Renault Megane RS 265 Cup on sale in M’sia, RM235k
Those who have been hankering for a proper hardcore Renault Megane RS after the previous Cup was replaced by the softer, cheaper Sport model with the advent of the facelift, your prayers …
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GALLERY: 2015 Hyundai Elantra FL Limited Edition
Hang on, what's this? About three months after the Hyundai Elantra MD facelift was launched in Malaysia, a limited edition version of the marque's CKD C-segment challenger has materialised at its Glenmarie …
Peugeot 508 facelift final prices out – RM174k-RM202k
You probably would have remembered that the facelifted Peugeot 508 was launched in Malaysia last month, but only estimated prices were given at the time. Well, the real deal is finally out …
Malaysia vehicle sales data for May 2015 by brand
The Malaysian automotive market is slowly recovering from the massive slump in the first post-GST month (April 2015 sales plummeted 32.7% compared to March). The car industry registered a 13.4% month-to-month increase …
ETCM recalls 12k Nissan cars over faulty Takata airbag inflators – T30 X-Trail, J31 Teana, M12 Liberty affected
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM), along with Tan Chong Express Auto Service Centre (TCEAS), have issued a nationwide recall over the issue of a faulty front passenger Takata airbag inflator module on …
Express bus operators may face Raya driver shortage
Major festivals are when express bus services are needed the most, but it's not the lack of coaches that is the issue this Raya, but the shortage of drivers, The Star reports. …
Most of LPT2 accidents caused by human error – LLM
The majority of accidents that occur on the East Coast Expressway Phase 2 (LPT2) can be attributed to human error, the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) finds, according to a report by Bernama. …
Vehicle sales fall 8.4% year-on-year for May ’15 – MAA
Total vehicle sales for the month of May this year have fallen by 8.4% compared to the same period last year, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). A total of 51,254 …
GALLERY: Suzuki Swift facelift at Tesco Mutiara D’sara
The facelifted Suzuki Swift has made its first local appearance in the unlikeliest of places, parked all on its lonesome within Tesco Extra in Mutiara Damansara, locked and with nary a salesperson …
Malaysia’s roads better than Sweden, Denmark – WEF
Here's something that's bound to pique the Malaysian cynic in all of us. According to a survey conducted by the World Economic Forum, Malaysia has the one of the best network of …
Ops Samseng Jalan Raya begins – 12 fines in 2 days
The police has kicked off Ops Samseng Jalan Raya over the weekend on the Grand Saga Highway, handing out no less than 12 summonses in the first two days of operations, according …
SPAD CEO “misquoted” over preference to end KL-Singapore High Speed Rail at Johor Bahru customs
Over the weekend, the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) issued a statement clarifying a remark by its CEO Mohamad Nur Ismal Kamal, saying that Malaysia would have preferred to terminate the Kuala …
KL-Butterworth ETS service ready next month – Liow
Here's some good news. The northern route of the Electric Train Service (ETS) from Ipoh to Butterworth is expected to start next month. When combined with the current KL-Ipoh service, the fast …
eSerahan Tukar Milik electronic vehicle ownership transfer system awaiting Finance Ministry approval
In the future, one will not need to physically be at the Road Transport Department (JPJ) office when buying a used car or selling a car. According to The Star, the eSerahan …
Express bus fares to climb 15% this Raya – report
Express bus operators have approached the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) on the subject of a possible 15% hike in ticket prices this Raya season. The operators are also requesting for an …
Hyundai to hire ex-VW designer Donckerwolke – report
Volkswagen Group veteran Luc Donckerwolke is set to be hired to replace Peter Schreyer as Hyundai and Kia design head when Schreyer retires in two years, motoring.com.au reports. While the Korean carmaker …
Drunk drivers caused 618 deaths since 2010 – report
Drinking and driving is, of course, extremely dangerous and a serious offence, but it's now known that drunk drivers have been a source of several traffic-related fatalities since 2010, according to a …
Chevrolet opens new 3S centre in Kota Kinabalu
Chevrolet recently opened a new 3S centre in Kota Kinabalu, its seventh outlet in Sabah and 14th in East Malaysia. Operated by Boston Auto Sdn Bhd, the RM20 million, 5,400 sq.ft. facility …
Tie-up with Suzuki can revive Proton, says Mustapa
Following Proton chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's expression of confidence in the Proton-Suzuki partnership, Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed is optimistic that the collaboration will turn …
MyTeksi launches Elite Drivers Programme to reward drivers, RM4.5 mil fund established to improve welfare
MyTeksi has launched its Elite Drivers Programme - said scheme aims to recognise and reward deserving taxi drivers with up to RM10,000 in benefits every month till the end of December 2015. …
