Kia EV6 electric SUV launching in Malaysia Q3/Q4 2022
Aside from its Mazda and Peugeot brands, Bermaz has also firmed up its product launch schedule for Kia, having taken over the distributorship in April. There's a slew of new products being …
New Kia Sportage to be launched in Malaysia in Q3/Q4 2022 – CBU first before CKD production starts in 2023?
Earlier this month, Kia Malaysia announced that it will introduce the fifth-generation Sportage as a locally-assembled (CKD) model in 2023, which will be available with standard and electrified powertrains. However, a RHB …
Mitsubishi flood relief programme – 30% off genuine parts, labour 50% off, free towing; until January 20
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has announced its flood relief programme for owners that were affected by the recent flash floods. Offers include a 30% discount on genuine replacement parts, and a 50% discount …
Government announces six-month loan moratorium for flood victims – deferment or lesser instalment
Prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced on Wednesday (December 22, 2021) several initiatives to ease the burdens of those affected by flash floods that hit several states in Malaysia. These …
PLUS releases Christmas and New Year holiday period travel time advisory for the North South Highway
PLUS has released a travel time advisory for the Christmas and New Year holiday travel period. While both days are single day public holidays, many have started clearing their annual leave quota …
2022 Peugeot 2008 to be launched in Malaysia January
Having launched its first Peugeot vehicles last month, the facelifted 3008 and 5008, new distributor Bermaz is now gearing up for a busy new year for the brand. According to an RHB …
December 2021 week 4 fuel price – RON 97 down 1 sen
Time once again for the weekly fuel pricing update, with the ministry of finance announcing the retail prices of fuel for the coming week of December 23 to 29. The price of …
Mazda CX-3 to be updated in Malaysia in January 2022 – MX-5, Mazda 3 and CX-30 in February; CX-8 in May
According to an RHB Investment Bank report, Bermaz Auto has plans to introduce several updated Mazda models in 2022 through Bermaz Motor, the official distributor of the Japanese car brand’s vehicles in …
Mazda MX-30 Electric coming to Malaysia Q3/Q4 2022
In October, it was reported that Mazda distributor Bermaz was planning to bring in the Mazda MX-30 Electric to Malaysia, although its introduction still needed to be green-lighted by the automaker and …
Proton flood relief assistance programme – 20% discount on parts and labour, RM200 rebate for towing
Proton has announced a special flood relief assistance programme for Proton owners whose vehicles have been affected or were damaged during the recent floods. The national automaker is offering a 20% discount …
Penang passenger ferry fare to remain free next year
The Penang passenger ferry - the passenger-only fast-boat ferry service that replaced the beloved and iconic (but unreliable) Penang ferry - will remain free of charge for the whole of next year, …
JPJ offering free replacement road tax, driving license, vehicle ownership certificate (VOC) to flood victims
The Klang Valley received unprecedented rainfall over the weekend that resulted in the worst floods in many decades. Sri Muda in Shah Alam - the worst hit area - is still submerged …
Flooding on NKVE, ELITE near Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam – find an alternative route or delay your journey
A video posted by @chairman_GLC on Twitter just this morning showed flooding on the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) near Bukit Jelutong, so please avoid the area. PLUS Malaysia is also warning …
Honda Type R Exhibition at Ban Lee Heng Motor in Melaka – from the EK9 to the FK8; owners take part too
Last weekend, Honda dealer Ban Lee Heng Motor held its first-ever Type R Exhibition at its 3S (sales, service and spare parts) centre in Ayer Keroh, Melaka. The event saw the participation …
Smart Tunnel fully reopened to traffic after flood duty
The Smart Tunnel has been reopened to traffic after cleaning works were completed. The dual-function tunnel was fully closed to traffic on Saturday to fulfil its flood duties, and welcomed back its …
Malaysian vehicle sales for November 2021 by brand – Proton up 8.3%, Volvo by 134%; Mitsubishi holds fifth
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of November 2021, with a total of 58,742 vehicles delivered, representing a decrease of 7.5% from the tally of …
GAC Motor now in Malaysia – China brand’s showroom is at Tan Chong’s Jalan Ipoh HQ, launch this month
There's another new Chinese auto brand in Malaysia, and it's GAC Motor. Guangzhou Automobile Group's local partner is the Tan Chong Group, and we've spotted the new brand's first showroom. Occupying a …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia offers flood relief assistance – 30% discount on all parts, free towing and evaluation
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has announced a flood relief assistance programme to help customers affected by the recent floods. From now until January 31, 2022, the company is offering a discount of up to …
Nissan Leaf global prices compared – RM589k in Singapore, RM100k in Spain; Malaysia 11th at RM181k
Car pricing is a very sensitive topic here in Malaysia, especially compared to other markets. We love to say that our country has the "most expensive cars in the world," but is …
Gov’t targets 60% RFID usage in Malaysia by end-2022 – use of TnG and SmartTag may stop by end-2023
The government says it is targeting to achieve 60% usage of radio frequency identification (RFID) for toll collection by the end of 2022, and that the use of Touch ‘n Go (TnG) …
