Police convoy seen overtaking on double-lined road
Yesterday, we reported on a viral video (recorded on July 7, 2022) that showed a police patrol car escorting a pair of flatbed trucks carrying luxury vehicles while overtaking cars on a …
JPJ eBid: SK-D number plates open for bidding soon
JPJ has announced that SK-D will be the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Sabah’s latest running number series is ‘SK-D’, and …
DBKL to implement more tidal flow lanes on main roads to reduce traffic congestion during peak hours
Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has said it will open more tidal flow (or reversible) lanes on several main roads to reduce traffic congestion during peak hours, Bernama reports. According to federal …
2023 Toyota Vios D92A based on DNGA platform, next-gen B-segment sedan co-developed with Perodua?
They have not said anything and they probably never will, but could Toyota have worked with Perodua on the next-generation Toyota Vios? It's speculation on our part, but there are some clues. …
2022 Perodua Alza prices without SST revealed
The 2022 Perodua Alza was officially launched on July 20, but with the order books having been opened for it on June 23, around 30,000 buyers look set to get the MPV …
VIDEO: Police escorting luxury cars on trucks caught on camera overtaking dangerously on a double line
Blue skies and fine weather suggest a good outing on what should be a relaxing drive on a country road, though this was not what Facebook user Hamdan Zakaria encountered, as depicted …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia confident of EQS’ EV battery reliability, longevity; offers 10 year, 250k km warranty
The Mercedes-Benz EQS was launched last week and is yet another electric vehicle that enters the Malaysian market. Available in a sole EQS 450+ AMG variant, the asking price for the brand’s …
EV resale value to be better than ICE in Malaysia: MBM
It's a big leap, going from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles (EVs), from the petrol station to the charging station. It's also a leap, into the dark, when it comes to …
PEKEMA to partner with EV Connection and utilise JomCharge payment solutions for its DCFC network
Last year, the Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders Association of Malaysia (PEKEMA), in collaboration with the Malaysian Automotive IoT and Robotics Institute (MARii), announced plans to set up a network of 1,000 …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia hopes, confident government extends EV incentives; will plan for CBU, CKD anyway
During the tabling of Budget 2022 (Bajet 2022) last October, the government announced several incentives to spur the uptake of electric vehicles in Malaysia. As a brief recap, EVs would be exempted …
Aveta SVR180 “supermoped” launched in Malaysia – 16.8 hp, six-speed gearbox, radiator guard; RM9,998
Aveta Malaysia has launched the SVR180, which it calls "the ultimate supermoped" for the Malaysian market, going on sale at RM9,998 excluding insurance and road tax. Powered by a liquid-cooled, dual-overhead cam …
2022 Kia Carnival CKD – production of 7- and 8-seater versions begin in Kulim, three variants to be offered
Kia Malaysia, a joint venture between Kia Corporation and Bermaz Auto (BAuto), has announced that the 2022 Kia Carnival CKD, the first Kia model produced under the partnership, has begun rolling out …
East-West Highway fatal accident – family of five in Perodua Alza dead, police to question Hilux driver
This is a tragedy, even for Malaysian road accident standards. On Saturday (July 23), a family of five in a Perodua Alza perished in an accident on the East–West Highway (Jalan Raya …
Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Sprint Cup Round 2 – Eddie Lew, Putera Adam win Race 1 in rain-soaked Sepang
The Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Sprint Cup made its return last weekend to the Sepang International Circuit, where competitors of the Vios Challenge one-make racing series take to the circuit to race …
Backlog of orders for new vehicles in Malaysia now believed to be over 500,000 units – expect a long wait
It has been said that the Malaysian economy hasn't fully recovered from the negative impact brought about by the pandemic, but new car sales seem to say otherwise. On June 20, when …
PLUS North-South Highway left and emergency lanes closure between Bidor, Sungkai – only right lane open
Those who ply the North-South Highway, take note. PLUS has announced the closure of the emergency and left lanes at a stretch between Bidor and Sungkai. As this is a two-lane stretch, …
MyCRS child seat subsidy programme – immediate application approval at 12 MIROS tour locations
As reported earlier, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) is going to the ground to spread the word on the Keluarga Malaysia child seat subsidy programme (MyCRS), which as its …
Police reminds of minimum five-year jail sentence, up to RM50,000 fine for dangerous driving causing death
The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have issued a reminder to members of the public that conviction of causing death due to reckless and dangerous driving will result in a jail sentence of …
MAA has appealed to gov’t to continue deferring new OMV excise duty regulations, says signs are positive
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) says it has submitted another letter asking the government to reconsider the association's appeal regarding the revised open market value (OMV) calculation for excise duty, which was …
T20 group enjoys RM8 billion in fuel subsidies – gov’t now testing targeted subsidy mechanism, 3-6 months
The T20 group, which is the top 20% of earners in the country, is enjoying some RM8 billion in fuel subsidies compared to the RM6 billion enjoyed by the bottom 40% (B40). …
