Kit Cuci Kereta Yang Best – Harga Mampu Milik, Medium dan Premium

Bagi mereka yang ingin
mencuci kenderaan
 sendiri tanpa tanpa pergi ke kedai cuci kereta, ada beberapa pilihan kit cuci kereta yang menarik untuk anda pertimbangkan.

Mungkin bagi sesetengah pihak, cucian tangan yang dilakukan secara sendiri pada kenderaan tidak mampu untuk menghasilkan kemasan yang sempurna. Namun semuanya bergantung kepada teknik yang betul serta produk serta alatan yang berkualiti.

Kenapa Kena Cuci Sendiri

Walaupun mencuci kereta sendiri ini bukanlah untuk semua, namun mencuci kereta sendiri memberikan anda kawalan sepenuhnya terhadap bahan-bahan kimia yang digunakan untuk mencuci kereta. Kebiasaannya di kedai cuci kereta, anda tidak begitu tahu tentang bahan yang digunakan.

Setiap pemilik kereta mempunyai keutamaan yang berbeza dalam hal membersihkan kenderaan mereka. Mungkin anda perlukan lebih masa untuk menyental
tayar
yang kotor atau mencuci kereta sehingga berkilat seperti baharu. Di rumah, anda boleh luangkan masa anda untuk mencuci di kawasan yang benar-benar penting pada kereta anda.

Selain itu, mencuci sendiri memboleh anda untuk mengenali segala kerosakan kecil seperti calar dan kemik baharu pada mana-mana bahagian kereta ketika mencuci. Tindakan mencuci sendiri juga mengurangkan risiko kenderaan anda daripada calar akibat cucian yang kasar oleh mesin atau tangan pekerja ketika menyental.

Akhir sekali, mencuci sendiri dapat menjimatkan masa dan kos berbanding mencuci di kedai cuci kereta kerana anda tidak perlu membawa kereta ke kedai dan menunggu giliran sebelum kereta dicuci. Jika anda sudah mempunyai produk mencuci kereta yang dipercayai, ia lebih baik kerana ia akan menjimatkan wang serta meningkatkan kualiti pembersihan.

Bagi mereka yang baru nak berjinak-jinak dengan aktiviti mencuci kereta sendiri di rumah, rujuk perenggan di bawah untuk mendapatkan produk terbaik yang boleh anda dapati buat masa ini mengikut bajet anda.

Kit Cuci Kereta Yang Menarik

Kategori

Jenama

Harga

Shopee Link

Mampu Milik

Waxco Wash & Shine Set

RM26.00

Shopee

Medium

Car Detailer Combo Set

RM168

Shopee

Premium

CARPRO Wash Box

RM278

Shopee

Waxco Wash & Shine Car Wash Set

Set cucian mampu milih oleh Waxco ini terdiri daripada:

Waxco Wash and Shine Shampoo 1000ml

Waxco Tyre Shine 250ml

Span berkualiti tinggi Waxco

Bag Waxco percuma

Waxco Wash Shine adalah syampu yang di formulasikan untuk membuat kereta anda bersinar selain menghapus debu dan kotoran. Shampoo mampu milik ini juga sesuai untuk semua cat, termasuk metalik dan 2K.

Waxco Tyre Shine pula dirumus khas untuk membersihkan dan menyerikan semua jenis tayar dengan mudah dan pantas. Selain itu, penggunaan produk ini juga sangat menjimatkan kerana sebotol ini mampu membersihkan lebih daripada 150 tayar!

Car Detailer Combo Set

Kombo ini mengandungi Nano Car Shampoo, Quick Coating dan Premium Tyre Wax. Nano Car Shampoo merupakan sabun pencuci kereta dengan PH yang seimbang yang sesuai untuk kereta yang sudah dikenakan
coating
. Sabun ini juga boleh
reset
 semula semula kilat pada kereta selain melindungi cat kenderaan.

Quick Coating pula memberikan efek kalis air pada kereta selain melindungi kereta daripada hujan asid. Untuk Tyre Wax pula, produk ini boleh digunakan pada tayar serta bahagian plastik luaran kereta untuk memberikan kilat yang lebih kuat dan tahan lama dengan perlindungan UV.

CARPRO Wash Box (Starter Kit)

CARPRO Wash Box (starter kit)

Untuk set permulaan CARPRO pula, ada 5 produk diberikan seperti:

CarPro Reset (500ml) x1pc

CarPro MF Hand Wash Mitt x 1pc

CarPro DHydrate Towel 50cm x 55cm x1pc

CarPro Elixir (500ml) x1pc

CarPro MF 2Face No Lint Towel 320gsm x1pc

Kit cucian ini pernah menjadi fenomena ketika SEMA 2019 ini merupakan antara pilihan sabun pencuci premium yang boleh didapati di platform jual beli atas talian. Selain daripada produk cucian, set ini juga hadir dengan sarung tangan microfiber yang boleh digunakan untuk memulakan cucian menggunakan CarPro Reset.

Kemudian, keringkan cucian pada badan kereta dengan mudah menggunakan tuala CarPro DHydrate yang dibekalkan. Akhir sekali, tambahkan sedikit efek kilau serta perlindungan pada kereta dengan menggunakan CarPro Elixir dengan menggunakan Tuala 2 Muka yang disertakan.

Walaupun set permulaan ini hanya dibekalkan dengan botol produk yang kecil, namun ia dikatakan mampu bertahan sehingga 8 bulan!

Cuci Sendiri Atau Hantar Kedai?

Walaupun mencuci sendiri dilihat lebih bermakna kepada pemilik kereta berbanding menghantar ke kedai, namun tak semua mempunyai masa mahupun lokasi yang sesuai untuk mencuci keretanya sendiri. Sebab itulah bisnes cuci kereta ini makin berlambak-lambak ibarat cendawan tumbuh selepas hujan.

Bagi anda, adakah anda lebih gemar mencuci kereta sendiri ataupun menghantar sahaja kereta ke kedai cuci kereta? Apa pun jawapan anda, pasti ada sebab di sebalik pemilihan jawapan tersebut. Jangan lupa kongsikan dengan kami di ruangan komen.


Mitsubishi Triton VGT Adventure Review – Keeping it Right and Real

As pointed out in our
earlier review
 of the
Mitsubishi
 Triton, pick-up trucks offer plenty of bang for its buck thanks to their classification as commercial vehicles, which exempts them from excise duties. Yes, pick-up trucks do offer more carrying capacity and more usable torque than your average family sedan, as seen with the mass proliferation of pick-up trucks amongst city dwellers, but pick-up trucks aren’t for everybody, and we aren’t talking about pulling off a three-point turn in a downtown alley.
Pick-up trucks at their heart are still workhorses, made to haul impossible loads sometimes through impassable terrain, and because of that pick-up trucks are made to be more rugged than refined. Some pick-up truck makers have been trying to appeal to car buyers by heaping their pick-up truck models with the latest driver aids and fancy on-board features to woo an audience who are entranced by its imagery rather than its purpose.
However when Mitsubishi launched the all-new Triton, it didn’t ready it with sophisticated car like suspension or advanced features on board. Instead the Triton formula looked almost plain, when compared to the new pick-up truck entries on the block. Was the Triton a missed opportunity for Mitsubishi to re-establish its place in the pick-up truck hierachy, or is there more to the Triton than what is written on its specification sheet?
Mitsubishi Triton VGT Adventure Specifications
Price: RM119,600 OTR with insurance
Engine: 2,477cc 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel
Max Power: 178hp @ 4,000rpm
Max Torque: 400Nm @ 2,000rpm
Transmission: 5-speed automatic, four-wheel drive
Safety Features: Dual airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat anchor points, reverse camera
Origin: Fully-Imported from Thailand
Overview
Though the Triton didn’t boast big ticket game-changing technologies at its debut, it brought to the market several first in its class features. Features such as paddle-shifters and keyless ignition were first seen on a pick-up truck in the Triton. Although these features are commonplace on your average sedan, and therefore not the sort of things to grab the headlines, the Triton still impresses in many other subtle ways, without diluting or straying from its utilitarian purpose.
Exterior
Admittedly I wasn’t a fan of the Triton’s new look when images of it first emerged. It wasn’t as though its predecessor was a thing of unmitigated beauty, but its brutish and simple shape was somewhat befitting of its pick-up truck persona, whereas the Triton’s new clothes with its chrome grille and sculpted salamander head looked odd and a little OTT. But the more I looked at it, the more I took a strong liking to its new looks, especially when seen from its side where its rakish and elongated cabin profile gives it a muscular and sleek appearance.
Its sleek shape isn’t just a visual treat, Mitsubishi says that its new profile makes it very aerodynamic. According to their own internal test figures, the Triton is capable of achieving a drag coefficient figure of 0.42Cd, which is good for a pick-up truck.
Interior
In keeping up with the buyer expectations of having a car-like experience, the Triton comes with a suitably modern cabin. While it might not be as plush as what you would find on a conventional car or SUV, the Triton’s dashboard build quality and finishing is better than what you get on the insides of most pick-up trucks. The traditional pick-up truck differential gear lever in the Triton has been dropped for an easy-to-use electronically-operated Shift-on-the-Fly 4WD selector dial, whereas the analogue air-conditioning control dials have been replaced by a digital dual-zone climate control unit, and not to mention paddle shifters loaned from the ASX.
The Triton now features its own in-built touchscreen infotainment system with MP3, USB, Bluetooth, voice recognition, and reverse camera features. That being said, with one hand Mitsubishi has given, with another they take. The old digital barometer, temperature, and compass display from the old Triton is no more, and even though most users, myself included, won’t use it all the time, it was a neat feature to have nevertheless.
How is it like to Drive?
If there was one thing the Triton was renowned for, it was that it was one of the best pick-up trucks to drive, and its successor is doing a fine job carrying on with that reputation. Despite its simple and conventional pick-up truck rear leaf spring suspension and imposing size, the Triton grips and drives better on the road than most pick-up trucks in its class.
Although the Triton’s 2.5-litre comes packed with a powerful 178hp and 400Nm diesel engine, the Triton doesn’t feel like a rampant stallion that will launch itself forward the moment you get on the throttle. For all its power boast the Triton only picks up the pace at 2,000rpm and beyond, and the transmission programming would rather keep the engine humming below that mark for the purpose of fuel efficiency and keeping the noise levels down.
As characteristic of most variable geometry turbine equipped diesel engines the Triton’s engine does suffer from turbo lag, with a slow and steady build-up of grunt that only starts to feel punchy at 2,000rpm. Thankfully the Triton’s paddle shifters would drop a gear at your immediate whim, and get the engine revving in the thick of its power band to punch out its generous 400Nm torque reserves.
Above 2,000rpm and the Triton manages to dispense a very linear power delivery that is easy to manage, especially when you are traversing through some challenging off-road sections. With an easy-to-use 4WD selector dial, switching between rear-wheel, four-wheel, and low-range four-wheel drive mode is now made so much more convenient with the electronics left to strong-arming the mechanical bits beneath.
How is it like to Live With?
One of the most impressive improvements in the new Triton is the level of soundproofing fitted to it, especially when it comes to the area of supressing road roar. Even when cruising at speeds above 100km/h there is barely any road noise to be heard, and engine noise in the cabin is also remarkably low at cruising engine speeds, giving driver's the impression that they are travelling slower than they really are, not as though that is a bad thing.
That being said the ride is still as good as a leaf-spring suspension fitted pick-up truck can be. There is the distinct shock, though it is subtle in the Triton’s case, even when travelling over small bumps or bridge expansion joints, an aspect of its ride quality that is more apparent for rear seat passengers.
It isn't all bad for rear seat occupants however as Mitsubishi's engineers has expanded the cabin by 20mm in length, bringing 20mm more rear legroom, as well as widening it by 10mm. Mitsubishi also says that the seat ergonomics have been improved for better support and comfort, and in this respect they have done a fine job. There is more support in crucial areas such as the back and the legs, with better cushioning all round to spread out the load on your back.
In terms of practicality the Triton’s keyless ignition system is a godsend especially when it helps not needing to take out any keys to unlock the truck, putting it back into your pocket when climbing on board, and having to fumble around for it again to start it up. Yes, keyless ignition is often taken for granted these days, but in the pick-up truck context, especially when loading it up with heavy cargo, this feature is a hugely convenient addition for drivers and occupants.
In terms of interior storage, front occupants won’t be lacking in need as the Triton’s cabin is generous with storage bins in the centre console and large storage places on the door panels. However we found the button-operated glove compartment lid to be problematic as it had a propensity to get stuck if you don’t immediately pry the lid open. Around the back the door panels come with smaller storage bins, while the centre foldable armrest comes with two cup holders.
How Economical Is it?
In mixed conditions that included cruising at steady speeds on the highway and getting into stop-go conditions in the city, the Triton managed to return a fuel consumption figure of 9.5L/100km on the trip computer. The figure is expected from a pick-up truck engine of its output, although I hoped it would have done better considering Mitsubishi’s boast of its aerodynamic performance and relative light kerb weight of 1,835kg.
The Triton is offered with a three year or 100,000km warranty. According to Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia, the ownership cost of the Triton over a 5 year/100,00km period is RM7,800.
Safety Features
In terms of safety features in the pick-up truck segment, the Triton won’t be pushing the bar as it offers the industry standard of dual airbags, with ABS and EBD braking assistance, and ISOFIX child seat anchor points. The Adventure VGT also comes with a reverse camera, which is located to the left of the tailgate, resulting in an image that isn’t quite dead centre and something you would have to keep in mind of when reversing.
Conclusion
For what the Triton offers, it really deconstructs our ideas of what a pick-up truck really needs. Does it need advanced driver aids or sophisticated technologies? The answer is not really.
At the end of the day pick-up trucks still need to be usable without being overly complicated for the job it is meant to do. And the Triton doesn’t seek to impress with bombastic new technologies or unique features crammed on-board, instead it understands that a pick-up truck needs to be tough, no-nonsense, and able to go anywhere at the drop of a hat. You get the impression that the Triton is built around that ideal, with improvements done in crucial areas for the comfort and convenience of its users.
It is a pick-up truck that hasn’t lost sight of what pick-up trucks were built to do, and yet able to offer the right qualities that all will appreciate in their day-to-day dealings.


Bawa Senjata Dalam Kereta Sebagai Alat Pertahanan Diri – Boleh Atau Tidak?

Sesetengah pemandu gemar menyimpan senjata dalam kereta untuk tujuan mempertahankan diri daripada diancam anasir jahat. Persoalannya, boleh ke bawa senjata dalam kereta?

Sekiranya anda ditahan di
Sekatan Jalan Raya (SJR)
 dan polis menjumpai senjata seperti parang, kayu, pistol dan lain-lain di dalam kereta anda, adakah anda dikira bersalah walaupun tujuan sebenar hanyalah untuk perlindungan diri?

Sebenarnya, ia bergantung pada jenis senjata juga. Ada yang boleh buat anda ditahan, ada yang lepas. Jadi macam mana nak tahu senjata yang kita bawa dalam kereta itu salah atau tidak?

Sebenarnya, pemilikan senjata api adalah salah di sisi
undang-undang
 kecuali kalau anda memiliki Lesen Membawa dan Mengguna di bawah Akta Senjata 1960. Jika anda berumur atas 18 tahun, tiada rekod jenayah dan sihat mental dan fizikal, anda boleh mohon lesen senjata api ini. Tapi mohon je lah, sebab nak dapat kelulusan tu agak sukar dan kemungkinan mustahil melainkan anda ada sebab yang betul-betul kukuh.

Di Malaysia, kita ada undang-undang berkenaan senjata yang tidak dibenarkan di bawah Akta Bahan-Bahan Kakisan dan Letupan dan Senjata Berbahaya 1958. Dalam akta ini ada senaraikan senjata yang tidak boleh dibawa oleh orang awam seperti berikut:

Flick knife – Pisau yang mengeluarkan bilah secara automatik melalui kuasa pusat putaran atau dengan menekan butang, spring dan sebagainya pada gagang pisau.

Gravity knife – Pisau yang mengeluarkan bilah dari gagang atau sarung melalui tekanan graviti.

Alat sebatan/libasan (whip) –  Diperbuat daripada rantai basikal atau motosikal, atau seumpamanya.

Semua jenis buku lima (knuckleduster)

Semua jenis bilah yang boleh disembunyikan (concealed) atau alatan lain yang berupaya digunakan untuk menghiris atau menikam.

Bearing scraper – Pisau dengan tiga mata yang tajam dan hujung yang runcing.

Kapak kecil

Senjata yang dikaitkan dengan agama atau kepercayaan – Sebarang pedang, keris, parang atau pisau yang padanya tertulis atau terukir sebarang perkataan, ayat atau gambaran yang berkaitan dengan sesuatu agama atau kepercayaan.

Sebarang jenis pedang atau parang yang kebiasaannya digunakan sebagai senjata dan bukan untuk tujuan pertanian, kegunaan rumah atau taman bercucuk tanam.

Lembing dan mata lembing

Panah-silang (crossbow)

Senjata elektrik – Patrolite, Stun Gun, Taser, Control Club atau peralatan seumpamanya yang berkuasa bateri atau dari apa-apa juga sumber tenaga.

Seksyen 6(1) Akta Bahan-Bahan Kakisan dan Letupan dan Senjata Berbahaya 1958 menyatakan bahawa membawa senjata untuk kegunaan menyerang dan mencederakan orang lain di khalayak ramai tanpa kebenaran adalah
salah di sisi undang-undang
. Jangan sesekali membawa senjata di dalam kereta. Jika anda disabitkan bersalah membawa mana-mana senjata yang dinyatakan di atas, anda boleh dipenjara selama 5 hingga 10 tahun.

Tetapi, anda dibenarkan untuk membawa peralatan yang boleh dianggap sebagai senjata yang boleh digunakan untuk tujuan menyerang dengan kebenaran (lawful authority) atau tujuan (lawful purpose) dibawah undang-undang. Sebagai contoh, pemain kriket dibenarkan untuk membawa kayu kriket dan pemain hoki dibenarkan membawa kayu hoki di dalam kereta sekiranya ditahan di
SJR
. Bahkan, pedang kayu juga dibenarkan sekiranya anda mempraktikkan seni mempertahankan diri kendo. Tetapi alasannya haruslah munasabah seperti sedang dalam perjalanan ke tempat latihan.

Selain itu, pihak berkuasa seperti polis,
tentera
 dan pegawai kerajaan yang memerlukan senjata turut dibenarkan untuk membawa senjata api di dalam kereta. Selain itu, sifat pekerjaan seseorang itu juga membenarkannya untuk membawa senjata api seperti pengawal keselamatan, peguam, dan hakim. Yang paling penting, sekiranya anda ditahan bersama senjata, pastikan anda mempunyai alasan kukuh.

Sebagai ganti, orang awam boleh membawa penyembur lada (pepper spray) bagi tujuan
keselamatan
 diri. Namun ada juga penyembur lada yang tidak sah disisi undang-undang kerana komposisi kimia pada penyembur lada tersebut menjadi penentu sama ada ia sah untuk dibawa atau tidak. Jika anda ingin memiliki penyembur lada, mohonlah dahulu di mana-mana balai polis terdekat kerana segala pengimportan, penjualan, dan pemilikan pepper spray memerlukan permit di bawah Akta Senjata 1960.

Jadi jelaslah bahawa membawa sebarang senjata di dalam kereta tanpa kebenaran dan alasan kukuh adalah salah di sisi undang-undang. Kesimpulannya, membawa senjata yang boleh digunakan untuk mempertahankan diri dan mencederakan orang lain masih lagi salah di sisi undang-undang melainkan atas sebab-sebab yang telah disebutkan.


Harga Proton X50 bermula dari RM75,000

Tular di media sosial kebelakangan ini dikatakan flyer daripada Proton dengan harga Proton X50.

1 varian, 4 jenis trim dengan harga bermula dari RM75,800 hingga RM103,800 tetapi apakah ianya benar?

Jawapan kami? (refer gambar bawah)

Kami faham ramai daripada anda yang teruja tidak sabar menunggu ketibaan
Proton X50
 ini tapi tolong jangan membayar sebarang booking kepada mana-mana pihak! Nanti kena scam jangan duk menangis pulak. Harga belum diumumkan, launching date pun tak konfem, apa yang nak bayar booking fee konon?!

Setahu kami, Proton X50 memang akan dilancarkan tahun ini, target bulan September dengan dua jenis enjin.

Yang lain tu, kita sama-sama tunggu...


Ducati one step closer to MotoGP triple crown

The recent
2022 Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia
 MotoGP round at
Sepang
 saw Ducati clinching the team's world title.

For the second year in a row now,
Ducati
 has been a dominant force in
MotoGP
 with this back-to-back team title wins as well as the constructor's title for the past three years. This time around, they're closer than ever to winning the ultimate MotoGP triple crown and that's all up to their factory rider,
Francesco Bagnaia
, as they head to the final round of the year.

*Image credit: Ducati

Bagnaia vs Quartararo, Ducati vs Yamaha

The battle for the rider's world championship crown is now a two-horse race between Ducati Lenovo Team's Francesco Bagnaia and Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's defending world champion, Fabio Quartararo.

Last weekend's race at Sepang saw one heck of a nail-biting race between Francesco Bagnaia and Gresini Racing MotoGP's Enea Bastianini who also happens to be Bagnaia's future teammate come 2023. Bagnaia got the win, but it wasn't enough to clinch the rider's world championship title as Fabio Quartararo crossed the chequered flag in third place.

The gap in points between these two is 23 points, and the last race will offer only 25 points max to anyone who crosses the finishing line in first place.

*Image credit: MotoGP

14th or higher for Bagnaia to seal the deal

The final MotoGP race of 2022 will take place in Valencia, Spain on November 6th and it'll be a tall mountain to climb for Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo to defend his championship title as Bagnaia concluded the Sepang round with a lead of 23 points.

This means that in order for Bagnaia to become the MotoGP world champion (and Ducati's dream of winning the elusive triple crown), the Ducati factory rider only has to finish the race in 14th or higher. The only way for Quartararo to win the title is if he wins the race in Valencia and Bagnaia crashes out or finishes out of the points (below 15th).

It's been a long wait since the last time a Ducati rider was crowned world champion, which was Casey Stoner way back in 2007. That 15-year wait might just end next month if and only if Bagnaia plays his cards right.

*Image credit: MotoGP

The tension is higher than ever, but the odds are in Ducati's favour. But then again, this is MotoGP and anything can happen. Remember 2006 when the late Nicky Hayden secured his first-ever world championship title in the last race after Valentino Rossi crashed out?


All-New 2016 Toyota Innova To Make World Debut In November 2015

The all-new Toyota Innova is expected to make its global debut in Indonesia very soon, with reports from the Indonesian press estimating that the Innnova’s launch timing could be as early as November this year.
Not much is known about the all-new Toyota Innova yet but judging by the new developments that have been incorporated into the
all-new Toyota Hilux
 and
Toyota Fortuner
 – both related to the Innova – we expect the all-new Innova to be a significantly better car than the outgoing model.
Safety should be high on the agenda and it is quite likely for higher range variants of the all-new Innova to feature seven airbags and electronic stability control (or Vehicle Stability Assist, VSA in Toyota’s terminology).
Underpinning the new generation Innova is an all-new ladder frame chassis that also underpins the all-new Hilux and Fortuner, and it is said to deliver superior refinement, riding comfort, handing without compromising its performance on rough roads – a very important quality for consumers in Indonesia and India, the two main markets for the Innova.
There’s also a new range of
GD-series diesel engines
 but this is not relevant to our market, which will only offer petrol engines.
When will it be launched in Malaysia?
Not so soon. The outgoing generation Innova is assembled in Malaysia and there is little reason to suspect that this arrangement will change for the next generation model.
Typically, local assembly requires a longer lead-time to setup, at least six months after a right-hand drive model’s global debut. The lead-time required could be longer if the level of local content is higher.
In any case, we expect the all-new Toyota Hilux and Fortuner to debut first before the all-new Innova.


Chicago 2019: All-New Subaru Legacy Unveiled – Turbocharged Boxer Returns

Subaru has formally introduced its seventh-generation Subaru Legacy sedan at the ongoing 2019 Chicago Autoshow.
The company’s flagship sedan model is based on the Subaru Global Platform and boasts a stiffer and stronger structure (70 percent better front torsional rigidity, 100 percent better rear subframe rigidity) compared to its predecessor – courtesy of increased usage ultra-high-tensile-strength steel and structural adhesives in the body’s construction.
In another Subaru first, the Legacy utilizes a full inner frame construction in which the outer panels are welded to the structure only after the body frame is assembled, as opposed to the conventional process where upper and lower body sections are made independently and then joined.
Two engine options are available for the US market: a 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated Boxer four-cylinder (which also powers the Forester) delivering 182 hp and 238 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm. And for the first time since 2012, the Legacy sees the return of a turbocharged engine: a 2.4-litre turbocharged Boxer four-cylinder that develops 260 hp and 375 Nm of torque between 2,000 rpm and 4,800 rpm.
In both cases, the engine is paired with Subaru’s Lineartronic CVT-type transmission. The 2.4-liter turbocharged Boxer is claimed to reach 100 km/h from standstill in 6.1 seconds, while the 2.5-litre variant will take 8.4 seconds.
The suspension has also been updated with lighter and stronger components – featuring MacPherson struts with new internal rebound springs at the front and a double-wishbone rear setup. Hollow anti-roll bars measuring 23 mm and 19m are fitted at the front and rear respectively.
In terms of active safety, standard on all U.S. market variants is EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, now equipped for the first time with a Lane Centering Function. The Lane Centering function works with the Adaptive Cruise Control system to provide steering assistance. Additionally, the DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System, offered on selected variants, uses a dedicated camera and facial recognition software to identify signs of driver fatigue or distraction.
On the inside, the Legacy receives a tablet-style 11.6-inch Full HD multimedia display, the largest ever fitted to a Subaru, and offers direct touch controls for multimedia, HVAC and vehicle settings. The system is compatible with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Subaru’s proprietary Starlink connected services interface.
Premium variants will receive a Nappa leather interior, 10-way power front seats with lumbar support, ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. The Legacy is offered with either 17- or 18-inch wheels depending on variant.
Subaru has also worked on improving refinement within the cabin; the Legacy is claimed to be 3 dB quieter than its predecessor thanks to additional weather stripping, and sound-insulated glass for the windscreen and front windows.
The Legacy goes on sale in the US starting Q4 of 2019.


Tokyo 2017: Nissan IMx – Dual Electric Motor AWD, 600km Range

The concept vehicle
teased by Nissan at its Ginza flagship store
 has been revealed to be the IMx, an all-electric crossover capable of fully autonomous operation and over 600km of driving range per recharge.
Built on Nissan’s new dedicated EV platform that also underpins the
all-new Leaf
, the IMx is propelled by a pair of high-output electric motors, one driving each axle, giving the car all-wheel drive capability and combined outputs of 320 kW (429 hp) and 700 Nm.
Powering the motors is a large high-capacity battery mounted under the vehicle’s floorpan. Nissan did not quote specific specs of the battery, but claims a driving range exceeding 600km per recharge. Timeframe for a full recharge is not specified.
The IMx also demonstrates the latest advancements of Nissan’s ProPilot autonomous driving capability, although manual driving is also supported. In a measure of showmanship, the steering retracts into the dashboard when autonomous driving is enabled, freeing up more space for the driver.
As a means to holistically manage energy consumption, the IMx actually returns electricity to the power grid when the owner is away for an extended period of time. After transporting its owner to the airport, the IMx can autonomously find its way to a spot where it can connect to the power grid – this implies wireless charging capability. Upon the owner’s return, the IMx then arrives at the airport to pick them up and head home.
Inside, the IMx’s cabin consists of four individual chairs, accessed by suicide rear doors with no B-pillars. Its basic concept of space said to be inspired by the sense of openness in a traditional Japanese house. Driving information is provided on a panoramic OLED virtual instrument panel displaying a view of the outside environment in the back ground.
Aided by artificial intelligence, the car reads the driver’s eye movement and hand gestures to control the virtual instrument panel, reducing the need for physical controls and switches.


SPAD To Crack Down Hard On Crooked Bus Operators

In an effort to ensure fair and uniform ticket prices, the Land Pubic Transport Commission has said that stern action will be taken against express bus operators who take advantage of festive seasons and public holidays to raising prices on a whim.
According to a Bernama report, these unscrupulous means to rake in higher profits has resulted in a very inconsistent experience across express bus passengers, with some not even issued tickets for their journey in order to further save on costs in addition to paying higher prices compared to their fellow passengers who might have bought their tickets through other avenues.
The lack of a proper ticket also means there is less material evidence that investigators can use against the guilty express bus companies.
The report talks of an underhanded agreement between some bus operators and ticket touts to raise prices where they can manage, and many passengers are caught on the wrong foot if they don’t dispute or are forced to haggle.
"We hope passengers who experience this situation will report to SPAD," said Datuk Che Hasni Che Ahmad, enforcement chief of SPAD, at an operation with other enforcement agents at the Jasin toll plaza.
Che Hasni said that if found guilty, these operators and touts could be charged under Section 205(1) of the Land Public Transport Act 2010 (Act 715) which, if convicted, could mean an imprisonment not exceeding five years or a maximum fine of RM50,000, or both.
During the operation, Che Hasni and the other enforcement agency officers were investigating an express bus on route from Larkin, Johor to Kuala Lumpur that they suspect to be involved in this practice as passengers were charged different prices for tickets, while some did not have tickets at all.
Che Hasni said that, so far, 59 offences were found committed by lorry, taxi and bus drivers that include failure to present valid permits and/or operating licenses. “SPAD will conduct further investigation on the driver, passengers and bus operators.”


Perodua To Offer Special Price And Interest Rates For Grab Drivers

Perodua and Grab Malaysia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide GrabCar drivers with offers of special purchase prices, more competitive loan interest rates, and other special services.
“The items within the MoU include special price packages through Perodua’s Corporate and Government Sales Department, allow for minimal time for car registration for Grab drivers, a one-stop centre for servicing and spare parts, insurance, and road tax inssuance and renewal,” said Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin, Managing Director of Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd.
According to Dato’ Dr Zahari, the special offer prices are applicable to the
Bezza
,
Myvi
, and Alza.
“As the region’s leading ride hailing and multiservice platform, we are constantly focused on how we can empower 620 million people across Southeast Asia to have better access to safe, efficient, and affordable transport,” said Sean Goh, Country Head of Grab Malaysia.
“At the same time, we are acutely aware of the role our driver-partners play to help us achieve this goal, hence we are continuously identifying mutually beneficial partnerships to help reduce the cost of driving; and the cost of car ownership is a major concern,” he continued.
Goh further added that in the midst of tough economic conditions, Grab has become a viable intermediary step for those in the working class who have lost their jobs or simply looking to boost their income.
Through this MoU, Perodua and Grab are offering prospective ride-hailing drivers the means of acquiring an affordable vehicle to ply the trade.
Earlier, the Malaysian Government had introduced a similar initiative in
Budget 2017
 to boost the ride-hailing trade by offering individuals who qualify for BR1M handouts a rebate of RM4,000 to purchase a Proton Iriz.


2017 Volkswagen Golf Mk7.5 – Start Of VW’s Largest Product Offensive In History

The new Volkswagen Golf has made its global debut today at Volkswagen’s AutoStadt in Wolfsburg, Germany.
Externally, the new Golf is differentiated by its new front and rear bumpers, new LED headlights replacing the previous model’s Xenon, and new tri-bar LED tail lights. The turn signals are now animated, just like the newer models from its sister-company Audi.
New engines
Loosely referred to as the Golf Mk 7.5, this facelift model of the seventh generation Golf will come with a 1.5-litre turbocharged TSI Evo engine – still referred to as the EA211 - replacing the outgoing model’s 1.4-litre TSI. The new engine produces 150 PS, and 250 Nm from 1,500 Nm. The numbers are identical to the
updated 1.4-litre TSI engine
 introduced in Malaysia earlier this year, but claimed fuel consumption is now 0.1-litre/100 lower than before, at 4.9-litre/100 km (NEDC combined cycle).
Contributing to the improved fuel economy is the Active Cylinder Technology, which shuts down the second and third cylinder when driving under low load conditions to save fuel.
There’s also a high efficiency BlueMotion version of the TSI Evo engine, which has been detuned to 130 PS and 200 Nm, and adopts a more fuel efficient Miller cycle combustion, variable turbine geometry turbo – a technology typically reserved only for diesel engines, and an extended coasting function which shuts down the engine when the accelerator is released.
Meanwhile, the more powerful GTI variant now pushes out 245 PS, 25 PS more than the outgoing model. A new 7-speed dual-clutch DSG transmission will replace the previous model’s 6-speed unit.
No details on the Golf R yet though.
Now With Active Info Display
Like the all-new
Passat B8
, the Golf Mk 7.5’s instrument cluster now features a very swanky Active Info Display full digital cockpit.
New infotainment system
Apart from the Active Info Display, another significant highlight of the new Golf’s interior is its Modular Infotainment Matrix (MIB) infotainment head unit, which Volkswagen was keen to emphasize, the Golf is the first car in its class to use gesture control.
The previous model’s rather small-ish 5-inch touchscreen has been replaced with a new higher resolution (800 x 480 pixels versus 400 x 240) Composition Colour 6.5-screen.
Also available is an even larger 8.0-inch Discover Pro and 9.2-inch Discover Pro system. The latter is available with both touch- and voice-command operation with gesture control in addition to proximity sensors – a world premiere in the compact car segment.
Improved driving assistance features
In certain markets, the new Golf will be available with Traffic Jam Assist, a semi-autonomous driving feature that relieves the driver of driving duties in stop-go traffic. The feature is only available on cars equipped with Lane Assist lane departure warning system and adaptive cruise control ACC. It steers, brakes and accelerates the car semi-autonomously, limited to speeds of up to 60 km/h.
The Golf is the first model in its class to implement such a feature.
Also available are Pedestrian Monitoring for Front Assist with City Emergency Braking, Trailer Assist and Emergency Assist.
Front Assist warns the driver of an impending crash ahead, and if the driver fails to react, automatically brakes the car. Previously the system is only capable of detecting vehicles, the newer version adopted in the Golf is capable of detecting pedestrians as well.
Trailer Assist helps the driver to steer the vehicle when reversing a towed trailer – a rather European thing - into a parking slot.
Emergency Assist is a feature that takes over the control of the vehicle if the driver is, for whatever medical reason, is incapacitated and fails to respond to repeated warnings from the vehicle. When activated, Emergency Assist turns on the hazard lights, intentionally executes gentle steering moves to warn other road users, and gently slows down the car to a stop.
Start of the largest product offensive of Volkswagen’s history
Yes the Volkswagen brand has seen better times, but it will take a lot more than dieselgate and transmission issues with some of its earlier models to take down Europe’s largest carmaker.
More importantly, the brand has firm plans to turn around its business by launching 10 new models and major updates. By 2020, the entire Volkswagen model range will be renewed.


LA 2018: Nissan Murano Facelift Introduced

Since its introduction back in 2014, the third generation Nissan Murano remained largely unchanged. That has since been rectified, as Nissan recently introduced the facelifted model at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show.
The mid-life update now gives the Murano a more prominent V-motion front grille, redesigned LED headlights and tail lights, new LED front fog lights, updated 18- and 20-inch alloy wheel designs, and three new exterior colours - Sunset Drift Chromaflair, Mocha Almond Pearl, and Deep Blue Pearl.
Inside, the range-topping Murano Platinum receives new semi-aniline leather seats with diamond-quilted inserts and contrasting trim for the seats, door trims, and centre arm rest. The Murano Platinum also receives a new Dark Wood Tone interior trim finishing. Other grades, including the S, SV, and SL, can choose between Light Wood Tone and Metallic.
Standard on all variants of the Nissan Murano facelift is the Nissan Connect infotainment system with an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
In terms of vehicle safety, buyers of the updated Murano can opt to have the Nissan Safety Shield 360, which includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist, and Rear Automatic Braking.
Safety Shield 360 is standard on the Murano Platinum and as an option for the Murano SL. The updated Murano range now feature second row side air bags and front passenger knee air bag as standard.
As before, power comes from a 3.5-litre petrol V6 that does 260 hp and 325 Nm. An Xtronic CVT-type automatic is the sole transmission option, sending drive either to the front wheels or all four wheels via Nissan’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system.


Perodua To Push Child Car Seat Campaign Ahead Of Government Mandate In 2020

If you have a child in a vehicle, they should really be strapped into a child seat. It doesn't matter how inconvenient it is to you as the parent or caregiver, it's simply common sense and widely accepted best practice for parenting. Doing anything else is putting your child at risk - and Perodua stands behind this sentiment with an aggressive Child Car Seat safety campaign that they will be pushing through Ramadhan - especially as the balik kampung trips are coming up for Raya.
In conjunction with this, from 13 May to 30 June, Perodua will be offering its GearUp ISOFIX Child Car Seats at promotional prices of RM660 for the Infant Seat and RM780 for the Toddler Seat, reduced from the respective RM785 and RM975 currently. The Infant Seat is designed for infants weighing up to 13 kg and is available in red or grey colours. Meanwhile, the Toddler seat is for children weighing 9-36 kg and is offered in red or black.
This initiative on Perodua's part stretches back as far as 2017, when the focus was more on education - and part of a wider program that encompassed using turning signals, wearing seatbelts, and so on. “The general lack of compliance by Malaysian motorists with regard to child car seat usage is frightening to say the least, as children are the most vulnerable occupants in a moving vehicle,” said Perodua Auto Corporation Sdn Bhd Vice-President Datuk Ahmad Suhaimi Hashim, who is also Chairman of the Perodua Safety Committee.
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EV Charging Stations Spotted At UMW Toyota HQ

Some juicy
electric charging stations
 have been spotted at the
UMW Toyota
 headquarters in Shah Alam, Selangor. Are they prepping for the imminent
EV arrival
 of the bZ4X?

And it's quite a setup as well. We're not quite sure what the specs are for these charging stations, but it looks like there are five in total, and four of them are
DC fast-chargers
.

*Image credit: MyEVOC FB

Is the Toyota bZ4X coming sooner than expected?

So, with a spot that can cater up to five cars at any given time, the next question is obvious - are they going to bring in their own EV model anytime soon?

We've talked about the all-electric
Toyota bZ4X
 coming into the Malaysian market in 2023, but there's a small chance that it might make an appearance before the year ends. Some folks have even stated that it might be as soon as Q3, and we're already in it.

The bZ4X already made its first ASEAN appearance in Thailand during the 2022 Bangkok Motor Show. That was only a preview, but it'll be available for purchase by the end of 2022 in the country.

With these charging stations in place, it is without a doubt that UMW Toyota is committed to electrification, and a trial run of charging facilities seems to be a logical step before any EV model arrives in the country.

Open for public use?

While these charging stations within the UMW Toyota HQ are not up and running just yet, there's a possibility that they might be opened for public use.

If that's the case, then it'll most likely cater to all EVs and PHEVs regardless of brand or model. Very Toyota-like to be the 'good guy', even in this scenario.

And since it can cater up to five cars at once, UMW Toyota might just amp up its services by providing a more comfortable spot to chill and hang out while the cars are being charged. A vending machine or two would be just nice if you ask us.

Free or pay-to-use?

There's also another important question - is it free or will you have to pay? Our best-educated guess is that it won't be free of charge, at least, not in the long run.

With four DC chargers and what looks like an AC charger on the far right, that's a heck of an electricity bill to pay by UMW Toyota. Unless you happen to be a proud owner of a Toyota bZ4X.

If it were up to us, we would make an exception as a goodwill gesture of the owner's support. But these are all questions without answers for now, and we're pretty sure that UMW Toyota will announce the details soon. Do stay tuned, mmkay?


Geneva 2017: Thor’s Little Hammer; the New XC60 Teased on Social Media

Finally, after eight years, Volvo is all set to be unveiling the all-new XC60 SUV at the Geneva Motor Show and just to add a bit of excitement, the brand decided to tease us with an image of the SUV’s front fascia.
Captioned “March 7, 2017”, hinting at the possible Geneva reveal date, the new model can be seen rocking Volvo’s “Thor’s Hammer” headlights similar to the new
XC90
,
S90
, as well as the
V90
.
The headlamps are attached to what looks like a larger, more modern interpretation of the current XC60’s grille at a narrow opening before becoming bigger as they move out toward the shoulders.
Sitting on the brand’s Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform, the new XC60 is expected to be larger than what it was, and come with longer wheelbase as well, just like how its stable mates have outgrown their predecessors.
No technical details were revealed by the Swedish carmaker but our guess is that the new XC60 will feature a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, and maybe even be offered as a plug-in hybrid.
That said, let us wait and see what Volvo has in store for us next week.


All AES Offenders Off The Hook, Says Transport Minister

Transport Minister Anthony Loke has said that all existing summonses issued under the Automated Enforcement System (AES) will be purged, with the drivers getting away scot-free.
According to Loke, this comes after the Cabinet’s decision to take over the operations of AES from two private companies. The move will come into effect on 1 September.
Speaking to reporters, Loke said that this decision is one-off and there will not be such offers or discounts in the future.
To date, Loke added that there were a total of 3.1 million unpaid summonses as of May 2018, potentially adding up to RM 430 million.


Bermaz Motors Sponsors 6 Cars for ASEAN Skills Competition 2016

Bermaz Motor Sdn Bhd will be sponsoring the upcoming ASEAN Skills Competition (ASC) 2016 in kindby providing of 6 units of the
current
 and previous generations
Mazda3
.
Out of the six vehicles being contributed, four units will be used in the ASC’s nationwide awareness campaign road show whilst the remaining two will be used in the competition for competitors to pit their skills upon.
Held once every two years, the ASC serves to promote the development of 25 skills area in the ASEAN region leading to competition at the international level (World Skills Competition, WSC).
ASEAN member countries take turns to host the event, with this year being Malaysia’s turn. Organizing of the competition is being conducted by the Department of Skills Development that is part of the Ministry of Human Resource; also involved is the Public Works Department.
The competition will be held from 23 to 28 September 2016 at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) in conjunction with Karnival dan Ekspo Kemahiran Kebangsaan (KEKK) 2016.
Participating finalists are being expected from across the ASEAN region; nine finalists of the Automobile Technology sector will be assessed based on five skill areas as adopted from the WSC:
Engine Management System
Gearbox
Steering, Suspension & Brake Systems
Engine Overhauling
Body Electrical Systems
Bermaz’s support of the ASC ties in with the company’s passionate support of youth skills development. The company currently runs its Mazda Apprenticeship Programme (MAP), an automotive skills training programme catered for school leavers. Candidates of the programme are entitled to full scholarships by Bermaz and provided employment at
Mazda
 service centres across the country.


2023 Budget - Key takeaways for the auto sector

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim has re-tabled the 2023 Budget today at the Dewan Rakyat, and the largest budget on record at RM386.1b has some pretty interesting auto and transport-related points.

As we know, there has been a lot of chatter about the local EV industry recently, but surprisingly, nothing was said about the sector during the budget tabling. Instead, a lot of effort has been put into public transport, road improvements, and vehicle licenses.

Road improvements

The government is also concerned about the high amounts of accidents occurring on local roads which is why they will put aside more than RM2.7 billion to fix and upgrade federal and state roads. RM50 million has also been reserved to upgrade the lighting in accident-prone areas around the country.

Absorbing license test costs

Putrajaya will absorb the cost of taxi, bus, and e-hailing licence test fees. They will also sponsor tests for those who wish to take the B2 motorcycle license, which is basically tests for the below 250 cc category. This seems like a move to help promote the e-hailing and p-hailing industry as well as public transport.

MRT3 cost slashing

The government will find ways to slash the costs of the Mass Rapid Transit 3 project, cutting it down by RM5 billion. The Prime Minister said the project was estimated to cost around the RM50 billion mark and his administration aims to get it down to RM45 billion. The savings from the cost-cutting will be redirected to the people.

Other key takeaways include:

Electrical tariffs are maintained for domestic use (yeah, EVs!)

Expansion & enhancements for Penang International Airport & Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (Subang Airport)

DRB Hicom to assist in Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) graduates in the automotive cluster of Pekan, Pahang

Road upgrades to boost the tourism industry in Melaka, Johor & more

RM64 billion worth of subsidies, assistance & incentives (no detailed breakdown yet)

Infrastructure upgrades in Sabah (RM6.5 billion) and Sarawak (RM5.6 billion)

Monthly My50 passes from 180,000 users for rails & buses under Prasarana


Latest Petrol (RON95 & RON97) and Diesel Price Updates in Malaysia Today: July 20th to July 26th, 2023

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Fuel Prices for This Week: July 20th - July 26th 2023

The Ministry of Finance Malaysia has today announced the latest updated prices of petrol and diesel fuels starting from July 20th - July 26th 2023.

The price for RON95 and Diesel remain unchanged for this coming week. In contrast, the price of RON97 will rise by RM0.02, reaching RM3.37 per litre.

Updated Prices for Petrol and Diesel from 20th July 2023 to 26th July 2023 are:

Fuel Type

Price/L

Difference over last week

RON 97

RM 3.37

Up by 2 cents

RON 95

RM 2.05

Stays the same

Diesel

RM 2.15

Stays the same

All You Need to Know About Fuel in Malaysia

Below, we have compiled all the common questions about petrol & diesel in Malaysia.

Why is Petrol in Malaysia So Cheap?

Malaysia is currently within the top 10 countries with the cheapest gasoline in the world. Petrol prices for RON 95 are cheap due to government subsidies. This is done to ensure affordable energy for the citizens and is achieved through tax exemptions, subsidies, and price controls. Furthermore, Malaysia is a major producer of oil and gas with significant reserves, and a well-developed industry, resulting in a relatively low cost of production and distribution, and lower fuel prices.

Why Are Petrol Cars More Popular in Malaysia than Diesel?

The are several reasons why petrol cars are more popular in Malaysia than diesel cars. One reason is that petrol cars are generally cheaper to buy than diesel cars in Malaysia due to it’s higher imposed taxes on diesel cars by the government, which generally encourages the use of petrol cars. As a result, many consumers choose petrol cars over diesel as they are more affordable.

Another reason is the perception among consumers in Malaysia that petrol cars are more reliable and easier to maintain compared to diesel cars. It may have been shaped by the fact that petrol cars have been more popular in Malaysia historically, and therefore, there is a more extensive support network for petrol engines in terms of repair and maintenance services. Plus, Petrol cars are better suited for urban driving, which is common in Malaysia.

What is the Difference Between Petrol & Diesel?

Petrol is more refined than diesel. Therefore, it usually costs more to the consumer at the pump.

Diesel prices are not always cheaper. For example, in the US, diesel prices are more expensive due to taxes. Which is why diesel is not popular in the US.

Is Petrol Cleaner than Diesel?

Diesel engines emit fewer CO2 to cover the same km than petrol engines as it works in a higher compression ratio & therefore are more efficient than petrol engines.

However, as petrol is more refined than diesels, petrol engines emit fewer fine particles into the atmosphere.

As both modern diesel & petrol engines have improved tremendously over the years, the debate between who's cleaner is blurry.

How are Petrol & Diesel Produced?

Both petrol & diesel is derived from the same crude oil dug up from the ground or ocean seabed.

The crude oil is then transported to an oil refinery where it goes on the process of distillation.

Distillation takes place at several levels. The lowest quality (least refined & cheapest) will be at the bottom and be used as asphalt to build our roads.

Diesel is midway refined. Petrol, on the other hand, is one of the most refined fuels produced in the entire distillation process.

What is the difference between RON 95 & RON 97?

RRON stands for Research Octane Number.  The primary difference between RON95 and RON97 is their octane rating. RON95 has an octane rating of 95, while RON97 has an octane rating of 97.

The higher octane rating of RON97 means it has a higher resistance to engine knocking or detonation, which can occur when fuel ignites prematurely in the engine. This resistance to knocking allows the engine to operate at a higher compression ratio, providing better performance and fuel efficiency.

However, not all engines require RON97 fuel. Engines with lower compression ratios, for example, can run on RON95 without any issues. In contrast, some high-performance engines may require a higher octane fuel like RON97 to prevent engine knock or damage.

In summary, RON97 provides better performance and fuel efficiency compared to RON95, but it comes at a higher price. Whether you should choose RON95 or RON97 ultimately depends on the requirements of your engine and your priorities for performance versus cost.

But for the average daily commuter car, you would not see much real-life difference in performance between RON 95 & RON 97. So, let’s just enjoy the savings + the government subsidies for the RON 95.

How do I Check if My Car Requires RON 95 or RON 97?

There are 2 ways to check:-

Check for a label on your fuel door

Read your owner's manual

Malaysia Weekly Petrol Price History

Weekly Fuel Price Update

Price of RON95/litre

Price of RON97/litre

Price of Diesel/litre

July 20th - 26th July 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.37 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

July 6th - 12th July 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.37 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

June 29th - 5th July 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.37 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

June 22nd - 28th June 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.37 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

June 15th - 21st June 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.37 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

June 8th - 14th June 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.37 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

June 1st - 7th June 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.37 (+RM0.02)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

May 25th - 31st May 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.35 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

May 18th - 24th May 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.35 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

May 11th - 17th May 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.35 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

May 4th - 10th May 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.35 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

April 27th - 3rd May 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.35 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

April 20th - 26th April 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.35 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

April 13th - 19th April 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.35 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

April 30th - 5th April 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.35 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

March 30th - 5th April 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.35 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

March 23rd - 29th March 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.35 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

March 16th - 22nd March 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.35 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

March 9th - 15th March 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.35 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

March 2nd - 8th March 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.35 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

February 23rd - 1st March 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.35 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

February 16th - 22nd February 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.35 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

February 9th - 15th February 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.35 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

February 2nd - 8th February 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.35 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

January 26th - 1st February 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.35 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

January 19th - 25th January 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.35 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

January 12th - 18th January 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.35 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

January 5th - 11th January 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.35 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

December 29th 2022 - 4th January 2023

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.35 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

December 22nd - 28th December 2022

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.35 (-RM0.20)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

December 15th - 21st December 2022

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.55 (-RM0.20)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

December 8th - 14th December 2022

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.75 (-RM0.10)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

December 1st - 7th December 2022

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.85 (-RM0.10)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

November 24th - 30th November 2022

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.95 (RM0.00)

RM2.14 (RM0.00)

November 17th - 23rd November 2022

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.95 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

November 10th - 16th November 2022

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.95 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

November 3rd - 9th November 2022

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.95 (RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

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RM3.95 (-RM0.05)

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RM4.05 (-RM0.10)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM4.15 (-RM0.05)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM4.20 (-RM0.10)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM4.30 (-RM0.05)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

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RM2.15 (RM0.00)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.21 (+RM0.09)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.07 (RM0.00)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.07 (+RM0.04)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.03 (+RM0.03)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM3.00 (+RM0.01)

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RM2.99 (-RM0.01)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

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RM2.87 (RM0.00)

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RM2.87 (+RM0.10)

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RM2.77 (+RM0.01)

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RM2.76 (+RM0.01)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

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RM2.72 (RM0.00)

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RM2.74 (+RM0.01)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM2.73 (+RM0.03)

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RM2.70 (+RM0.01)

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RM2.67 (RM0.00)

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RM2.65 (+RM0.02)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

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RM2.15 (RM0.00)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM2.58  (+RM0.04)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

April 15  – April 21, 2021

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM2.54  (+RM0.00)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

April 8  – April 14, 2021

RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM2.54  (+RM0.02)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM2.52  (+RM0.02)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM2.50 (+RM0.03)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM2.47 (+RM0.07)

RM2.15 (RM0.00)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM2.40 (+RM0.05)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

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RM2.05 (RM0.00)

RM2.35 (+RM0.05)

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February 20 – February 26, 2021

RM2.00 (+RM0.04)

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February 13 – February 19, 2021

RM1.96 (+RM0.03)

RM2.26 (+RM0.03)

RM2.15 (+RM0.04)

February 6 – February 12, 2021

RM1.93 (+RM0.03)

RM2.23 (+RM0.03)

RM2.11 (+RM0.04)

January 30 – February 5, 2021

RM1.90 (+RM0.00)

RM2.20 (+RM0.00)

RM2.07 (-RM0.02)

January 23 – January 29, 2021

RM1.90 (+RM0.00)

RM2.20 (+RM0.01)

RM2.09 (+RM0.04)

January 16 – January 22, 2021

RM1.89 (+RM0.05)

RM2.19 (+RM0.05)

RM2.05 (+RM0.03)

January 9 – January 15, 2021

RM1.84 (+RM0.00)

RM2.14 (+RM0.00)

RM2.02 (+RM0.01)

January 2 – January 8, 2021

RM1.84 (+RM0.04)

RM2.14 (+RM0.04)

RM2.01 (+RM0.03)

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Mazda Will Be Making A Full-Size Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan

In public, Mazda says that this four-door four-seater Vision Coupe concept – first shown at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show - heralds the arrival of the next step in the company’s Kodo design language, Kodo 2.0. Examining the car in detail up close at the recent Mazda ASEAN Design Forum in Bangkok however, suggests that there’s more than meets the eye.
Mazda’s current sedan line-up stops at the mid-size Mazda 6. The front-wheel drive 6 is powered either by a 2.0-litre or 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, the later also available with turbocharging in some markets like the USA. There’s also a 2.2-litre turbo diesel.
Bigger brands like Toyota for example, have a wider range of sedan offerings that extend until the rear-wheel drive Toyota Crown-class of full-size sedans.
The last time Mazda made a full-size sedan was in 1999, the Mazda 929.
For a brand that is actively chasing after enthusiast drivers’ money, the lack of rear-wheel drive models apart from the tiny MX-5 is glaring.
So when we managed to take a closer look at the Vision Coupe – which made its regional debut in Bangkok, look at what we saw once we took a peek under the car.
Yup, that’s a rear differential, complete with cooling fins. Ignore the oddly placed exhaust pipe for a moment, as this is a just a concept car, a drivable concept car nonetheless. Oh, and it has drilled Brembo brakes too.
Even without taking a peek underneath, one can tell that the car is obviously rear wheel driven just by looking at the proportions alone. It was clear that the designers are aiming for a classic long bonnet and short tail silhouette that all great rear-wheel drive cars have. The short front overhang and long gap between the front doors and the front axle are classic BMW sedan signatures.
Turn your gaze towards the rear and the muscular rear section and concentration of curves towards the short rear fenders, are once again classic rear-wheel drive proportions.
Mazda remains mum about what’s hiding underneath the bonnet but judging from videos taken at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa D’Este, the concept car is likely to be driven by a regular piston engine.
In presenting the Vision Coupe, Mazda did make references to the rotary-powered Luce coupe, so there is a possibility of a rotary engine, which has been so central to Mazda’s heritage is making a comeback, but not the way fans might be hoping for.
Instead of driving the wheels, a small rotary engine might be used as a
range extender
, serving as an on-board generator for an electric Mazda. The novel setup will probably be making its premiere in the production version of the two-door RX Vision concept, which carries a pair of SkyActiv-R badges at the fenders.
Underneath the RX Vision is a completely sealed flat underbody, with no visible exhaust pipe. The wheels are ultra-light weight carbon fibre items. All of which suggest that the RX Vision will be electric.
We already know what is
Mazda’s powertrain master plan until 2021
 and a rotary engine is not mentioned anywhere, but there are a lot of references to electrification. Mazda has also confirmed that it will be introducing fully electric models starting 2019, with at least one model featuring a range extender engine.
Keeping Dr. Felix Wankel’s original concept for a rotary engine just won’t work in this era of rigid emissions regulations anymore but repurposing it as a range extender bodes well with the engine’s inherent strengths of compact dimensions and smooth operation. With less moving parts than a piston engine, it is able to run at a constant rpm with minimal vibrations – ideal requirements for a generator.
When it hits the market, the production version of the Vision Coupe could sit anywhere between the Toyota Crown (hugely popular in Japan) and the BMW 5 Series, with possibly the front-wheel drive Lexus ES and rear-wheel drive Genesis G80 (now separated from Hyundai) also within its reach.
That’s a bold move considering the shrinking sedan market worldwide, but Mazda might side-step the problem by presenting the product as a coupe.
Will this be the fourth generation Mazda 6?
Yes and no. The Mazda 6 will remain a front-wheel drive and will certainly require a very different styling proportion from what’s shown by the Vision Coupe.
At the same time, we also know that Mazda wants to maintain a very Audi-style familiarity throughout its model range. It doesn’t matter if it’s a Mazda 2 or a CX-5 or an MX-5. A Mazda has to look like it is part of a bigger Mazda family.
In short, imagine the Vision Coupe with a shorter bonnet, longer front overhang, shorter wheelbase, and you will get a rough impression of how the next generation Mazda 6 will look like.
The current third generation Mazda 6 was first introduced in late 2012, we expect the next generation 6 to hit the market no later than 2020.


Toyota USA debuts all-new Tacoma

Toyota has redesigned the Tacoma to help sustain its position as one of the leading trucks in North America. Everything has been thrown at the redesign, including seats with suspension on the Baja-inspired TRD Pro truck and Old Man Emu suspension on the Trailhunter.

According to Toyota, the 2024 Tacoma is an
entirely new go-anywhere truck
. It will help buyers facilitate epic adventures, improving every aspect that has made it a stalwart truck for many years.

Redesigned from the ground up and built upon the TNGA-F global truck platform shared with Tundra and Sequoia, the all-new Tacoma utilises a new high-strength boxed, steel-ladder frame and features an available fully redesigned multilink coil rear suspension that improves ride and handling.

Two engines are available, including a top-of-the-line 2.4-litre i-FORCE MAX hybrid engine, producing 326 hp and a massive 630 Nm of torque. Also available is the Standard i-FORCE turbocharged 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine that produces up to 278 horsepower, 430 Nm of torque.

One of the most exciting new introductions for the Tacoma is the all-new Trailhunter variant, a purpose-built overlanding rig available right off the bat. The Trailhunter also includes a new Old Man Emu (OME) 4×4 Suspension by ARB that is tuned for optimum levels of off-road control and load-carrying capability.

Remember at the beginning when we said everything was thrown at the Tacoma? Well, we weren't joking because on top of an off-road specific variant, Toyota has also introduced a go-fast variant called the Tacoma TRD Pro.

The go-fast truck features aluminium front TRD upper control arms that optimise front geometry and reduce unsprung weight and Fox internal bypass 2.5-inch manual modal Quick Switch 3 (QS3) shocks that can be adjusted to three different settings via dials on the shock bodies to tune compression damping.

Built around the new multilink rear suspension, the FOX Internal Floating Piston (IFP) bump stops can also help knock the edge off some of the most hardcore terrains.

The TRD Pro sits two inches higher in the front and an inch and a half in the rear and is three inches wider than a Tacoma SR5. Black flow-formed TRD wheels are wrapped in 33-inch Goodyear Territory R/T tires.

The TRD Pro's standard i-FORCE MAX engine has also been beefed up, courtesy of a more efficient TRD performance air intake and TRD cat-back dual-tipped exhaust.

A new integrated LED light bar works in conjunction with the LED headlights to optimise beam pattern aiming for balanced light output with significant range, and a set of RIGID white LED fog lamps increase visibility during inclement weather. TRD Pro also gets a high-clearance ARB rear metal bumper with red recovery hooks and an aluminium TRD front skid plate.

Its party piece is an exclusive and first in segment-first IsoDynamic Performance Seat, which stabilises the driver's field of vision to improve focus, comfort, and reduce fatigue while on rugged trails.

The IsoDynamic Performance Seat uses an air-over-oil shock absorber system allowing for vertical and lateral seat movement simultaneously to dampen body movement and stabilise the head and neck to keep alignment with the spine.

This dampening effect is tunable based on body mass and occupant preference and can be bypassed, if desired, via levers on the seatbacks.

The Tacoma is available in SR, SR5, TRD PreRunner, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, TRD Pro, and Trailhunter. All 2024 Tacoma models come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, Toyota's suite of active safety and convenience systems, such as:

Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection

Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist

Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control

Lane Tracing Assist

Road Sign Assist

Automatic High Beams

Proactive Driving Assist

Proactive Driving Assist is new to Toyota Safety Sense. When system operating conditions are met, using the vehicle's camera and radar, this system is designed to provide gentle braking into curves or gentle braking or steering to help support driving tasks such as distance control between a preceding vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist. Proactive Driving Assist is not a substitute for the Pre-Collision System and operates in different circumstances.


Fiat Chrysler Confirms Merger Talks With Renault

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has confirmed market rumours that it is in talks to merge with Renault. The proposal is still being discussed between the two parties but FCA have confirmed that the proposed merger will see the New York- and Milan-listed FCA forming a new company that’s owned in equal parts by FCA and Renault.
Similar to the arrangements with Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, the new company will be registered in Netherlands. The proposed merger is limited only to FCA and Renault, with limited involvement of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance.
However FCA says the proposed deal will bring in an excess of 5 billion Euros in estimated annual run rate synergies incremental to existing Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance (Alliance) synergies.
The proposed company will have 11 board members, four each from FCA and Renault, while Nissan, which is 43.4 percent-owned by Renault, is invited to nominate one representative. The remaining board members will be made up of independent members.
The combined numbers of FCA and Renault (about 8.7 million cars produced annually) will mean that if the deal goes through, the merged entity will overtake General Motors to become the world’s third largest automaking group, behind Toyota and Volkswagen, each making slightly over 10 million cars annually.
The move by Renault to go into talks with FCA comes after a tumultuous relationship with its Alliance partner Nissan, which has resisted Renault’s push for a full merger, citing an unfair relationship within the Alliance.
Renault owns 43.4 percent of Nissan with full voting rights while Nissan holds a mere 15 percent of non-voting rights in Renault. However, much of the heavy lifting is done by Nissan as opposed to Renault, as Nissan is a far more profitable brand, delivering much bigger volumes in Asia and North America – markets with Renault are either not present in or has negligible sales.
The sourced relationship is said to be the reason why Nissan supported a whistle blowing case against the misconduct of ex-Alliance CEO Carlos Ghosn, who has been pushing a complete merger between Renault and Nissan.


Bosch Launches New Flat-Blade Clear Advantage Wiper

Bosch Automotive Aftermarket has launched its new Bosch Clear Advantage flat-blade wiper for the Malaysian market claimed, as you would expect, to offer superior wiping performance in extreme weather.
Reasonably priced at RM65 a pair, Bosch Clear Advantage wipers are claimed to be compatible with 96 percent of vehicles in the ASEAN region. It comes with a quick-clip adaptor for easy installation.
Compared to conventional wiper blades, Bosch’s flat-blade design incorporates a mono steel spring and exclusive rubber formulation that the company claims allows the wiper to press evenly on the windscreen along its length. This, in turn, is said to significantly improve wiping performance whilst ensuring smoother, cleaner, and quieter wiping strokes.
Engineered specifically for the demands of Asian tropical climate, Bosch Clear Advantage wipers are claimed to be able to maintain optimum performance even after 200,000 wipe cycles.
The Bosch Clear Advantage wiper is available for purchase through Lazada and major car accessory shops.
In conjunction with the new Clear Advantage wiper launch and as part of its
‘One Wrong Part Ruins Everything’
safety campaingn, Bosch is sending its Bosch Rover to tour over 90 locations across Peninsular Malaysia from October 2016 to January 2017.
Set visit places such as business centres, hypermarkets, media houses, and petrol stations, the Bosch Rover will engage visitors with activities, lucky draws, and promotional prices of selected products.


LokaTag Built-In Toll Reader Introduced – Priced At RM 499

Lokatech Engineering, together with their technology partner Efkon, has introduced its new LokaTag built-in toll reader.
The new LokaTag built-in toll reader is designed to be integrated as part of the vehicle with a direct connection to the vehicle’s battery. It also features a back-lit display with the ability to warn users if a card has errors or if credit is low.
Priced at RM 499, the LokaTag built-in toll reader is positioned as an alternative to the
portable MaxTag
. Lokatech Engineering has partnered up with Shopee to offer free on-site installation for every purchase of the LokaTag from the official store, valid for customers in the Klang Valley, Penang, and Johor. As for customers outside of these regions, customers can have the LokaTag installed at selected authorized dealers, for free.
For an extra RM 1, buyers can also enjoy a 0% Easy Payment Plan (EPP).
According to Lokatech Engineering general manager Ng Shyh Kang, “LokaTag is the first and only authorised built-in toll reader for the aftermarket and we believe there is a high number of car owners who will appreciate the peace of mind and convenience of a seamless ride. For a start, we are targeting sales of about 1,000 units a month.”


Geneva 2017: Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo To Debut

Porsche will soon be expanding its line-up, with the world premiere of the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo at the upcoming 2017 Geneva International Motor Show.
The new body style, a shooting brake version of the Panamera luxury sedan, will be made available in five different versions at the outset - Panamera 4, Panamera 4S, Panamera 4S Diesel, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and Panamera Turbo.
The Sport Turismo, which will pack up to 550hp (with the twin-turbo V8 engine), is claimed to be more versatile than any other model in its class. With a large tailgate, low loading edge, increased luggage compartment volume and a 4+1 seating concept.
The vehicle is 5,049mm long, 1,428mm high and 1,937mm wide, while the wheelbase spans 2,950mm, identical to its sedan counterpart. The silhouette is further highlighted by short body overhangs and large wheels, available in sizes up to 21 inches.
From a technological perspective, the Sport Turismo will offer all the technology currently available in the Panamera sedan models. These include the digital Porsche Advanced Cockpit, adaptive cruise control and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC Sport).
Panamera Sport Turismo vehicles will be fitted with Porsche Traction Management (PTM) active all-wheel drive system as standard.
At the top of the vehicle, the Sport Turismo offers the first adaptive, extendable roof spoiler. The angle of the roof spoiler is set in three stages depending on the driving situation and selected vehicle settings, and generates an additional downforce of up to 50 kg on the rear axle.
Up to a speed of 170 km/h, the spoiler which is connected to Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA) system – stays in its retracted position with an angle of minus seven degrees, which reduces drag and optimises fuel consumption.
Above 170 km/h, the roof spoiler automatically moves to the performance position with an angle of plus one degree, thereby increasing driving stability and lateral dynamics. When in the Sport and Sport Plus driving modes, the roof spoiler automatically moves to the performance position at speeds of 90 km/h upwards.
The new Sport Turismo is the first Panamera to feature three rear seats. The two outside seats are akin to individual seats – thereby producing a 2+1 configuration at the rear. As an option, the Panamera Sport Turismo is also available in a four-seat configuration with two electrically adjustable individual seats at the rear.
The wide tailgate opening hides 520-litres of storage capacity, in the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, 425 litres. Interestingly, the Sport Turismo’s boot is only 20-litres bigger than that of the sedan. With the rear (40:20:40) backrest folded, however, there's 1,390-litres available, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo offers 1,295-litres.


Mark Webber Drives Porsche Mission E For The First Time Ever

Former F1 driver and World Endurance Championship Racer Mark Webber has driven the Porsche Mission E on the company’s test track in Weissach, Germany.
According to Mark Webber, the upcoming Porsche Mission E continuously reminded him of the 919 racing car, as there were times that he and the team could pilot the Le Mans racer purely on electric power.
Additionally, the view from the cabin over the front wheel arches reminded Mark Webber of the Porsche 918 Spyder, while the four-wheel drive system does a swell job of putting all 600 electric ponies down effectively.
“I’m a bit of an old-school kind of guy and I love nothing more than to drive so I don’t mind admitting I had some reservations. I thought that the Mission E could feel a little heavy but the driving experience is seriously dynamic: the four-wheel steering, the performance and the braking ability were a really amazing experience,” added Mark.
To recap, the Porsche Mission E is powered by two permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM), one on each axle. Combined, both motors help to output 600 hp to all four wheels. The century sprint is completed in under 3.4 seconds, while it can hit its 200 km/h top speed under 12 seconds.
Thanks to a newly-developed 800-volt power system, the four-seater Porsche Mission E has a driving range of well over 500 km on a single charge. Charging is also just as quick, as the Mission E can be charged to approximately 80 percent of its capacity in around 15 minutes using the new “Porsche Turbo Charging” system.


2016 Proton Perdana spied with interior shots

As its promised launch date draws nearer, speculation continues to intensify on what’s in store for us with the all-new 2016 Proton Perdana.
Mechanically, we know the new second-generation Perdana is being based on the previous-generation
Honda Accord
 platform complete with Honda’s 2.0- and 2.4-litre i-VTEC powertrains providing motion.
Yet, Proton has also promised a completely redesigned body and re-packaged interior that would serve to distinguish the upcoming Perdana from the Accord.
Earlier this year,
we had a peek into the official car
 of Proton chairman and our country’s former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed, where we spotted a redesigned centre console panel featuring a rotary gear selector and electronic parking brake.
Today, our friends at
Autofreaks
 received a series of spy photos
 from one of their readers who spotted a camouflaged test mule undergoing tests near Ayer Keroh. Besides giving a clearer look of the vehicle’s silhouette, which clearly sports different window lines to the Accord, this set of spy pictures also had a clear peek into the test mule’s interior.
Interestingly, the redesigned centre console we saw in Tun M’s car is not present. Instead, the test mule’s centre console appears to be cast off the same mule as that which made the Accord, albeit with different trim materials, featuring the same lever-type transmission selector, conventional hand parking brake, and lidded storage cubby hole.

The dashboard, however, has been revamped. Whilst the air-conditioning vents appear to be carried over from the Accord, the top piece of the dashboard is visibly redesigned. The fussy panel of buttons that dominated the Accord’s fascia is replaced with a touchscreen. Steering wheel and instrument cluster appears unchanged.
Outside, the Perdana test mule features redesigned projector headlights. The previous-generation Accord made do with reflector headlamps in all variants, illuminated by halogen bulbs in the 2.0-litre models and xenons in the 2.4.


Heading off the beaten path? Falken Has The Tyres For You

Let's face it: if you're looking to do some serious off-roading, you're going to need some serious off-road tyres. All the electronic gadgetry and sophisticated systems in your modern-day SUV will all be useless if your tyres are slick, caked with a layer of mud and unable to find any purchase at all. We're talking about seriously adverse conditions for a vehicle - not a quick blast down a gravel road through a plantation, but the kind of course where you'd need a spotter to guide you through.
But let's say you are interested in putting your SUV or offroad vehicle to a true test of durability. Where can you find the right kind of tyre? After all, it's not like your average tyre shop is going to carry a product that's designed for such a specific purpose (it's highly unrecommended to run off-road tyres on the road). Thankfully, Stamford Tyres (the local distributor for Falken) has not one, not two, but three different tyres for just that purpose - and they're all Falken products.
All three tyres are designed for the purpose of off-roading, but they each have their own strengths. The most hardcore of the three is the WILDPEAK M/T01 , which has a DURASPEC three-ply sidewall that's extra stiff and durable to make sure you have grip even when running the lowest of tyre pressures - something commonly done to maximize the contact patch when slinging it off road. It's the tyre you pick if you're half hoping to come home with an interior as mud-covered as the exterior, but aren't as concerned about on-road manners.
If you need something a little more road friendly - especially in the wet - then the WILDPEAK A/T3W is the better fit. While it has deep grooves (the deepest in class) and rigid tread blocks, it also has 3D Canyon Sipes, a silica tread compound, and heat dispersing construction. The former elements are the necessary components for off-roading, while the latter are there to give the tyre better longevity and better grip in the wet, as well as better resilience for heavy loads. This makes it the ideal all-terrain tyre if you can't commit to a full mud tyre.
And finally, we have the WILDPEAK A/T3WA. In some regards it's a further developed variant of the A/T3W, but that doesn't mean that it has the exact same design specifications. The A/T3WA is comfortable enough to be the OEM choice for the Mercedes-Benz G Wagen, as well as being offered in a variety of OEM sizes - 265/60 R18 being the most common. Current applications include the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux and Fortuner, Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi Triton and Pajero Sport, Isuzu D-Max, and so on. Being an all-terrain tyre means satisfying a wide variety of conditions - and Falken has a huge depth of experience in this field.
For more information on these tyres or to find your nearest dealer, head on over to
stamfordtyres.com.my
.
This post is sponsored by Stamford Tyres.


chargEV Is Driving Malaysia’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

Before electric vehicles can become truly mainstream in Malaysia, there first needs to be a solid, working infrastructure for owners to be able to keep their cars charged as they go about their days. To that end, chargEV has been working with the Malaysian government and various other parties to help develop the infrastructure that will fuel the growth and increase acceptance of electric vehicles.
Back in 2016, the government granted Malaysian Green Technology Corporation (MGTC) RM 5 million for the first phase of the EV charging infrastructure to be rolled out across Malaysia – to the tune of 200 charging points in the Peninsular alone. Convincing site owners to install charging stations proved to be an initial hurdle, even with GreenTech Malaysia managing the sites. chargEV has also now reached the shores of East Malaysia with 4 sites up in Kuching - with help from their newest partner Sarawak Energy Berhad.
But three years in, and things have changed drastically – thanks in no small part to the widespread adoption of plug-in hybrid vehicles which make use of the same charging technology. 61 charging points have been made available at Petronas stations along the highway, while the Selangor state government has consented to making charge points available in municipal or council buildings, and BMW Malaysia has come onboard as a partner for chargEV memberships.
While one part of the operations is to provide the network for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle owners, another significant portion is in data collection. Understanding the charging habits of owners, as well as the projected drain on our national electricity grid, is the key to projecting future demand with market growth and upgrading the grid to handle the potential draw.
With 257 charging sites installed to date, chargEV has a wealth of information that it can use to better serve both customers and site operators. An average of 2.5 hours per PHEV, along with between 6 and 7 kWh of electricity consumption makes it easy to understand the expected electricity costs, as well as an understanding of the demand for charging locations in different areas.
Encouraging e-mobility has been one of GreenTech Malaysia's core goals with its push for electric cars, and for good reason. In a cyclic sense, a better infrastructure draws more buyers towards EVs and PHEVs, which in turn makes it more profitable to develop a charging infrastructure. As car buyers transition to EVs, carbon emissions and tailpipe emissions go down, which in turn benefits both pedestrians and the environment as a whole.
If you have any suggestions that you would like to provide for the chargEV team on expansion, you can email them at
chargev@greentechmalaysia.my
. The support team for chargEV can be reached via their hotline, WhatsApp, email, or Facebook via their
website
. To find the locations of chargEV stations along your route, head to
https://my.newmotion.com
.


Honda WR-V vs Perodua Ativa – SUV Kompak Turbo atau NA?

SUV kompak serba baharu,
Honda WR-V
 yang juga pesaing sebenar kepada
Perodua Ativa
 telah dilancarkan di Indonesia baru-baru ini.

Honda WR-V ini adalah model yang dihasilkan daripada model
SUV RS Concept
 yang telah diperkenalkan di Indonesia pada tahun lalu. WR-V ini diposisikan sebagai SUV kompak segmen-B, di bawah Honda HR-V.

Honda WR-V dikatakan bakal memberi saingan kepada beberapa SUV kompak lain dalam kategorinya yang terdiri daripada
Daihatsu Rocky dan Toyota Raize
. Di Malaysia, musuh utamanya adalah Perodua Ativa. Antara kedua-dua model ini, yang mana satu lebih baik?

Enjin Dan Prestasi

Perodua Ativa menggunakan enjin 1KR-VET 1.0-Liter turbo tiga silinder petrol yang menghasilkan 98 PS serta 140 Nm tork serta dipadankan dengan transmisi D-CVT. Ini merupakan enjin pengecas turbo pertama yang dihasilkan Perodua dengan prestasi bersamaan enjin berkapasiti 1.5L.

Sementara itu, Honda WR-V tidak hadir dengan enjin VTEC Turbo. Sebaliknya, WR-V dilengkapi dengan enjin 1.5L NA DOHC i-VTEC yang menghasilkan 121 PS serta 145 Nm tork. Digandingkan dengan transmisi CVT, ia merupakan konfigurasi enjin sama yang juga boleh didapati pada Honda City dan HR-V varian asas.

Bahagian Luaran

Honda WR-V

Gril hadapan RS

Signal LED
sequential

Lampu utama, DRL dan lampu kabus LED

Antena
shark fin

Rim aloi dua tona 17 inci

Lampu belakang LED

Cermin tinted menghalang haba

Kemasan bumbung

Perodua Ativa

Lampu utama, DRL dan lampu kabus LED

Signal
sequential

Lampu belakang LED

Spoiler belakang dua tona

Rim aloi 17 inci

Bumbung dua tona

Bahagian Dalaman

Menjengah ke bahagian dalam kabin, kedua-dua model ini menggunakan gabungan warna hitam dan merah. Walau bagaimanapun, kemasan merah pada Ativa lebih kepada kerusi tempat duduknya sahaja manakala WR-V turut menerima kemasan tersebut di keseluruhan interior kereta seperti di tempat duduk, papan pemuka dan bahagian pintu.

Honda WR-V

Gabungan warna hitam dan merun gelap di dalam kabin

Kluster meter interaktif TFT bersaiz 4.2 inci

Paparan infotainment bersaiz 7 inci dengan Android Auto dan apple CarPlay

Stereng balutan kulit

Kawalan penghawa dingin automatik

Perehat tangan balutan kulit

Push to Start

Tempat duduk balutan kulit dengan jahitan merah

Perodua Ativa

Gabungan warna hitam dan merah di bahagian dalam kabin

Kluster meter TFT bersaiz 7 inci

Tempat duduk balutan kulit dengan kemasan merah

Paparan infotainment LCD bersaiz 9 inci

Kawalan penghawa dingin digital

Push to Start

Dimensi Dan Saiz

Model

Perodua Ativa

Honda WR-V

Panjang (mm)

4,065

4,060

Lebar (mm)

1,710

1,780

Tinggi (mm)

1,635

1,608

Jarak Roda (mm)

2,525

2,485

Berdasarkan perbandingan dimensi, Honda WR-V adalah 5 mm lebih pendek, 70 mm lebih lebar, 27 mm lebih rendah berbanding Perodua Ativa. Perodua Ativa juga mempunyai jarak roda 40 mm lebih panjang berbanding WR-V.

Ciri Keselamatan

Untuk bantuan sistem keselamatan termaju, kesemua varian Perodua Ativa menerima ASA 3.0 yang merangkumi Pre-Collision Warning (PCW), Pre-Collision Braking (PCB), Front Departure Alert, Lane Departure Warning (LDW) serta Pedal Mis-operation Control. Ativa juga turut menerima sistem Perodua Smart-Drive Assist yang merangkumi

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Departure Prevention

Cruise Control

Lane Keep Control

Blind Spot Monitor

Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

Bantuan lampu adaptif dan automatik

Kamera undur

Sementara itu, Honda WR-V pula dilengkapi dengan sistem ADAS mereka, iaitu Honda Sensing yang meliputi Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM), Adaptive Cruise Control dan Auto High Beam
(AHB).
 Model ini turut menerima ciri keselamatan lain seperti:

Honda LaneWatch

Kamera undur pelbagai sudut

Lampu automatik

Dari segi keselamatan, tiada banyak beza diantara kedua model ini kerana kedua-duanya hadir dengan ciri keselamatan serta bantuan pemanduan yang termaju.

Harga

Di Indonesia, Honda WR-V dijual pada harga:

Varian E: Rp.271.9 juta (RM82,395)

Varian RS: Rp.289.9 juta (RM87,865)

Varian RS dengan Honda Sensing Rp.309.9 juta (RM93,939)

Sementara itu, Perodua Ativa dijual pada harga:

Varian X: RM62,500

Varian H: RM67,300 RM67,500

Varian AV: RM72,600 – RM73,400

Berdasarkan pada perbandingan harga secara kasar, harga Honda WR-V ini ternyata lebih mahal berbanding Ativa. Malah varian terendah mereka , varian E dijual pada harga lebih kurang RM9,000 lebih mahal berbanding varian tertinggi Perodua Ativa.

Di Malaysia, faktor harga memainkan peranan penting dalam menentukan masa depan sesebuah kereta di pasaran negara ini. Pada pendapat anda, sekiranya Honda WR-V ini dibawa masuk ke pasaran Malaysia pada harga di bawah RM90,000, mampukah SUV kompak keluaran Honda ini menggugat kedudukan Perodua Ativa di pasaran Malaysia?


Government Taking Measures to Reduce Burdens on Malay Entrepreneurs

In a strange turn of events, the government has decided to review certain automotive poliicies that have become a strain on Malay entrepreneurs (as
reported by The Star
). They've asked Pekema (association of Malay Importers and Traders of Motor Vehicles Malaysia) to bring up any weaknesses or dissatisfaction with the current policies in order to see what can be done about it.
But not all problems can be resolved. For example, the revised AP system introduced in 2010 meant an RM 10,000 fee per AP- no small chunk of change- but has also provided the government with RM 2 billion in revenue over the last 6 years. Removing such a system will mean a loss of a heavy source of funding.
What is clear is that the government is willing to work with Pekema. With 20,000 job opportunities created in the automotive industry last year, it's clear that the automotive industry is a key contributor to our local economy. Pekema also received commendations from Najib for their purchase of a
RM 25 million eight-story twin tower
with funds collected from its members. Najib feels that this is a "sign of success of Malay entrepreneurs through open AP policy,".