Mercedes-Benz S400h AMG Line debuts – RM599k
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has spruced up its sole W222 S-Class variant in the country with an AMG Line styling package, and this goes on sale here alongside the non-AMG Line version. New bits …
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August 2017 week one fuel prices – petrol, diesel up
It’s Wednesday again, so here's another fuel price announcement. Unfortunately, it's bad news as the upward trend in fuel prices continues following an increase that was announced last week. From tomorrow, August …
Shell Malaysia launches Costa Coffee in Shell Select stores; to reach 200 locations within 12 months
Shell continues to augment its Shell Select retail operations in Malaysia, which originated from the 'Welcome to Shell' reinvention programme. In addition to Krispy Kreme, Boost Juice, and deli2go outlets which are …
SPAD issues its requirements for ride-hailing services
With ride-hailing services such as Uber and GrabCar set to be legalised once amendments to the law are implemented by October this year, the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has issued a …
Government mulling making ride-sharing drivers’ details available to users via a ‘meter-on’ application
The Land Public Transport (Amendment) Act 2017, which will regulate ride-hailing services such as Uber and GrabCar, is expected to be gazetted in October, according to Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) CEO …
Toyota Vios Challenge celebrity race drivers preach road safety during Road Smart & Road Fit Tour
Road safety is certainly something that should not be taken lightly, a message that Toyota Vios Challenge celebrity race drivers were more than willing to preach during their ‘Road Smart & Road …
More than 140,000 summonses issued under AWAS
A total of 142,145 summonses have been issued for road offences recorded under the Automated Awareness Security System (AWAS) since the system began operating on April 15, according to the transport ministry. …
Road tax disc shortage to continue for another month
In mid-July, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) confirmed there was a shortage of road tax discs due to printer failure on the part of the supplier. It appears the shortage is set …
Mobile number set up for RapidKL commuter feedback
A mobile number has been set up by RapidKL for commuters who use the LRT, MRT and monorail services in order to curb instances of vandalism and other wrongdoing, according to a …
MINI Clubman Sterling Edition revealed for Malaysia – limited to just 20 units, RM268,888 estimated price
MINI Malaysia has introduced the new MINI Clubman Sterling Edition, a limited-edition model that is exclusively available for booking online via a dedicated website. The flash sale is set to go live …
Malaysia introduces MS2669 vehicle tint film standard – compliance to new guidelines from January 2018
From January 1 next year, all vehicle tint film used on newly-registered vehicles will be required to adhere to the new Malaysia Standard (MS) 2669 standard that has been set by the …
J.D. Power 2017 Malaysia Customer Service Index – Toyota takes top spot; improvements across the board
J.D. Power has released its 2017 Malaysia Customer Service Index (CSI) Study, which measures overall service satisfaction among owners. The 2017 edition of the study is based on responses from 2,705 new-vehicle …
Proton-Geely Boyue SUV to go on sale by end of 2018
The first production model to emerge from the Proton-Geely cooperation, based on the Boyue SUV, is expected to enter markets by the end of 2018 or early 2019, according to minister of …
GALLERY: Art of Speed 2017 – diverse but united
Now in its sixth iteration, the Art of Speed exhibition recently concluded over the July 29-30 weekend, celebrating the wonderfully diverse and colourful world of kustom kulture. Taking place at the Malaysia …
Subaru BRZ facelift now in Malaysia – now available with six-speed manual, priced from RM224k-RM231k
Shortly after the facelifted Toyota 86 quietly made its way to Malaysia, Motor Image has followed suit with the introduction of the revised Subaru BRZ. The big news is that the purist …
Malaysia and China auto parts makers sign trade deal
Malaysia-based Globaltec Formation has formed a partnership with Ningbo Auto Components Industry Association (Ningbo AIA) of China, in order to secure business collaborations in both countries, according to a Bernama report. The …
Government still in discussions on how to improve current fuel pricing mechanism – KPDNKK
The domestic trade, co-operatives and consumerism ministry (KPDNKK) is still in discussions with the ministry of finance (MoF) on how to improve the current method of setting weekly petrol and diesel retail …
Proton-Geely cooperation targets production volume of 280,000 units – exports to China and Southeast Asia
The government is targeting the Proton-Geely partnership to have a production volume of about 280,000 units, with a large chunk of this set for the China and Southeast Asian markets, Bernama reports. …
Tenaga begins peak/off-peak rate pilot programme
This should be of interest to plug-in hybrid owners - Tenaga Nasional has initiated a pilot programme that will charge users for their electricity based on peak and off-peak rates. The TNB …
Legalisation of ride-hailing services a milestone: Liow
Last Thursday, amendments to the Land Public Transport Act 2010 and the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board Act 1987 to regulate ride-hailing services such as Uber and GrabCar were tabled and passed by …
