Proton Suprima Active Concept crossover unveiled
Remember the Proton Iriz Active Concept, the raised-up, grey and orange design study shown back in 2014? Now, we have the Proton Suprima Active Concept, with a similar styling execution. The car …
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Local taxi firm plans app to compete with Uber, Grab
In a bid to compete with ride-hailing services Uber and Grab, a taxi company will be launching a mobile application within the next few months, The Sun reports. Big Blue Taxi Services …
GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz C300 Coupe vs sedan
With the launch of the C205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe, the local C-Class range is now complete – well, as complete as it can be without wagon and convertible variants. Buyers who are …
18 more toll plazas to go cashless (ETC) from June 1
Motorists take note, a total of 18 more toll plazas on six highways will adopt the electronic toll collection (ETC) method from June 1, from noon onwards, The Sun Daily reports. The …
CKD BMW X1 and X4 get EEV incentives, new xDrive20d for X1, lower prices – RM229k to RM397k
Late last month, BMW Malaysia announced that the X1 and X4 models will be locally-assembled and CKD production will begin sometime in mid-year. No prices then, but the company has now revealed …
Volkswagen Vento launched – facelifted Polo Sedan, 1.2 TSI, DSG, ESP; RM80,646 to RM94,461
Volkswagen Group Malaysia has pulled the wraps off the facelifted Polo Sedan, now rechristened the Volkswagen Vento. The refreshed B-segment sedan comes with a revised look, a new engine and transmission option …
C205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe launched in Malaysia – three variants, RM309k to RM389k
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has officially introduced the C205 C-Class Coupe in the country. First sighted locally last month, the latest addition to the brand's Dream Cars Collection in Malaysia goes on sale in …
KL and Putrajaya get new ‘F’ and ‘V’ license plates
The Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and the administrative capital of Putrajaya will get 'V' and 'F' prefixes on vehicles registered in July and June, respectively. According to a report carried in …
LRT service efficiency now 99.7% – Prasarana CEO
The Malaysian Light Rail Transit service efficiency is at 99.7%, according to Prasarana CEO Datuk Azmi Abdul Aziz, Bernama reports. "We had about 0.3% of service delays. We are improving on that …
Govt seeking to impose tax on online biz, Uber drivers
Here's more on the topic of taxation of Uber and Grab drivers. The government is seeking to tax individuals engaged in digital or online businesses, including Uber and Grab drivers, to address …
About 80% of Klang Valley residents to stay within 400 metres of public transportation services by 2030
The government is projecting that by 2030, about 80% of residents in the Klang Valley will be expected to live within 400 metres of public transport services, the New Straits Times reports. …
BMW Premium Selection announces trade-in event
BMW Malaysia has announced that its BMW Premium Selection (BPS) approved used cars division will be offering special trade-in programmes over two weekends, in conjunction with its xDrive Xperience event taking place …
Volvo Car’s powertrain strategy by Lennart Stegland
Lennart Stegland (right) Prior to the introduction of the new Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E in Malaysia, which you can read about here, we were treated to an insightful presentation about Volvo Car’s …
Hyundai Ioniq to make Malaysian appearance this Fri
The Hyundai Ioniq is set to make its first Malaysian appearance this Friday at the My Auto Fest 2016 event, which will run over the weekend at the Mines International Exhibition and …
Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E launched – 306 hp, CKD, RM280k
Volvo Car Malaysia today officially introduced the new Volvo S60 T6, which now adopts the company’s in-house-developed Drive-E petrol engine. The new mill replaces the previous pair of Ford-related GTDi motors (T4 …
2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R now in Malaysia – RM104,859
The 2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R has finally made it to Malaysia and will retail at a price of RM104,859. This new-generation superbike was unveiled to local media at a media test ride at …
Matrade to help Proton in expanding export markets
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) says it will be working closely with Proton to expand the national automaker's reach in terms of export markets, Bernama reports. The external trade promotion …
Honda M’sia Flood Relief Programme – 50% off parts
Owner of that white Honda Accord stuck in last week's massive flash flood that hit KL, and other Hondas caught in the sea of brown, take note. Honda Malaysia is having an …
KL-Singapore HSR MoU to be signed in July – Najib
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate the KL-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project is expected to be signed in July by Malaysia and Singapore, according to prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul …
Drivers are responsible for their own tax affairs – Uber
Earlier this week, The Sun reported that Uber drivers may soon have to pay taxes should the Malaysian government fail to impose tax on Uber’s ride revenues. The US-based company has a …