line-up, reportedly talking to Xpeng, Dongfeng, Geely

  9 May 2023 / 23 comments

  Bermaz Auto (BAuto) is reportedly looking into expanding into the electric vehicle (EV) segment with the addition of a Chinese EV brand to its portfolio. According to Affin Hwang Investment Bank (AHIB), the company is […]

   

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  Porsche Centres in Malaysia gain upgraded 350 kW DC High Performance Chargers; solar car port in Penang

  9 May 2023 / 1 comment

  Porsche Malaysia, through Sime Darby Auto Performance has upgraded the output of its high performance charger (HPC) facilities in Porsche Centres across Malaysia, enabling the output of up to 350 kW from the upgraded double […]

   

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  Toyota Hilux prices raised in Malaysia – GR Sport up by RM9.2k, Rogue by RM6k; Fortuner also up by RM5k

  9 May 2023 / 11 comments

  UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has revised the pricing of the Hilux and Fortuner in Malaysia, with increases affecting several variants of both models. Starting with the Hilux, the workhorse 2.4 Single Cab 4×4 MT now […]

   

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  Volkswagen Malaysia and MHV Autohaus open Das WeltAuto Gombak; first independent outlet in Malaysia

  9 May 2023 / 1 comment

  Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) with its dealer partner MHV Autohaus has officially opened the first independent Das WeltAuto (DWA) used vehicle dealership in Malaysia, and this is located a short distance from the MHV […]

   

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  PLUS Juru toll motorcycle lane closure from May 10-26

  9 May 2023 / 1 comment

  PLUS has announced that the motorcycle lane at the Juru toll plaza in Penang, northbound heading to Sungai Dua, will be temporarily closed from tomorrow, May 10, till May 26. That’s a period of three […]

   

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  GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid previewed in Malaysia – X50 and HR-V rival; 190 PS, 375 Nm; launching this year

  9 May 2023 / 12 comments

  In addition to the Haval H6, Great Wall Motor will also introduce the Haval Jolion in Malaysia by this year, according to an official representative. The B-segment SUV was recently previewed here in hybrid form […]

   

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