GALLERY: Renault Captur facelift on sale – RM109,000
The facelifted Renault Captur has just gone on sale in Malaysia, and is currently on display at Mid Valley Megamall until May 20. For those who want to take a closer look …
Announcement on toll concessions next week, says Zeti from the Council of Eminent Persons – report
The Council of Eminent Persons is expected to make an announcement with regards to toll concessions nationwide next week, said member Tan Sri Zeti Akhtar Aziz, as reported by Malay Mail. The …
PM ends weekly fuel pricing, says it’s not good for all
Prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has said that the weekly fuel price system, in place since March 2017, will be discontinued, adding that weekly price changes were not good for both …
SST will be back, but no date given by MoF – will car prices go back to pre-GST April 2015 levels?
Yesterday's announcement by the new government that the goods and services tax (GST) is to be set at 0% on June 1 did not mention the sales and services tax (SST), which …
F90 BMW M5 to be launched in Malaysia tomorrow
The new F90 BMW M5 will be launched in Malaysia tomorrow, May 18, according to a teaser by BMW Malaysia. The high-performance sedan was unveiled to the world in August last year, …
Renault Captur facelift debuts in Malaysia – RM109k
TC Euro Cars (TCEC) has introduced the Renault Captur facelift in Malaysia. The B-segment crossover gets updated with minor exterior revisions - in front, there's a new grille, a revised headlight design …
GST to be set to 0% on June 1, no SST until later on – what are the implications for Malaysian car prices?
The application of the old sales tax (left) on a car, versus the current goods and services tax (GST, right) The ministry of finance has just announced that Malaysia's goods and services …
FB number plate tender results out, RM660k for FB1
Tender results of the FB number plate series, which was opened for bidding last month, have been released by the Road Transport Department (JPJ). The most expensive number in the series by …
May 2018 week three fuel prices – no change, says PM
New prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has just finished a press conference where he was asked if there will be any changes in fuel prices for the upcoming week, as today …
GALLERY: Nissan Serena S-Hybrid, new C27 v old C26
The Nissan Serena S-Hybrid has been a modest sales success for Nissan, and the new fifth-generation C27 hopes to continue finding favour with large families, with competitive pricing and a bunch of …
Only 19 million out of 28 million vehicle owners pay road tax and renew insurance every year – JPJ
There are more than 28 million vehicles registered with the Road Transport Department (JPJ) across the country, but the department says that less than 70% of these are fully road legal, Bernama …
FIRST LOOK: 2018 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid in Malaysia – fifth-gen MPV priced from RM135k to RM147k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaZD1AJIG5U Previewed in March, the new Nissan Serena S-Hybrid was officially launched today, and the fifth-generation C27 goes on sale here in two trim level forms, Highway Star (RM135,500) and Premium Highway …
ETCM says prices might go up slightly post-SST, Price Protection Scheme will also apply to Nissan models
The new Pakatan Harapan government's promised abolishment of the 6% goods and services tax (GST) may not bring a reduction of car prices that some people are hoping for. During the launch …
Subaru Price Protection Scheme – lower sum applies for bookings if GST to SST move increases car prices
One of the new Pakatan Harapan government's top campaign promises is to remove the current goods and services tax (GST) and reinstate the previous sales and service tax (SST). While the common …
2018 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid launched, from RM136k
The new Nissan Serena S-Hybrid has been teased since late March, and its arrival on the market comes full circle at today's official launch at 1 Utama. As before, the mild hybrid …
Ferrari Portofino introduced in Malaysia – RM948k
Naza Italia has officially introduced the Ferrari Portofino in Malaysia. The California replacement, first revealed in August last year, makes its local debut eight months after its world premiere at the 2017 …
May 2018 week two fuel prices – no change yet again
The focus may be on the upcoming results of the 14th general election, but here's some quick news about fuel prices, and there's no change in current pricing from last week, the …
PT TALKS: Q1 2018 sales – biggest winners/losers? Borgward and G20 BMW 3 Series – good/bad?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEPcnUZDp_8 In continuing the PT Talks video series, Hafriz Shah and Matthew Tong discuss the three hottest automotive topics in the past week. The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) recently released the collective …
ASEAN NCAP proposes standard crash safety label
Aside from releasing the latest crash test results yesterday, ASEAN NCAP has also introduced a new labelling guideline for carmakers. The move is meant to reduce consumer confusion regarding the safety information …
ASEAN NCAP Q2 2018 results – Toyota C-HR, Rush, Hyundai Ioniq receive five-star safety ratings
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has released the latest ASEAN NCAP crash test results for the second quarter of 2018. The models tested are the Toyota C-HR and Rush …
