Benimar Mileo 282 handed to first customer – RM644k
Distributor of Luxe Motorhomes & Caravans in Malaysia, WTA Ventures has handed over the first unit of its Benimar Mileo 282 caravan to its customer, which is the longest of the 13 …
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Renault Captur EMEL Edition unveiled with lace prints
Fashion and the French tend to be closely associated, therefore it is perhaps appropriate that the Renault Captur gets an exterior dress-up courtesy of a local fashion designer Malaysian design house EMEL …
PLUS adds Touch ‘n Go self-service reload kiosks at selected R&R areas and toll plazas – 32 locations
Highway concessionaire PLUS has announced that in addition to the existing customer service centres or reload lanes, highway users can now top-up their PLUSMiles or Touch ‘n Go cards at 32 self-service …
BMW launches three i Wallbox charge stations in Ipoh
BMW Malaysia and its dealer Tian Siang Premium Auto have introduced three BMW i Wallbox Plus vehicle charging stations at the WEIL Hotel in Ipoh. With this, anyone driving an electric or …
Gov’t to review issuance of vehicle stickers for the disabled, wants to prevent misuse by family members
The ministry of transport (MOT) said it will be working together with relevant parties such as the social welfare department to review the issuance of vehicle stickers for disabled persons (OKU). It …
Mazda 2 mid-spec – new variant for Malaysia, RM76k
Mazda Malaysia has introduced a mid-spec variant of the Mazda 2 1.5 sedan and hatchback, and prices for the new base version of the car now starts from RM74,866 on-the-road without insurance, …
March 2018 week five fuel prices – all unchanged
Time now for another update on fuel prices, and it looks like things will remain as is for another week after last week’s increase across the board. From tomorrow, March 29, RON …
Sepang circuit given three-year deadline to make MSC and MSBK profitable – new e-MCS series introduced
Despite being held as national-level race championships since 2001, the Malaysia Championship Series (MSC) for cars and Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) have not been profitable, and Sepang International Circuit (SIC) has been …
UMW Toyota recalls 21k units of 2013-2014 Vios, Altis and Alphard for passenger airbag inflator replacement
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced a "special service campaign" (otherwise known as a product recall) to replace the inflator module in the airbag system on the front passenger side in various …
Ten more Proton dealers upgrade to 3S and 4S centres
Proton has announced that another 10 of its dealers have signed on to upgrade their outlets to 3S and 4S centres. This is the third batch of dealer signings for the company …
Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo in Malaysia – three variants including plug-in hybrid, RM990k to RM1.94m
Here’s one for fans of luxury wagons; this is the official Malaysian arrival of Porsche’s first shooting brake bodystyle, the Panamera Sport Turismo. Ostensibly the front half of the car here appears …
F60 MINI Cooper S E Countryman All4 spotted in M’sia
The soon-to-be-launched F60 MINI Cooper S E Countryman All4 has been spotted in Malaysia, with this covered unit being spotted at The Curve recently. Registration of interest for the brand’s first plug-in …
Bentley Continental GT First Edition previewed in Malaysia – limited units, priced at RM2.15 million
Fresh from launching the all-new Bentley Continental GT last month, Bentley Kuala Lumpur held a preview of the First Edition model to selected individuals and media. Essentially a Continental GT with some …
UMW’s bid to increase stake in Perodua – MBM Resources’ shareholders reject takeover offer
Earlier this month, UMW Holdings made a bid to increase its stake in Perodua through two separate share purchase offers, one of these looking at eventually completing the acquisition of auto parts …
Bangsar-Damansara elevated link – open by June 2020
Good news abound, Klang Valley motorists. The construction of a new elevated highway that will connect Bangsar to Pusat Bandar Damansara is currently underway, and the 1.34 km-long stretch is expected to …
Porsche 911 GT3 – three bespoke units for Malaysia
When you purchase a car as exciting as a Porsche 911 GT3, you’d want the ability to personalise your vehicle the way you see fit, which is where the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur …
Gov’t urged to replace fixed fuel commission system
The government is being urged to revamp the current fuel commission-based system to help petrol station operators, which are continuing to be affected by the fluctuating pump prices of fuel, The Malaysian …
F60 MINI Cooper S E Countryman All4 plug-in hybrid to be launched in Malaysia, ROI now officially open
MINI Malaysia looks set to expand its Countryman line-up in the country with the new MINI Cooper S E Countryman All4, the brand’s first plug-in hybrid model. Those who are interested will …
FIRST LOOK: 2018 Volkswagen Golf Mk7.5 – fr RM156k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrGMDQMUa_U&t=64s The seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf made its world debut six years ago, and it's high time the venerable hatchback gets a refresh. Unveiled in late 2016, the facelifted Golf Mk7.5 is finally …
MRT needs 250,000 daily passengers to break even
Ridership on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system is averaging around 140,000 passengers a day, but the rail project is still some way away from any profitability. According to deputy finance minister …
