JPJ eBid: BQY, AML, VJB number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that BQY, AML and VJB are the next number plate series up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Selangor’s latest running number series is ‘BQY’, and …
Pan Borneo Highway expected to be complete by 2028
The Pan Borneo Highway is a tale as old as time. However, more than half a century later, the end is finally in sight. According to senior works minister Datuk Seri Fadillah …
April 2022 Malaysian vehicle sales down 23% to 56k units despite Raya season – chip shortage to blame
April hasn't exactly been a good month for the automotive industry, if the Malaysian Automotive Association's (MAA) recently-released vehicle sales data is to be believed. Despite consumer sentiment continuing to return in …
Ride-hailing services, including Grab, asked to explain about significant fare hikes to transport ministry – Wee
The transport ministry says it is looking into ride-hailing services following complaints from users about increasingly expensive fares, which are becoming a burden to consumers. According to transport minister Datuk Seri Wee …
Motorcyclist blocks a Proton Saga driving on NKVE emergency lane – driver was just using the Smartlane
Emergency lane abuse is a big no-no and can get you in trouble with the authorities. In some cases, there are even motorists that attempt to enact their own “justice” on culprits …
Sungai Petani racing circuit in Kedah is on again, state gov’t will sell land to finance RM30 milllion project
Kedah's Sungai Petani racing circuit has been thrust into the spotlight again, with the latest state government saying the state has not forgotten about the project, and is in the midst of …
Govt fuel subsidy bill expected to be RM28b for 2022, blanket subsidy to end in favour of targeted subsidies
A target fuel mechanism will be implemented soon, as the government cannot continue to pay for a blanket subsidy due to a sharp jump in fuel pricing. The government's total fuel subsidy …
Hyundai opens first ‘concept showroom’ in Penang’s Gurney Paragon Mall, AC charging station in basement
Hyundai has opened its first 'concept showroom' in Malaysia. Called the Hyundai Penang City Store, its located in Gurney Paragon Mall on the island. The showroom in a mall "provides greater accessibility …
All VW dealerships in Malaysia are now 3S/4S centres
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced that all its authorised dealerships in the country are now either 3S or 4S centres. VPCM says that this is part of the company’s Volkswagen …
2022 Lexus NX 350 F Sport in Malaysia – live gallery of second-gen SUV; 2.4T with 275 hp, 430 Nm; RM389,888
Lexus Malaysia released details and local specifications of the second-generation NX last week, and we’re now bringing you a full gallery of the mid-size premium SUV in its top NX 350 F …
More expected to be caught this year for drink-driving than in 2021 – 759 arrested so far between Jan-April
As businesses and the economy goes back full swing following the pandemic, more people are expected to be caught for drink-driving this year than in 2021. Nearly 800 people have been arrested …
MIROS urges eligible recipients of MyCRS subsidised child seats to immediately make purchase, 188k limit
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has released a statement urging eligible recipients of the Keluarga Malaysia child seat subsidy programme (MyCRS) to immediately make a purchase. To date, 231,012 …
Lamborghini Owners Malaysia attempting largest gathering in June; to raise at least RM40k for charities
Supercar owners group Lamborghini Owners Malaysia (LOM) has announced that it will be attempting to surpass the numbers it previously achieved for having the largest number of Lamborghinis at a single gathering. …
McLaren Artura debuts in Malaysia – 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid, 680 PS and 720 Nm, from RM1.05 mil
McLaren’s first series production high-performance hybrid (HPH) supercar, the Artura, has made its Malaysian debut, having being unveiled earlier today at the McLaren Kuala Lumpur showroom. It’s the second offering from Woking …
New “Freeway 1” flyover to 1 Utama Shopping Centre – access via Persiaran Bandar Utama, Persiaran Surian
Road users who frequent the retail hub that is the 1 Utama Shopping Centre will be glad to know that a new addition aims to ease one's passage into the mall. Dubbed …
Lorry driver had enough of queue cutters on a busy road, proceeds to blare Darude’s Sandstorm at them
As a motorist, you’ve probably encountered your fair share of queue cutters on the road. The act of queue-cutting is frowned upon as it not only causes inconvenience to other road users …
Perodua sales dropped 4.1% in April 2022 at 25,654 vehicles – YTD sales up 11.5% compared to 2021
Perodua delivered a total of 25,654 vehicles in April 2022, which is 4.1% lower than the 26,759 units registered a month prior in March. Just like UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT), the associate …
UMW Toyota Motor sold 6,946 vehicles in April 2022 – 18% down from March; YTD up 11% at 29,393 units
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced its sales performance for the month of April 2022, delivering a total of 6,946 vehicles, with 6,868 units being Toyota vehicles, while the remaining 78 units …
2022 Ora Good Cat EV in Malaysia – RHD units in town, to be the cheapest electric car? Up to 500 km range
Here’s a closer look at the right-hand drive version of the Great Wall Motors Ora Good Cat, of which an example was spotted at Vision Motorsports yesterday, utilising the DC charger there. …
Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan CKD to be launched soon, claims dealer – bookings open; RM306k for 306 PS?
The Mercedes-AMG A 35 4Matic Sedan could be the next model to be locally assembled (CKD) in Malaysia, at least according to a local Mercedes-Benz dealer. In a Facebook post, the dealer …
