Honda City – bestselling B-segment sedan in Malaysia
Honda Malaysia (HMSB) has announced on Facebook that its City was the bestselling B-segment sedan in Malaysia in the first quarter of 2022, according to its own internal data report. This means …
PDRM warns against recording video on smartphone while driving – up to RM1,000 fine or 3 months prison
Do you have a habit of whipping out your phone to film or record something while driving? Well, the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has warned against the trend, even if the subject …
Hyundai Kona Electric – first 13 delivered in Malaysia, 100+ units first shipment sold out soon after launch
Click to enlarge These are the first 13 owners (and their families) of the Hyundai Kona Electric in Malaysia, who recently collected their new EV from Hyundai's flagship Ara Damansara showroom. It's …
KPDNHEP monitoring petrol stations within Johor Bahru – prevent Singapore cars from pumping RON 95
The ministry of domestic trade and consumer affairs (KPDNHEP) has conducted checks at various petrol stations around Johor Bahru after photos of vehicles with Singaporean registration plates filling up on RON 95 …
Honda Malaysia appoints Hironobu Yoshimura as its new managing director, CEO; succeeds Madoka Chujo
Honda Malaysia has announced the appointment of Hironobu Yoshimura as its new managing director and CEO from April 1, 2022. Yoshimura succeeds Madoka Chujo, who is headed back to Japan to take …
Singaporean drives his Tesla Model 3 SR+ from Tuas to Penang on Autopilot – 700 km of hands-free driving!
Tesla's Autopilot self-driving system has been all the rage since the early days of the Model S. What used to be a novel feature is now available throughout the full model range, …
Perodua asks gov’t to consider extending sales tax exemption, says it will help industry maintain growth
Like other carmakers, Perodua hasn't been immune to the effects of Covid-19, which has disrupted component supplies as well as production, but while these issues are still present, the national automaker said …
Perodua sold 61,624 cars in Q1 2022, up 6.4% despite challenges – 247,800 overall sales target maintained
Despite persistent challenges such as the impact of Covid-19 and supply chain issues, Perodua posted sales growth in the first quarter of 2022 with 61,624 vehicles registered, up 6.4% from the 57,909 …
More restructuring of highway concessionaires to come after private ALR, Gamuda deal – works minister
Following yesterday's announcement that Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat (ALR) is offering to acquire the shares of four highway concessionaires linked to Gamuda, senior works minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that more of …
Govt to restructure Kesas, LDP, Sprint, Smart highway concessions; ALR takeover saves RM4.3b in subsidies
Earlier today, prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that the toll rates for four highways in the Klang Valley will not be raised for the remainder of the concession period. …
2022 BMW iX3 M Sport Impressive price up by RM3k in Malaysia – EV now from RM319k OTR with SST rebate
Pricing for the BMW iX3 has been revised in Malaysia, with the higher-spec Impressive variant now costing RM3,000 more than what we reported in the middle of March this year. At the …
PM: Toll on 4 highways will not be raised till end of concession period – Kesas, LDP, Sprint, Smart Tunnel
Big news for Klang Valley residents. Prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has announced that toll rates on highways operated by four concessionaires will not be raised until the end of …
JPJ to add 100 self-service kiosks nationwide by year-end – department aims for RM4.12 bil revenue in 2022
The transport ministry has announced that it is set to add 100 new kiosks at all road transport department (JPJ) outlets across the country by the end of the year, Bernama reports. …
JPJ launches e-Testing system – electronic testing of candidates, real-time generation of test results
The road transport department (JPJ) has launched the e-testing system, or automated driving test and training system this month, Bernama has reported. The launch of the new e-testing system is aimed at …
Perodua Myvi GR Corolla Style – widebody, 3 exhausts
Click to enlarge When the Toyota GR Yaris came out, Theophilus Chin grafted the rally-inspired hot hatch's face on Perodua's range of cars - the Axia, Bezza, Ativa and Myvi were all …
Proton Saga records 6,422 units sold in March 2022, highest in nearly nine years, since November 2013
Earlier today, Proton announced its March sales numbers, in which it shifted 13,028 units (domestic and export), an increase of 41.2% over that managed in February. While total Q1 sales numbers this …
2022 Volvo XC40 Electric priced at RM262k in Malaysia – CKD, 418 km range, 408 PS, 660 Nm, 0-100 in 4.9 sec
This just in. Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has officially announced the pricing for the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P8. It retails for RM262,460 (including the sales and services tax exemption), making it …
Proton sold 13,028 units in March 2022, 41.2% up on Feb – ends Q1 with 26,706 units, 18.6% lower y-o-y
Proton has announced its sales results for March 2022. With 13,028 units sold, it's an increase of 41.2% from February, which itself was a 107% jump from January 2022 sales. Compared to …
Sarawak will see more electric cars on its roads from 2030 – state leading in transition to hydrogen economy
Sarawak will have more electrified cars on its roads from 2030 to 2050 as carmakers shift from internal combustion engines to powertrains that rely on electricity and hydrogen. This is according to …
Weststar Motors 60 kW DC charger in Jalan Tun Razak outlet now up, latest to join PEKEMA DCFC network
Another DC fast charging station has been added to the Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders Association of Malaysia (PEKEMA) DC rapid charging network, with Weststar Motors officially announcing the installation of a …
