JPJ working on online renewal of lesen and road tax
Yes, you read that right. JPJ is working towards online renewal for driving license and road tax. No more queuing up at their offices or at the post office! This was teased …
PLUS Seremban R&R southbound closed for an indefinite period – petrol stations will remain open
Take note, North South Highway users. PLUS has announced that the Seremban R&R, southbound, will be fully closed from now, for an indefinite period. The closure is to facilitate construction and upgrading …
Toyota says hybrid is still the most suitable electrified technology for Malaysia – Innova HEV coming in 2023?
In its pursuit of carbon neutrality, Toyota has taken a multi-technology approach to support widely varying customer needs and market conditions around the world. While the Japanese carmaker has taken its first …
Toyota sold over 100k units in Malaysia in 2022, up 40% – retains top overall non-national car brand spot
Toyota has maintained its top overall non-national car brand position by selling 100,042 units in 2022. Together with the 993 units closed by Lexus, UMW Toyota Motor's 101,035 tally is 40% higher …
Toyota Malaysia 2023 price list – Corolla Cross, Hilux, Fortuner up by up to RM5k; Alphard, Vellfire removed
After updating the prices of the Toyota Corolla and Camry in Malaysia, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has now done the same for other models in its line-up. One of those models is …
JPJ eBid: PQR and SYX number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that PQR and SYX are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Penang's latest running number series is ‘PQR’, …
Singaporeans shake car vigorously to get more petrol into the tank – this may cause more harm than good
It is no secret that Singaporeans pay less for fuel in Malaysia after factoring in the foreign exchange rate. For this group of individuals (possibly a family), getting as much of that …
Jalan Batang Kali-Genting Highlands route to reopen on Jan 6 – single lane; workers, light vehicles only
The public works department (JKR) has announced state road B66, which is Jalan Batang Kali-Genting Highlands, will be reopened on January 6, 2023 at 5pm after being closed since December 16, 2022. …
Perodua breaks monthly sales record in Dec 2022 – 31,224 units, over 1k cars made and registered per day
2022 was a bumper year for Perodua that saw many internal records tumble. With 282,019 units registered, the market leader didn't just sprint past its 2022 sales target of 247,800 units (30.2% …
Go To-U EV Lifestyle Hub launched in RekaScape – 60 kW DC chargers; Cyberview signs MoU with REISB
Cyberview and Roda Emas Industries (REISB) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the development of a smart mobility ecosystem in Cyberjaya, with a particular focus on enhancing charging infrastructure for …
Honda Malaysia meets 80k sales target for 2022 – up 51%, remains top in non-national passenger vehicles
Honda Malaysia (HM) sold over 80,200 vehicles in 2022, thus achieving its sales target of 80,000 units. That total is 51% more that what it did in 2021, and ensures that the …
Perodua hybrid coming in 2024, Proton first EV in 2027
Electrification may be the hot new fashion, but not every brand is rushing into it. Take the two national automakers, Proton and Perodua. Both have said that their entry into the game …
Perodua sales in 2022 – record high of 282,019 units sold, 48.2% up vs 2021, estimated 39% market share
The results are out, and 2022 turned out to be a record-breaking year for Perodua. The market leader registered 282,019 units last year, a huge 48.2% jump from the 190,291 vehicles sold …
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Max gets spec update in Malaysia – no more solar roof, gains heads-up display?
A new batch of Hyundai Ioniq 5 Max was sighted at Hyundai Ara Damansara this week by a Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV club member. A visual inspection of the car reveals a …
Perodua to maintain car prices, for now – raw material prices, forex, interest rates are determining factors
There have been some movements in car prices this week as we enter 2023. We’ve already seen bumps in RRP for certain Toyota sedan models and lower-end variants of the Nissan Navara, …
JPJ eBid: BRG and DER number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that BRG and DER are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Selangor's latest running number series is ‘BRG’, …
RON97 petrol price January 2023 week one update – price of premium fuel continues on at RM3.35 per litre
It's the first Wednesday of the year, which means it's time again for the weekly Malaysian fuel price update, with the ministry of finance announcing the retail price of fuel for the …
2023 BMW M2 registration of interest now open on BMW Malaysia website – 460 hp 3.0L RWD coupe
BMW Malaysia has opened a registration of interest for the new G87 2023 BMW M2 in Malaysia on its website. If you're interested in getting your hands on one of these 460 …
Proton sold 5,406 units in export markets in 2022 – up 79.1%; leading exporter among car brands in Malaysia
Proton’s export sales grew by 79.1% last year compared to 2021, the carmaker said in its latest release that also touched upon its domestic sales performance. According to the company, 5,406 Proton …
Proton X50, X70 and Exora top segment sales in 2022 – Saga, Persona also strong, but Iriz sales down vs 2021
In addition to announcing its sales tally for 2022, Proton also revealed that three of its models were segment leaders last year, adding that five out of the six models in the …
