Road accidents in Malaysia in 2023 – 600,000 cases recorded; 6,443 deaths, 65% involved motorcyclists
A total of around 600,000 road accident cases have been recorded throughout 2023, and in that time 6,443 lives were lost to road accidents, which translates to an average of 18 deaths every day last year. Of these casualties, 65% were motorcyclists, comprised of both riders and pillion riders, aged […]
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2024 Aston Martin Vantage launched in Malaysia – 665 PS/800 Nm 4.0L biturbo V8; fr RM2.37m before options
The 2024 Aston Martin Vantage has now been launched in Malaysia, wearing updated styling atop revised technical specifications for the British marque’s most compact V8 two-door model. In Malaysia, the 2023 Aston Martin Vantage is […]
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JAC i75 EV light duty truck in Malaysia – 210 km range NEDC, 120 kW DC charging; from RM266,800 OTR
Joining the launch of the King Long Kingo 6AT 15-seater and Kingo Plus 18-seater from Sendok Group subsidiary R&A Marketing is the JAC i75 EV light-duty truck, which was shown in its i75 variant and […]
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PLUS highway motorcycle lane at Jawi toll plaza entry to be closed May 11-26, 24 hours a day for resurfacing
PLUS Malaysia has announced that the Jawi toll plaza entry motorcycle lane will be closed from tomorrow, May 11 until May 26 for resurfacing works of the lane that goes around the Jawi toll plaza […]
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2024 King Long Kingo 15-seater, Kingo Plus 18-seater vans launched in Malaysia – RM146k-166k OTR
Distributor of King Long vehicles in Malaysia, Sendok Group subsidiary R&A Marketing has launched today the 2024 Kingo 6AT and Kingo Plus 6AT passenger vans for the Malaysian market, priced at RM146,265.40 and RM166,265.40 respectively; prices are for company private registration, on-the-road without insurance. The two variants are differentiated chiefly […]
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Beijing 2024: BAIC X55II, BJ40 Plus shown in China – SUVs set for CKD local assembly in Malaysia in 2025
Taking part in the vast exhibitor presence at Auto China 2024 that took place in Beijing is BAIC, which displayed the X55 II and the BJ40 Plus SUVs at the motor show. These models are notable as they have been earmarked not just for sale in Malaysia, but they will […]
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Chery Omoda 5 axle issue – JPJ issues immediate recall notice for 600 vehicles, to monitor recall process
The road transport department (JPJ) has issued a statement following the widely-publicised case of a Chery Omoda 5 that had sustained rear axle failure, and the department has stated that it has summoned Chery Corporate […]
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Neta X SUV EV has arrived in Malaysia – price to be under RM125k, range up to 500km; public display soon
Initial units of the Neta X have arrived at Port Klang for the Malaysian market, and the EV is set to be previewed at the Malaysia Autoshow that is due to take place at the […]
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2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE300 4Matic Coupé in Malaysia – 259 PS/400 Nm MHEV, rear-wheel steer; RM519k
Previewed in Malaysia early last month, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has announced pricing for the CLE 300 4Matic Coupé, which is RM518,888 on-the-road without insurance, or slightly lower than its estimated price as previously announced. The CLE […]
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Bailey Bridge on Jalan Kuantan-Segamat reopened to two-way traffic; for vehicles not exceeding 20 tonnes
Good news for those who frequent this route – Section 102 of Jalan Kuantan-Segamat has been reopened to traffic following its closure from April 29 for repair work to the Bailey Bridge, the works ministry has announced. The bridge has been reopened to two-way traffic from 4pm yesterday, for vehicles […]
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