RM1 million collected in RC fees since November 1
The Johor state government has revealed that about RM1 million has been collected in Road Charge (RC) fees since the system was implemented on November 1, The Sun reports. According to state …
Malaysia vehicle sales data for October 2016 by brand – Proton sales jump 26%, Volkswagen down by 50%
Vehicle sales data released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) for the month of October 2016 saw a continuation of the downward trend from the months of September and August. Diving into …
Proton Ertiga name confirmed for the rebadged Suzuki
The name for Proton's new MPV, which is set to be officially launched this month, has been confirmed as the Proton Ertiga. The Ertiga is a straight rebadge of the Suzuki Ertiga …
Proton shortlists three automakers for strategic partnership, agreement to be signed in March 2017
Proton is expected to announce its strategic partnership agreement with a foreign partner in the first quarter of next year, The Sun reports. The national carmaker is expected to cement the deal …
Toyota Camry updated for 2016 – seven airbags and VSC across the entire range, two Hybrid variants now
The Toyota Camry has been given a set of updates for 2016, and UMW Toyota Motor has announced that the order books have opened for the latest iteration of the XV50. Four …
Perodua Axia ‘steering lock’ viral allegations false – P2
Remember the "Perodua Axia steering lock" issue that surfaced earlier this year? Looks like the issue is still actively circulating in social networks, because Perodua has just released a statement by its …
Volkswagen to maintain pricing strategy, end severe discounting policy – Tiguan CKD for Malaysia in 2017
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) says there are no plans to increase the current pricing of its Volkswagen model line-up in Malaysia despite the ongoing poor performance of the Ringgit against major …
Delayed AWAS system to be implemented next year
An update on the Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS), which combines the Automated Enforcement System (AES) and Kejara demerit points programme. The integrated system, announced in February and originally slated to begin …
MAA: October 2016 slow month for car sales, activity expected to pick up in Nov – YTD down 13.9%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released production and sales figures for the month of October 2016, and last month was a slow one for the local car market, with sales volume …
Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe S debuts – RM773,888
For those interested in the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Sedan, but can do with two less doors, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia now has that option for you in the form of the Mercedes-AMG C …
Volkswagen Beetle Dune launched – 50 units, RM180k
Alongside the new Passat, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has also launched the new Volkswagen Beetle Dune in Malaysia. Imported all the way from Mexico, just 50 units of the ruggedised Bug …
B8 Volkswagen Passat officially launched in Malaysia – three variants, priced from RM161k to RM200k
Volkswagen Passenger Car Malaysia (VPCM) has officially launched the B8 Volkswagen Passat in the country. The car, which was previewed earlier this month, takes over from the B7 Passat that has been …
No decrease in traffic from Singapore despite RC fees – gov’t expects to collect RM144 million annually
There has been no drop in the number of Singaporean-registered vehicles entering Malaysia despite the implementation of the road charge RC system on November 1, Bernama reports. Deputy transport minister Datuk Ab …
Transport minister: AES speeding fine fixed at RM150
All speeding summonses issued under the Automated Enforcement System (AES) will have a fixed penalty of RM150, according to transport minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. Liow said the decision to impose …
GALLERY: Proton sedans – Perdana, Persona, Saga
It's been an incredible year for Proton – the national carmaker has already introduced three new cars this year, and a fourth one is still to come. With the Ertiga MPV weeks …
MRT fare structure announced – rates begin from RM1
Rapid Rail, which will be operating the MRT Sungai Buloh–Kajang (MRT SBK) line under the Rapid KL service brand, has announced the full MRT fare structure. The fare starts at a nominal …
VIDEO: Honda BR-V Malaysian quick walk-around tour
https://youtu.be/FOEFX_0j9V8 The Honda BR-V was recently previewed at the Mines International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC), making it the first public debut of the seven-seater SUV on Malaysian soil. Today, we bring …
SPYSHOTS: Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe in Malaysia
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia looks set to introduce another member to its AMG family soon as our resident photographer, Sherman Sim, has spotted the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupe on our roads wearing a …
JPJ to study proposed reduction in bike licence fee
A proposal to reduce the cost of obtaining a motorcycle licence, including that for higher capacity motorcycles, is being studied by the Road Transport Department (JPJ), Bernama reports. The department will study …
