Malaysia EEV incentives better than Thailand’s – F&S
Thailand, the regional auto production champ majoring in pick-up trucks and eco cars, is seeking to be a hub for hybrid and electric vehicle manufacturing as well. However, support from the Thai …
Proton considering to increase prices in January 2016 to compensate for the effect of the lower ringgit
Proton has announced that it is re-evaluating its pricing structure for 2016. The local carmaker says that due to the weakening ringgit, it is considering to increase the prices of its cars …
KTM Komuter fare hike necessary to reduce losses
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) has come out to defend the recent fare hike for its KTM Komuter service, saying that the move would not increase profits but rather lessen the losses that …
Sg Gombak Bridge connects Raja Laut, Jalan Kuching
Opened since June, the Sungai Gombak Bridge was officially launched yesterday by Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor. The short bridge, which connects Jalan Raja Laut near Sogo with …
Selangor to use more durable asphalt for state roads
Road conditions in Selangor are set to improve a little - the state is set to begin using a new asphalt premix for its roads, one that it says will result not …
KTM Komuter announces six-month reroute trial from Dec 15; new fare structure for train services revealed
KTM Komuter has announced a reroute for its Komuter train service and a new fare structure for the Klang Valley sector, which includes the Tanjung Malim-Sungai Gadut and Batu Caves-Port Klang routes. …
BAIC to begin EV production in Malaysia next Sept
Earlier this year, it was reported that Chinese automaker Beijing Auto International Corporation (BAIC) was set to make Malaysia as its electric vehicle manufacturing hub for the region, and that its new …
JPJ says RM30 million lost in taxes due to cloned cars
The activities of car cloning syndicates has cost the government RM30 million in lost taxes, according to the Road Transport Department (JPJ). The department estimated that around 2,000 cloned cars had been …
Peugeot 308 THP Active bookings open – RM121k est.
The order books for the new Peugeot 308 THP Active are now open after the C-segment hatchback was previewed in showrooms not too long ago. The 308 Active still carries an estimated …
SPYSHOTS: 2016 Proton Perdana seen from the side
By now we've seen so many spyshots of the 2016 Proton Perdana that it feels almost trite posting them here. However, these new photos sent in by reader Farizul Jaafar do show …
Nissan NP300 Navara in Indiana Jones-themed ad
http://youtu.be/W-i-5lGMz0o The all-new Nissan NP300 Navara recently made its launch debut here in Malaysia, with a total of six variants being offered, priced from RM79,000 up to RM120,800. Following its launch, Edaran …
SPAD to take over issuing vocational driving licences
According to The Sun Daily, the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) will soon have the power to issue vocational driving licences across Malaysia by 2017. The move will see the Road Transport …
Taxi drivers get defensive after poor poll results, say Uber and GrabCar offer no insurance; SPAD blamed
With results of a Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) online poll recently showing that 70.3% of its 42,265 voters favour the regulation of ride-sharing services and apps, taxi associations have begun pointing …
Mazda CX-3 Malaysian brochure, spec sheet leaked
It appears that dealers just can’t wait to get the word out on the Mazda CX-3. Merely days after the crossover’s alleged price list surfaced on the Internet, this time, the full …
Volkswagen Malaysia confirms no price increase soon
Volkswagen Group Malaysia’s managing director, Armin Keller, has confirmed that his company will not be increasing the prices of its Malaysian range any time soon. Speaking to MSN at the recent opening …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia expects higher sales in 2016
On a record-breaking year and still flying high at the end of it, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s (MBM) confidence is already pouring into 2016. Mark Raine, vice president of sales and marketing for MBM …
“Gangster” taxi groups threaten livelihood and safety of other taxi drivers, claims association chairman
According to a report by Bernama, “gangster” groups that claim to be from taxi companies, are said to be a threat to other taxi drivers’ safety and livelihoods. These groups that also …
MyTeksi forms partnership with Didi Kuaidi, Ola, Lyft – coverage across China, ASEAN, India, US
Transportation app MyTeksi (known as GrabTaxi in other markets) has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with China-based Didi Kuaidi, India-based Ola and United States-based Lyft apps. An expansion …
ZF Services to offer OE-quality spare parts to popular Asian cars in Malaysia – full range available by 2017
The aftersales arm of ZF Fredrichshafen AG, ZF Services, has announced its plan to extend its range of OE-quality spare parts in Malaysia as well as other countries in ASEAN and Taiwan, …
Volkswagen Selayang 4S Centre launched – second Volkswagen Technical Service Centre in Malaysia
Volkswagen Selayang 4S Centre has just been launched by Volkswagen Malaysia and Goh Brothers. The centre is also the country’s second Volkswagen Technical Service Centre. Cost to set up the centre amounts …
