During the media drive event of the new Volkswagen Touareg earlier this week, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) held a Q&A session in which senior officials fielded questions related to the car and the company. In particular, its managing director Denyu Bostandzhiev shared some interesting details regarding the future of the brand. Aske

The decision to rationalise diesel fuel subsidy in Malaysia was due to the cost to the government, which had increased by 10 times in just five years, The Star reported. The Malaysian government had paid RM14.3 billion in diesel subsidy last year, compared to RM1.4 billion in 2019, and leakages of subsidised diesel was identified […]

At the introduction of the Ford Ranger StormTrak earlier today, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) announced the launch of its Ford online booking service. Available through the SDAC website, this provides customers with even more convenience to book a Ford vehicle beyond the traditional scope offered via the showroom route. Through the digital chann

With news of Modenas exporting the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-6R to China, the question being asked is, will the Malaysia market get Kawasaki’s Super Sports machine? The answer is yes, the Kawasaki ZX-6R will be sold domestically by early next year. As for pricing, Modenas CEO Roslan Raskan said, “it is too early to say as […]

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) menunjukkan teaser menerusi laman media sosialnya mengenai GLB facelift baharu yang bakal tiba di negara ini tidak lama lagi. SUV yang dipertingkatkan ini mula diperkenalkan di peringkat global pada Mac tahun lalu, membawakan teknologi hibrid ringkas di samping perubahan kit kelengkapan dan penggayaan. Perubahan luaran

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has teased the imminent arrival of the new GLB facelift on its social media pages. The updated SUV first broke cover globally back in March last year, bringing with it mild hybrid tech as well as some styling and kit changes. One way to tell the facelift from the original is by […]

Perodua and Toyota vehicles in Malaysia – which were implicated in the Daihatsu ‘procedural irregularities’ safety testing scandal from late last year – have been confirmed as safe. Transport minister Anthony Loke made the announcement today following retesting of the affected models and a comprehensive review and thorough examination of the data.

The Madani government’s much talked about targeted subsidy programme is here, with diesel fuel kicking things off before RON 95 petrol eventually comes onboard. Basically, fuel prices will no longer be at today’s low subsidised price at the pumps, but those deemed in need of assistance will be given direct cash transfers to offset the […]

The ministry of finance (MOF) of Malaysia has announced the Madani subsidy assistance programme, or Budi Madani for private owners of diesel vehicles and agriculture smallholders in Peninsular Malaysia. Applications open tomorrow, May 28, 2024 for eligible individuals, who may apply for Budi Madani subsidies under Budi Individual and Budi Agri-Comm

Honda has revealed more information about the facelifted 2025 Honda Civic in the United States, which will get the refreshed model in four trim levels. These include two hybrid options, and customers will be able to get the Civic in sedan and hatchback body styles. The two hybrid trims are the Sport Hybrid and Sport […]

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of April 2024, announcing that a total of 57,991 vehicles were delivered to buyers last month. This is 13,061 units less than the 71,052 units reported by the association for March, representing a 18.4% reduction in volume. The association said that the [&helli

Triumph juga tidak ketinggalan berada di Malaysia Auto Show dan telah melancarkan model sports Daytona 660 untuk pasaran Malaysia. Ia dijual pada harga RM49,500 tidak termasuk insurans, dan motosikal dijangka tiba di wakil pengedar hujung bulan ini. Daytona 660 ini menggunakan asas daripada model 660 (Trident/Tiger Sport), tetapi beberapa perubahan

Seorang pengguna Facebook telah memuatnaik satu video di Paultan.org Automotive Discussion Group memaparkan enam buah Honda City baharu yang telahpun menerima grafik badan Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) lengkap dengan lampu strob di atas bumbung, menunjukkan bahawa ia bakal digunakan sebagai kereta peronda pihak berkuasa berkenaan. Berdasarkan rupa l

While Chery’s stand at the Malaysia Autoshow wasn’t exactly a hubbub of activity (the real action for the company was happening elsewhere), the Chinese brand still had something to show at the event. As promised, it debuted the plug-in hybrid version of the Tiggo 8 Pro, the e+, albeit only as a preview and in […]

Honda vehicles have proved to be a popular choice for patrol vehicles with the Royal Malaysian police (PDRM) in recent times, with the force first utilising 435 units of the Honda Civic FC 1.8L for the job back in 2020 before switching over to the Civic FE 1.5L Turbo earlier this year. Now, the department […]

Alongside the Tank 300 at GWM’s Malaysia Autoshow stand sits the Haval H6 Hybrid, being previewed ahead of its launch in the third quarter of the year. The eagle-eyed among you will have noticed that this exact model was displayed at the same show last year, but the company says that the petrol-electric SUV is […]

Great Wall Motor Malaysia has announced that the order books have opened for the Tank 300, with the off-raod SUV expected to make its way into the local market very soon. Slated to be introduced in Q2, the company says that deliveries are due to begin in July following its official launch, which is now […]

Of the several concerns regarding electric vehicle operation and ownership, the risk of fire is rare but nonetheless present. Given that thermal runaway is one of the key concerns, this poses a different challenge compared to fires involving internal combustion engined vehicles to fire and rescue departments entrusted with containing the situation.