GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz GLC250 CKD in showroom
The locally-assembled Mercedes-Benz GLC 250 4Matic was launched in August, but this is the first time we're getting a closer look at the made-in-Pekan SUV. The car gets a slight price drop …
New Malaysian brand SAF to launch early next year – Striker pick-up, Landfort SUV below RM130k, EEV
Earlier this year, we reported that a new national carmaker by the name of SAF will join the market in April this year, bringing with it two models – the Landfort SUV …
BMW M3 MotoGP safety car will be in KL this Wed
The MotoGP circus is coming to Malaysia this weekend (October 28-30, 2016), and fans will get to see the BMW M3 safety car in the metal at the entrance of The Pavilion …
Proton Iriz not suitable for Uber duty, says taxi firm
The government's idea of encouraging aspiring ride-sharing drivers with a RM4,000 rebate to purchase a Proton Iriz is being questioned by a taxi firm, the Malay Mail Online reports. According to Big …
Proton welcomes government’s move to offer ride-sharing drivers RM4,000 rebate for a new Iriz
Following today’s Budget 2017 speech, where prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak actively endorsed ride-sharing services such as Uber and Grab, Proton has issued a statement saying that the announcement has …
Uber Malaysia happy with Budget 2017’s endorsement; partnership with Proton a world-first – statement
Uber has issued a statement regarding the unique endorsement given to it at today's Malaysian Budget 2017 announcement. Prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced that the government is encouraging the …
Budget 2017: RM55 bil to build East Coast Rail line, RM100 mil to repair Gua Musang-Tumpat train tracks
Prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced at today's Budget 2017 speech the allocation of RM55 billion for the development of the East Coast Rail Line project, which is a 600 …
Budget 2017: Gov’t encouraging BR1M recipients to become Uber and Grab drivers – RM4k rebate for Iriz
In today's Budget 2017 speech, prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced that the government is encouraging the B40 group (those with a household income of up to RM3,855), especially BR1M …
Budget 2017: PM Najib Razak announces RM29 million allocation to upgrade Federal Highway motorcycle lane
The dangers of the Federal Highway bike laneA stern warning was issued by the police that all motorcyclists must use the dedicated motorcycle lane along the Federal highway. Bikers claim that the …
B8 Volkswagen Passat spotted on the road in Malaysia
The B8 Volkswagen Passat has been spotted on Malaysian roads again, this time thanks to paultan.org reader Azmil Kamil. As seen in our previous sightings of the B8, the rear-end features reshaped …
Malaysia Budget 2017 live updates (auto/transport)
Malaysian Budget 2017 (Bajet 2017) will be announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at 4pm today. We will be posting live updates on any automotive- and transport-related announcements from …
MyCC investigating general insurers for price fixing
The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) says it is investigating a number of general insurance companies as well as the companies' association under the Competition Act 2010. They are being investigated for their …
ERL to get new train sets, boosting capacity by 50%
Good news for those who commute to the airports via Express Rail Link (ERL). Six new train sets will start operating on the KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit services in March 2017, …
LDP and Johor’s SDE to go fully electronic from Nov 9
The Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP) has some of the last toll plazas that accept cash payments in the Klang Valley, NKVE aside. That will however come to an end from noon on November …
September 2016 Malaysian car sales down 7.9% from August, 6% lower than Sept 2015; YTD down 14%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has revealed production and sales figures for the month of September 2016, with the industry experiencing a decline compared to the upward surge from last month. In …
Why is JPJ targeting the “Hellaflush” trend here?
The car modifying scene includes a variety of trends, and one in particular has caught the attention of the Road Transport Department (JPJ). In Malaysia, the “stance and fitment” or “hellaflush” trend …
Goodyear Wrangler TripleMax tyre in M’sia, fr RM444
Owners of mid-size SUVs now have a new option when the time comes to replace tyres - Goodyear has launched the Wrangler TripleMax tyre in Malaysia for the growing SUV segment. Available …
Chevrolet Colorado – second-gen facelift officially launched in Malaysia, priced from RM100k to RM133k
Naza Quest has officially launched the facelifted second-gen Chevrolet Colorado in Malaysia. The refreshed pick-up arrives with three engines in the model line-up, with five variants (2.5 LT manual, 2.5 LT auto, …
M-BIKE system to reduce motorcycle lane congestion at Johor-Singapore Causeway and Second Link
A new inspection system is set to reduce motorcycle lane congestion at Malaysia-Singapore entry points, Bernama reports. The Secured Automated Clearance System for Malaysian Citizen Motorcyclists (M-BIKE) will be fully operational by …
Taxi operator blocks Uber, Grab drivers from picking up passengers at four more locations – report
Drivers of ride-hailing services like Uber and Grab are now barred by a taxi operator from picking up passengers at four more locations - Publika, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Sunway Putra Mall and …