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  SPAD to make Uber and Grabcar illegal, says report

  24 November 2015 / 45 comments

  According to a report by Kosmo, the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is in the process of making amendments to the Land Public Transport Act 2010 that allows them to take direct action against ride-sharing […]

   

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  Toll rate agreement revised, automatic hikes abolished

  24 November 2015 / 31 comments

  We may see less of the sudden and widespread hikes in toll rates – as experienced last month – in the future, if the latest report from Bernama rings true. According to the national news […]

   

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  Eight highways entitled to increase toll rates next year or receive compensation – LDP, KESAS, ELITE listed

  24 November 2015 / 19 comments

  Eight highways in the country, including the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP) and the Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS), will be entitled to increase its toll rates come next year. This also includes highways operated by PLUS Malaysia […]

   

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  Prasarana offers tech support to new BKK MRT line

  23 November 2015 / 5 comments

  Prasarana, operator of Klang Valley’s LRT and Monorail lines, has announced that it will be providing technical support to Thai MRT operators for the development of the latter’s new Bangkok MRT Purple Line. Six drivers […]

   

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  Goo Warranty launched – provides 1-year/25,000 km powertrain coverage on certified used vehicles

  23 November 2015 / 17 comments

  Proto Malaysia, together with Car Credo Malaysia and Opal Auto Mart, has officially introduced Goo Warranty at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today. The aftermarket warranty scheme will provide used car buyers […]

   

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  Lane closures at LDP Puchong Perdana for LRT works

  23 November 2015 / 2 comments

  Prasarana has announced that there will be temporary lane closures and traffic diversions at the Puchong Perdana Interchange of the Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong (LDP). The lane closures in the area begin today, and is expected […]

   

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  2015 Toyota Vellfire 3.5 Executive Lounge now available in Malaysia – grey import, priced at RM568k

  20 November 2015 / 91 comments

  Itching for the new 2015 Toyota Vellfire, but want the grandest, most luxurious one there is? Well, look no further – the 3.5 Executive Lounge model has landed on Malaysian shores. It may not be […]

   

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  CaknaKPKT app lets Malaysians lodge complaints of damaged roads, faulty traffic lights via smartphones

  20 November 2015 / 26 comments

  A new (and much welcomed) smartphone app has been created by the Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government (KPKT). Named CaknaKPKT, the Android-only app allows the public to file complaints to the local […]

   

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  SPIED: Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 Coupe in Putrajaya

  20 November 2015 / 13 comments

  A Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 Coupe AMG Line has been spied testing on the streets of Putrajaya. Two images of the SUV coupe model were snapped by Joe Hyun Bin and shared on his Facebook page. […]

   

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  Punch develops new VT5 torque converter CVT and DT1 7-spd DCT – will they be in future Proton models?

  20 November 2015 / 59 comments

  Belgian transmission maker Punch Powertrain has introduced a new continuously variable transmission (CVT), succeeding the current VT2 and VT3 units. If these names sound familiar to you, that’s because both the older CVTs are being […]

   

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  New Audi Q7 launched in Malaysia – 3.0 TFSI, RM590k

  20 November 2015 / 29 comments

  Teased by Audi Malaysia since October, the new Audi Q7 is now officially launched. We have for now a sole variant, the 3.0 TFSI quattro, priced at RM589,900. The second-generation large SUV was first revealed […]

   

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  Jalan Tun Razak now 50% less congested thanks to new traffic dispersal plan in effect, claims DBKL

  20 November 2015 / 30 comments

  According to the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), the new traffic dispersal projects that begun two months ago in Jalan Tun Razak has been fruitful, as traffic congestion has reduced significantly by 50%, especially during […]

   

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  Sarawak sees a 6.65% hike in road accidents – Police

  19 November 2015 / 15 comments

  As of November 17, an increase in the number of road accidents has been registered in Sarawak. Compared to the same period last year, 2015 sees an increase of 1,033 cases (6.65%) in total accidents, […]

   

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  Ford Malaysia opens new PJ2 sales and service centre

  19 November 2015 / 15 comments

  Good news for current and prospective Ford customers in the Klang Valley as Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) today announced the launch of its new showroom and service centre – SDAC Petaling Jaya 2. The […]

   

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  BMW 118i Sport now in Malaysia – 3-cyl 1.5L, RM189k

  19 November 2015 / 51 comments

  The new BMW 118i Sport is now available in Malaysia, with a starting price of RM188,800 (OTR without insurance). BMW Malaysia has just confirmed the news, following a Facebook post that recently revealed the new […]

   

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