Analysts tip auto sector to improve in the second half
The automotive market isn't the the best of times now; the overhang from last year's year end sales and consumers staying away from making big ticket purchases means that sales is soft. …
Removal of subsidy not main cause of fuel price hikes
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak says that the abolition of the petrol subsidy for RON95 is not the main cause of fuel price hikes, and added that the pricing has not …
PTPTN loan holders finding it hard to secure car loans
Fresh graduates who are bad paymasters towards their National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans are finding it difficult to obtain financing from banks. This includes securing loans to buy cars, property …
Shell Rimula R6 LM 10W-40 diesel lubricant launched in Malaysia – 45% lower oil consumption
Shell Malaysia today launched the new fully-synthetic Rimula R6 LM 10W-40 heavy duty diesel engine oil (HDDEO), which is made from natural gas. Designed to offer users longer engine life, extended oil …
126 UN Regulations to be enforced in Malaysia by 2020
Currently, a total of 100 United Nations Regulations (UNR) have been enforced in Malaysia. But as Bernama reports, Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Seri Ismail Ahmad said that the nation is …
Police asked to review its plan to increase traffic fines
A senator has asked the police to review its proposal to raise the maximum traffic fines, which it says will deter road users from violating traffic rules and change their driving attitude. …
SPYSHOT: Proton testing Suzuki Ertiga MPV in M’sia
What do we have here? A taped up mystery MPV roaming the streets of Malaysia. We know what it is, and you should to if you've been following developments of the Proton-Suzuki …
Uber testing cash payments for rides in Kuala Lumpur
Uber has announced that it is trialling cash payments for rides in Kuala Lumpur. The online transportation network company said it is aiming to become more accessible to Malaysians with the introduction …
SPYSHOTS: 2016 Proton Saga, Perdana spotted again
The new 2016 Proton Saga and its bigger brother, the 2016 Proton Perdana have been spotted again, thanks to readers Rezwa666 and Rulf Federico, who sent in these photos. Not long now …
Chana Era Star II van and pick-up available in Malaysia
Berjaya China Motors has just launched the Chana Era Star II pick-up and van. The pick-up comes in a single cab or double cab form and a total of six variants - …
Perodua releases first design sketch of current Myvi
No, this is not a preview of the next-generation Perodua Myvi – instead, the national carmaker has released a sketch of the current car, showing the initial design of Malaysia's best-selling hatchback. …
KL-Singapore HSR – questions raised about viability
Even as the draft alignment is being finalised for the KL-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR), questions are being raised about the project, concerning anticipated fares and its viability. At a state assembly sitting …
SPIED: 2016 Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo tested in Melaka
Well, well, what do we have here? Reader Mohd Yaszli has sent in photos of the all-new 2016 Honda Civic being tested near Ayer Keroh, Melaka, less than 30 km away from …
Gov’t reveals immediate measures to improve road safety – AES, Kejara, LPT 2 review, IRAP execution
In light of the nation’s ever-increasing number of road accidents and fatalities, the government has announced that it will be implementing four urgent initiatives to help improve the situation. According to The …
Mitsubishi Malaysia announces March sales – up 68%
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced its sales figures for the month of March 2016, where the company managed to shift 1,173 units, an increase of 68% from February the same year. …
March 2016 Malaysian car sales – up 29% from Feb, but 28% lower than in 2015; year-to-date down 22%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has revealed its data for car production and sales in the country for the month of March 2016. Recovering from the slump in February, March saw an …
2016 Ford Everest Malaysian brochure reveals two variants – 2.2L Trend 4×2 and 3.2L Titanium 4×4
Click to enlarge The third-generation Ford Everest is bound to make its Malaysian debut sometime later this year. Ahead of its launch, we now have the official brochure for the seven-seater SUV, …
Next-generation Perodua Kenari – exterior and interior rendered, based on the Daihatsu Move Custom
Earlier this month, the latest sixth-generation Daihatsu Move Custom was spied on Malaysian roads bearing Perodua trade plates, providing a strong hint that a replacement for the Kenari - which was based …
2016 Honda Civic M’sia bookings open, est. RM120k?
With appearances made in Thailand and Indonesia already, the 10th-gen Honda Civic is expected to make its Malaysian debut next. But before Honda Malaysia itself can get the ball rolling, eager dealerships …
West Coast Expressway on track for 2019 completion
Construction of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) project, which will connect Banting in Selangor and Changkat Jering in Perak, is on track for completion in 2019, according to the New Straits Times. …
