Renault Captur to be previewed at BSC from July 29
We've been awaiting the arrival of the Renault Captur for a while now – the B-segment crossover was originally confirmed for the Malaysian market as early as April, with an expected market …
Land Public Transport Act 2010 set to be amended – SPAD takes the fight to the likes of Uber and Grabcar
Amendments are set to be made to the Land Public Transport Act 2010, and these will finally give the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) the authority to take action against transportation network …
Chinese-made ETS trainsets only need tuning – Liow
The Chinese-made trainsets meant to be utilised on part of the KL-Padang Besar Electric Train Service (ETS) route have yet to be approved by the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD), but Transport …
Push for East Coast Expressway Phase 3 begins
With the completion of the East Coast Expressway Phase 2 (LPT2) project, the push to get the next extension stretch is underway. Bernama reports that the Terengganu state government is hoping that …
Mazda MX-5 to cost RM190k-210k; CX-3 CKD possible?
Good news (?) for Mazda MX-5 fans – Bermaz CEO Datuk Seri Ben Yeoh has revealed to BFM 89.9 the indicative pricing for the lightweight Jinba Ittai roadster, said to be in …
VIDEO: Proton Preve doing family duties in new film
Proton Prevé received the maximum rating of 5-stars from the Australasian New Car Assesement Program (ANCAP) giving you the assurance of safety.Powered by an innovative turbo-charged engine and made to surpass all …
Taxi drivers need to improve services, reverse perception instead of just blaming Uber – SPAD boss
Taxi drivers have made their grouses against app-based private driver services like Uber and GrabCar public, but it's not a cause that the average consumer is backing with a loud 'aye' and …
More speed traps, traffic operations planned – Liow
You might still be in a festive mood, but the authorities aren't, and neither for that matter is the Transport Minister. The Star reports that Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai has asked …
Mazda CX-3 spotted on oto.my: RM120k, launch soon?
Remember the story about the RM120,000 estimated pricing for the upcoming Mazda CX-3? It seems that the price tag is coming closer to fruition – an ad for the new Honda HR-V-fighting …
KL-Padang Besar ETS – issues with Chinese-made trains still being resolved, no approval yet from SPAD
Yet more on the trainsets that are to ply the KL-Padang Besar Electric Train Service (ETS) route - according to a report, manufacturer CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive is working round-the-clock to fix …
SPAD has seized 55 illegal taxis since October 2014
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) had seized 55 private vehicles used as unlicensed taxis in the Klang Valley since October 2014, said enforcement department head Datuk Paduka Che Hasni Che Ahmad. …
Kedah caps state roads speeds at 70 km/h until July 25
Kedah has announced that the speed limit on all its state roads has been reduced to 70 km/h from the usual 80 km/h for the festive season. The reduced speed limit will …
GALLERY: Jaguar F-Type R – it’s really good to be bad
There are moments in one’s life when something truly special comes along, leaving you spellbound. I encountered such a moment during a short journey in the Jaguar F-Type R that we used …
Honda HR-V scores five-star ASEAN NCAP rating
More ASEAN NCAP crash test results have come in, and this time it's the turn of the wildly-popular Honda HR-V – the B-segment SUV, which made its market debut earlier in February, …
Mazda CX-3 – newsletter indicates est price, RM120k
Back in May, a Mazda dealer announced on its Facebook page that the Mazda CX-3 was set to be priced in the region of RM120-130k. Now, this has been cemented with the …
Ford Kuga 1.5L EcoBoost now in Malaysia – RM165k
Sime Darby Auto ConneXion has begun selling the 2015 Ford Kuga, which now comes equipped with the new 1.5 litre EcoBoost mill - the variant takes over from the 1.6 litre EcoBoost …
“Don’t speed and end up paying hefty fines, use the money on your children this Hari Raya” – IGP
Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar has told motorists to drive safely and to not rush in making their journey home this festive season, The Star reports. They might …
Report tailgaters to us via photos, JPJ tells road users
If you see someone driving too close to another vehicle on the road, snap a picture of the tailgater and send it to the Road Transport Department (JPJ). That's the call being …
Gov’t again asked to consider VEP at Bukit Kayu Hitam
A suggestion has been made to the government to put the proposed implementation of the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) at the Bukit Kayu Hitam border checkpoint in place, but this time the …
Texting and selfies causing more fatal auto accidents
The number of fatal accidents involving drivers preoccupied with using their mobile phones whilst driving is on the rise, according to research carried out by the Road Transport Department (JPJ). Kedah JPJ …
