Minimal weekly fuel price changes acceptable – PDAM
The recent move to a weekly fuel price announcement should not pose problems if the changes are not too great, said Datuk Khairul Annuar, president of the Petrol Dealers Association of Malaysia …
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Geely was keenly eyeing Lotus, looking at building Lynk & Co 01 SUV in Tanjung Malim with Proton deal
Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely, reported to have withdrawn its bid to acquire a controlling stake in Proton, was said to be looking at the national carmaker's Tanjung Malim plant as a base …
Proton will announce its strategic partner by May
Proton will be able to announce its foreign strategic partner (FSP) by May, according to second international trade and industry minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan. He made this announcement following the …
Gov’t to consider raising speed limit but not without an in-depth study first, says works minister – report
Works minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has said that the government is open to the proposal to raise the national highway speed limit beyond the current 110 km/h, according to the Malay …
Kia Grand Carnival launched in Malaysia – 2.2 CRDI, three variants, priced from RM154k to RM186k
Naza Kia has officially launched the Kia Grand Carnival in the country. Previewed last year, the eight-seater MPV - known as the Sedona in other markets - makes its local debut in …
Petrol subsidies not on the cards, says KPDNKK
Despite the continual rise in petrol prices, the government has no plans to subsidise fuels, as doing so would only place even more burden on its expenditure. According to The Sun, domestic …
UMW Toyota announces sales target of 70,000 units for 2017, four new models to be launched this year
At its media appreciation event tonight, UMW Toyota announced that it plans to sell a total of 70,000 vehicles this year, including both Toyota and Lexus models. As is usual, Toyota will …
Geely pulls out of its bid for a partnership with Proton
Looks like it's down to one. According to the South China Morning Post, Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely has withdrawn from its bid to acquire a controlling stake in Proton. Geely president An …
Weekly fuel price announcements to begin March 29
The new fuel ceiling price mechanism, in which fuel prices will be announced on a weekly basis instead of monthly, will begin on March 29, the New Straits Times reports. Minister of …
Proton might follow Perodua’s path, with foreign strategy partner having a 51% equity stake – minister
Proton, which is in its final phase of deliberation over its choice of a foreign strategic partner (FSP), might follow Perodua's path by allowing its FSP to have a 51% equity stake …
Malaysia’s vehicle sales data for Feb 2017 by brand
Click to enlarge chart February 2017 was a slow month for the auto industry, but that surprises no one, as the second month of the year is also the shortest work month, …
Cabbies protest against Uber, Grab outside Parliament
You would think that after being legalised and even endorsed by the prime minister as a source of income, that ride-hailing services from Uber and Grab have become a part of Malaysian …
More than 70% of local university grads choose to buy foreign vehicles rather than the national car – Proton
Some 70% of local university graduates who have completed their studies choose to buy foreign-made cars because they think Proton is not comparable to foreign brands, according to recently-appointed Proton Edar CEO …
SPIED: Peugeot 3008 1.6L THP on a trailer in Malaysia
The second-generation Peugeot 3008 has been sighted in Malaysia, but don't expect to see the SUV in showrooms anytime soon yet. The two examples spotted on a trailer bear French registration plates, …
Existing road offence penalties not severe enough, laws to be reviewed – Transport Ministry
Following the recent shocking accident and other incidents on the road, mostly involving vehicles driving on the opposite side of the road, the Transport Ministry may push for stricter laws and more …
Ford Focus 1.5L EcoBoost Red & Black Edition – based on Trend variant, limited to 20 units, RM121k
Sime Darby AutoConnexion has introduced a new limited edition run of the Ford Focus 1.5L EcoBoost called the Red & Black Edition. It's based on the Trend hatchback variant of the facelifted …
Honda Malaysia celebrates 250,000-unit City milestone
There are now 250,000 units of the Honda City on Malaysian roads. The milestone unit - a top-spec City V facelift in Modern Steel Metallic - was delivered to new owner Tan …
MAA: Feb 2017 car sales slow due to short work month
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released production and sales figures for the month of February 2017, and last month was a slow one for the local car market, with sales volume …
Sime Darby Auto Performance opens Porsche Centre Penang – includes nine service bays, parts warehouse
Official importer of Porsche vehicles in Malaysia, Sime Darby Auto Performance, has officially opened Porsche Centre Penang – the country's third such centre after Sungai Besi and Glenmarie. Located on the mainland …
Porsche 718 Cayman, Cayman S make Malaysian debut at new Porsche Centre Penang, from RM530k
The Porsche 718 range in Malaysia has a pair of new arrivals - enter the 718 Cayman and 718 Cayman S, which made their global debuts last year. Now with numbers to …
