Malaysia vehicle sales data for February 2019 by brand
As has been traditionally the case, February has never been an outstanding month for vehicle sales, and so it was again this year. The short working month and the Chinese New Year …
V177 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan teased for M’sia
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has begun teasing the arrival of the V177 A-Class Sedan on its official Facebook page, which should indicate that a launch is imminent. The model was first revealed globally in …
February 2019 Malaysian vehicle sales down by 18%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released sales and production figures for the month of February 2019, and no surprise to see that sales were down from that achieved in January. A …
Racing as usual – pro-tem motorsports committee to be formed, will function as national sporting authority
The sports commissioner's office (PJS) has announced via a press statement earlier this week that a special temporary committee will be formed to take over the functions of the Automobile Association of …
Mandatory for all new vehicle registrations to have valid VTA certificate serial numbers from April 1 – JPJ
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced that starting from April 1, the registration of all new motor vehicles via the e-Daftar system will require the use of valid vehicle type approval …
April 2019 week one fuel price – RON 97 up two sen
It's Friday, so yay...? Perhaps, if you aren't a green pump regular, for the price of RON 97 petrol takes yet another upwards hike. Pricing for RON 97 petrol goes up by …
Ride-hailing drivers have to apply for PSV licence course starting April 1, enforcement begins July 12
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced that current and future taxi and ride-hailing drivers (i.e. Grab) will be able to register for a public service vehicle (PSV) licence at authorised e-Hailing …
2019 Ford Ranger Raptor now available in Absolute Black, Arctic White – new colours at no extra cost
Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) has announced the availability of two new colours for the Ford Ranger Raptor, those being Absolute Black, and Arctic White. The new hues join the existing palette …
Think ‘flying cars’ are a silly idea? Drive around in ‘bamboo’ cars then, minister chides Malaysians
There has been no shortage of commentary from the public following the reveal of a flying vehicle in scale model form at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace 2019 (LIMA 19) exhibition. …
G20 BMW 3 Series – M Performance parts on show
Alongside the standard G20 BMW 3 Series, BMW Group Malaysia also had a range of M Performance parts on display at the launch of the seventh-generation sports sedan. This Alpine White show …
Proton delivers 8,500 units of X70 in the first 100 days, becomes one of the leaders in Malaysia’s SUV market
Just 100 days after the Proton X70 was launched, the national automaker delivered the 8,500th unit of the SUV to Malaysian law firm Lee Allen Hishamuddin & Gledhill (LHAG). This milestone means …
2019 Kia Optima EX launched in Malaysia – RM139,888
Naza Kia Malaysia has introduced the new Optima EX, which sits below the range-topping GT with a price of RM139,888 (on-the-road sans insurance). That makes it RM30,000 cheaper than the GT, and …
G29 BMW Z4 previewed in Malaysia – RM460k est.
The launch of the G20 BMW 3 Series also saw a surprise appearance by the G29 BMW Z4 - the third-generation drop-top is being previewed here ahead of its official introduction in …
G20 BMW 3 Series launched in Malaysia: 330i, RM329k
Seven years after the F30 first made its debut in Malaysia, it's now time for the new G20 BMW 3 Series to take its place. The seventh generation of Munich's benchmark sports …
Flying vehicle ‘prototype’ model emerges at LIMA 2019
Social media was abuzz today over photos shared by the ministry of entrepeneur development (MED) on its Facebook page, in which prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was being shown a scale …
Khairy bemused by flying car mention in NAP review
It does look like the National Automotive Policy (NAP) review will include flying cars, or at least an outline of standards and specifications for the type, as first suggested earlier this week. …
Sports commissioner reaffirms de-registration of AAM as national motorsports authority, to appoint new body
The tussle between the youth and sports ministry and the Automobile Association of Malaysia (AAM) continues, with the ministry - through the office of the sports commissioner (PJS) - issuing a press …
Porsche opens first Malaysian pop-up store in Penang
Porsche's Malaysian distributor Sime Darby Auto Performance has opened the doors to a new pop-up store in Penang, Zuffenhausen's first such outlet in Malaysia. The 1,603 sq ft facility, located at the …
Audi A3 Sedan facelift in M’sia – 1.4 TFSI from RM240k
The Audi A3 Sedan facelift has now arrived in Malaysia, with a sole 1.4 TFSI variant being offered for RM239,900 on-the-road without insurance (includes a five-year/unlimited mileage warranty). The A3 range was …
F5 Audi A5 Sportback sport 2.0 TFSI quattro previewed in Malaysia – 252 hp, 370 Nm, priced at RM339,900
The premium coupé market will see a new four-ringed contender enter the ring with the new Audi A5, which finally makes its way to Malaysia. The second-generation model is being previewed in …
