Starling Mall gets EV chargers – 400 kW DC, five bays
Click to enlarge PJ/Damansara folks and regular visitors to The Starling, good news for you if you own an EV. The popular neighbourhood mall in Damansara Uptown now has EV chargers, so …
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Bermaz secures Deepal EV distributorship in Malaysia – S05, S07 SUVs by mid-2025, likely CBU Thailand
Deepal S05 According to Maybank Investment Bank, Bermaz Auto (BAuto) will add Deepal to its portfolio of car brands which currently includes Mazda, Kia and Xpeng. Deepal is owned by Changan Automobile …
Hyundai to open RM2.16bil plant in Kulim next year
Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) is set to open its first plant in Malaysia next year with an investment valued at RM2.16 billion, Bernama reports. Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Datuk Seri …
Government has no intention of allowing vehicles owned by non-citizens to enjoy RON95 petrol subsidy
The government has no intention of allowing vehicles owned by non-citizens to enjoy the RON 95 petrol subsidy, says the ministry of economy. As reported by Bernama, this decision is in line …
RFID – system fine-tuned more frequently to reduce issues; need for more lanes monitored time-to-time
The much-maligned RFID system for toll payments has come in for a bit of stick since its introduction in 2018, but authorities have apparently been hard at work remedying the situation since. …
Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia wins Retailer of the Year 2023/2024 award for Asia-Pacific region – fifth title
Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia (JLR Malaysia) has been named JLR's Retailer of the Year for the Asia Pacific region for the fifth time and fourth year in a row. "JLR Malaysia's extraordinary …
RM9.1 mil in traffic summonses paid during ‘Program Dua Tahun Kerajaan Madani’ event, says police
Around RM9.1 million in traffic summonses were paid thanks to the 60% discounts offered during the ‘Program Dua Tahun Kerajaan Madani’ event, which celebrates the second anniversary of the Madani government. During …
Aston Martin Vanquish launched in Malaysia – V12 ‘Super GT’ with 835 PS, 1,000 Nm; 345 km/h; fr RM5m
Twelve cylinders. It's a big deal, so much so that Ferrari named its latest front-engined flagship exactly that - 12Cilindri. If you want a V12, it's either the black-nosed car from Maranello …
Elderly drivers: Health check in order to renew lesen?
In 2020, 8.9% of road accidents involved elderly drivers aged 60 and up. The next year it became 9.2%, and the following year it was 12%, Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research …
13 out of 33 highway concessionaries have yet to agree to implementation of MLFF toll collection system
The works ministry (KKR) has said 13 out of 33 highway concessionaries have yet to agree to the implementation of the multi-lane free flow (MLFF) toll collection system. “We have 33 highway …
Trailer detaches from heavy-duty truck on NKVE and crashes into divider – police investigating incident
A trailer detached from its heavy-duty truck on the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) recently, with the incident that occurred last Thursday (November 21, 2024) being recorded in a video that has …
Motorcyclist killed by lorry reversing from Bangsar South construction site – family seeks legal action
The family of a motorcyclist who was killed after being struck by a transporter lorry is planning to take legal action over the incident which occurred last Saturday (November 23, 2024), reports …
Tesla Actually Smart Summon (ASS) receives global release, but Malaysia only gets Dumb Summon
Tesla has delivered a new update for its in-car software last week, 2024.44.3. Beyond the usual bug fixes, this also brings with it several new features, most notably the wider release of …
Dongfeng Box EV launched in Malaysia – RM101k-114k, 95 PS/160 Nm, 140 km/h, up to 430 km range
Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders Association of Malaysia (Pekema) subsidiary Central Auto Distributors has launched the little Dongfeng Box EV (called the Nammi 01 in China) in Malaysia. OTR prices before insurance …
Honda Prelude Concept at KLIMS 2024 – hybrid coupé to be shown for first time in Asia outside of Japan
Honda Malaysia (HMSB) has announced it will showcase the Honda Prelude Concept at the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), happening from December 5 to 11 at the Malaysia International Trade …
Selangor drops plan to build motorcycle racing circuit in Gombak, but pressing on, looking for new location
Back in 2018, the Selangor state government indicated it was planning to build a motorcycle racing circuit in Sungai Tua, Gombak. The project never came to be, but six years on, the …
Nissan Kicks e-Power open for booking in Malaysia, estimated below RM130k, 5-star ASEAN NCAP
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has announced that the Nissan Kicks e-Power is now open for booking in Malaysia at an estimated price of below RM130,000, ahead of its launch next month, …
MLFF toll decision by December 16 – Ahmad Maslan
The Malaysian government will decide on the implementation of the multi-lane free flow (MLFF), reported the New Straits Times. "We need to reach an agreement on the matter. The issue lies in …
2024 MG HS SUV Malaysian pricing announced – 1.5L turbo, 7DCT, Standard at RM129,900, Lux at RM145,900
SAIC Motor Malaysia has announced the official pricing of the MG HS, which was previewed back in August. The SUV goes on sale here in two variant forms, these being the Standard …
Glow-in-the-dark road markings too costly, gov’t unlikely to proceed further with them – Ahmad Maslan
Having trialled glow-in-the-dark road markings, the government says it is unlikely to proceed with further implementation of them. According to deputy works minister Ahmad Maslan, the high cost involved is the major …
