B10 biodiesel roll out to start from Dec 1 – minister
The cabinet has given the green light to B10 biodiesel, and the fuel - which will contain 10% palm oil from today's 7% - will be rolled out from December 1, 2018. …
Government pays MRCB RM1.325 billion for ending Johor EDL highway concession earlier this year
According to a report by The Star, the government has paid RM1.325 billion to Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd (MRCB) as settlement for ending the concession for the Eastern Dispersal Link Expressway (EDL) …
Volvo Car Malaysia opens new 3S centre in Melaka
Volvo has a new home in Melaka, located on Jalan Tun Sri Lanang in the city. Operated by Seong Hoe Motors, the 3S centre is the latest in Volvo Car Malaysia's (VCM) …
KLIMS18: Kia Picanto GT Line on display with AEB
The Kia Picanto line-up currently features just the 1.2 EX but several months ago, it was rumoured that two new variants will be added, namely the KX and GT Line. Now, the …
Volvo S90 T5 Momentum officially announced, RM339k
Good as they are, plug-in hybrids aren't for anyone. Some don't want/need the added powertrain complexity and prefer just a "straightforward" car. Perhaps some Volvo S90 prospects thought so, and they now …
KLIMS18: 2019 Kia Sportage 2.0D GT Line – RM150k
The facelifted Kia Sportage is currently on display at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS 2018) in 2.0D GT Line guise, which is one of two available variants offered for the …
Selangor proposes building race track in Gombak
In a bid to encourage motorsports in Selangor, the state government has proposed a race track be built in Sungai Tua, Gombak. Chief Minister Amirudin Shari said the state government will allocate …
KLIMS18: UiTM AVII – a study in autonomous driving
The exterior may be very much that of a regular Perodua Myvi with some creative styling revisions, but what's underneath the hood is anything but. This is the Urban Intelligent Mobile Autonomous …
KLIMS18: Hyundai Nexo hydrogen fuel cell EV SUV
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) is one of the big punchers at the KL International Motor Show (KLIMS) 2018. The brand’s stand houses a variety of cars - from new models for Malaysia …
New rules for vehicle window tinting soon – Loke
The government is set to introduce new regulations for vehicle window tinting. While no details were revealed about the new rules, transport minister Anthony Loke said that the changes would come into …
KLIMS18: DS7 Crossback officially previewed in M’sia
DS Automobiles Malaysia has put the DS7 Crossback on display at the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show, ahead of a local launch debut slated for next year. The SUV serves as …
2018 Sepang 1000KM race now in 10th edition
Now in its 10th edition, the Sepang 1000KM (S1K) happens this weekend at Sepang International Circuit (SIC). S1K which is an event intended for race cars below 1,600 cc, has free entry …
KLIMS18: Nissan Note e-Power on display – petrol-powered range extender EV testing the waters
Nissan distributor Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) is looking to the future by bringing two electric cars to the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS). While the new Leaf is being previewed …
KLIMS18: 2019 Ford Mustang facelift previewed – 5.0L GT and 2.3L EcoBoost to go on sale next year
The Ford Mustang facelift has made its first appearance in Malaysia – Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) is currently displaying the refreshed sixth-generation S550 at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS), …
KLIMS18: Hyundai Grand Starex facelift launched in Malaysia – 2.5 litre turbodiesel, from RM148,888
The refreshed Hyundai Grand Starex has finally reached Malaysian shores, and is being offered in a sole Executive trim priced at RM148,888 on-the-road without insurance. With the facelift, the big MPV adopts …
RON 95 fuel subsidies to be implemented by mid-2019
According to a report by The Star, RON 95 fuel subsidies will be implemented by the second half of next year and will be done in stages. Domestic trade and consumer affairs …
KLIMS18: Hyundai Accent on display – 1.4 litre Kappa engine, six airbags; Honda City/Toyota Vios alternative
Visitors to the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show will get a chance to get up close with the fifth-generation (HC) Hyundai Accent, which is one of several models that are put …
KLIMS18: Hyundai i30 N lands in Malaysia – 279 PS, 353 Nm, six-speed manual, 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds
Here's something that should excite hot hatch fans - the Hyundai i30 N is being shown at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS). The car is not officially on sale, but …
KLIMS18: Nissan Leaf previewed – mid-2019 launch
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) is previewing the new Nissan Leaf at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS). The premiere of the second-generation electric vehicle here falls in line with that …
KLIMS18: Lexus UX crossover previewed in Malaysia
Another debutant at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) is the Lexus UX, the Japanese luxury carmaker's smallest crossover. This left-hand drive unit serves as a preview ahead of a proper …
