Mitsubishi Triton Athlete – Malaysian launch next week
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) released a teaser for a new variant of the Triton pick-up truck, which is set to join the local model line-up next week via a virtual launch. Though …
Proton sold 14,989 cars in March 2021 – 26.2% more than Feb; Saga remains top seller; 23.5% market share
Proton has announced it sales performance for March 2021, which saw the national carmaker achieve its best result since 2013 with 14,989 units (domestic and export) delivered. The figure represents an increase …
New EV policy to propose 0% import/excise duties and sales tax, zero road tax for limited CBU units – Madani
While the government has not yet outlined plans to push its electric vehicle agenda for the country, it is expected to do so in the near future. The means to address the …
Confirmed! Kia partners with Bermaz Auto in Malaysia – JV will CKD Seltos, Carnival MPV and 1 more model
After much speculation, it has now been confirmed that Kia Motors is partnering with Bermaz Auto (BAuto) in Malaysia. Both parties have formed a strategic partnership and a newly incorporated company - …
eRacing GP Global Edition 5 – simulator racing series returns with 120 competitors across four categories
Simulator racing series, eRacing GP has launched the latest running of its online racing series with Edition 5, the latest season that will commence on April 3 where proven simulator racers will …
Perodua Q1 2021 sales increase 29% to almost 58k – 4,345 units of the Ativa delivered in less than a month
Today is the first day of the second quarter of the year, and Perodua has wasted no time in announcing its Q1 2021 sales results. The market leader sold 57,911 vehicles in …
2021 Mazda MX-5 RF gets Wireless Apple CarPlay in Malaysia – manual, auto variants; priced from RM259k
Aside from the Mazda 6, the MX-5 RF also gets an update for the 2021 model year in Malaysia, albeit a minor one. The hardtop convertible is available with a six-speed manual …
2021 Isuzu D-Max launching end-April, RM89k-RM145k
Having already been spotted on a trailer last week, the latest third-generation Isuzu D-Max will be launched in Malaysia at the end of the month, it's been confirmed. The third-generation pick-up is …
Euro 5 diesel replaces Euro 2M in Malaysia from today
The government has announced that Euro 5-grade diesel is replacing Euro 2M diesel at retail pumps across the country as of today, April 1. The nationwide implementation of the fuel was announced …
2021 Mazda 6 updated in Malaysia – 2.0L and 2.5L petrol variants; revised list of equipment; from RM171k
The Mazda 6 has been updated yet again in Malaysia, this time for the 2021 model year, with the sedan being offered in two variants, both fully imported (CBU) from Japan. The …
New My BMW, MINI apps introduced in Malaysia: Apple CarKey support, new features for electrified vehicles
The latest BMW and MINI smartphone apps, My BMW and MINI, has been introduced in Malaysia, replacing the previous BMW and MINI Connected apps and offering a number of new features. The …
Hyundai Kona facelift teased by HSDM – coming soon
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has released a "Coming Soon" teaser of the Hyundai Kona facelift on its Facebook page, which means that the updated B-SUV is just around the corner. This comes …
Volvo gives all employees 24 weeks of paid parental leave – for both mums and dads, Malaysia included
This would be a dream for many parents or would-be parents. Volvo Cars has announced that it will be providing its over 40,000 employees around the globe half a year of paid …
April 2021 week one fuel price – RON 97 up by two sen
Time again for the usual fuel price update. The ministry of finance has announced the weekly retail pricing of petroleum products for the week of April 1 to 7, and as it …
Open Road Asia and Permodalan Kedah ink deal to develop RM1.3 bil motorsports facility in Langkawi
Last week, it was reported of plans to have an international-grade motorsports circuit up and running on the island of Langkawi by the third quarter of 2023, the development being a joint …
Rapid KL starts Skip Stop Xpress service on LRT Kelana Jaya Line to ease morning rush hour crowd
After introducing rush hour bus services, Rapid KL is now rolling out the "Skip Stop Xpress" service for the LRT Kelana Jaya Line. This service is for the morning rush hour and …
Building a Malaysian electric car for under RM50k – EV Innovations shows the possibility with its MyKar study
An update on the MyKar electric vehicle project from Malaysian start-up company EV Innovations. Yesterday, the company signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) …
Transport minister Wee denies U-turn in bike exhaust issue, says JPJ has always used advocacy first
It has now died down a bit, the loud modified motorcycle exhaust issue, after transport minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said last week that offenders will face an interview and advocacy …
CMCO for Selangor, KL, Johor, Penang and Kelantan extended to April 14, and for Sarawak to April 12
The government has announced that the conditional movement control order (CMCO), which is currently in effect for Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Penang, Kelantan and Sarawak, will be extended to April 14, expect …
Depressing the handle on a fuel nozzle fully results in less fuel delivered than you paid for – fact or fiction?
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shairan Huzani (@pakcikshell) On social media, there are a few theories relating to refuelling a car. One of the more popular ones is …
