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 …
Place child in the front seat to prevent deaths? Please don’t – use child seats mounted in the rear, always
In light of the rising number of injuries and deaths involving children being left in vehicles, the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development has revealed several recommendations that can be practised …
Toyota Alphard, Vellfire facelift on sale, RM351k-541k
Toyota Alphard 3.5 (left), Vellfire 2.5 (right) Official distributor UMW Toyota Motor has announced that the facelifted Toyota Alphard and Vellfire are now on sale in Malaysia. Of course, we now know …
Proton Savvy 18 concept interior revealed by MIMOS
In November last year, sketches of the Proton Savvy 18 concept were released by MIMOS as a suggestion of what a successor to the original might look like. At the time, only …
GALLERY: Sultan of Johor’s Mack Super-Liner truck
If you thought Sultan Ibrahim Ismail of Johor’s Ford F-650 was a little too “small” for your liking, maybe this is more your taste. Also present at the 2018 Malaysia Bike Week …
Are fixed shades/curtains in cars legal? We ask JPJ
Usually, discussions on the topic of vehicle windows are centred on the level of visible light transparency (VLT) and the issue of permissible levels of window tint. Currently, the new rules specify …
2018 Toyota Vios Challenge – Tengku Djan Ley, Shawn Lee and Brendan Paul Anthony crowned as champions
The final instalment of the inaugural Toyota Vios Challenge that took place in Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil over the weekend saw even more drama and action on race day. A massive …
GALLERY: Sultan of Johor’s Ford F-650 super truck
Now that’s a big truck. At the recently-concluded Malaysia Bike Week at Malaysia Agro Exhibition Park Serdang (MAEPS), Sultan Ibrahim Ismail of Johor brought his personal collection to the event, one of …
Gov’t offers owners of vehicles with long-expired road tax the chance to renew insurance without hassle
Motorists with cars and motorcycles that have lapsed road tax will be given the chance to renew their insurance without having to go through a Puspakom inspection, The Star reports. According to …
BMW Group Loyalty+ mobile app now in Malaysia
BMW Group Malaysia has launched the new BMW Group Loyalty+ mobile app, which allows BMW White Card, MINI Black Card and BMW Excellence Club members to access their privileges via their iOS …
