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Wire trap on SUKE highway, motorcyclist injured
A motorcyclist on the SUKE highway was injured by a wire trap on Monday evening. In an ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter) post, user Muas Rosdi said he was travelling on SUKE on the Taman Kosas exit in Ampang heading towards the Bukit Teratai toll when the unfortunate incident occured.
In the post, a graphic photo of the injury is shown, with a cut right across the rider’s neck. It is fortunate the injury was not more severe, or ending in tragedy.
Hari ni, Isnin 13 Mei 2024 jam 6.30 petang.
Dagu aku terkoyak terkena benang yang melintang jalan di Lebuhraya SUKE (selepas exit Taman Kosas, Ampang) menghala ke tol Bukit Teratai. pic.twitter.com/ZNvAH1QdwV— as 🇲🇾 (@MuasRosdi) May 13, 2024
Approached for an official statement, Prolintas, concessionaire for SUKE, said it had taken note of the social media post and the matter is under investigation. A press release will be issued upon completion of its probe.
The motive and identity of the perpetrator(s) is unknown but such incidents have been reported in the past. paultan.org previously carried reports of such nefarious acts on the DUKE highway and KESAS highway.
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KTM Komuter introduces limited stops train from KL to Pelabuhan Klang – 14 stations, weekday evenings only
Click to enlarge KTM has introduced a limited stops Komuter train from Kuala Lumpur to Pelabuhan Klang. The new service is for weekdays (excluding public holidays) and train 2169 will depart the old KL station at 6.25 pm.
From there, the extra train will only stop at 14 stations including KL Sentral, Abdullah Hukum, Setia Jaya, Subang Jaya, Shah Alam, Padang Jawa, Bukit Badak, Klang, Teluk Pulai, Teluk Gadong, Kg Raja Uda and Jalan Kastam, reaching Pelabuhan Klang at 8.07 pm.
The service started yesterday (May 13) and is in addition to the regular trains. By the way, Phase 2 of the Klang Valley Electrified Double Track project started last month and is affecting two lines – the Batu Caves – Pulau Sebang – Batu Caves line, and the Tanjung Malim – Pelabuhan Klang – Tanjung Malim line.
Platforms have been closed at 13 KTM Komuter stations on the affected lines. They are Abdullah Hukum, Angkasapuri, Pantai Dalam, Petaling, Jalan Templer, Kg Dato Harun, Seri Setia, Setia Jaya, Subang Jaya, Batu Tiga, Shah Alam, Padang Jawa and Bukit Badak.
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Batu Pahat, Johor gets glow-in-the-dark road markings
A stretch of road in Batu Pahat, Johor is the latest in the country to receive glow-in-the-dark road markings, according to the Batu Pahat public works department (JKR), and the glow-in-the-dark road markings have been applied to a 300 m stretch of Jalan Paloh J16 in the district.
This comes after the public works department’s plan to list and evaluate the roads suited to the application of glow-in-the-dark road markings before the end of the year, as allocated in the 2024 Johor budget, said Johor public works, transport and infrastructure committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh.
The application of these glow-in-the-dark road markings will be focused on areas without electrical wiring or which are unsuitable for electricity posts, as well as areas which are dark, along dangerous bends and on roads connecting towns.
The Hulu Langat public works department was among the first to apply glow-in-the-dark road markings for the district in Selangor, involving 245 m of road in the area. In February earlier this year, the Selangor state government said it planned to expand the use of these road markings to 15 other locations in the state.
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Perodua sales challenge at Malaysia Autoshow 2024 – Aruz with RM2k in cash rebates, RM350 e-voucher
2021 Perodua Aruz, file image Perodua will feature at the upcoming Malaysia Autoshow 2024 that will be held next week, and the national carmaker will be holding a “two-hour sales challenge” at the event, where it will also be offering a look into its hybrid technology offering.
At the event, the Perodua two-hour sales challenge offers visitors the opportunity to book, register and drive home in a new Perodua vehicle on the spot, and several other offers will be present as well.
Offers exclusive to Malaysia Autoshow 2024 include an e-voucher worth RM350, while purchases of a Perodua Aruz made at the event will come with a cash rebate of RM2,000, and if a trade-in is carried out, buyers will also get a two-year free service package. Purchases of the Aruz at the event will also come with free accessories from the brand’s GearUp range.
The Malaysia Autoshow 2024 takes place this year from May 22 to 26 at Hall A of the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park (MAEPS) in Serdang, Selangor, from 10am to 10pm.
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Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-owned Carnival in KL, Penang and JB, May 17 to 19 – 300 cars available
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has announced it will be holding a Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-owned Carnival this weekend, held across the cities of Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor Bahru from May 17 to 19, 2024. The event will see 300 used Mercedes vehicles go on sale across these three days and cities.
The three locations are as follows:
- Kuala Lumpur – Carro Puchong South
- Penang – Juru Auto City
- Johor Bahru – Eco Galleria
To sweeten the deal, MBM is offering several trade-in options, plus a complimentary trade-in inspection with Carro. Also available is the Young Star Agility+ financing scheme that gives customers RM1,200 in charging credits for fully-electric EQ models, up to RM6,400 in motor insurance support and up to RM888 in Touch ‘n Go credit, along with flexible end-of-agreement options and a guaranteed future value for the car.
Additionally, there are limited-time offers that include complimentary tinting for the first 50 customers and service and accessory vouchers, plus a chance to win up to RM10,000 in prizes in a lucky draw. Visit the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia website for more information.
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2024 smart #3 previewed ahead of May 21 debut – first drive impressions of EV coupe SUV, better than #1?
3…2…1…Action! The smart #3 is the brand’s 2nd model in Malaysia after the #1, and the EV’s official debut is just around the corner now – specifically next week at the Malaysia Autoshow. Pro-Net had a media preview last week, where we got to touch, feel and drive the #3 at Proton’s semi-high-speed test track in Shah Alam.
We’ve covered the #3 since its world debut in April 2023, but here’s a recap. The #3 is a sister to the smart #1, the first model of the reborn brand (now co-owned by Geely and Mercedes-Benz, with the latter in charge of design), which now exclusively sells EVs.
The #3 sits on the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) platform, which also underpins the #1 and a couple of other EVs under the Geely umbrella like the Zeekr X and Volvo EX30. At 4,400 mm long and 1,844 mm wide, the #3’s footprint is 130 mm longer and 22 mm wider than the #1. It’s not all extra overhangs though, as the 2,785 mm wheelbase is 35 mm longer than the #1’s. But the most obvious stat is the #3’s lower roof – 1,556 mm is a substantial 80 mm less than the #1’s height.
The latter is very prominent as the #3’s low and curved roofline defines the coupe SUV bodystyle. We’re familiar with SUV offshoots like the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and BMW X4, but to these eyes, the #3 shape looks better as it’s much less tall – they didn’t just take a normal SUV and shave the rear roof off.
Emphasising that near-perfect curve of a roof (broken up by a small spoiler) is a small bridge connecting the daylight opening and the rear glass – this also creates the floating roof effect. It’s not clear here with the camouflage, which will be off the next time we’re allowed to show you the #3. Then, you’ll also get to see full-width LEDs at both ends, as seen on the #1, and a Mercedes-Benz look that’s even more distinct here. If Stuttgart’s own EQ SUVs were more fun and daring, they’d look like smart cars.
Other premium and/or surprising design highlights include flush door handles, frameless windows and an illuminated logo, all of which are also on the #1. The latter has moved from the rear pillar to the front wing, though. The boot release button is neatly hidden into the ‘a’ of the logo, and there are smart logos as welcome lights. By the way, the #3 looks more aerodynamic than the #1 and it actually is – Cd is 0.27 versus 0.29 for the taller car.
Variants and powertrains mirror the #1. The Pro and Premium have a rear-mounted electric motor producing 272 PS (200 kW) and 343 Nm of torque, good for a 0-100 km/h time of 5.8 seconds. Top speed is capped at 180 km/h. The Brabus adds on a front motor to make it AWD, and the setup offers 428 PS (315 kW) and 543 Nm – this reduces the 0-100 km/h sprint time down to 3.7 seconds, a tenth quicker than the #1 Brabus.
As for what’s in the floorpan, the base Pro comes with a 49 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery and the quoted WLTP range is 325 km, 10 km more than the equivalent #1. Both the Premium and Brabus get a 66 kWh nickel cobalt manganese (NMC) battery, which provides 455 km of claimed range for the Premium and up to 415 km for the dual-motor Brabus. Both WLTP range figures are 15 km more than the corresponding #1. That’s aero in action.
Along with its more athletic shape, the #3 is billed as the more dynamic sister to the #1, and Pro-Net brought us back to Proton’s Shah Alam test track (they also did the #1 preview drive here) to prove its claims.
In our recent review of the #1, we found the Geely-Mercedes EV to be a good landing point for those coming from premium ICE cars, as it goes around with a bit more heft in the controls and ride compared to typical Chinese EVs, which some might call ‘Continental feel’.
While ‘Conti’ is a positive connotation, some European premium brand EVs have a ride that’s too busy, which is at odds with the smooth and serene experience that EVs provide.
The #1 strikes a decent balance between comfort and dynamics, and while we need to drive the #3 in the real world to confirm the ride quality and NVH, the same should apply. What’s for sure is that the #3’s body has less pitch and dip in hard acceleration and braking, and body roll has been further tamed, giving this smart a more ground-hugging, stable feel. We said that the #1 has more than enough handling and grip for EV buyers – the #3 improves on this count.
Most EVs are more than fast enough, and that includes the single-motor #3. Unfortunately we started off with the Brabus and a banked oval, which made the subsequent run in the 5.8-second Premium you see here properly pedestrian. Without the distortion of the pinned-into-your-seat force and fake big V8 sound of the Brabus (I managed to reach the 180 km/h top speed), the Premium is a brisk EV.
A point we noted in our review of the #1 was the rather excessive energy regeneration even in its mildest setting, which might take some new EV converts by surprise. While regen is a vital part of EV driving, we wanted a longer leash, so to speak, as an option for the times when you’re feeling rich with range and want to glide. The #3 gets that option.
A note on the fancy-looking front seats, which probably don’t provide as much support as the looks suggest, but are still an improvement over the rather flat ones in the #1. No magic in the rear quarters – the reduction in headroom from the #1 corresponds with the exterior roofline.
We want to tell you more, and definitely want to show you more, but are bound by an embargo set by Pro-Net. So stay tuned for the public debut next week, which will come with more specs and details. For now, check out our review of the #1 and imagine a it with a less quirky/more universal bodystyle, an extra dash of Mercedes sauce and tighter body control. smart specialties – 22 kW AC charging (150 kW DC also beats BMW iX1, Mercedes EQA) and the locally-developed Hello smart app – remain.
No word on pricing yet, but expect the #3 to be slightly more expensive than the #1, which is priced at RM189,000 for the Pro, RM219,000 for the Premium and RM249,000 for the dual-motor Brabus.
GALLERY: smart #3 previewed in Malaysia
GALLERY: smart #3 official images
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Kajang SILK, LKSA closures of Sungai Balak, Bukit Kajang, Seri Muda rest stops for maintenance work
Highway operator Prolintas has announced the closure of a number of rest stops along the Kajang SILK and LKSA highways for maintenance works.
According to the highway operator, all facilities at the Sungai Balak, Bukit Kajang and Seri Muda rest stops have been closed from yesterday, May 13, and will be closed for a duration of four months.
The closure includes toilets and suraus, and motorists who need to use rest stops in the areas are advised to proceed to subsequent rest stops along the highways.
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GWM Malaysia to showcase Tank 300 and Haval H6 Hybrid SUVs at Malaysia Autoshow 2024 next week
In a post on its Facebook page, Great Wall Motor Malaysia has indicated that it will be showcasing the GWM Tank 300 and the Haval H6 Hybrid at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024, which takes place next week. Both vehicles have been previewed in the past, but this is the first time that they will be displayed to the public.
Initially slated to arrive here in Q3, the Tank 300’s Malaysian introduction has now been pushed up to Q2, which means that its market debut should be very soon, possibly even at the show itself. It is expected that we will be getting the non-hybrid 2.0 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine version of the boxy-looking off-road SUV.
Here, the powertrain offers 220 PS (217 hp or 162 kW) and 380 Nm in the way of output, and delivers drive via an eight-speed automatic transmission and a part-time four-wheel drive system, the latter with 2H, 4H, 4L functions as well as front and rear differential locks. Earlier this month, GWM Malaysia offered an estimated pricing for the Tank 300, with the model expected to retail for around RM258,000.
As for the Haval H6 Hybrid, expect to see what should be the definite iteration for our market at the event. It was previewed here last year, but according to GWM Malaysia, the units shown then were not representative of the final version, with the actual kit and trim for Malaysia being that seen on RHD examples presented for viewing in China recently.
Specifications aren’t expected to differ much from that outlined during the 2023 preview, and so the H6 Hybrid will be powered by a 1.5 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine offering 150 PS (148 hp or 110 kW) and 230 Nm of torque, working in combination with an electric motor rated at 177 PS (174 hp or 130 kW) and 300 Nm to offer a total system output of 243 PS (240 hp or 179 kW) and 530 Nm, delivered to the wheels via the automaker’s two-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT).
There has been no indicative pricing as yet for the H6 HEV, but there should be some clarity on this next week when it makes its first public showing. The H6 Hybrid was originally supposed to debut here in Q2 this year, but its introduction has now been pushed back to Q3. The SUV will go on sale here as a fully-imported (CBU) model initially, but CKD local assembly is set to follow at EP Manufacturing’s (EPMB) plant in Melaka.
GALLERY: GWM Haval H6 Hybrid RHD Malaysian-specification previewed in China
GALLERY: GWM Tank 300 RHD, Malaysian preview
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Trade in your car to Carro at Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s Certified Pre-owned Carnival, May 17-19 2024
If you’re looking for a Mercedes-Benz as your next ride, you have to drop by the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Certified Pre-owned Carnival this weekend from May 17-19 2024.
A total of 300 units of impeccable Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-owned vehicles will be on display this weekend at the event spanning across three major cities:
- KL @ Carro Puchong South [Waze | Google Maps]
- Penang @ Juru Auto City [Waze | Google Maps]
- Johor Bahru @ Eco Galleria [Waze | Google Maps]
Carro is an exclusive venue partner with the KL venue being held at Carro Puchong South, so you can enjoy a complimentary trade-in inspection with Carro which is a trusted trade-in provider.
Secure limited-time privileges and receive a complimentary car tinting service, exclusive service and accessories vouchers, along with a chance to bring home a special lucky draw prize worth RM10,000 when you buy a Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-owned car.
Carro Deals available this weekend too !
In conjunction with the Mercedes-Benz event, Carro Retail Experience Centre will also be having a Spin & Win promo this weekend for anyone who buys a Carro Certified car.
Spin & Win prizes worth RM40k:
- 100x Carro Care 35% off Spray Paint Voucher
- 100x Carro Insurance 10% off voucher
- 80x Petronas Petrol Card worth RM200
- 20x Free Service package worth RM800
- 2x Roborock S8 Robot Vacuum worth RM2,700
Carro will also have Maybank and CIMB on ground for an exclusive 1 day loan approval.
Don’t forget to drop by this weekend!
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Another tree falls along Jalan Pinang, hits parked cars – road closed, Special Perils insurance recommended
Another week, another tree has fallen in downtown Kuala Lumpur amidst a heavy thunderstorm, this time along Jalan Pinang near the Petronas Twin Towers. Videos show the large tree lying on the ground, hitting several cars parked within the One KL condominium compound next to Mandarin Oriental and extending outwards onto the road proper.
The road has since been temporarily closed, according to Astro Radio Traffic, leading to slow traffic out of the KLCC area; there are no reports of injuries so far. This comes after a fallen tree on Jalan Sultan Ismail struck 17 vehicles on the road last Tuesday, causing one death.
As usual, we remind you to plan your routes using navigation apps with real-time traffic data, such as Waze and Google Maps, and to stay safe on the roads. If it’s at all possible, delay your journey to avoid congestion. Heavy rain also often causes flooding, so that’s something to look out for and avoid as well.
The incident is also a timely reminder to have the Special Perils add-on for your vehicle insurance policy in the event your vehicle ends up struck by fallen trees or brqanches; while it does cost more, it is a small additional amount compared to the potential repair costs should a vehicle end up damaged.
Dilaporkan pokok tumbang hempap kenderaan di Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur
📷m4rk_4d4m pic.twitter.com/Uz0lP1fo5T
— BERNAMA TV 🇲🇾 (@BernamaTV) May 13, 2024
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BMW teases G60 5 Series ICE and new Countryman for Malaysia Autoshow 2024 – BMW Motorrad models too
BMW Malaysia has teased several vehicles that are set to be present at the upcoming Malaysia Autoshow 2024 next week. In an Instagram story posted by the company, we get to see the silhouettes of these vehicles, some of which we can clearly make out (with some editing).
A total of 10 vehicles were teased in the 50-second video, with the first two being appearing to be the latest U11 X1 and U10 X2. The former is currently offered with two fully electric powertrains (iX1) as well as a sole internal combustion engine (ICE) variant, while the latter is available exclusively with electric-only power in the form of the iX2.
Moving on, vehicle number three appears to be the standard G60 5 Series presumably with an ICE (or plug-in hybrid tech), which would be new to our market. The G60 was initially launched here in last November in i5 guise, which is the EV version of the 5er that is very clearly vehicle four in the teaser.
As for vehicles five and six, we can make them out to be the third-generation (U25) MINI Countryman that made its global debut in September 2023. Identifying design cues include the crossover’s angular headlamps and distinctive trim piece on the C-pillars. The Countryman is available as a battery electric vehicle (BEV) or with an ICE, and we could see both at the event.
The remaining four vehicles teased are BMW Motorrad models and include the fully electric CE 02 as well as what appears to be the S 1000 XR, M 1000 XR and F 900 XR. With so many models teased, there’s plenty to look forward to from BMW Malaysia, so stay tuned.
GALLERY: 2024 BMW 530e in Lisbon
GALLERY: 2024 MINI Countryman
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AXCR 2024: Malaysia leg of rally cancelled due to heightened security risk, to proceed within Thailand
The organiser of the 2024 Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR 2024) has announced that the Malaysia leg of this year’s rally will be cancelled due to safety concerns, and the event will proceed in Thailand.
“With recent developments at the border, the Thai authorities have identified safety of the convoy would be at risk. Ensuring the safety and security of all participants, attendees, staff, and supporting authorities involved in AXCR is of the organiser’s utmost priority. After careful consideration and consultation, we have concluded that the prudent course of action is to cancel the Malaysia leg event,” read the statement by the organiser.
The safety reasons for the cancellation were not explicitly stated by the organiser of AXCR, however the most recent security issue in the region was the May 6 bombing in the Narathiwat province of southern Thailand, resulting in two Malaysians injured, according to the Malaysian ministry of foreign affairs. The two have since received outpatient treatment, and have been discharged from hospital.
Originally to take place across borders, AXCR 2024 was initially to begin in Surat Thani and head towards Trang, before entering Malaysia in Leg 4 via Bukit Kayu Hitam in Perlis, and travel onwards to Pulau Pinang. Legs 5 and 6 were to traverse Ipoh before arriving at the finish in Kuala Lumpur.
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Next-gen Mazda CX-5 to get in-house developed hybrid tech – brand to launch dedicated EV platform in 2027
The next-generation Mazda CX-5 has been confirmed and will keep its name (there were rumours the SUV would be renamed to the CX-40) as well as use hybrid technology developed in-house, the carmaker revealed in its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. This is just one of a few initiatives that the company is planning as part of its electrification strategy, as revealed in a presentation document.
In said document, Mazda said that it has a “plan to equip next CX-5 with a Mazda-developed hybrid engine.” This will form a line-up of products leveraging multi-electrification technology, which currently includes hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the its Large Product group that includes the CX-60, CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90.
The current, second-generation CX-5 is currently offered with mild hybrid technology branded M Hybrid which uses a belt-driven integrated starter generator (ISG) and lithium-ion battery to assist the engine. However, this system cannot be driven on electric power alone, unlike full hybrids like those from Toyota and Honda.
The CX-50 will also be offered with hybrid power in the United States in the second half of 2024, although this will use technology developed by Toyota, which is already being sold in China since last April.
Mazda also said it has launched its electrification business division called e-Mazda and plans to introduce a battery electric vehicle (BEV) based on its first BEV-dedicated platform in 2027. No details were provided in the presentation on either the next-generation CX-5 hybrid or BEV.
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BP to purchase Tesla Supercharger sites in United States; plans to invest RM4.75 billion in expansion
The EV charging business unit of BP, BP Pulse is keen to expand its network in the United States following Tesla’s disbanding of its Supercharger team, Reuters has reported. Last year, British petroleum giant BP has announced that its EV charging business, BP Pulse will purchase Tesla Superchargers for deployment on an independent EV charging network.
The deal with BP Pulse is part of the British petroleum firm’s plans to invest up to US$1 billion (RM4.75 billion) in EV charging operations across the United States by 2030, and BP Pulse has installed more than 27,000 charging points to date, with 100,000 charging points targeted for roll-out by 2030, according to BP.
“We are aggressively looking to acquire real estate to scale our network, which is a heightened focus following the recent Tesla announcement,” a BP spokesperson said in a statement, according to Reuters.
This comes after Tesla was revealed to be laying off more than 10% of its global workforce, with the job cuts to affect around 14,000 persons, according to the New York Times last month.
Last October, BP placed an order for Tesla chargers worth US$100 million (RM475 million), though BP itself had also cut its EV charging business workforce by 10% and withdrew from several markets as commercial EV fleets did not grow as rapidly as predicted, Reuters cited company sources as saying.
These will be 250 kW DC chargers branded as BP Pulse units, and will use the Tesla Magic Dock that is compatible with both Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) and Combined Charging System (CCS) charging connectors, according to the report.
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Caltex promotion – purchase Havoline or Delo lubricants and receive a special cookie jar gift
Planning to service your car, and looking to purchase motor oil for it? Well, why not try out Caltex Malaysia’s wide range of lubricants, available under its Havoline and Delo brands, perfect for your needs. It is specially designed to enhance protection and performance in your petrol or diesel vehicles. What’s more, you stand to receive a special gift with every purchase!
Buyers who opt for a 4L Havoline ProDS ECO5 fully synthetic motor oil (available in 0W-20 and 5W-30 viscosity grades) or 4L Havoline ProDS LE fully-synthetic motor oil (in 5W-40 and 10W-50) stand to receive a 950 ml cookie jar with each purchase.
Those purchasing a 6L +1L +1L Delo Sports Advanced 5W-30 fully-synthetic motor oil or a 6L +1L Delo Sports Advanced 5W-40 fully-synthetic oil will also receive a 950 ml cookie jar.
If you’ve got your sights on a 3L Havoline ProDS 0W-20 fully-synthetic oil or a 4L Havoline 5W-30 or 10W-40 fully-synthetic engine lubricant, you can look forward to a 650 ml cookie jar. The same goes for those purchasing either a 4L Havoline 5W-30 or 10W-40 synthetic blend motor oil or a 6L +1L Delo Sports synthetic blend oil (in 10W-30 and 15W-40 grades).
Do hurry, because the promotion is valid until May 31, or while stocks last*. Find out more here, or by visiting your nearest Havoline autoPro workshop or Caltex fuel station.
*Terms and conditions apply.
