DBKL: 1,136 abandoned vehicles towed-away in 2015
Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has revealed that it has towed away a total of 1,136 run-down, abandoned vehicles last year. According to a report by Bernama, DBKL enforcement director, Datuk Mohd …
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Disabled drivers cry foul over fake parking stickers
It appears that disabled drivers are finding it harder and harder to park in a space designated for them, as fake parking stickers begin to hit the open market, according to The …
PLUS highway toll rates deal to be decided in June
A decision regarding the increase of toll rates for the PLUS highways will only be made in June, the New Straits Times reports. This was said by UEM group’s MD and chief …
Bermaz sponsors 6 cars for ASEAN Skills Competition
Bermaz Motor has announced that it will be sponsoring a total of six Mazda 3 vehicles in support of the coming ASEAN Skills Competition 2016 . The event, which fosters the development …
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI gets new kit – from RM149k
The Malaysian-market Volkswagen Golf Mk7 has been treated to a minor update. We caught this 1.4 TSI variant at the Volkswagen Glenmarie showroom sporting a few new items that were not available …
Honda Malaysia to launch two new CKD models in 2016 – all-new Civic and Accord facelift coming soon?
Honda Malaysia has announced that it will introduce two new CKD (locally assembled) models in the country this year. No prizes for guessing the two, of course, seeing that the all-new 2016 …
Uber positive over talks with authorities, 100k drivers
Uber, while generally popular among urbanites as a reliable taxi alternative, has met with opposition from groups such as taxi drivers, who have been urging the authorities to clamp down on app-based …
One-way traffic in Seksyen 1, PJ Old Town from Mar 16
To improve traffic flow and reduce congestion during peak hours at the commercial and residential area in Seksyen 1 of PJ Old Town, a number of changes will take effect, come Wednesday, …
C346 Ford Focus facelift launched in Malaysia – Trend, Sport+ hatch and Titanium+ sedan, from RM119k
Sime Darby AutoConnexion has officially introduced the facelifted third-generation Ford Focus in Malaysia - the reworked C346 arrives seven months after its ASEAN debut in Jakarta, with three variant forms in both …
W205 Mercedes-Benz C180 Avantgarde (RM229k) and C300 AMG Line (RM308k) introduced in Malaysia
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has introduced two new locally-assembled W205 C-Class variants to join its existing range — the Mercedes-Benz C 180 Avantgarde Line and the Mercedes-Benz C 300 AMG Line. They will join …
Haval H2 SUV to be launched in Malaysia by Q2, 2016
At last year’s NST-MAI ASEAN Auto Show, Great Wall Motors (now known as Haval Motors) previewed the Haval H2. It has now been revealed that the C-segment SUV, which will go up …
BHPetrol Infiniti Euro 5 Diesel now available at Tapah R&R stop – coming soon to Perak, Penang and Pahang
Boustead Marketing has announced that its BHPetrol Infiniti Euro 5 Diesel is now available outside of the Klang Valley and Southern region - the fuel is available at the BHPetrol station at …
Renault Zoe electric vehicle now available in Malaysia from RM146k – 210 km range, 87 hp and 220 Nm
The all-electric Renault Zoe is now available in Malaysia, priced at RM145,888 (OTR without insurance). The five-door, B-segment hatchback that made its global debut in 2012 was made available for bookings here …
NKVE Bkt Lanjan to Shah Alam stretch closure for UEM charity run on March 13 – alternative routes
An update on the temporary closure at certain sections of the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) on March 13. Highway concessionaire PLUS has come out with a map listing various alternative routes …
KTM Komuter upgrades to mean longer off-peak wait
There will be a longer wait for KTM Komuter trains during off-peak hours, beginning from May. While the peak period schedule will remain the same, with 15-minute intervals between trains, the frequency …
B10 biodiesel to be launched nationwide this year
According to Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, the government is poised to fully implement the B10 biodiesel programme nationwide this year. In the report by Bernama, the …
Multi-level car parks to be built for 13 PPR/PA flats
Residents at a number of People's Housing Project (PPR) and Public Housing (PA) flats in the city are set to face less issues with parking by next year, as Kuala Lumpur City …
Daily night road closure at Jalan Sg Buloh flyover, slip road to Jalan Kuala Selangor for MRT works
MMC Gamuda KVMRT has announced a "long term closure" at the Jalan Sungai Buloh flyover and slip road to Jalan Kuala Selangor (Kepong-bound). The closure starts tonight (March 8) and will be …
Dabong station replaces Gua Musang as KTM terminal
KTM has announced that all KTM shuttle train services to the eastern region will start from the Tumpat station and end at the Dabong station. This came into effect from March 6. …
Taxi drivers not keen on proposed ‘mini taxi’ scheme
The plan to introduce a new small car-based taxi service isn't even in the pipeline yet, but it's already drawing an unfavourable view. This, from regular taxi drivers, who have begun voicing …
