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German car manufacturers under pressure from sanctions
27 June 2024
BRUSSELS: In mid-June, after months of investigation, the European Commission announced potential import tariffs on battery electric vehicles (EVs) from China in the range of 17% t...
Sime Darby Motors Launches Drivecare multi-brand one stop se...
26 June 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Motors (SDM) today announced the launch of Drivecare, a new multi-franchise one stop service centre designed to cater to the needs of car owners across all...
Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur returns from Nov 8-10
26 June 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur (TASKL) returns for a second year-running at the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC) from Nov 8-10.
Tokyo Au...
Romance for pick-up trucks fades with diesel subsidy removal
25 June 2024
GEORGE TOWN: It used to be an adventurer’s dream to power through highways in a two-tonne diesel pickup truck and then veer off-road in search of outdoor escapades.
Not anymore....
Shift towards new energy vehicles gathering pace
25 June 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The recent diesel subsidy rationalisation exercise has led to questions about how many diesel vehicles are out there on Malaysian roads and how popular they are.
A...
Driving schools involved in corruption risk losing licences,...
23 June 2024
SEREMBAN: Driving institutes have been warned not to be involved in illegal "Kopi-O" driving licence syndicates, as they may face immediate revocation of their operating licences, ...
Immediate approval for eligible transport providers under SK...
23 June 2024
PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry will provide immediate approvals for complete applications under the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS), which encomp...
Speak up if you see foreigners buying RON95 petrol, public u...
22 June 2024
PETALING JAYA: The public has been urged to immediately inform petrol station cashiers or forecourt staff if they see foreign vehicles filling up on RON95 petrol, instead of merely...
Chinese automakers retain grip over Southeast Asia's booming...
22 June 2024
BANGKOK: Electric vehicle sales are surging in Southeast Asia, led by China's BYD and Vietnam's VinFast , eating into the internal combustion engine car market dominated by Japanes...
Carro’s first 4S Centre in Asia-Pacific opens in Seremban
19 June 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Carro’s first 4S Centre, an integrated high-tech facility that combines ‘Sales, Service, Spare Parts Supplies, and Body & Paint Servicing’ has opened in Seremban, Neg...
Gentari teams up with Zurich Malaysia to drive green mobilit...
19 June 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd, through its subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with insurance a...
June car sales may stay same as in May, says MAA
19 June 2024
PETALING JAYA: Local car sales in June are expected to remain at the same level as in May, says the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).
Overall, the total industry volume (T...
Detroit Three automakers should exit China, says leading ana...
19 June 2024
DETROIT: Legacy US automakers such as Ford Motor and General Motors should leave the China market to preserve capital amid the costly electric vehicle (EV) transition, a leading au...
Diesel fleet card system: A more effective system needed
18 June 2024
PETALING JAYA: Glitches and uncertainty in the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) 2.0 fleet card system could cause a slight rise in food prices in the coming weeks, industry ...
Open AP policy from July 1 to benefit more bumi entrepreneur...
18 June 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Any bumiputra company, including companies that have never been involved in automotive activities, can apply to be appointed as an "Open Approved Permit (AP)" company...
Matta proposes 3,000-litre monthly diesel quota for tourism ...
18 June 2024
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel (Matta) has proposed a quota of 3,000 litres per month for diesel subsidy for tour vehicle operators.
It said the all...
Targeted diesel subsidy: Notify govt of flaws so we can fix ...
18 June 2024
BUTTERWORTH: The government welcomes feedback on issues and flaws with the targeted diesel subsidy programme so that it can be improved, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahi...
Berjaya mulls stakes in Chinese NEVs and smart tech
18 June 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Berjaya Corp Bhd is exploring new energy vehicles (NEV) and smart technologies.
Berjaya's subsidiary, Berjaya Eco-Drive Sdn Bhd, is mulling a partnership with Chin...
Goodyear aims Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 at China market
18 June 2024
LE MANS (France): Goodyear announced here on Monday that it will launch the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 tyre in China and surrounding regions.
The tyre will go on sale in August.
G...
Diesel vehicle sales expected to stay strong
17 June 2024
PETALING JAYA: The implementation of the targeted subsidy for diesel, which saw the price of the fuel shoot up to RM3.35 per litre from the blanket subsidised price of RM2.15, is e...