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New Kia Sorento and Peugeot Landtrek previewed
16 January 2023
THE distributors of Kia and Peugeot vehicles in Malaysia have unveiled two all-new models that are expected to arrive in Malaysia. The vehicles are the all-new Kia Sorento sport...
Grab updates fare structure, rides during peak hours to cost...
16 January 2023
PETALING JAYA: Grab Malaysia announced changes to its fare and incentive structure in a bid to compensate its drivers for time spent stuck in traffic during peak hours. The fare...
UMW sells record-high 383,054 vehicles in 2022
16 January 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The UMW Group delivered a record-high of 383,054 units of vehicles in 2022, 46% higher than the 262,685 units registered in 2021. “Both UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) and...
3.8 million vehicles expected on expressways nationwide duri...
16 January 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 3.8 million vehicles are expected to use expressways to get to their respective destinations nationwide during the Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday starting ...
Locations of Chinese New Year traffic hotspots in Selangor i...
16 January 2023
GOMBAK: Several locations in six Selangor districts have been identified as traffic congestion hotspots during the coming Chinese New Year celebrations. Acting Selangor police c...
As Tesla cuts prices, VW to rival Chinese cars with cheaper ...
16 January 2023
BERLIN/BEIJING: Volkswagen says it wants to respond to strong competition from China with cheaper electric models in the coming years. There are, however, currently no plans for...
Toyota says it could produce 10.6 million vehicles in 2023
16 January 2023
TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp said today it could produce as many as 10.6 million vehicles this year, while warning of downward risk to its projection from the possible impact of issues...
Motorcycle lane on Shah Alam Expressway to be closed in stag...
16 January 2023
SHAH ALAM: The motorcycle lane on the Shah Alam Expressway (LSA) will be closed in stages from today until Jan 30 for road maintenance work. Kesas Sdn Bhd, in a statement, said ...
Bentley Motors appoints new Mulliner and Motorsport director...
15 January 2023
LONDON: Bentley Motors announced on Friday the appointment of Ansar Ali as the new Mulliner and Motorsport director, reporting directly to chairman and CEO Adrian Hallmark. Ansa...
For Porsche and Lamborghini, going off-road means big bucks
15 January 2023
NEW YORK: On Jan 10, Porsche announced three new decal options available for the 911 Dakar, an off-road sports car that debuted on Nov 16 in Los Angeles. The decals wrap around ...
TSMC chief sees end to chip shortage that hammered auto indu...
15 January 2023
TAIPEI: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. expects a further easing to a chip crunch that’s restricted production in the global automotive industry, including for giants like T...
CarSifu and FMCCAM sign MoU to seek collaborative ventures
14 January 2023
Loke (standing, fifth from left) witnessing the MOU signing between Yeow, Khoo and Khor, alongside Tony (standing, fifth from right). KUALA LUMPUR: CarSifu, a wholly-owned subsi...
PLUS to add 12 RFID lanes in 11 toll plazas by mid-April
14 January 2023
PETALING JAYA: PLUS Malaysia Bhd has expressed its commitment to add 12 more RFID lanes at 11 major toll plazas on its highways soon. Responding to the recent calls by Works Min...
Better road tax mechanism in the works, says Loke
14 January 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: A more efficient and convenient road tax acquisition mechanism will be introduced after Chinese New Year, with details to be announced soon, says Anthony Loke. The...
Toyota sets sights on old-car upgrades in zero-emissions dri...
14 January 2023
CHIBA: In an eye-catching bid to show that cars can be clean while appealing to old-school petrolheads, Toyota Motor showcased today zero-emission versions of its 1980s sports rang...
Mazda reveals new MX-30 hybrid with rotary engine as range e...
14 January 2023
HIROSHIMA: Mazda Motor Corporation unveiled the Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV, a plug-in hybrid model that uses a rotary engine as a generator, at the Brussels Motor Show on Friday. ...
Nissan updates GT-R and introduces two special editions in J...
13 January 2023
YOKOHAMA: Nissan today unveiled the new Japan-market GT-R, including two special editions, the GT-R Premium edition T-spec, and GT-R Nismo Special edition. The 2024 models are p...
Special edition Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC+ revealed
13 January 2023
AFFALTERBACH (Germany): Mercedes-AMG is presenting a special model of the SL 63 4MATIC+ to mark the end of the 2022 Formula 1 season. Only 100 units of this special model of the...
Works Minister: PLUS to add more RFID lanes at toll plazas f...
13 January 2023
PETALING JAYA: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said PLUS Expressway Bhd has agreed to add more RFID lanes for the comfort and safety of road users after issues wit...
Speed limit reduction, goods vehicles banned from roads over...
13 January 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry has announced a road ban for goods-carrying vehicles on Jan 20, 21, 24 and 25 to reduce traffic congestion during the Chinese New Year period. ...