Infiniti QX80 now in Malaysia, 5.6 V8 SUV on sale 2015
Would you not make way if the above image appeared in your mirrors? Even if you discount the unconventional styling, the sheer size of the Infiniti QX80 (and its shiny grille) demands …
JPJ update: computerised systems now back online
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced that its computerised systems are now back online, following a technical disruption since 4.30 pm on Tuesday, November 25. It was announced yesterday that all …
Lamborghini Veneno makes an appearance at Sepang
Now this is definitely something you don't see everyday. During the race weekend of the 2014 Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo World Finals, Lamborghini thought that it would be a great idea to …
Volkswagen Malaysia launches courtesy car service
Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) has launched its courtesy car service, part of its mobility guarantee programme. In line with several transformation actions revealed earlier, more than 200 Volkswagen vehicles will be available …
MRT Sg Buloh-Kajang Line – finalised station names
Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) has revealed the finalised station names for the MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line. Approved by the Prime Minister himself, the finalised names were chosen based …
Proton to offer 20% discount on flood-related repairs
Proton is offering to help owners whose cars were damaged by the recent floods get back on the road, through the latest iteration of its Proton We-Care Prihatin Banjir programme, which has …
2015 Mitsubishi Triton appears on oto.my – RM92,000?
The all-new 2015 Mitsubishi Triton has only just been launched in Thailand last week, but already it has popped up in a listing on our sister classifieds site oto.my, available for "early …
MITI to provide details on energy efficient vehicle firms
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) is set to provide details of an upcoming review of the 2014 National Automotive Policy, along with information on a number of companies who …
JPJ’s computerised systems go offline – all counter services suspended nationwide for the time being
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced that its computerised systems have gone offline due to a technical disruption brought about by building works at and around its data centre located in …
Mitsubishi Pajero facelift now in Malaysia – RM291,178
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has introduced the Mitsubishi Pajero facelift in the country. This is the second time the fourth-gen SUV has been updated since its introduction in 2006, never mind that the …
Sub-RM100k EVs for Malaysians by 2017 – Madani
Proton Saga EV concept shown in July 2009 Malaysians can look forward to electric vehicles (EVs) priced under RM100,000 when new models are unveiled in 2017, Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) CEO Mohamad …
Lexus RC coupe launched in Malaysia – RC 350 Luxury for RM526k, 5.0 V8-powered RC F for RM782k
The Lexus RC has been officially launched in Malaysia. Details of the RC coupe were released by Lexus Malaysia in September, and nothing has changed since then - we get the RC …
Fuel subsidy removal: what do research firms think?
So, come December 1, RON 95 petrol and diesel will no longer be subsidised, and their pricing will be set via a managed float, similar to the one employed for RON 97 …
DBKL renames eight roads, including Jalan Duta, Jalan Khidmat Usaha, Mahameru, Jalan Ipoh stretch
The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has confirmed to us the renaming of eight roads in the city: Jalan Duta to Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim Jalan Khidmat Usaha to Jalan Sultan Haji …
Proton Iriz gets TCU remap for better CVT performance
The new Proton Iriz is a very likable car, no doubt about it. We found that it rides and drives beautifully in our full review last month, but there’s no denying that …
Govt to intervene if crude oil prices too high – Chua
If global crude oil prices rise too high, the government will intervene to soften the blow for RON 95 petrol and diesel, deputy finance minister II Datuk Chua Tee Yong has said, …
Virgin’s Sam Bird wins first Formula E Putrajaya race
Virgin Racing's Sam Bird cruised to victory at the first ever Formula E Putrajaya ePrix last Saturday (Nov 22). Held on the streets of Malaysia's administrative capital, the race was Round 2 …
South Korea takes first place at the 2014 Asia-Pacific Tint-Off Championship, Malaysia comes home second
If you recall, last week our nation played host to the final round of the 2014 Asia-Pacific Tint-Off Championship - a tournament which saw a total of 16 teams from 14 countries …
Ford Fiesta ST launched in Malaysia – RM149,888
By now you’d know everything there is to know about the Malaysian-spec Ford Fiesta ST. It was first previewed at KLIMS13, and we then spotted it going through the system at JPJ …
Formula E – Putrajaya hosts Round 2 of first-ever electric single-seater racing championship
The first-ever FIA Formula E Championship season has kicked off, and the circus is in town for Round 2, having completed the first race in Beijing last month. That's right - Malaysia …
