RON 95 and diesel fuel subsidies to end in December
Yes folks, the time has finally come. Or will come, to be more precise. Subsidies for RON 95 and diesel fuels will end from December 1 onwards, according to the Domestic Trade, …
Govt to keep promise of lowering imported car prices by 20-30% in next five years – MITI deputy
International Trade and Industry deputy minister Datuk Hamim Samuri has said that the government is committed to ensure that prices of imported cars, especially those with mid-range engine capacities, will be reduced …
Mercedes, NZ Wheels to open new Kuantan Autohaus
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and dealer NZ Wheels recently announced construction plans of a new RM17 million Autohaus in Kuantan. Located along Jalan Teluk Sisek, the new 3S facility is slated for completion in …
Postponement of toll hikes not confirmed – Fadillah
Works minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has said that no decision has been made on whether or not toll rates will be increased next year, according to a Bernama report. He was …
Government hopes luxury cars, vehicles with big-capacity engines will use RON 97 petrol – Chua
Following Wednesday's 20 sen price drop of RON 97 petrol to RM2.55 a litre, deputy finance minister II Datuk Chua Tee Yong has said that the government hopes luxury cars and vehicles …
Malaysia to export VW Jetta and Polo Sedan in 2015
The Volkswagen Jetta and Polo Sedan - assembled in Pekan, Pahang - are set to be exported to ASEAN countries next year. Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) is currently in talks with its …
Suzuki S-Cross launched in Malaysia – 2WD, RM130k
We gave you a gallery of the car last week from the Matrade exhibition centre, where it was displayed - today the Suzuki S-Cross has officially taken the Malaysian stage at Aloft …
Peugeot Ipoh Garden opened, fifth new outlet this year
Peugeot distributor Nasim has opened Peugeot Ipoh Garden, its fifth new outlet this year and the third Peugeot facility in Perak. Set up with a cost of RM500,000, Peugeot Ipoh Garden is …
2014 Asia-Pacific Tint-Off Championship sees 16 teams from the region vie for a grand prize of US$3k
We're here live at the 2014 Asia-Pacific Tint-Off Championship, held at the Sunway Convention Center and hosted by Eastman Chemical Company and Tint Auto, the sole distributor of LLumar automotive window films …
SPAD survey finds 71% satisfied with public transport
A survey carried out by the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) in 2012 and 2013 has found that 71% are satisfied with public transport in the Klang Valley, Bernama reports. According to …
Toll hikes postponed for 20 highways, govt to pay concessionaires RM559 million in compensation
Toll rates for 20 highways are not planned to be increased next year, but the government is expected to pay RM558.69 million in compensation to highway concessionaires as a result, Bernama reports. …
Ford heading for record year in Malaysia; network to benefit from RM140m investment by SDAC, dealers
Ford is heading for a record year in Malaysia. The Blue Oval sold 10,660 cars via Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) last year, and has surpassed that tally with two months of …
Mitsubishi Red Peak Challenge goes to East Malaysia; Triton Red Peak Limited Edition rolled out, 10 units
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia's Mitsubishi Red Peak Challenge is now in East Malaysia. The roadshow across Sabah and Sarawak will see Mitsubishi 4X4 vehicles drive up and down a specially outfitted mobile obstacle …
RON 97 petrol price drops 20 sen to RM2.55 per litre
The price of RON 97 petrol has dropped 20 sen to RM2.55 per litre at the stroke of midnight on November 19. The last price change for the premium fuel happened in …
New Ford Mondeo, Everest SUV and Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost/5.0 V8 confirmed for Malaysia in 2015
It's going to be an exciting 2015 for Ford in Malaysia. The brand, together with local partner Sime Darby Auto Connexion, announced that the new Mondeo, just-unveiled Everest SUV and Mustang will …
Oil companies can start selling Euro 4 and Euro 5 fuels in Malaysia earlier than the gazetted dates – MITI
While the updated timeline for the introduction of upgraded fuels in Malaysia was revealed in parliament recently – Euro 4 RON 97 in September 2015, Euro 4 RON 95 in October 2018, …
Replace fuel subsidy with targeted hand-outs – survey
A 'State of Households' survey conducted by Khazanah Research Institute opines that fuel subsidies should be gradually replaced with targeted cash transfers to help low-income earners, Bernama reports. Targeted cash transfers (like …
Prison Department could produce standardised number plates, electronic plates in the plans – report
Amidst the fracas surrounding non-regulation number plates and enforcement, Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Seri Ismail Ahmad has revealed in an exclusive interview with BH Auto that the government is considering …
New Hyundai Sonata teased by Hyundai Malaysia
Hyundai Malaysia has officially teased the new Hyundai Sonata on its Facebook page, suggesting that we won't have long to wait now. The seventh-gen LF sedan was recently peeking under the covers …
Malaysia to get Euro 4 petrol next year, while Euro 5 diesel is delayed to 2020 – Mustapa Mohamed
After seemingly endless rounds of postponements, we finally have an updated schedule for the introduction of Euro 4 and Euro 5 fuels in Malaysia. Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri …
