Tun M impressed by Proton SUV’s quality and build
Prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad recently got behind the wheel of a right-hand drive version of Proton's new SUV, and the premier gave it the thumbs-up. According to The Malaysian Insight, …
Proton SUV rendered with new grille – launching Oct
Photos of the yet-to-be-launched, yet-to-be-named Proton SUV have been posted on prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's official Facebook page, giving us a first look at the new model. Although the car …
Proton SUV right-hand drive prototype driven by Tun M
A post on the official Facebook page of prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad stated that the premier met with representatives of DRB-Hicom and Geely last Friday regarding the future direction of …
After-sales support for Smart Tag OBU 330 to stop
Touch n Go (TnG) has announced that it will no longer provide after-sales support for the Smart Tag OBU 330 device from July 1, 2018. The Smart Tag model in question is …
GALLERY: Locally-assembled Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum, T8 Inscription – CKD from RM282k
When the second-generation Volvo XC60 was launched here in January, we were offered an interim CBU imported version before deliveries of the three CKD locally assembled versions started. All the CBU units …
JPJ’s new Aidilfitri strategy nets dip in traffic offences
The Road Transport Department's (JPJ) new Education, Prevention and Enforcement strategy implemented in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations this year has yielded a positive impact, especially in reducing road accidents. …
Grab says driver safety as big a priority as passengers
In a posting on its Facebook page, Grab Malaysia has said that it prioritises the safety of its driver-partner as much as its passengers. "The safety of our driver-partners is just as …
MRT Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya line to proceed, but told to reduce costs by CEP – 24% complete
The MRT Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya (SSP) line will not suffer the same fate as the MRT3 a.k.a. Circle Line, which has been scrapped by the new government. The second MRT line will proceed, …
SDAC opens upgraded Ford centre in Kota Kinabalu
Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), Ford's official distribution partner in Malaysia, today announced the opening of its newly upgraded Ford showroom and service centre in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Located at Jalan Limau …
Ops Selamat 13 – drop in accidents, deaths this Raya
Here's some good news. The nationwide road safety operation dubbed Ops Selamat 13 for this Hari Raya travel period showed a 9% drop in fatal accidents, with 189 cases recorded from 207 …
Build electric car plant in Pasir Gudang – Che Zakaria
Permas assemblyman Datuk Che Zakaria Mohd Salleh said he plans to submit a proposal to Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Osman Sapian for the building of two new facilities, the first being a …
BMW M’sia appoints Regas Premium Sabah as dealer
BMW Group Malaysia today appointed Regas Premium Sabah as its newest dealer representative for BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad brands in the state of Sabah. BMW Group Malaysia MD and CEO Harald …
RON 97 petrol price down one sen this week – RM2.59
For the third week of floated RON 97 petrol pricing, motorists will need to pay RM2.59 per litre, which is precisely one sen less from last week’s RM2.60 per litre. The new …
May 2018 Malaysian vehicle sales are down by 9%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released sales and production figures for the month of May 2018, with both being lower compared to what was achieved in April. Last month saw 42,983 …
Police’s special unit on PLUS will make it easier for motorists involved in minor accidents to lodge a report
If you're travelling on the North-South Expressway and happen to be involved in a minor accident, there's no longer a need to make your way to a police station off the PLUS …
Alternative KL-SG rail line mooted – slower, RM50 billion cheaper than HSR, but is it truly needed?
The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project has been shelved, for now, but an alternative rail line that's slower and much cheaper has been mooted. The Star reports that the proposal, …
Special number plates cost government nearly RM20 million in lost revenue for each series – Loke
The government's decision to halt the practice of allowing non-governmental organisations to sell special number plates is to ensure that revenue goes into the right stream, according to transport minister Anthony Loke. …
Proton believes car prices will go up with SST’s return
Car buyers are currently enjoying a “tax holiday” with the goods and services tax (GST) rate currently set at 0%, which has resulted in prices being lower than before. However, many are …
BMW Malaysia’s #SafetyStartsWithYou videos gets kids to remind adults to practice safe driving habits
https://youtu.be/gyh2OJx6PVc BMW Group Malaysia has introduced #SafetyStartsWithYou, a series of public service announcement (PSA) videos directed by BMW Shorties Finalist Mallory Lee, as part of the its annual BMW Safety 360º Program. …
No public funds to spare for new national car project; must be backed by private sector – Lim Guan Eng
According to finance minister Lim Guan Eng, a new national car project as suggested by prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad cannot be supported by public funds and must be backed by …
