FH special number plates out – bid on JPJeBid Feb 1-5
Another special number plate series has been launched, and it's FH, Bernama reports. Bid for it (FH 1-9999) on JPJeBid between Sunday, February 1 and 10pm on Thursday, February 5. Results will …
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Hyundai Motor Malaysia signs up new dealer, working on Hyundai Protection Plan with insurance partners
Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) has signed a letter of intent with new dealer-partner HZN Inspiration to explore establishing new dealership facilities in the Klang Valley, with the first outlet targeted to be …
Transport ministry to review discount on summonses for foreign-registered vehicles – Anthony Loke
Traffic summonses issued to foreign-registered vehicles, including vehicles from Thailand, will be reviewed to ensure that the enforcement approach remains effective, reported The Star. Discounts offered for the summonses, such as for …
All current Proton models to offer up to RM4,000 incentives under govt’s ‘matching grant’ programme
Following the transport ministry's recent launch of the matching grant programme to scrap vehicles aged 20 and up, Proton has announced that it will give Saga and eMas 5 buyers a trade-in …
MCE secures RM37.9 mil contract to supply parts for new Proton model this year – AMA02 launching in 2026
MCE Holdings (MCE) has announced it will supply automotive electronics and mechatronic components for a new Proton model. The contracts with an approximate value of RM37.9 million were awarded to MCE’s subsidiaries, …
E-hailing road tax can now be renewed for < 6 months
There have been e-hailing vehicle owners facing difficulties renewing road tax if their vehicle permits (eVP) were expiring in under six months, because only six- and 12-month road tax renewals were allowed. …
Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio official Malaysian prices out – RM438,800 and RM478,800 for 2.0T Veloce
Two weeks after prices for the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Veloce were leaked, Alfa Romeo Malaysia has finally released official prices for the two cars. This comes two months after the …
Traffic police announce road closures for Thaipusam in Kuala Lumpur – Jan 30-31 and Feb 2-3
For January 30-31 and February 2-3, roads in Kuala Lumpur will be closed for Thaipusam. Road closures and diversions are to facilitate the procession of the chariot from the Sri Maha Mariamman …
Proton CEO: 21 China brands and 58 models now in Malaysia, but only five “real CKD,” and all low volume
Keeping an eye on the competition is all part of business, and Proton is very much aware that the local market has seen an influx of Chinese players - the company gave …
Proton since Geely tie-up – 34 new models, 10x quality improvement, 146 new showrooms, sales doubled
At Proton's media night yesterday, CEO Li Chunrong touted the achievements the national carmaker has made since it entered a "strategic partnership" with Geely back in 2017 (and the eight years since …
Proton sales rebounded after Geely partnership – 144% climb from 2018 all-time low to 15-year high
Hips don't lie, Shakira once said. Well, neither can numbers, and the V-shaped graph above makes it clear as day the impact marrying Geely has had on Proton's sales. Anyone here yet …
Proton new product offensive – AMA02, 05, 06, next GMA EV planned; S70 MC and X90 MC coming soon
Proton has a slew of new and updated models in the pipeline, the carmaker has announced. Among the soonest to emerge from the national carmaker will be the next model to be …
GWM Wey G9 MPV launched in Malaysia – 7-seater 1.5T Hi4 PHEV with 442 PS/642 Nm, CKD, RM269,800
Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has launched the GWM Wey G9, taking the wraps off its first MPV offering earlier today. The PHEV makes its local debut after having initially been shown …
Honda Malaysia sold 72,301 units in 2025 – No.1 non-national passenger vehicle brand for 12th straight year
Honda Malaysia (HM) has announced that it sold a total of 72,301 vehicles in 2025, which is enough for it to maintain its number one spot in the non-national passenger vehicle segment …
Overloading crackdown will be year-round – Loke
The 'war against overloaded commercial vehicles', or Ops Perang Lebih Muatan, is not a seasonal thing; it will be carried out year-round, transport minister Anthony Loke has said, according to a Bernama …
Proton AMA02 launching in 2026 – Saga Cross SUV, MPV or hatchback, DHT120 hybrid to debut?
Proton is being incredibly bullish this year, targeting a 26% increase in sales to 200,000 units. Central to its expected surge is the new Saga, but the national carmaker will also need …
JPJ should adopt ANPR system in place of roadblocks to reduce congestion, improve effectiveness – Loke
Transport minister Anthony Loke has said the road transport department (JPJ) must adopt a new approach to roadblocks to reduce congestion and improve effectiveness, reports Bernama. Loke pointed out that current physical …
Toyota Vios Hybrid in Malaysia – 111 PS, 27.8 km/l, CKD battery, HEV and GR Sport, RM104k to RM110k
Toyota Vios 1.5 HEV GR Sport Teased earlier this month, the Toyota Vios Hybrid has been launched in Malaysia, some five months after it made its debut in Thailand. As previously reported, …
Proton targets to sell 200k units in 2026, 26% up on 2025 – break 227k by 2027, Malaysia’s No 1 by 2029
Proton revealed on December 4 that its 2026 sales target was 180,000 units - well, according to CEO Dr Li Chunrong, this has now been increased to 200,000, which is 26% more …
2026 Proton Saga MC3 bookings have exceeded 70,000
Proton CEO Dr Li Chunrong has just announced that bookings for the 2026 Proton Saga MC3 have exceeded 70,000, just two months after the car's November 27 launch. That's an average of …
