December 2017 week three fuel prices – down again
It's Wednesday again, and it's one that will be all that sweeter for motorists because for the second week in a row fuel prices are going down after reaching record levels in …
FIRST LOOK: Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABtHp1K6CBM&rel=0 Recently, Porsche distributor Sime Darby Auto Performance previewed the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo in Malaysia ahead of its official launch sometime next year. We were on hand to deliver a walk-around …
Reporting potholes in Selangor with the Waze app
No one enjoys potholes, and we wish they can be fixed with quicker efficiency. In light of this, Waze has collaborated with the Selangor state government this year to allow motorists to …
Penang city council asked to ease restrictions on OKU parking, allow able-bodied caregivers access
The Penang Consumer Protection Association has asked the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) to see if restrictions on parking in disabled (OKU) lots can be eased in cases where the able-bodied are …
Twelve limited edition Volkswagen Beetles sold out in just 20 minutes during Lazada Online Revolution sale
Twenty minutes. That was all the time needed for 12 limited edition Volkswagen Beetles to be sold out on Lazada Malaysia, with the first unit being accounted for just 26 seconds after …
MSIG E-Hail E-Zee insurance for Uber, Grab drivers
Insurance service provider MSIG Malaysia has introduced E-Hail E-Zee, a motor insurance add-on catered specifically for drivers of ride-hailing services like Uber and Grab. The new offering provides additional coverage on top …
Gov’t mulling review of fuel price mechanism next year
The Automatic Price Mechanism (APM) that has been in place since 1983 to regulate the price of fuel in Malaysia might soon see some change. The government is mulling a review of …
Proton year-to-date sales up 2% as of November 2017
Proton has announced that it recorded an increase in its year-to-date sales performance for the month ending November 30, 2017, recording 66,190 units in sales. This represents a 2% growth compared to …
EEVs make up 45.6% of vehicles on the road: MITI
The number of energy efficient vehicles (EEVs) can reach its target of 50% by the end of the year, said the second minister of international trade and industry Datuk Seri Ong Ka …
Govt plans Putrajaya integrated public transport hub
We already have KL Sentral and the Terminal Bersepadu Selatan in the Klang Valley - does Putrajaya need to have its own integrated public transport hub? Yes or no, the government is …
Ivan Choo wins MSF Drift Gonzo preview round
The first ever target-style drifting event in the country, MSF Drift Gonzo, took place on December 2 as part of the MSF Finale 2017 event. Held at the Sepang Circuit Paddock carpark, …
2018 Perodua Myvi – orders hit 20,000, 4,500 delivered; 184,707 vehicles sold from Jan-Nov 2017, up 1.2%
Exactly a month after the order books were opened, Perodua has announced that its car of the moment, the new Myvi, has surpassed the 20,000 milestone in terms of bookings, with 4,500 …
Volkswagen opens doors to new Seremban 3S centre
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has opened the doors to the new Volkswagen Seremban 3S Centre. The facility is operated by Hicom Auto and is currently the only authorised VW centre in …
December 2017 week two fuel prices – all down
It's time for the usual weekly fuel price update on the first Wednesday of December 2017, and it's good news for those who were hoping for fuel prices to go down. From …
Volkswagen and Lazada Malaysia launch online-exclusive limited edition Beetles – 12 units, RM112k
These days, shopping for a car online is a fairly common affair in most parts of the world, but to actually make a purchase of a brand new vehicle online - and …
Locally-developed autonomous car by Reka Studios – the journey from Cambridge and Google to Melaka
Here's something rather interesting, and unexpected from a bunch of local lads. Reka Studios is a small Malaysian outfit dabbling in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), and the company is currently …
BHPetrol announces winners for its Touch ‘n Go Reload & Win contest – one-year free petrol supply
Boustead Petroleum Marketing (BHPetrol) held a prize-giving ceremony earlier today for its ‘BHPetrol Touch ‘n Go Reload and Win’ promotion, a campaign which ran from August 30 to September 30, 2017. A …
Nissan Navara Black Series launched, from RM109k
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has launched the new Nissan Navara Black Series, which adds on various aesthetic enhancements befitting of its name. Customers will be able to specify the Black Series …
Putra NEDO EV bus revealed – Malaysia’s first rapid charge electric bus goes into operation in Putrajaya
DRB-Hicom Defence Technologies (DEFTECH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DRB-Hicom, has been appointed as the manufacturer of Malaysia's first Super Quick Charge (SQC) Electric Vehicle (EV) – the Putra NEDO EV bus, operated …
Jaguar F-Pace 2.0L Ingenium – M’sia launch in Q1 2018
Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia has begun taking orders for the entry-level F-Pace, one that's equipped with the new 2.0 litre four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engine. The SUV is slated for launch here in …
