UMW to nearly double its stake in Perodua to 70.6%
UMW Holdings has announced that it has made two separate share purchase offers in a deal that will eventually see it increasing its stake in Perodua to 70.6%, The Star reports. It …
Nissan NV350 Urvan facelift introduced in Malaysia
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has introduced the facelifted Nissan NV350 Urvan in Malaysia, and the 14-seat people mover - which made its local debut in October 2014 - features some cosmetic …
Jaguar “Art of Performance” Tour lands in Malaysia – March 16 to 18 at the Setia City Convention Centre
Jaguar Malaysia has announced that its "Art of Performance" roadshow will take place this month from March 16 to 18 at the Setia City Convention Centre. First introduced in Europe in 2016, …
Pakatan Harapan GE14 manifesto – auto-related points
Pakatan Harapan (PH) has released its Buku Harapan election manifesto for the upcoming 14th General Election (GE14), and though there was no mention of lower car prices if it came into power, …
Gov’t says toll-free highways in Malaysia are possible
The Malaysian government is optimistic about the chances of toll-free highways materialising in the country, said deputy works minister Datuk Rosnah Abdul Rashid Shirlin. This, however, will take time, she said in …
Q number plate series – biddings open until March 21
Another day, another new number plate series, and this one will likely get Audi owners all excited. The Q series has been introduced by the Football Association of Sarawak (FAS), and all …
ASEAN NCAP organises first blind spot monitor test
The New Car Assessment Programme for South East Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) has performed the first development test for blind spot monitoring systems today. Based on the latest ASEAN NCAP 2017-2020 protocol …
March 2018 week 2 fuel prices – petrol up, diesel down
It's Wednesday, and with it comes another round of fuel price adjustment. After a big drop over the CNY period, prices went up last week. Just minimal changes for the coming week. …
Tram service for Putrajaya, Cyberjaya, Kajang and Bangi being proposed – will link up with MRT and HSR
More public transport could be on the way - the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is looking into a tram system for Putrajaya, Cyberjaya, Kajang and Bangi, The Star reports. According to …
Gov’t reiterates weekly fuel pricing system will remain
The government has reiterated that it will not move away from the managed float system that determines the retail pricing of fuel in the country. According to the domestic trade, cooperatives and …
Petronas Dynamic Diesel Euro 5 launched in Sarawak
Petronas Dagangan has announced that its enhanced Petronas Dynamic Diesel Euro 5 with Pro-Drive is now on sale in Sarawak. Launched over the weekend, the fuel will be available at nine selected …
Tan Chong planning to launch new Nissan Kicks in Malaysia, along with Serena S-Hybrid and Leaf – report
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) is set to launch several new cars in the second half of 2018 and 2019, with one of the these being the Kicks. The B-segment crossover is …
VIDEO: F90 BMW M5 arrival confirmed for Malaysia
BMW Malaysia has teased the arrival of the new F90 BMW M5 on its official Facebook page, indicating that the model “is coming,” but didn’t provide an exact date. The latest M5 …
Malaysia Speed Festival Series 2018 Round 1 ends with intense and exciting action across 13 categories
The first round of the Malaysia Speed Festival Series 2018 (MSF 2018) proved to be a success with 166 cars on the grid, proving that the event is the biggest of its …
Illegally parked vehicles in Shah Alam will be towed away by MBSA, owners stand to face RM3,500 fine
The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) has announced that it will tow away vehicles that are illegally parked in residential areas, and the corresponding motorist will be fined RM3,500. According to The …
Ops Selamat 12 – more accidents, but fewer deaths
There were fewer deaths recorded during this year’s Ops Selamat 12/2018, which was conducted from February 9 to 23, in conjunction with the Chinese New Year festivities. According to deputy inspector-general of …
March 2018 week one fuel prices – petrol and diesel up
After two weeks of fuel-related cheer, it's back to an increase in weekly fuel prices, with both petrol and diesel pump prices impacted in this week's price adjustment. From tomorrow, March 1, …
Each life lost in a road accident is worth RM2.3 million
Accidents cost lives, but just how much is a life worth from a monetary point of view? According to a study conducted by Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) on the economic aspect of …
Honda HR-V Mugen – RM118,800, only 1,020 units
Honda Malaysia has introduced the new limited edition HR-V Mugen, which features a number of visual enhancements over the standard car. The HR-V Mugen is priced at RM118,800 on-the-road without insurance, and …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launches NZ Wheels Klang Autohaus 3S centre – 320,000 sq ft, RM6m upgrade
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the NZ Wheels Klang Autohaus 3S (sales, service and spare parts) facility, which has been given a RM6 million upgrade to the marque's latest iteration of its global …
