MIROS lobbies for import duty relief on child car seats
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) will be looking to propose an exemption on import duties as well as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) levied on child restraint systems …
New fourth-gen Lexus RX launched in Malaysia – 200t, 350, 450h and F Sport variants, from RM389k
Here it is, the new Lexus RX officially launched in Malaysia. Lexus Malaysia is bringing in the entire range of the fourth-gen SUV, and we get the RX 200t (in Premium, Luxury …
ASEAN NCAP says Proton Saga tethergate resolved
According to the secretary-general of the ASEAN NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) Khairil Anwar Abu Kassim, the tethergate issue involving the Proton Saga has been resolved after recent negotiations with the national …
International College of Automotive granted uni status, now DRB-Hicom University of Automotive Malaysia
The International College of Automotive (ICAM) has been conferred university status by the Ministry of Higher Education and will henceforth be known as DRB-Hicom University of Automotive Malaysia. With university status, DRB-Hicom …
SPIED: Proton Persona replacement, Iriz sedan on test
In striking resemblance to the very vehicle we spied last time around, here, is what could be your second look at the Proton Iriz-based B-segment sedan, said to be a replacement for …
Mazda CX-3 previewed in Malaysia – first pics, details
We’re reporting to you live from the 2015 NST-MAI ASEAN Auto Show, where the Mazda CX-3 is currently on display. That’s right, the long-awaited B-segment crossover SUV finally makes landfall on Malaysian …
Landslide at KM52.4 on Karak Expressway – affected route still closed to public, no casualties reported
A major landslide has occurred at KM52.4 on the Karak Expressway at approximately 6.30 pm on November 11. The latest round of updates by various news sources indicate that all motorists have …
Nissan NP300 Navara test drive carnival starts Nov 14
Following the official preview of the Nissan NP300 Navara, Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has announced that it will be organising test drive carnivals at select locations for the public to get …
ASEAN NCAP Child Safety Day – pushing for better awareness on road safety for children in Malaysia
The New Car Assessment Programme for South East Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) held a Child Safety Day at the headquarters of safety equipment manufacturer Autoliv Hirotako Safety in Seri Kembangan today. The …
Nissan NP300 Navara previewed in Malaysia – 6 single and double cab variants, from RM85k to RM125k est
We have seen quite a bit of the all-new Nissan NP300 Navara already. In mid-October, the new ‘Mother Trucker’ was open for bookings with two body styles offered, with single and double …
PLUS NSE Rawang northbound R&R closed on Nov 12
North-South Expressway (NSE) users, take note. PLUS has announced that the northbound Rawang R&R, located at KM440 of the NSE, will be temporarily closed tomorrow, November 12. The closure, which will be …
Over 800 speedsters fined on East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) – Porsche Cayenne clocked at 210 km/h!
A total of 802 out of 1,550 summonses have been issued to motorists for speeding above the 110 km/h limit along the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) during a recent operation, Kosmo! …
Ops Sepadu Roda: 257 summonses, 1 officer injured
During a two and a half hour operation from 9.30pm to Monday midnight by KL traffic police dubbed Ops Sepadu Roda, PDRM issued a total of 257 summonses to motorists for various …
Ford Ranger facelift scores 5 stars in ASEAN NCAP
Launched last month, the facelifted Ford Ranger is the latest vehicle to be subjected to crash testing by ASEAN NCAP – the Blue Oval pick-up truck has been awarded five stars by …
Great Wall Motors Malaysia to launch Haval H2 in 2016
There's going to be another new kid on the SUV block next year - Great Wall Motors Malaysia will be looking to launch its Haval H2 SUV sometime in 2016. The C-segment …
TPP Agreement – will it affect Malaysian car prices?
More on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement - specifically, the question as to whether or not the prices of vehicles on sale in Malaysia will be affected as a result. Earlier on, …
MRT two-lane closure on the Cheras-Kajang Highway
Daily users of the Cheras-Kajang Highway (Grand Saga Highway) would probably have already noticed this, but for everyone else, take note that there will be a two-lane closure from now till November …
F30 BMW 3 Series LCI to arrive in Malaysia soon
It looks like the F30 BMW 3 Series LCI will make its local introduction soon, as seen on BMW Malaysia's webpage. Additionally, a Facebook posting (below), lists that the following variants will …
Proton to export the Saga, Preve and Exora to Chile?
It appears national carmaker Proton will officially be making a re-entry into the Chilean market with three of its models soon. Malaysian ambassador to Chile, Datuk Dr. Mohammad Rameez Yahaya revealed as …
Malaysia to dissolve cap on US vehicle imports with TPP, no additional charges to be imposed – report
According to the New Straits Times, Malaysia will dissolve the cap on imported US vehicles once the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement swings into motion. The move was disclosed in a side letter …
