New Audi R8 teased on Malaysian site – coming soon?
Has Audi Malaysia just teased us with the new Audi R8? It’s hard to say for sure, but it sure looks like the company is giving us a snippet of things to …
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Uber and GrabCar roles to go under SPAD microscope
Following news that the government was set to reveal new regulations for ride-sharing services, the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has chimed in to say that the process is not as easy …
Free taxi rides for expectant mothers in KL from Jan 2
A free taxi ride initiative will be launched on January 2, but before you get too excited about the news, it's only for expectant mothers who want to deliver their babies at …
JPJ says new car purchase incentive scheme a hoax
Scam alert, this concerning rebates apparently being offered via the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to incentify new vehicle purchases. The department issued a statement today regarding the matter, where it has been …
GrabCar Star Wars-themed vehicles giving free rides – The Force Awakens tickets, merchandise up for grabs
Unless you were hiding under a rock over the past few weeks, you'd know that the social media sphere is still wrapped up in excitement over Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Ride-sharing …
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander teased ahead of M’sia debut
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has released a sole teaser photo of the upcoming 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander on its Facebook page, ahead of the car's official launch sometime early next year. Though we …
Thailand-Malaysia cross-border train service launched
Thailand has introduced a rail service from Hatyai to Padang Besar, which will connect with Malaysia's express train route. The new cross-border service was jointly launched yesterday at the Hatyai railway junction …
Mercedes-Benz M’sia brings Christmas cheer to kids
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia brought festive joy to 51 underprivileged children during its annual Christmas In A Shoebox children’s party this year. Held at the Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat Damansara in SS2, Petaling Jaya, …
TC Euro Cars opens Renault showroom in Seremban
TC Euro Cars has announced the official opening of a new Renault dealer showroom in Seremban. The new 1S centre is located in a new township in Seremban along Jalan Era Square …
Sepang International Circuit set to be closed for upgrading works from February 15 to May 8, 2016
The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) will shut down its racetrack from February 15 to May 8, 2016. This is to allow for resurfacing and upgrading works to take place, and will involve …
SPYSHOTS: 2016 Proton Perdana seen again in Ipoh
Yes, these are yet more spyshots of the 2016 Proton Perdana, this time sent in by reader Faizal Rizal. However, they do show some new details regarding the new national flagship D-segment …
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport to get 2.4 MIVEC engine in Indonesia – will we get the new turbodiesel too?
A leaked spec-sheet for the new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport in Indonesia has revealed that the country could soon get the brand’s new 2.4 litre MIVEC diesel engine, codenamed 4N15. First unveiled in …
Fed Hwy-Section 7 Shah Alam flyover to open in Feb
Shah Alam residents living in Section 7 will finally be able to access the new flyover that links the area to the Federal Highway early next year. The flyover, which was completed …
PLUS and MEX offer toll rebates, discounts on Dec 25
Motorists who will be travelling on PLUS highways on December 25, namely the North-South Expressway (NSE), Butterworth-Kulim Expressway (BKE), the North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE) and the Malaysia-Singapore Second Crossing (Linkedua) will …
Johor plans to introduce new parking system in 2016
The Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB) has announced that it is planning to introduce a new parking system to replace the existing coupon system currently in operation. The new system, though not …
Taxi associations against legalising Uber, GrabCar
The Transport Ministry recently revealed that it will be reviewing possible regulations for ride-sharing services like Uber and GrabCar, in an effort to legalise these services. However, the move has come under …
Refusing to give way to VIP convoys with a police escort against the law, and a punishable offence – IGP
It's against the law to refuse to give way to VIP convoys with a police escort, according to Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar. The Star reports that road users …
Perodua offers nitrogen tyre inflation – RM15.90
Perodua has announced that it will be offering a new nitrogen tyre inflation service. Priced from RM15.90 per fill for all four tyres, the service is said to be available at selected …
No crowds at JPJ despite upcoming five-day shutdown
It seems there has been no rush to obtain Road Transport Department (JPJ) services despite the department having announced that it will be shutting down its operations completely from December 23 to …
Taxi firm suing Uber, GrabCar for territory infringement
More on the Uber and Grabcar front, and this time it's about a taxi company wanting to take the two transportation network companies to court. Earlier in the week, The Malaysian Insider …
