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  Proton S50 confirmed for end-2023 launch – bigger C-segment sedan to be positioned above Persona

  28 March 2023 / 53 comments

  Proton S50 rendition by Theophilus Chin Alongside the announcement for what has now been confirmed to be the Proton X90, the national carmaker has also announced that there will be an all-new model to join […]

   

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  2023 Proton X90 – first official pics of the 6/7-seater SUV; 190 PS mild hybrid; 4 variants; previews in April

  28 March 2023 / 73 comments

  Click to enlarge We’ve been calling it the Proton X90 for quite awhile now, but did you know that Proton has never officially referred to its upcoming large SUV as ‘X90’ before? Well, until today. […]

   

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  Jaguar I-Pace EV in Malaysia – dual-motor AWD, 400 PS, 0-100 in 4.8s, 470 km range, from RM460,800

  28 March 2023 / 8 comments

  Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia has officially launched the all-electric I-Pace today, which arrived in the Malaysian market in two variants, priced from RM460,800 for the Black LE and RM498,800 for the HSE, the variant which […]

   

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  End of Puspakom monopoly – will this lead to Malaysia adopting compulsory roadworthiness test like the UK?

  28 March 2023 / 36 comments

  It was announced last week that Puspakom will no longer be the only agency providing vehicle inspection services from next year, when the company’s current concession comes to an end on August 31, 2024. While […]

   

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  One theory exam for motorcycle and car licences soon

  28 March 2023 / 11 comments

  Theory examinations for individuals taking their motorcycle and car driver’s licence tests may be standardised soon, The Star has reported. Some motorists have voiced out that they have been required to take the theory examination […]

   

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  Debit card payment not secure for use at parking lots? Can be accessed by scammers, says Ahmad Maslan

  28 March 2023 / 33 comments

  Deputy finance minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan has agreed that the use of debit cards for payments at cashless parking lots may not be secure and could cause data leaks to scammers, Sinar Daily reported. […]

   

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  Volkswagen Insurance Plan – fast claims; no excess fees, betterment cost; 24-hour roadside assistance

  28 March 2023 / 3 comments

  First introduced by Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM ) in 2019, the Volkswagen Insurance Plan (VIP) offers value-added benefits beyond the standard coverage you get from regular car insurance plans. Serving to support Volkswagen owners […]

   

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  LRT Kelana Jaya – damage to train connection system at Taman Bahagia system causes disruption

  27 March 2023 / 10 comments

  Hai Dash. KJ line train service moves slower and stops longer at each station due to damage to the train connection system at Taman Bahagia Station. The rectification works are ongoing. Sorry for the inconvenience. […]

   

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  2023 Volkswagen Mk8 Golf GTI updated in Malaysia – IQ.Drive brings AEB, ACC; RM246k OTR w/o insurance

  27 March 2023 / 40 comments

  The Volkswagen Golf GTI has been updated for the Malaysia, and the perennial hot hatch favourite in this market now receives the IQ.Drive suite of advanced driver assistance features. This time, the Mk8 Golf GTI […]

   

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  Proton Waja Merdeka Millennium Endurance Edition by DSR – R3 fanatic’s project dedicated to Daryl Lam

  27 March 2023 / 16 comments

  In 2005, Proton R3 Amprex Motorsports secured victory at the 12-hour Merdeka Millennium Endurance (MME) race, with the trio of Japanese Genji Hashimoto, Australian Tony Riccirdello and Malaysian Tengku Djan Ley Tengku Mahaleel winning overall […]

   

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  New Puspakom inspection competitors in Malaysia cannot be workshops, must adhere to regulations

  27 March 2023 / 27 comments

  Last Friday, the transport ministry announced that Puspakom will no longer be the only agency providing vehicle inspection services from next year, when the company’s current concession comes to an end on August 31, 2024. […]

   

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  Driver seen fuelling up Singapore-registered car with RON 95 claims to be Malaysian – still against the rule

  27 March 2023 / 68 comments

  It is a rule that foreign-registered vehicles are not allowed to fuel up on RON 95 in Malaysia. However, as we’ve seen on numerous occasions, there are still individuals that disobey this rule and continue […]

   

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  Digital vehicle licence plates will help prevent car theft, reduce congestion at toll plazas – road safety experts

  24 March 2023 / 25 comments

  The e-plate system for digital vehicle licence plates will not only help reduce congestion at highway toll plazas, but also help to curb vehicle theft, The Star has quoted experts as saying. The digital vehicle […]

   

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  Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV MPV in Malaysia – 1st Edition SWB Pro, 204 PS and 310 Nm, 415 km range, RM588k

  24 March 2023 / 25 comments

  Admittedly, going the parallel import route isn’t for everyone, but for those that are willing to take the plunge, there’s a plethora of options to pick from. Aside from providing first dibs on models that […]

   

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  Chinese EV brand Neta is launching in Malaysia – Neta V budget EV with 384 km range, 101 km/h top speed

  24 March 2023 / 13 comments

  Neta V Malaysia will soon welcome another Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brand called Neta. A brand under Hozon Auto, Neta currently offers three models in its home market, which are the Neta S, Neta U-II […]

   

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