Proton Iriz R3 touring car in the making – 190 hp!
This photo shown above was posted on the Instagram profile of none other than Proton R3 boss Tengku Djan Ley (@tengkudjanley) – it shows the silver bodyshell of a Proton Iriz, outfitted …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia records best-ever 1H in its history, with 5,163 units sold – AMG C 63 coming in
Earlier today, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia announced that its first half sales performance for 2015 was its best ever - sales for the first six months of the year totalled 5,163 units, a 53% …
Mercedes-Benz Urban Hunting – A, CLA, GLA art cars
While they already look like masterpieces on their own, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, CLA-Class and GLA-Class have been given unique visual treatments by three local artists, who go by the bynames Fritilldea, Donald …
DUKE and Penang Second Bridge users to enjoy 20% discount on toll rate during Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE) users paying for toll electronically will enjoy a 20% toll discount in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations - the discount will begin from 11.59 pm on July …
ASEAN NCAP releases star rating vs price chart – Proton Iriz is the cheapest five-star car on the list
The New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) has released a star rating versus price (on-the-road inclusive of insurance) chart, comparing the affordability of each car vis-a-vis their occupant …
Volkswagen Malaysia opens new Shah Alam parts hub
Volkswagen Group Malaysia has announced the next step towards enhancing its after-sales service in the country with the establishment of a new parts hub in Shah Alam. The installation serves as an …
Toyota recalls another 29,985 vehicles in Malaysia over Takata airbags – Vios, Corolla Altis and Yaris affected
Following on the recall issued in May for 97,000 vehicles over faulty Takata airbags, UMW Toyota has announced that Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has expanded the coverage with another recall, this time …
PLUS Travel Time Advisory for Hari Raya Aidilfitri
PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) is anticipating an increase in traffic on the North-South Expressway (NSE) throughout the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays - it expects around 1.6 million vehicles to be using …
Suzuki Swift facelift final prices revealed: RM58k-74k
Suzuki Malaysia Automobile (SMA) has released finalised prices for the facelifted Suzuki Swift (which is still only available for booking) – the updated version of the company's most popular vehicle will be …
East Coast Expressway Phase 2 tolls open; no charge
All 10 toll plazas along Phase 2 of the East Coast Expressway (ECE) begin operations today, even through no toll rate for that portion of the highway has been set just yet, …
LRT3 route gets flak from Damansara Utama residents
The proposed realignment of the Bandar Utama-Klang Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) line has come into criticism from some 200 residents of Damansara Utama, who fear that the project could disrupt everyday …
Government says approved permit policy to remain
The Open approved permit (AP) system for the import of used cars is set to remain in place. The government says the issue is still being studied, but has not given a …
McLaren 540C and 570S Sports Series to be priced from RM638k in Malaysia, excluding duties and taxes
Official importer McLaren Kuala Lumpur has confirmed that the new Sports Series range – the 540C and 570S, which are now open for pre-order – will be priced from RM638,000, excluding duties …
“We’re the worst in the world, but it’s not our fault,” says Kuala Lumpur Sentral Taxi Drivers Association
The Kuala Lumpur Sentral Taxi Drivers Association agrees with the London Cabs website claim that Kuala Lumpur's cabbies are the 'worst in the world'. Its president, Badrol Hisham, also said it was …
Puspakom offering 5,000 free vehicle checks this Raya
As the Hari Raya Aidilfitri season comes ever closer (and with it, the yearly balik kampung rush), Puspakom is offering free Voluntary Vehicle Inspection (VVI) for the first 5,000 customers from now …
Taxi services already undergoing overhaul – SPAD
We’ve all experienced it first-hand, the pains of hailing a taxi. Having to negotiate with the driver on whether the meters will be used and even whether their going your way or …
Proton aims to build 60k to 100k cars a year for Suzuki
Last month, Proton and Suzuki signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Licence Agremeent (LA) that, amongst other things, gives the national carmaker access to Suzuki’s models, platforms, powertrain and automotive technology, …
East coast train services unlikely to resume for Raya
The resumption of the KTM East Coast Line rail service is unlikely to happen before Hari Raya Aidifitri, unless KTMB is able to complete all necessary repair work in time. This may …
New Proton Perdana confirmed for 2016, own design
Proton has confirmed that the new Proton Perdana will be launched next year, the first of three new models that the national carmaker will bring to market in 2016. Unlike today's Perdana, …
No issue with PATRIOT registration plate series – JPJ
In response to questions raised over the PATRIOT vehicle registration plate series that was announced last month, JPJ has said that there was nothing irregular with it and that special number plate …
