BMW 530i M Sport Dark Shadow Edition – RM392,800
Prospective customers of the BMW 5 Series in Malaysia who are fans of the blacked-out look now have one more model to choose from - enter the BMW 530i M Sport Dark …
New Penang passenger ferry – trips under 10 minutes
With the end of the line looming for the long-running Penang ferry, passenger transport between the island and the peninsula will be served by new water buses in the form of two …
Proton in 2021 – new S50 sedan, V70 MPV or X90 SUV?
With the Proton X50 having finally been launched, the public's attention now turns to the next upcoming model. The company's chief executive officer Li Chunrong has already said that Proton is capable …
Used car sales in Malaysia steady despite pandemic – to match 400,000 units in 2019: FMCCAM president
The used car market in Malaysia, like the automotive industry as a whole, was severely affected by the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic, though the local market has seen a rebound with …
No increase in Malaysian CKD car prices entering 2021 – excise duty regulations on OMV to remain the same
Earlier this year, it was reported that new excise duty regulations put forth by the customs department would result in the prices of locally-assembled (CKD) cars going up by as much as …
GALLERY: X247 Mercedes-AMG GLB35 4Matic – five-seat SUV with 302 hp; 0-100 km/h in 5.2s; RM363,137
The Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4Matic first made its launch debut in Malaysia back in September as the range-topping variant in the GLB range, alongside the regular GLB 200 and GLB 250 4Matic. …
December 2020 week four fuel price – all up again
It’s Friday, and despite it being a national holiday, the weekly fuel price update continues as usual. No cheer despite the festive season, because prices are on the rise again in the …
Gov’t says no to MAA request for SST exemption to be extended to June 2021 – sales tax to resume on Jan 1
The government says that there will be no extension to the new vehicle sales tax exemption beyond the stipulated period, which is December 31. The 100% sales tax exemption for locally-assembled passenger …
Tan Chong Motor signs MoU for potential sale and assembly of GAC vehicles in Malaysia and Vietnam
Tan Chong Motor Holdings (TCMH) has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, TC Overseas Assets Holdings Labuan (TCOAHL), has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with GAC Motor International. According to a …
KPDNHEP receives 16 Honda Civic 1.8 S fleet vehicles
The ministry of domestic trade and consumer affairs (KPDNHEP) has taken delivery of 16 units of the Honda Civic 1.8 S for use as fleet vehicles. The handing over ceremony took place …
Proton X50 – ASEAN NCAP tests resulted in key safety changes for RHD conversion, led by Malaysian R&D
Adapting a car from a left-hand drive layout to a right-hand drive configuration may sound like a straightforward affair, with a simple flip of the dashboard orientation being all that's needed. However, …
Honda Malaysia launches new online car pre-booking service for greater convenience – RM99 minimum fee
Honda Malaysia has introduced a new online car pre-booking service, which provides customers with a more convenient way to pre-book their preferred Honda model with a minimum fee of just RM99. The …
Lexus LM350 – order books officially open for four-seat luxury MPV, Malaysian launch in May, RM1.15 mil
An update on the Lexus LM, which we reported was scheduled to be introduced in Malaysia next year. Lexus Malaysia has now announced that the order books have officially opened for the …
Malaysia’s first autonomous vehicle test route in Cyberjaya approved – eMooVit first to begin testing
The country's first autonomous vehicle test route on public roads is now in service, with Cyberview-subsidiary Futurise today officially announcing the approval of the Cyberjaya Malaysia Autonomous Vehicle (MyAV) testing route, which …
Penang fast ferry service to begin January 1 – no cars
Despite voices to the contrary, it does look like it's the end of the road for the iconic Penang ferry. On the night of December 31, the long-running ferry service will make …
Perodua Myvi and Bezza imagined with GR styling
Click to enlarge The Toyota GR Yaris' arrival on the local scene has created quite a bit of a stir, with plenty of chatter surrounding the car over the past week. Given …
BMW Engage now includes Premium Selection models
Remember the BMW Engage online financing platform that was launched earlier in April? Well, BMW Financial Services Malaysia has just revealed that the platform will now include models from the BMW Premium …
Volvo Car Malaysia extends 8-year/160,000 km hybrid battery warranty to all PHEV models sold fr Dec 2015
Christmas came early for plug-in hybrid Volvo owners. Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has announced that it will be extending the eight-year or 160,000 km battery warranty extension to every single PHEV model …
Petronas Primax 97 with Pro-Race launched – world’s first Advanced Dual Friction Modifier for more power
Petronas Dagangan has officially introduced its new Petronas Primax 97 with Pro-Race, its best ever fuel. The new Euro 4M RON 97 petrol is now available nationwide, priced at the current rate …
GALLERY: Toyota GR Yaris – over 100 live pics of the ‘Made for WRC’ 261 PS, 6MT, AWD, RM299k hot hatch
Last week was a huge one for UMW Toyota Motor. Not only did it reveal the Vios facelift and Yaris facelift, the local Toyota distributor also unveiled the homegrown Vios GR-S sporty …
