Porsche 718 Boxster launched in M’sia, from RM480k
We've driven it at the international press event, and got up close with it in Malaysia, which leaves the official launch. And price. The Porsche 718 Boxster was launched this morning in …
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BMW 330e iPerformance coming to Malaysia soon – 248 hp, 420 Nm plug-in hybrid sedan, from RM240k?
Quick on the heels of the X5 xDrive40e’s successful arrival in Malaysia, it appears the BMW 330e iPerformance will be here next, as soon as the end August, in fact. Another juicy …
ETCM recalls 133,118 Nissan vehicles in Malaysia over Takata airbag inflators and faulty back door stays
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has announced a recall campaign involving several models for either potentially defective Takata airbag inflators or the vehicles’ back door stays (hatch struts). The following models that …
Honda Accord facelift open for booking in Malaysia
Honda Malaysia (HM) has announced that the Honda Accord facelift is now open for booking at all 88 authorised dealers nationwide. Like the current car, the D-segment sedan will be available with …
GALLERY: 2016 Honda Civic 1.5T Premium in Malaysia
The Malaysian automotive industry may have been overshadowed this year by the new Perodua Bezza, but the launch of the new Honda Civic is still one of the highlights of 2016. The …
2016 Subaru Levorg 1.6 GT-S (RM200k) and XV Crosstrek (from RM120k) now available in Malaysia
Both the Subaru Levorg 1.6 GT-S and XV Crosstrek are now available in Malaysia, with the former being priced at RM199,720, and the latter at an introductory price of RM119,500 (prices mentioned …
Perodua Myvi: next-gen rendered based on new Passo
It's now been five years since the launch of the current second-generation Perodua Myvi - and more than a year after the facelifted model was introduced - which means that a brand-new …
Speed limiters for all express buses by 2020, says JPJ
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) aims to reduce the rate of road accidents with the implementation of speed limiters on express buses, according to a Bernama report. "We have directed that all …
Mazda MX-5 – soft top will be discontinued in Malaysia, replaced by RF folding hardtop model
Prefer the Mazda MX-5 sports car with a simple, quick hand-operated soft top? You'd better hurry, as sources at official distributor Bermaz have intimated that the current fabric-roofed model will be discontinued. …
August 2016 fuel prices – 95, 97 unchanged, diesel up
We now have fuel prices for the month of August 2016, and it has been confirmed that diesel pricing will go up starting tomorrow, August 1. The price increase per litre of …
MRT Sg Buloh-Kajang Line trial run starts in October
The much-anticipated Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) is just around the corner, with trial runs commencing in October. MRT Corp director of operations and assets management, Mahmood Razak, confirmed yesterday that the MRT …
J.D. Power 2016 Malaysia Customer Service Index – more emphasis on service advisors; Toyota top
Click to enlarge According to the J.D. Power 2016 Malaysia Customer Service Index (CSI) Study, service advisors play a pivotal role in determining the level of customer satisfaction. “The saying, ‘You only …
Lane closure at Genting Sempah rest area on the ECE
There will be a lane closure at the Genting Sempah rest and recreation area on the East Coast Expressway for 11 days. The closure will be in stages and will be from …
Caltex Delo 400 MGX diesel engine oil launched in Malaysia – claimed 80,000 km drain interval
Chevron Malaysia today officially launched the new Caltex Delo 400 MGX SAE 15W-40 diesel engine oil to meet the needs of Malaysian commercial industry players in the country. With the new lubricant, …
Taxi fare hike acceptable if rates reasonable – FOMCA
Increases in taxi fares will be accepted by consumers, as long as they are regulated by meter and are reasonable, said senior vice president of the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association (FOMCA) …
Honda Malaysia sets up own hubs for airbag change – RM50 per day compensation while waiting
Honda Malaysia (HM) has issued an update on the Takata airbag recall issue. HM is now literally taking matters into its own hands by setting up Service Central Hubs (SCH) and Mobile …
Several automakers keen on being Proton’s partner
Following an earlier report that Proton is in discussions with several foreign partners who may be interested to purchase a stake in the national carmaker, international trade and industry minister Datuk Seri …
Parking fees at four non-CBD areas in KL to be reduced by 25% to 50% – official announcement soon
After Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) raised parking charges by 150% for its public bays in the central business district (CBD) and other high traffic areas on July 18, the authorities have …
SPAD considering card system for Uber, Grab drivers
Uber and Grab drivers might soon have to register with the government in a 'driver card' system that the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is considering, said its chairman Tan Sri Syed …
B10 diesel implementation to take place in 2016 – MPIC
The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC) aims to implement the usage of B10 biodiesel within this year, according to its minister Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong in a Bernama report. …
