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The wearing of face masks in crowded public places is now compulsory by law, but many have gone into overdrive, from the aunties spreading caution on WhatsApp to even the police it seems. The new […]
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UMWT introduces Toyota Service Savers maintenance package – prepay five years in advance, with savings
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has introduced Toyota Service Savers (TSS), a maintenance package which can be purchased along with your new vehicle. It can also be included in the Toyota EZ Beli Plan. Basically, the […]
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Sales of used cars soar indirectly from gov’t incentives – up by 100% from June 2019, 20% higher y-o-y in July
Used car sales have spiked since the government announced Penjana, its short-term economic stimulus plan. While the relief measures outlined for the automotive sector do not directly benefit the used car industry, the knock-on effect […]
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Lexus Mutiara Damansara 3S now operated by dealer
The landmark Lexus 3S centre in Mutiara Damansara is now operated by a dealer. The outlet has been run by UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) itself since day one, but the Toyota and Lexus distributor says […]
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Proton aims to unseat Perodua as top auto brand in Malaysia first before ASEAN exports – Li Chunrong
Despite its lackluster efforts in the past, Proton has always had an interest in exporting its cars abroad. Now with the backing of Geely and DRB-Hicom, Proton CEO Li Chunrong said the national automaker has […]
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Isuzu D-Max Stealth edition teased – August 6 launch
Isuzu Malaysia has teased a new limited-edition model called the D-Max Stealth, which will make its official debut on August 6. Based on the facelifted, second-generation D-Max that was launched here in September last year, […]
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MotoGP 2020: Shell Malaysia Motorcycle GP cancelled
Sepang International Circuit (SIC) has announced the cancellation of this year’s Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Originally scheduled for October 30 to November 1, 2020, concerns surrounding the pandemic […]
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2020 Toyota Hilux facelift teased by UMWT – Malaysian launch of the pick-up truck just around the corner?
Selamat Hari Raya Aidiladha! How has your holiday been so far? The folks at UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) aren’t letting anyone off this long weekend – the company has released a teaser of a new […]
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August 2020 week one fuel price – only diesel goes up
With Friday comes the usual weekly fuel price update. No change in the price of petrol for the coming August 1 to 7 week, which is good news for users of the fuel, and while […]
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Mitsubishi Xpander vs Honda BR-V – spec-by-spec comparison of 7-seat MPVs ahead of Xpander launch
At long last, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has confirmed that the Xpander is finally, finally coming to Malaysia. The seven-seat MPV-cum-SUV will be launched later this year with its eyes firmly set on taking on […]
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2020 Honda City gets teased for Malaysian yet again
Honda Malaysia has dropped another teaser for the fifth-generation City on its official Facebook page, and just like the first one that contained a rather strong message to competitors, this one is no different. “Time […]
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Sebangga Mitsinbo opens Volvo 3S centre in Sabah
Volvo Car Malaysia has announced the opening of its 14th dealership in the country with the launch of its new 3S centre in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The dealership is operated by Sebangga Mitsinbo, which is […]
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JB-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project officially resumes after Causeway signing ceremony
As reported earlier, today saw the prime ministers and transport ministers of Malaysia and Singapore meet at the Causeway for a signing ceremony that marks the official resumption of the JB-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) […]
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JPJ August 2020 70% saman discount – details, T&Cs
Click to enlarge The JPJ is offering a 70% discount on summonses issued by the road transport department and the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD, previously known as SPAD). The offer is for the entire […]
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Road Transport Act amendments detailed – increased fines and longer jail terms, not just for drink-driving
Further details have emerged on the amendments to Sections 41 to 45 of the Road Transport Act 1987, which will see heavier penalties being meted out for a series of serious driving-related offences. The changes […]