Proton-Geely deal a good example of OBOR initiative
The Proton-Geely partnership is a good example of the One Belt and One Road (OBOR) initiative, according to Zhejiang Geely (ZGH) chairman Li Shufu. In the report by Bernama, Li Shufu said …
DDD 2 plate goes to Agong for RM385,000 – report
The DDD 2 Kelantan number plate has been purchased by none other than the Yang di-Pertuan Agong himself, Sultan Muhammad V, according to The Sun. The king, who is also the Sultan …
Ford Ranger XL Standard debuts in Malaysia – RM84k
Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) has announced the introduction of a new Ford Ranger variant called the XL Standard. Slotting in as the entry-level double-cab offering in the local T6 Ranger line-up, …
KL-Singapore HSR – discussions on ticketing in Oct
An update on the KL-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project - Malaysia and Singapore will be seeking concepts and ideas for a ticketing and fare collection system to be used for the HSR …
Lane closures on AKLEH from Sept 22 to Nov 15
Motorists who utilise the Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH) on a regular basis, take note - parts of the 7.7 km-long highway will be closed from September 22 to November 15 for …
Proton hands over a brand-new Persona, engine and transmission to PDRM for research, training purposes
Proton recently handed over a brand-new Persona to the Strategic Resources and Technology Department (StaRT) at the Selangor police contingent headquarters. The vehicle will be used in training activities held by the …
JPJ wants a rebrand, does not want to be seen as an inconvenience to the rakyat – new director-general
The Road Transport Department's (JPJ) new director-general, Datuk Shaharuddin Khalid said he would review the department's systems and procedures to determine if it is inconveniencing the rakyat. According to a report by …
Monorail four-car trains to start running by year end
The KL Monorail four-car train sets, which have been grounded since May for further enhancement of their safety features, will be returning to service soon, according to operator Rapid Rail. In a …
Seamless ticketing system for public transport by 2019
The full opening of the MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang line has also opened up plenty of opportunities to go places without a car, and the fact that one can switch to and from …
New Perodua Alza rendered on Daihatsu Mira e:S body
The Perodua Alza has been around since 2009, and have you ever wondered what a successor might look like? Well, these renders might give us some idea of just that, and it …
DRB-Hicom and Geely close to completing Proton transaction – Ahmad Fuuad leaves CEO post
There has been much speculation of late on the appointment of a new CEO of Proton by Geely, the Malaysian carmaker's new foreign strategic partner (FSP). In response, DRB-Hicom has just issued …
FIRST LOOK: Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 CKD – RM140k
https://youtu.be/IwEsTi93g6o?rel=0 Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) recently launched a new, locally-assembled variant of the Outlander – the 2.0 AWD – which slots in below an updated 2.4 AWD CBU. We now bring you …
Renault Captur receives 5inCaptur aftersales package – five-year/100,000 km free service and maintenance
TC Euro Cars has announced a new ‘5inCaptur’ aftersales package for the Renault Captur, which was launched in locally-assembled form earlier in April this year. The package is similar to the ‘5inFluence’ …
A1M plate bidding starts from RM2.5k, A1M1 RM500k
No shortage of fancy plates to be paraded on your car these days. There's 'U', 'US', 'SMS', 'RIMAU', ‘PERFECT’, ‘NAAM’, ‘VIP’, ‘GT’ and ‘PATRIOT’, on top of unique regular series plates such …
All-new Subaru XV spotted in Malaysia again – 2.0i-P
The all-new Subaru XV has been spotted in Malaysia again, this time in the heart of Kuala Lumpur (near Sungei Wang Plaza) by paultan.org reader Nicholas Nyy. Our previous sighting of the …
Toyota Hilux now with more safety kit, RM87k-RM131k
Unlike the Toyota Innova and Fortuner, which both get new variants, there are no new Toyota Hilux variants in the updates announced today. Instead, the pick-up truck's range has been realigned - …
Toyota Fortuner gains two new diesel variants; rear disc brakes standard across range, from RM170k
The Toyota Fortuner range has been expanded to include two new diesel-powered variants – 2.4 VRZ 4x4 and 2.4 VRZ 4x2. The new additions slot in between the new base 2.4 4x4 …
Toyota Innova 2.0X gets captain seats, LED headlights; 7 airbags standard across updated range, fr RM108k
UMW Toyota Motor has announced a new variant for the Toyota Innova in Malaysia, which is now open for booking. The new 2.0X becomes the range-topper in the Innova line-up, and joins …
UMW Toyota issues video reminder on airbag recall
https://youtu.be/4Wh1Qu173eU The video above starts off by saying "accidents can happen to anyone, at anytime." True, and if the unfortunate happens, you won't want the device that's meant to save your life …
Nissan NV350 Urvan updated with new safety features
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has updated the Nissan NV350 Urvan in Malaysia with a number of new safety features. The 14-seat microbus is priced at RM122,000 on-the-road without insurance, and comes …
