Proton Iriz R5: Uncovering the truth with Chris Mellors
When news of the Proton Iriz R5 first surfaced in 2016, it generated an incredible wave of hype surrounding Proton's new hatch, particular for those who are fans of the automaker's exploits …
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BMW Apple CarPlay – subscription fees dropped, but one-time RM1,299 activation fee still needed for CKD
It seems that some BMW owners in Malaysia will still have to pay for Apple CarPlay on their cars in the form of a one-off RM1,299 activation fee, following which there will …
Sales and registration of all NGO-issued special series number plates to end on December 31, 2019 – JPJ
Buyers and sellers of special number plates from series' previously issued to non-governmental organisations, take note - you have until December 31 to get a number registered if you're a buyer, and …
2019 year in review and what’s to come in 2020 – Perodua, Proton on top; new national car announced
The calendar says that we're less than two weeks away from the end of the year, but seriously, where did the year go? While 2019 felt like it just zoomed past at …
SPYSHOT: G20 BMW 320i Sport spotted in Malaysia!
It looks like BMW Malaysia will be introducing a second variant to the G20 BMW 3 Series line-up very soon. Reader Paartha Sarathy has just spotted this Alpine White 320i Sport on …
HSR project to be reviewed for feasibility and costs following restart of Bandar Malaysia development – PM
The Malaysian government will review the construction of the KL-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project following the restarting of the Bandar Malaysia development, said prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. The prime …
mifold child booster seat range expands in Malaysia with Sport and hifold models – from RM199 to RM699
The use of child safety seats will be mandatory from January 1, 2020, and the introduction of the new ruling means that more child restraint system (CRS) offerings are expected in the …
Proton delivers an X70 SUV to Pakistan government
Proton has delivered a unit of its X70 SUV to the government of Pakistan. The vehicle is a gift from prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to Imran Khan, the prime minister …
Proton could return to profitability this year – CEO
National automaker Proton could see its long-awaited return to profitability this year, The Edge Markets reported. If so, the turn of profit would mark the company's first since the purchase of a …
BMW Malaysia, Tian Siang Premium Auto launch two new BMW i charging facilities in Gurney Paragon Mall
Tian Siang Premium Auto, together with BMW Group Malaysia, recently launched two new BMW i Wallbox charging facilities in Gurney Paragon Mall. This further expands the BMW dealer’s network of charging facilities …
Child safety seats – enforcement only after six months
The transport ministry has reiterated that enforcement action on the use of child safety seats in private cars will only begin six months after the implementation of the ruling, which comes into …
VIDEO: 2020 Proton X70 CKD – here’s what to expect
https://youtu.be/WAowOape6hE The Proton X70 arrived as a fully-imported (CBU) model at the tail end of 2018, and has proven to be a hit among car buyers in Malaysia. A year later, production …
Darkened front windows and windshield – JPJ to issue individual summons for each panel in tint offences
If you've darkened your vehicle windscreen and front windows past the permissible level, you could be in for a triple whammy when caught. The road transport department (JPJ) has warned that motorists …
Over 200 bookings received for Proton X70 on Shopee
Proton has announced that more than 200 bookings have been received for the X70 on Shopee since the start of the e-commerce platform's 12.12 Birthday Sale period. The online campaign - which …
Renault Subscription in Malaysia – why this new ownership plan is the way forward for TC Euro Cars
If we can subscribe to music and TV, why not mobility? That's the question car subscription schemes are asking. A pioneer in car subs in Malaysia is TC Euro Cars (TCEC), the …
2019 WTCR Sepang: BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse on pole at 2:13.141, “nice feeling” says Michelisz
Stamping his domination in the 2019 FIA World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) round at Sepang Internation Circuit is Norbert Michelisz from BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse with top finishes in both qualifying …
NAP 2020 to be launched early next year – Leiking
The launch of the revised National Automotive Policy (NAP) has been shifted again, with the policy now set to be announced early next year. This was revealed by international trade and industry …
2020 Proton X70 CKD rolls out of Tanjung Malim plant – launch soon, right-hand drive exports planned
One year and one day on from the launch of the Proton X70, the CKD version of the SUV has finally entered production at the Tanjung Malim factory. The first locally-assembled units …
December 2019 week 2 fuel price – RON 97 unchanged
It's Friday, which means time for the usual weekly price announcement for RON 97 petrol. The price of the fuel is set to be unchanged from last week, remaining at RM2.64 per …
Proton Saga, X70 make up nearly 90% of total sales – automaker looking to increase exports to 5,000 units
While official figures for the year have yet to be revealed for it, the Proton X70's performance in 2019 has been deemed a success by the automaker. The first year of sales …
