Uber to partner up with 10k drivers in Malaysia by 2016
Uber Malaysia is expected to partner up with 10,000 drivers over the next 12 months, The Star reports. "It's a realistic target, and we're very confident that we can reach this (number)," …
JPJ to start star rating system for driving schools
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is set to introduce a star rating system for all 205 driving schools nationwide in November, Bernama reports. "Driving schools which offer the best services will get …
Dynamic simulators for RapidPenang driver training – double-decker buses being considered for the state
Everyone knows that pilots train with flight simulators, but here's a less known bus simulator that Rapid Bus has introduced to enhance the skills of its RapidPenang bus drivers. The training programme …
Proton taxi suppliers not happy with SPAD’s decision to add foreign cars to brown TEKS1M fleet – report
It was reported in May that the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) may add foreign models such as the Toyota Innova to the brown Teksi 1Malaysia (TEKS1M) fleet, currently comprising around 1,000 …
Akashi Kikai transmission plant in Sendayan TechValley launched – supplies E-AT, MT to Perodua
The Akashi Kikai Industry (M) Sdn Bhd (AKIM) transmission plant in Sendayan TechValley near Seremban was officially launched yesterday by Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, chief minister of Negeri Sembilan. The RM200 million …
Suzuki Swift facelift: specs, est pricing out, RM59k-73k
Yesterday, the order books were opened for the facelifted Suzuki Swift; now, provisional specifications and indicative pricing have been released for the updated B-segment hatch. With the advent of the refresh, there …
Puspakom on carjackers: be cautious with 3rd parties
A week after the unfortunate theft of a sports car at a Puspakom inspection branch – in which a carjacker posing as a potential buyer nicked the vehicle at the end of …
Ferrari, Maserati prices unchanged despite GST, falling Ringgit; Naza Italia plans expansion outside Malaysia
We're pretty sure that those lucky enough to be in a position to purchase a Ferrari or Maserati new won't be terribly put off by a 6% hike in price, but just …
Perodua and Proton should not fight, says P2 CEO
Amidst ever-strengthening competition from foreign brands, Proton and Perodua should complement each other rather than compete against each other, Perodua president and CEO Datuk Aminar Rashid has said. "Our position is that …
2015 Suzuki Swift facelift order books are now open
Order books for the soon-to-be-introduced 2015 Suzuki Swift facelift are now open! A quick check on the brand's Malaysian Facebook page has revealed the a sole shot of a turquoise Swift sporting …
Perodua Axia chalks up 119k bookings, 75k delivered
Looks like the Perodua Axia is set to continue its strong form as the marque has just announced that its latest model has raked up a total of 119,000 bookings since its …
KTMB Tebrau Shuttle from July 1 – JB-Woodlands
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTMB) will operate a KTM Intercity shuttle service between JB Sentral, Johor Bahru and Woodlands, Singapore from July 1, Bernama reports. Named the Tebrau Shuttle, the rail service aims …
Ferrari 488 GTB debuts in Malaysia – from RM1.07 mil
Just three months after its premiere in Geneva, the Ferrari 488 GTB has made its Malaysian debut - Naza Italia officially introduced the replacement for the 458 Italia a while ago. The …
Bermaz upskills workforce with UK’s IMI qualifications
Bermaz Motor is upskilling its workforce with international qualifications. To further enhance customers’ ownership experience, the Malaysian Mazda distributor has been working with UK-based Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) to equip …
1,800 JPJ officers to monitor high-risk routes this Raya
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be very active this upcoming Raya season. It will deploy some 1,800 officers to monitor accident prone areas nationwide during the festive season, Bernama reports. JPJ …
RM380k collected per day at Batu Tiga, Sg Rasau toll
PLUS Malaysia Bhd collected an average of RM378,486 at the Batu Tiga and Sungai Rasau toll plazas daily, as The Star understands. Of the total figure mentioned, RM228,650 stems from the Batu …
Proton to CKD and sell a Suzuki model under its brand
More details on the Proton-Suzuki collaboration from Suzuki's press release - the first step of the marriage will see the Japanese carmaker supply CKD components for a Suzuki model to Proton. The …
Suzuki to help Proton develop A-segment car, 2016?
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Licence Agreement signing event between Proton, Suzuki and DRB-Hicom has just ended, and the gist of it is this: Proton will be developing a small compact …
Proton signs MoU and Licence Agreement with Suzuki
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Licence Agreement was signed today between Proton Holdings Bhd, Suzuki Motor Corporation and DRB-Hicom for the production of motor vehicles, and under the licence agreement, a …
Naza Italia PJ – Ferrari and Maserati showroom refurbished and reopened on Naza’s 40th anniversary
Naza Italia, official distributor of Ferrari and Maserati in Malaysia, has opened the doors to its refurbished showroom and headquarters in Petaling Jaya in time for the 40th anniversary of the Naza …
