SISMA Auto, a multi-brand luxury automotive business, has opened the largest BYD 3S Centre in Glenmarie, Shah Alam. The Glenmarie centre, which cost RM5 million to build, is a Class-A BYD facility with a nine-car display showroom and 16 service bays to serve the expanding number of BYD clients. The huge showroom is intended to … Read more
ON 19 April, GWM held their 2023 Global Conference in Shanghai themed “NEW GWM NEW ENERGY,” which was attended by more than 260 distributor representatives from over 60 countries and regions. President of GWM, Mu Feng provided a detailed presentation on the company’s global expansion and new energy strategic plan based on the Forest Ecosystem. … Read more
FOLLOWING reports of rigged safety test reports in Japan, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) announced that it will conduct an assessment of the latest Perodua Axia model, despite the fact that car owners in Malaysia have not raised any safety concerns. The Transport Ministry’s Miros department is in charge of conducting research … Read more
THE L5, China’s most expensive domestic vehicle, made its grand appearance at the Shanghai Auto Show with the latest version of Hongqi’s flagship sedan. Just like its predecessor, it follows the classic shape and lines. The outcome of it looks like a 1940s lowrider and a 2020s Rolls-Royce had a baby. On that note, it … Read more
ON 10 February 2023, it was announced that private vehicle owners were no longer required to display road tax stickers on their vehicles, but instead can use the digital Motor Vehicle Licence (e-LKM). Recently, Faiz Sulaiman, a Facebook user, posted pictures of a summons he received for failing to have his road tax displayed on … Read more
IF you thought number plates in Malaysia are expensive, think again. The man made of money, who’s identity was not disclosed for obvious reasons but we still think he’s made of money, set a world record purchase of 55 million dirhams (RM66.16 million) for a rare license plate in Dubai. Stated by Emirates Auction LLC, … Read more
EVERY YEAR, automakers will undoubtedly issue a recall, better known as a “Product Recall,” due to a safety problem or fault in a product that could increase the risk to users’ safety. JPJ is pleased to contribute to the success of the “Product Recall” initiative by making announcements on social media and on the JPJ … Read more
THE Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project is developing well, with work on various components such as depots, stations, land lines, and marine lines having achieved 32.42 percent completion. Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh, chairman of the State Works, Transportation, and Infrastructure Committee, stated that the Johor government is dedicated to ensuring that the … Read more
SETEL, which is best known for modernising the experience of refueling at gas stations, is on a mission to redefine mobility, which includes offering a seamless payment experience throughout daily touchpoints of its users’ journeys. The Setel Pay feature in the app will be integrated with DuitNow QR to increase user acceptance of cashless transactions. … Read more
THE Shah Alam city council must receive a report in person from vehicle owners whose vehicles have been damaged by fallen trees in order to file a public liability insurance claim. “There is no need for vehicle owners to wait for Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) officers to arrive at the scene of an incident … Read more
GEORGE RUSSELL, or sometimes affectionately known as Mr Consistent, has become a household name for Formula One fans. Especially after he joined the PETRONAS Mercedes AMG Formula One Team last season. He previously raced for Williams from 2019 to 2021, leading the team to finish eighth in the 2021 Constructors’ Championship after finishing last in … Read more
SUBARU said a year ago that there wouldn’t be a WRX STI for the next generation since the company was focusing on electric models in the future. With the now-standalone WRX being the brand’s only current performance vehicle in North America, it would make the most sense for either a hybridized performance WRX variation to … Read more
A petrol station operator was fined RM40,000 after he admitted that he allowed a vehicle with a foreign registration number plate to fuel up on RON95 petrol four years ago. This case is recorded as the first of it’s kind involving a owner who is charged with the offence involved. Phan Chib Chan, 59, pleaded … Read more