October 2021 week two fuel price – RON 97 up 1 sen
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 October 7 to 13 week. The price of …
Three MRT stations to close from Oct 9 till Nov for migration works – Kwasa Dsara, Kg Selamat, Sg Buloh
This time, it's not just for the weekend. The Kwasa Damansara, Kampung Selamat and Sungai Buloh stations on the MRT Kajang Line will be closed from October 9 until the opening of …
Michelin LTX Trail tyre launched in Malaysia – for pick-up trucks and SUVs; nine sizes from 15 to 18 inches
Michelin has launched the LTX Trail tyre for Malaysia, which is positioned for on- and off-road applications according to the manufacturer. The LTX Trail is a multi-purpose use tyre recommended for 80% …
Cheaper toll in Malaysia being studied: works minister
The government is still studying and going through the most appropriate options to reduce the toll rates for Malaysian highways. Works minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that he will also consider …
Government will ensure that people are not burdened by the rise in global crude oil prices – Mustapa
The government says it will ensure that Malaysians are not impacted by the rising global price of crude oil, which has touched US$80 (RM334) a barrel. According to minister in the prime …
Honda City 2021 vs 2020 – new GN compared to old GM generation in Malaysia, a side-by-side gallery
You've seen the comparison of the currrent Honda City and Toyota Vios yesterday, where we put the latest, sportiest and costliest variants of the two B-segment sedan stalwarts side-by-side. The top City …
Proton sells 10,380 vehicles in September in first full month after FMCO – Saga is Malaysia’s bestseller
With lockdown restrictions easing across the country, it's no surprise that vehicle sales have picked up dramatically last month. Proton has announced that sales of its cars crested the 10,000-unit mark in …
Socar plans 50 EV zones in Malaysia by end 2022; TNB partnership to prove EV ownership costs less than ICE
Ride-sharing and mobility provider Socar aims to grow the presence of electric vehicles in Malaysia with the objective of setting up 50 electric vehicle (EV) zones in the country by the end …
Malaysia to offer tax and duty incentives to promote EV use and investments, policy to be clear – Azmin
Earlier this year, it was reported that Malaysia's new electric vehicle (EV) policy would offer a “handsome level” of tax incentives, including fixed incentives that will benefit both the automotive industry and …
MRT Putrajaya Line Phase 1 operations to start in Nov
UPDATE: Latest news is that Phase 1 will start on June 16 2022 As indicated in July, work on the MRT Putrajaya Line Phase 1 is almost complete, and the section of …
2021 Honda City vs Toyota Vios in Malaysia – sportiest RM106k e:HEV RS hybrid and RM95k GR Sport shown
The Honda City and Toyota Vios have been fierce rivals over the past few decades, and while the advent of affordable national SUVs means that they aren't the industry titans they once …
VIDEO: Proton X50 laps Sepang track in under 2:48
With the re-opening of numerous sectors and resumption of activities, the motorsport community is back in swing with track days (and nights) opening up once again. One such instance has also seen …
Honda Malaysia introduces new programmes – car loan protection in case of job loss, vaccination bonus
Honda Malaysia (HM) has introduced enhanced coverage for its Customer Car Loan Protection Program and the new Vaccinated Customer Program. Both will benefit new Honda customers, but in different ways. The Customer …
Toyota’s Kinto One car subscription gets more plans, options – from 20k km, up to 5 years, business fleet
Kinto One, the car subscription programme by Toyota Capital Malaysia (TCM) and UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT), has announced newly enhanced packages and additional plans. Launched here in January, the programme - which …
Berjaya Sompo launches ‘Bantuan Car Seat’ campaign – 30 free child seats to be given to families in need
Berjaya Sompo Insurance today launched its Bantuan Car Seat campaign, which will see the company giving out child safety seats to 30 families in need. Jointly organised with theAsianParent Malaysia online family …
SPIED: New Peugeot 2008 SUV spotted in Malaysia yet again – possible launch in Q4 this year? CKD model?
First sighted in Malaysia in November 2020 and a month after that, the second-generation Peugeot 2008 was recently spotted yet again by Irfan Sahar, who posted photos of the B-segment SUV in …
RM70 million spent on automotive entrepreneurs via MARA Integrated Smart Auto initiative – minister
Through the MARA Integrated Smart Auto (MISA) initiative, Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) has spent around RM70 million on the entrepreneurs in the automotive field since the initiative was first introduced in 2013, …
Perodua sales jump 102% in Sept 2021 as recovery from Covid lockdown gathers pace, optimistic on Q4
After months of pent-up demand and backlog, Malaysia's auto sales is on a strong rebound, led by market leader Perodua. If the August 2021 headline was "over 10x more cars than July", …
JMC Vigus Pro 4×4 debuts in Malaysia – new pick-up truck distributed by TC’s Angka-Tan Motor
The JMC brand has been officially announced in Malaysia. JMC stands for Jiangling Motors Co, and it's the sixth largest commercial vehicle brand in China. The Nanchang-based company has appointed Angka-Tan Motor …
Tan Chong aftersales division wins 2020 Global Nissan Aftersales Award – company’s third win since 2017
Tan Chong Motor Holdings' aftersales division, was recently named the winner in the 2020 Global Nissan Aftersales Award (GNAA). This is the third win for the company since 2017 as the best …
