Jaguar F-Type Coupe launched – yours from RM900k
The Jaguar F-Type Coupe has finally made its way to Malaysia earlier today, a month after it was previewed at the Sunway Convention Centre and about a year after the debut of …
Kedah JPJ to advise accessory shops on illegal items
The Kedah state Road Transport Department (JPJ) will carry out an 'advocacy programme' soon to advise car accessory shop owners, as well as non-compliant motorists, on the rules regarding the fitting of …
Hike road tax for luxury cars instead of making high-income groups pay more for fuel, says academic
Amidst the commotion surrounding the proposed petrol subsidy rationalisation mechanism, an academic has opined that the government should consider increasing the road tax for luxury cars instead of making high-income groups pay …
Perodua Axia – 42,000 bookings so far, 8,000 delivered
Bookings for the Perodua Axia has topped the 40,000 mark. As of yesterday, 42,000 names have been collected for the compact car, with 8,000 units already delivered to customers. The figures were …
Proton Iriz 1.3 MT, 1.6 CVT deliveries have begun, 1.3 CVT due December, 1.6 MT due February 2015
Deliveries of the new Proton Iriz have kicked off, with buyers of the 1.3 MT and 1.6 CVT (across all trim levels) having started receiving their cars earlier this month, echoing Proton …
GT Academy – Gran Turismo driver development competition set to expand into Malaysia in 2015
Malaysians, you may have a real shot of becoming an international professional racing driver soon – and you will only need a PlayStation and a copy of Gran Turismo to be eligible. …
Perodua-Daihatsu new engine plant in Sendayan, N9
The groundbreaking ceremony of Perodua and Daihatsu's new engine manufacturing plant happened yesterday in Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan. The new facility is part of the companies' business expansion plan in the area of …
Volvo XC60 T6 introduced – 306 hp from 2.0L, RM316k
Earlier on, we reported on the imminent arrival of the Volvo XC60 T6 when a brochure detailing the car was revealed online. Now, Volvo Malaysia has officially opened the order books for …
Motor insurance premiums to be risk-based from 2016
Motor insurance premiums are set to be based on a list of risk factors when the industry is de-tariffed in 2016, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has said, according to a report by …
New ‘Kedah Circuit’ to be northern motorsports hub
For a country so into motorsports, we don't have that many circuits besides the one world-class facility that is Sepang International Circuit (SIC). There's Pasir Gudang in Johor and the tiny Dato' …
Proton mulling torque converter-type CVTs for future
Much has been said about the Proton Iriz's CVT - the general consensus during the press drive event was that while the new car demonstrated gains in many areas, the Punch-sourced gearbox, …
Gov’t says structure of petrol subsidy rationalisation programme for RON 95 not finalised, out next year
The structure and mechanism of the new petrol subsidy rationalisation programme for RON 95 that is supposed to come into effect next June has not been finalised, says the government. According to …
GALLERY: Hyundai Genesis 3.8 GDI V6 in Malaysia
The second-generation Hyundai Genesis - first previewed in Malaysia last August – was put on display at the recent Hyundai Experience Car Fest 2014 (both in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru). We …
SPIED: Mercedes-Benz C 200 BlueTEC in Malaysia
Now here’s something we didn’t expect – reader Ong Kok Tsin just sent us a picture of a W205 Mercedes-Benz C 200 BlueTEC parked at Cycle & Carriage Jalan Tun Razak. A …
Nissan Serena S-Hybrid Facelift open for booking – now CKD with LED headlamps, below RM140k
The Nissan Serena S-Hybrid facelift, which we spotted in Malaysia in August, is now open for booking by Edaran Tan Chong Motor, as advertised on the Nissan Malaysia official website. The facelifted …
Petrol subsidy to be distributed via MyKad, ‘low income group’ to enjoy current price – Ahmad Maslan
The days of subsidised petrol are coming to an end, for certain sections of society. The government's ongoing petrol subsidy rationalisation programme is currently under study and the implementation will involve the …
Asia Klasika Motor Festival – classics take centrestage
The Asia Klasika show is back for the fifth time to showcase the finest of vintage, classic and contemporary supercars from the region. This year's event will be held at Pullman Putrajaya …
Isuzu supports Borneo Safari event for the eighth year
Isuzu Malaysia will be supporting the Borneo Safari 2014, the eighth successive year it is sponsoring "Asia’s Toughest 4X4 Challenge." The event's "Diamond Sponsor" will work together with the Sabah Four Wheel …
Mercedes-Benz GL 400 price announced – RM842,888 for a road tax-friendlier 3.0 litre turbo V6 engine
The Mercedes-Benz GL 400 has been introduced in Malaysia with a price tag of RM842,888 on-the-road without insurance. The luxurious GL is a big seven-seater SUV that plays in a size class …
Deepavali toll discounts and rebates for road users
The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) has announced that discounts and toll rebates will be offered to motorists in conjunction with Deepavali tomorrow. Road users will be able to enjoy discounts ranging from …
