MAA targets 600k car sales in 2022, +17.9% from 2021
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) revealed today that auto sales in 2021 amounted to 508,911 units, which is 20,603 units or 4% less than in 2020. It's the second consecutive year of …
Proton launches new range of R3 merchandise and premium engine oils – available at COE, dealerships
Proton has launched a new range of R3 official merchandise and premium engine oils, which are marketed by Proton Global Services (PGS), a fully owned subsidiary of Proton Edar that serves to …
Malaysia car sales in 2021 – total industry volume at 508,911, over 20k down vs 2020, 95k less than 2019
A total of 508,911 vehicles were sold in Malaysia in 2021. That final tally beat the Malaysian Automotive Association's (MAA) revised forecast of 500k units announced in July last year. The original …
‘We don’t want to pressure motorists’ – must have freedom to choose between RFID, SmartTAG, says PM
Motorists must be given the freedom to choose between RFID, Touch n Go and SmartTAG as toll payment options, prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said. This comes after the rollout …
PLUS needs to solve congestion problems following RFID toll collection system roll-out: Fadillah Yusof
Highway operator PLUS Malaysia, and Touch 'n Go have been called upon by the works ministry to find a solution to the issue of congestion reported at toll plazas following the implementation …
smart electric SUV – new EV by Geely with Mercedes-Benz design, coming to Malaysia under Proton Edar
A bombshell piece of news has just dropped in the form of Proton Edar securing a distributorship agreement with smart to import the latter's new range of electric vehicles into Malaysia and …
Proton to gain experience from selling, charging EVs in Malaysia with smart deal – Proton EV soon after?
Proton recently announced it had signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to sell electric vehicles by smart Automobile (a global joint venture involving Geely Holding and Mercedes-Benz) in Malaysia and Thailand through …
MG ZS EV set to go on sale in Malaysia in 2022?
SAIC Motor-CP, the manufacturer and distributor of MG cars in Thailand, is planning to export vehicles to ASEAN countries, including Vietnam, Indonesia as well as Malaysia, according to a report by Manager …
January 2022 week four fuel price – all unchanged
It's time again for the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuel for the coming week of January 20 to 26. There's no …
Proton to sell smart EVs in Malaysia and Thailand – Proton Edar to be official importer and distributor
Proton has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with electric vehicle brand, smart Automobile Company for the brand's renewed presence in the ASEAN automotive market, the Malaysian carmaker said in a statement. …
SPIED: Proton X90 seen heading up Genting Highlands
The Geely Haoyue, otherwise known as the Okavango in international markets, has been sighted again carrying out road trials in Malaysia. Last seen in November last year, the SUV was spotted earlier …
myTukar AutoFair 2022 – 443 cars worth RM29m sold
The myTukar AutoFair 2022 which took place earlier this month from January 7 to 9 saw 443 vehicle bookings, from its inventory of more than 1,000 vehicles which were on display at …
PLUS giving out free RFID replacements for faulty tags
Since it was announced last month that the entire North-South Highway would support Touch 'n Go's radio frequency identification (RFID) system for toll payments, there have been several concerns raised over the …
AirAsia aims to be the largest food delivery and ride-hailing company in Asia – CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes
AirAsia Group has set its sights to become the largest food delivery and ride-hailing company in Asia. According to a report by The Edge, CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes is confident that …
Porsche Taycan GTS launched in Malaysia – uprated electric sedan with 598 PS, 504 km range, RM708k
Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has kicked off the new year in earnest with the launch of the Porsche Taycan GTS, the latest variant in the electric vehicle stable. The mid-range performance …
JPJ to launch automated driving test system in April
The road transport department (JPJ) is planning to launch its automated, electronic testing system in April this year, Bernama reports. The automated test and training system is now at the proof-of-concept (POC) …
2022 Porsche Taycan now tax-free in Malaysia – electric sedan priced from RM508,000 to RM934,000
The latest company to announce tax-free pricing for its electric vehicles is Porsche, via its local distributor Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP). For 2022, the Taycan now starts from RM508,000 nett for …
JPJ collected RM4 billion in 2021, RM71.2 million from traffic summonses; aims for RM4.12b revenue in 2022
The road transport department (JPJ) has collected RM 4.004 billion in revenue in 2021, of which RM2.79 billion or 70% has been from road tax renewals, followed by RM521.1 million or 13% …
GALLERY: 2022 Volkswagen Passat R-Line in Malaysia – 220 PS/350 Nm, 6DCT, Harman Kardon; fr RM213k
The Volkswagen Passat R-Line was updated for the 2022 model year recently and we’re bringing you a gallery of the range-topping variant that sits above the Elegance. Still locally assembled in Malaysia, …
Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid launched in Malaysia – petrol-electric joins new CKD range; RM123k-RM137k
We've been hearing about it for nearly a year now, but after releasing several teasers for months on end, UMW Toyota Motor has finally launched the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid in Malaysia. …
