Aside from answering our questions about Touch ‘n Go eWallet’s new SOS Balance feature, operator TNG Digital also provided some insight into the long-awaited introduction of its PayDirect system on PLUS Malaysia’s closed-system tolled highways, such as the North-South Expressway (NSE). To recap, PayDirect allows motorists using their TNG cards to u

The Proton eMas 7 was launched towards the end of last year, and now the carmaker has identified certain aspects of the electric SUV that will be addressed with a number of updates. If you have taken to the wheel of the eMas 7, you’ll likely have noticed the audible warning for pedestrians when driving […]

Electric vehicles (EVs) are cheaper to maintain compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. That’s the belief most have and it is certainly the case when we compare the maintenance costs of the Proton eMas 7 and X70. Both are C-segment SUVs that overlap in terms of pricing, with the eMas 7 ranging from RM105,800 […]

Greetings JB motorists! We have some good news for you – Carro Care will be having a FREE car inspection clinic at Toppen Shopping Centre in Johor Bahru next weekend, February 22-23 2025 from 10am to 8pm (navigation: Google Maps | Waze). Free 15 minute car inspection Drop by with your car and get a […]

Menurut laporan AFP dan Reuters, Porsche bakal mengurangkan seramai 1,900 pekerja menjelang tahun 2029 disebabkan pelbagai masalah termasuk jumlah jualan yang menurun di China, kos produksi di Jerman yang semakin meningkat, persaingan yang semakin sengit, serta permintaan dan peralihan kepada kenderaan elektrik penuh (EV) lebih perlahan dari jangka

For Honda brand enthusiasts, the Type R moniker is typically the most apparent representation of performance-focused efforts from the Japanese manufacturer. As it turns out, Honda considers there to be room for an even more driver-focused segment above the hallowed Type R badge, and Type S variants of Acura models in North America, reports The [&he

As indicated last November, Geely has finally re-organised its electric vehicle brands with the consolidation of Zeekr and Lynk & Co. In a statement, Zeekr – which now holds a controlling 51% stake in Lynk & Co, with Geely holding on to the remaining 49% – said that the formation of the Zeekr Technology Group […]

Proton eMas and smart distributor Pro-Net has announced the opening of two new twinned showrooms in Kuantan and Kuching. The outlets expand the two electric vehicle brands’ respective dealer networks to the East Coast and East Malaysia regions. With HK Electra joining in Kuantan and Ghee Hua in Kuching, smart’s Malaysian dealer network now stands [

Stellantis’ new regional parts hub in Malaysia, which will serve India and Asia-Pacific, has received its first shipment of stock, the automotive conglomerate announced today. The milestone marks the initial phase of a total shipment of €10 million (RM46.4 million), €8 million (RM37.2 million) of which is currently in transit from North America, Fr

The four-wheel circuit motorsports scene in Malaysia is set to get going once again this year with the return of the Skilldrvn One Make Race Series that has run for two seasons with the Suzuki Swift, and will enter its third season in 2025, run by the Kegani Racing Academy and which will consist of […]

New Nissan Navara render by Theophilus Chin It may seem like Nissan is standing still at the moment as it fights for its survival, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t hard at work developing new models behind the scenes. Case in point – the company is still working on a new Navara pick-up truck, now […]

The Malaysia-Thailand road alignment project that connects the Bukit Kayu Hitam immigration, customs, quarantine and security (ICQS) complex with the Sadao customs, immigration and quarantine (CIQ) complex is scheduled for completion by the end of this year, Bernama has reported. The construction of a new CIQ complex on the Thailand side of the roa

PLUS menyokong langkah kerajaan untuk melarang lori besar daripada memasuki lebuhraya dari dan ke Kuala Lumpur pada waktu puncak, yang akan dilaksanakan bermula 19 Februari ini. “PLUS menyambut baik usaha kerajaan untuk melaksanakan larangan ini. Langkah tersebut adalah sebahagian daripada usaha berterusan untuk meningkatkan tahap keselamatan, memb

The Melaka state road transport department (JPJ) will be intensifying enforcement on heavy vehicle overloading, as the offence of overloading vehicles has been identified as one of the most common offences, Bernama has reported. Vehicle overloading violations could threaten the safety of other road users and contribute to the occurrence of fatal ac

Baru-baru ini tular gambar sebuah Jaecoo J7 yang terbakar pada bahagian papan pemuka yang berlaku di Sarawak. Sehubungan itu satu kenyataan telah dikeluarkan oleh Jaecoo Malaysia, namun ia sebenarnya adalah kenyataan dalaman yang diedar kepada jaringan pengedar jenama tersebut di Malaysia. Dalam kenyataan yang telah di lihat berkenaan, Jaecoo Malay

In January, it was confirmed by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) that government had provided a deferment for the implementation of the Excise (Determination of Value of Locally Manufactured Goods for the Purpose of Levying Excise Duty) Regulations 2019, which expired on December 31, 2024 and was supposed to take effect in January. Had th

Here’s something quite interesting – Perodua has revealed its Units in Operation (UIO), or all-time sales by model nameplate, as of end-2024. Since its 1993 birth, the national carmaker has sold 5.1 million cars – pretty amazing when you consider that Proton, which is 10 years its senior, only built its five millionth car mid-last […]

A question was raised in Malaysian Parliament about government plans to stop the use of “circuit girls” at local motorsports events. In a written reply to Muhammad Fawwaz Mohamad Jan (PN-Permatang Pauh), Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said “circuit girls serve as brand ambassadors for companies involved in events and are selected by the [&he

Kementerian Pengangkutan (MoT) hari ini mengumumkan pelantikan tiga syarikat baru bagi tujuan penyediaan perkhidmatan pemeriksaan kenderaan motor (PPKM) selain Puspakom. Menurut menterinya, Anthony Loke, lantikan ini adalah susulan daripada keputusan mesyuarat kabinet pada 17 Mac 2023 yang bersetuju untuk membuka dan memperluas mandat pemeriksaan k

Semalam Perodua telah mengumumkan prestasi jualannya untuk 2024 – dan sekali lagi syarikat automotif nasional kedua itu menunjukkan prestasi tak masuk akal dengan rekod jualan baharu yang mencecah 358,102 unit. Angka ini bukan sahaja membolehkan Perodua kekal sebagai jenama automotif paling laris di Malaysia, malah syarikat yang hanya menjual keret

File image, Puspakom centre The Wangsa Maju Puspakom centre will shut down by June following a directive from the ministry of transport, Malay Mail has reported. The closure of the inspection centre is to make way for a new facility to be developed on the same site, Puspakom chief executive Mahmood Razak Bahman was quoted […]

Just over a year after the world premiere of the sixth-generation Forester, Subaru has now pulled the covers off the Hybrid model ahead of the Chicago Auto Show this weekend. As previously reported, the car derives its petrol-electric powertrain from the latest Crosstrek Hybrid, which in turn took the technology from Toyota’s highly successful hybr

Deliveries of the Omoda C9 by Jaecoo have started. Up to 500 units of the D-segment SUV, launched in December, have made their way to Jaecoo dealerships nationwide, which means that we’ll start to see them on the road soon. “It is extremely gratifying to see the market’s positive reception for the C9. It affirms […]

Volvo has revealed that it’s dusting off its adventure-ready Cross Country designation for the first derivative of the EX30, set to be revealed on February 10. This is a rugged version of Gothenburg’s entry-level electric SUV and should provide the car with a modicum of off-road ability. No details have been revealed just yet, but […]

Nissan will reportedly call off talks for a merger with Honda as the two Japanese carmakers could not reach a consensus on the terms of the merger deal, Reuters wrote citing a Nikkei report. Honda had sounded out Nissan about becoming a subsidiary, Reuters cited one of its sources as saying, however this would have […]

It would have seemed sacrilegious only a few short years ago, but Ferrari is – shock, horror! – making an electric vehicle. That much had been known for some time, but the company has now revealed that the controversial new model will be revealed in the fourth quarter of the year, with CEO Benedetto Vigna […]

The proposed merger between Honda and Nissan isn’t going quite as smoothly as planned. Both firms announced on Friday that they will only release details of their plans – originally slated to be revealed at the end of last month – in the middle of February. According to Kyodo News, the carmakers said they were […]

There will be a ban on lorries on highways to and from Kuala Lumpur during peak hours, starting from February 19. Gazetted by the government in October 2024, this rule is to smoothen traffic flow in the Klang Valley by removing slow-moving heavy vehicles during peak hours. If you’ve heard of this before, the rule […]

Sighted in Chinese government filings last month, the facelifted BYD Atto 3 has now been caught on roads in the Middle Kingdom, hinting that a market launch is coming sooner rather than later. These spyshots that surfaced on Car News China show prototypes with visual changes that match the earlier images, proving the veracity of […]

Yup. Not that it’s likely to see the light of day (or will you prove us wrong, Proton?), but that hasn’t stopped rendering guru Theophilus Chin from imagining (or should we say re-imagining) a Proton Satria for the 2020s. A spiritual successor, as he says, to the Proton that never had more doors than three. […]

After introducing the first-ever M3 Touring over two years ago, BMW has now rolled out an even hotter CS version of the high-performance wagon. Deliveries of the limited-run model to customers is scheduled to begin in Europe, Australia, Japan, South Korea and other countries from March 2025. At the heart of the M3 CS Touring […]

Previously it foresaw 755,000 units; now CIMB Securities has revised its 2025 total industry volume (TIV) forecast slightly upwards to 760,000 units, Bernama reports. For the record, RHB Investment Bank predicts 730,000, Maybank Investment Bank Research 750,000, the Malaysian Automotive Association 780,000 and Kenanga Investment Bank 805,000. Seemi

Selepas lebih empat tahun membuat penampilan pertama, BMW iX kini diberikan facelift, yang membawa pelbagai peningkatan. Selain penampilan baru, kenderaan Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) elektrik ini turut menerima peningkatan pakej penggerak serta senarai kelengkapan yang ditambah. Bermula dengan pilihan, varian xDrive40 sebelum ini diganti dengan x

Despite a slight drop in numbers, Toyota has held on to its position as the world’s best-selling automaker for a fifth straight year. The Japanese automaker sold 10.8 million vehicles in 2024 to finish ahead of German rival Volkswagen yet again. the Japanese automaker’s group unit numbers, which represents the combined sales for its Toyota, [&helli

Dua tahun lalu BMW membuat kejutan dengan menghasilkan M3 pertama dalam badan wagon iaitu BMW M3 Touring G81. Dan sekarang versi lebih berkuasa wagon tersebut turut diperkenalkan – ini dia BMW M3 CS Touring 2025! Enjin S58 3.0 liter enam silinder turbo berkembar masih digunakan dalam perut M3 CS Touring ini, tetapi ia kini menerima […]

Geely has announced it has produced its 100,000th Galaxy E5 on January 29 this year. This comes around five months after the brand’s electric SUV went on sale in China in early August 2024. The Galaxy E5 has a Malaysian twin in the form of the Proton eMas 7, which went on sale here in […]

In the era of EVs, a 0-100 km/h time of below four seconds is not just commonplace, it can be purchased for well below RM200k. Such levels of propulsion used to be the preserve of European exotics; now, a small hatchback from China can do the benchmark sprint in 3.8 seconds – power and speed […]

Alfa Romeo is the latest manufacturer to backtrack on its goal of becoming an EV-only carmaker, a target that the Italian brand had previously set out to achieve by 2027, reported Automotive News. Citing Alfa Romeo North America head Chris Feuell, a move to force dealers to sell only electric vehicles in just a few […]

Happy Chinese New Year, folks! Being a Wednesday, it’s time for the usual round of the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail price for fuels for the coming week of January 30 to February 5, 2025. After a month and a half of weekly increases, the price of […]

The government has deferred to January 2026 the implementation of the Excise (Determination of Value of Locally Manufactured Goods for the Purpose of Levying Excise Duty) Regulations 2019, or for brevity’s sake, OMV/402. Full explanation here, but this basically means that come January 2026, Malaysians could pay between 10% and 30% more for a

The 2025 model year BMW 3 Series was introduced in Malaysia just last week, and today we bring you a gallery of the updated compact executive sedan. This is technically the second Life Cycle Impulse (LCI II) that Munich has given to the G20 model, coming just two years after the more comprehensive facelift. Shown […]

The road transport department (JPJ) plans to establish a special task force and provide specialised training for its members, Bernama reported. The proposal would be submitted to the public service department (JPA) this year for consideration, JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said, adding that the task force would focus on special operat

Menteri Kerja Raya Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi mengumumkan Kerajaan Madani dalam mesyuarat kabinet hari ini telah bersetuju untuk memberikan potongan tol 50% dari kadar tol biasa sempena Perayaan Tahun Baru Cina (CNY) 2025. “Keputusan memberikan diskaun 50% dari kadar biasa tol ini akan dilaksanakan bermula jam 12.01 tengah malam pada 27 Janu

Susulan perkembangan rancangan penggabungan Nissan dan Honda, Mitsubishi Motors dilaporkan sedang mempertimbangkan untuk tidak akan menyertai pembentukan syarikat baharu ini. Menurut laporan Reuters, Mitsubishi yang kini milik Nissan dengan pegangan 24% saham merancang untuk kekal dalam senarai bursa dan dalam masa yang sama akan terus berkerjasama

PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) menjangka peningkatan trafik sehingga 2.2 juta kenderaan sehari pada hari-hari Puncak di rangkaian lebuhrayanya sempena musim perayaan Tahun Baharu Cina yang bakal disambut pada Rabu hadapan. Ini merupakan peningkatan hampir 20% pada hari-hari biasa di rangkaian Lebuhraya PLUS. Jangkaan hari-hari puncak di Lebuhraya PLUS

Following its official preview in June last year, the Jaecoo J8 has now been spotted by our photographer Sherman Sim in Penang. Seen here with camouflage on certain sections of its body, this J8 looks very similar to what we were shown in the past. Cues such as the 20-inch alloy wheels, pop-out door handles […]

According to a report by Reuters, Mitsubishi is considering not joining the planned merger between Honda and Nissan. Sources told the news outlet that Mitsubishi, which is 34.01% owned by Nissan, plans to remain listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange while working together with both automakers. Last December, it was confirmed that Honda and Nissan [&he

The Negeri Sembilan Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is advising road users to be extra cautious at two crosswind spots on the PLUS North-South Highway, Bernama reports. The locations are from KM 222 of the Melaka border until Hentian Senawang and KM 267 Ainsdale up to Seri Putera, said fire safety division assistant director, Senior […]

The Xpeng X9 wasn’t the only electric vehicle (EV) to be previewed by Bermaz Auto (BAuto) at today’s media event, as the company also showed off the Deepal S07 (also claimed to be a development unit). This comes a few weeks after it was announced that BAuto secured distributorship rights for Deepal brand EVs in […]

The Malaysian government is working on a targeted approach towards providing highway toll fare exemptions during festive seasons, prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has said, reported Bernama. According to the prime minister, toll fare exemptions should only be provided to those of the B40 and M40 income demographic groups rather than everyone

To showcase the versatility and capabilities of the BYD Seal, BYD Sime Motors recently hosted members of the media to experience the top-spec Performance variant of the brand’s fully electric model, which was also the best-selling electric sedan in 2024. The BYD Seal Performance Day kicked off with a convoy drive from Bamboo Hills in […]

It is Wednesday, which means it is once again time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, as the ministry of finance announces the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of January 23 to 29, 2025. The price hikes continue once more, with both RON 97 petrol and diesel fuels each going […]

Section 2 of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) opens to the public from midnight tonight (12:01 am Wednesday, January 22), for the 7.2 km alignment that runs from the South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE) elevated interchange to the Shah Alam Expressway (SAE) elevated interchange, enabling direct connectivity to Port Klang. Section 2 of the WCE [&hell

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has said the current tax break for fully-imported (CBU) electric vehicles (EVs) needs to be extended until 2030 to meet the country’s targeted EV adoption target of 15% of total sales volume by 2030. “First of all, EVs are still at the infancy stage. There is a need for the […]

Perodua and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop Malaysia’s next generation of electric vehicles (xEV). Under the MoU, both parties agree to work together to educate and train future engineers in developing new xEV-related technologies, encompassing knowledge-sharing and exposure to xEV tech

Less than a week after launching the new 530i and facelifted i4, BMW Group Malaysia has now introduced the new 2025 model year 3 Series. This is the second update for the G20 generation after the facelift arrived in 2023, bringing with it another set of design and feature set revisions. Mind you, you are […]

While comparing BMW Malaysia’s price lists for 2025 and 2024, we noticed that a few models or variants have been removed. In this post, we list out what cars have been dropped and possible reasons for their departure. We start with the 3 Series, where the plug-in hybrid 330e M Sport is noticeably absent in […]

BMW Malaysia has a new price list for 2025, and when compared to last year, almost every model will cost more. The increases go as high as RM11,000 or 3.51% at the models’ retail pricing, or RM15,200 or 3.54% with the BMW Service Inclusive (BSI) extended warranty and service package – this also appears to […]

Selepas dipertontonkan secara eksklusif menerusi acara Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2024 pada bulan lalu, malam ini, Proton telah melancarkan Proton X50 Sport Edition untuk pasaran Malaysia. Pelancaran secara maya ini turut membuka peluang orang ramai untuk menyaksikannya menerusi Facebook, TikTok dan YouTube Proton. Untuk penge

Volkswagen has revealed that it has taken the ID.7 electric vehicle to a distance of 941 km on a single charge of its battery, exceeding this models official WLTP range figure of 709 km by nearly one-third. The variant tasked with the feat was an ID.7 Pro S, equipped with an 86 kWh battery pack […]

Grab and BYD have announced a regional partnership to expand access to up to 50,000 EVs to Grab’s driver-partners across Southeast Asia, while increasing the availability of green vehicles to Grab users. Through this partnership, Grab and BYD look to boost the electrification of the transportation sector in ASEAN by providing Grab’s fleet partners

Japanese tuner TOM’S Racing has launched a new vehicle restoration arm at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon aimed at Toyota AE86 Corolla enthusiasts. Officially called TOM’S Classic, the services offered include a complete body repair programme that involves stripping down an AE86 down to bare metal and repairing any rust or damage. If you don’t [&helli

This is the Toyota GR Yaris M Concept, and the first thing you need to know about it is it will compete in the Super Taikyu endurance racing series. The second thing is that unlike a regular GR Yaris, the M Concept doesn’t have an engine under its front bonnet. Opening the tailgate, you’ll find […]

Click to enlarge We ushered in a new year two weeks ago and there’s another new year around the corner! We’re of course talking about Chinese New Year, which happens late this month. Roar into the Year of the Snake with a new set of wheels as you hunt for prosperity. But first, savings. Honda […]

Seperti biasa, Toyota antara pengeluar yang membuat penampilan paling gempak di Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 yang berlangsung hujung minggu lalu. Dan antara jentera yang membuat orang ternganga dipamerkan di reruai Toyota adalah ini – sebuah prototaip dikenali sebagai Toyota Yaris M Concept iaitu sebuah GR Yaris dengan enjin yang telah dialihkan ke bahagi

Seen plenty of the Jaecoo J7 on the road? Your suspicions are correct; the handsome SUV is selling well. Jaecoo Malaysia has reported sales of 7,041 units of the J7 in the five months after its launch in July 2024. That’s around 1,400 units per month, a high figure for a newcomer in the C-SUV […]

New entry into the Malaysian scooter market is the 2025 SYM Husky 300, priced at RM23,888. Pricing excludes road tax, insurance and registration and a two-year or 20,000 km warranty is provided against manufacturing defects. There are three colour options offered – White, Space Grey and Matte Black – with styling similar to the adventure […]

Honda Civic facelift 2025 dilancarkan semalam dengan menyaksikan beberapa peningkatan penting ditawarkan bagi versi terbarunya kini. Ada empat varian yang ditawarkan dengan harga masing-masing seperti berikut: 1.5L E (RM133,900; RM2,000 lebih mahal berbanding sebelumnya), 1.5L V (RM144,900; kekal sama) dan 1.5L RS Petrol (RM149,900; murah RM2,000)

The MINI Countryman S All4 was made far more affordable with the introduction of the CKD locally-assembled model earlier this week. Its appearance at the ongoing Sime Motors AutoArena gave us a good look at the car, which is set to drop some RM90,000 over the fully-imported version. Now retailing at an estimated RM259,000 with […]

Zeekr has revealed its latest model, the 007 GT in an initial release of images which show that the 007 GT takes on shooting brake/station wagon form. This follows the 007 sedan which was first unveiled in November 2023, ahead of its market launch in China in August 2024. According to Car News China, the […]

Android users, finally! The 2025 Proton X70 facelift is now available with Android Auto. Coupled with Apple CarPlay that was rolled out late last year for the refreshed SUV, AACP is now complete, and the X70 facelift is the first Proton to have the phone mirroring functions – no more ugly phone holders! Both Android […]

With the unveiling of the 2025 Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ facelift, details have been revealed for the Malaysian market as well, which receives the revised electric SUV in two versions from the outset – the base Rear-Wheel Drive from RM195,450, and the Long Range All-Wheel Drive from RM242,450. Among the details of the Model Y […]

Akhirnya kini mula muncul gambar awal Tesla Model Y facelift yang lama ditunggu. Dengan kod nama Project Juniper, SUV dengan penampilan baru ini dikongsi gambarnya oleh seorang pengguna X @xiaoteshushu, dan tampil tanpa sebarang pelekat samaran sekaligus memberikan petunjuk kepada rupa sebenarnya. Walaupun permukaan kereta dan persekitarannya bersa

BMW Group Malaysia memperkenalkan MINI Countryman S All4 2025 untuk pasaran Malaysia, dalam versi pemasangan tempatan (CKD), dengan harganya dianggar bermula dari RM259k atau RM270k bersama pakej tambahan jaminan dan servis. Ini bermakna, harga untuk model CKD ini sekarang lebih rendah sekitar RM90k, berbanding model import penuh (CBU) yang diperke

It is Wednesday, which is time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, as the ministry of finance announces the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of January 9 to 15, 2025. The coming week will see price hikes for RON 97 petrol and diesel fuels, with the premium petrol grade now […]

BMW Group Malaysia has introduced the 2025 MINI Countryman S All4 to the Malaysian market in locally assembled (CKD) guise, and pricing for the brand’s crossover is estimated to start from RM259k, or an estimated RM270k with the extended warranty and service package. This means the crossover is now priced considerably lower – by around […]

Mitsubishi is next to reveal its slate of customised vehicles for the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon, happening from January 10 to 12. Given that it does not have many vehicles in its lineup, the Japanese carmaker has chosen to focus on its lynchpins – the Outlander SUV and Triton pick-up. The most interesting of these […]

Prolintas has announced the discontinuation of the tidal flow on the Kajang Silk Highway, specifically from the Sungai Ramal toll plaza to the Uniten interchange. It applies to both directions and will be in effect from tomorrow, January 8. As such, motorists are advised to stick to the original lanes, including the Smartlanes on the […]

Denza, which is set to make its official Malaysian debut very soon, may be a new name for many here, but the brand itself isn’t a fresh face, having been around for close to 15 years. However, all that can be seen presently about the marque is quite far removed from that when the idea […]

Everyone’s attention is on the two facelifted GR hot hatches at the Toyota Gazoo Racing Season 7 finale, happening at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit now, but there’s another car on stage, one that’s a fair bit more attainable. The 2025 Toyota Corolla GR Sport is the sportiest variant of the local civilian Corolla range, […]

We are only a few days into 2025, but Proton CEO Dr Li Chunrong has already confirmed that the national car company will launch its second all-electric model this year. The announcement was made at the opening ceremony of the Proton eMas Petaling Jaya showroom in Seksyen 13, operated by Regal Motors EV. That’s big […]

The Chery Group sold a record 2,603,916 vehicles worldwide in 2024 (+38.4% vs 2023), including a whopping 1,144,588 units outside China (+21.4% vs 2023). This means it’s beaten Geely in overall sales by 427,349 units and remains among China’s top car exporters (GWM exported 453,141, BYD 417,204, Geely 403,923). We await SAIC’s numbers to see [&hell

Sime Motors is kicking off the new year with the Sime Motors AutoArena event, happening next weekend, January 10 to 12. This is the first automotive event being held right inside the stadium itself, with cars being lined up all around the outer running track, so it’s certainly a unique venue. The sports arena will […]

BYD and Tesla are currently engaged in a war to attract electric vehicle (EV) buyers in Malaysia, and the first battle saw the Seal take on the Model 3 in the sedan market. In the SUV space, Tesla got a head start when it introduced the Model Y in July 2023, but BYD now has […]

The Ford Raptor Rev event has been postponed to February 22-23 from the original January 11-12 “due to overwhelming response”. “We sincerely regret for any inconvenience caused by the rescheduling of our event and greatly appreciate the patience and understanding of our loyal Ranger Raptor community and fans. “The overwhelming response underscores

2025 Zontes 368G tall seat with optional top box and 46 watt fog lights Landing on Malaysian shores is the 2025 Zontes 368G is now on sale, priced at RM28,800 with a two-year or 20,000 km warranty against manufacturing defects. There are three colour options available – Grey/Blue, White/Gold and Golden Stone Green – and […]

The road transport department (JPJ) today opened its new Putrajaya office at Level 1, Galeria PJH Precinct 4 commercial building. This follows on the surprise visit by the chief secretary to the government, Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, to the old office last September, in which he identified issues such as lengthy waiting times […]

Happy new year to all, and as we enter 2025, a Wednesday means the time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of January 2 to 8, 2024. Following a three sen per litre price increase twice in […]

Hyundai is participating in its second Tokyo Auto Salon since making its return to the Japanese market in 2022. The tuner extravaganza, happening next month on January 10, will mark the debut of a special customised Ioniq 5 N, a collaboration with auto parts retailer Autobacs. What’s cool about the modified electric SUV, aside the […]

Capital of China, Beijing has passed new regulations to encourage the advancement of autonomous driving technologies in the city, Reuters reported, citing Beijing Daily. Autonomous vehicles which have passed road-testing and safety assessments will be permitted to apply for road trials, and the new regulations will take effect from April 1, 2025, t

For the 48th year in a row, the Ford F-Series is once again America’s best-selling truck, the company announced in a recent release. According to the automaker, more than 33 million F-Series pick-up trucks have been sold since 1977. While the company did not disclose a year-to-date (YTD) figure for 2024, it said the F-Series […]

Some of you may remember that last year, the Tesla Model Y was given an update that brought with it some changes lifted from the facelifted Model 3, codenamed Project Highland. In China, this included a new ambient lighting system integrated in the dashboard decor, replete with customisable colours. Now, customers who bought earlier versions [&hell

Entering the ranks of electric scooters in Malaysia is the 2024 Zeeho AE8 S+, priced at RM18,888, join the Zeeho AE4, priced at RM6,999. Pricing does not include insurance and a two-year or 20,000 km warranty is provided against manufacturing defects. Imported into Malaysia by MForce through CFMoto Malaysia, spare parts for the Zeeho AE8 […]

The hybrid version of the sixth-generation Subaru Forester will arrive for the 2025 model year in the United States instead of 2026 as previously believed. This will join the existing non-hybrid model that was revealed last November. Subaru of America isn’t providing much in the way of details for now, but it is assumed that […]

EV maker Neta’s parent company Hozon Auto is considering cutting 400 jobs in Thailand, reports The Nation, as just 6,534 Neta V, V-II and X (pictured) units found Thai homes from January to November 2024 (-45.8% year-on-year). Citing an unnamed news source, the English-language daily said the 400 jobs encompassed employees of both Neta Auto [&helli

According to BMWBlog, MINI may not produce the J01 Cooper Electric and J05 Aceman at its Oxford plant in the United Kingdom. Additionally, both electric vehicles (EVs), which originate from the Spotlight Automotive joint venture between BMW and Great Wall Motor (GWM), will reportedly not have successors. To add to the brand’s potential woes, indust

BMW will be showcasing its Panoramic iDrive at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 that returns to Las Vegas next year, which is the manufacturer’s display and operation concept for production versions of the Neue Klasse concept vehicles, first shown as the Vision Neue Klasse in September 2023. Dubbed Panoramic iDrive, the production

Daihatsu has announced its vehicle exhibits for the Tokyo Auto Salon 2025, which is set to take place at the Makuhari Messe next month, on January 10 to 12, 2025. For this edition, the automaker is set to display seven cars, based on motorsports and community themes. The motorsport section will be led by the […]

A Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV has set a Guinness World Record for the greatest altitude change by an electric car – 5,802 metres. Organised by Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), the record attempt saw a team from Evo India drive the EV over 14 days and 4,900 km from Umling La, Ladakh (India’s highest motorable […]

Apparently a Malaysian factory will soon supply batteries for Tesla cars, if reports today turn out to be accurate. Listed Chinese battery company Eve Energy announced that it signed a deal to supply an American customer with battery cells sourced from its Malaysian subsidiary Eve Energy Malaysia. Eve Energy did not name the customer in […]

Tesla China has announced that the US electric vehicle maker is slated to complete the build of its new Megafactory in Shanghai by the end of this year. The facility, which began construction in late May, will be dedicated to manufacturing the company’s Megapack, an ultra-large commercial energy storage battery, for the global market. According [&h

Season’s greetings. It’s Wednesday, which means it is time again for the usual weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail price of fuels for the coming week of December 26, 2024 to January 1, 2025. Following a three sen increase last week, RON 97 petrol sees another […]

Season’s greetings. It’s Wednesday, which means it is time again for the usual weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail price of fuels for the coming week of December 26, 2024 to January 1, 2025. Following a three sen increase last week, RON 97 petrol sees another […]

CATL CIIC skateboard platform from 2023 Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the world’s biggest EV battery maker, has launched a new electric vehicle chassis that has safety as its key selling point. According to the company, the new skateboard platform – called “panshi” in Chinese, which translates to “bedrock” – is capable of withstanding a 1

Bernama file image The Bukit Aman traffic investigation and enforcement department (JSPT) has commenced Op Lancar today to address increased traffic flow during the festive season and the year-end school holiday, the department has announced. Op Lancar will run until January 2, and it aims to reduce traffic congestion by employing traffic dispersal

A multi-vehicle crash that sadly resulted in seven dead and 33 injured occurred last night on the North-South Highway (PLUS) near the Ayer Keroh services (R&R). Transport minister Anthony Loke has ordered an immediate probe into the accident. “(translated) Initial investigations by the authorities found that the accident that resulted in the lo

Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda has pledged an investment of 55 billion baht (RM7.2 billion) into Thailand for the expansion of its hybrid vehicle production operations, the Bangkok Post has reported. This investment would involve the retooling of Toyota’s production lines in the country, in order to support production of both internal combustion engin

Honda and Nissan are set to unveil a pact to explore a merger, with the automakers’ chief executives – joined by the head of Nissan partner Mitsubishi Motors – reportedly due to hold a press conference outlining this later today, Reuters reports. Citing sources familiar with the matter, the news agency reported that both companies […]

Untuk acara Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 yang akan berlangsung seperti biasa di Makuhari Meese bermula 10 hingga 12 Januari hadapan, Subaru bakal mendedahkan beberapa model edisi istimewa. Yang pertama adalah coupe dua-pintu pacuan roda belakang Subaru BRZ STI Sport Purple Edition. Model ini akan dihasilkan dalam jumlah terhad dan hanya akan dijual di Jep

Honda Civic facelift 2025 bakal jadi pengenalan model baru pertama Honda Malaysia di sini, dan dijangka akan dilancarkan pada Januari nanti. Perkara ini dikongsikan oleh syarikat itu ketika mula mengambil tempahan untuk Civic 2025 minggu lalu. Civic FE versi diperkemas ini sebetulnya dilancarkan tahun ini, namun sedikit kelewatan dijangkakan — tida

Kementerian Kerja Raya (KKR) telah mengumumkan kerajaan telah memuktamadkan pemberian kadar tol secara percuma kepada kenderaan Kelas 1 (persendirian) sahaja bermula jam 12.01 tengahmalam pada 23 hingga jam 11.59 malam pada 24 Disember 2024 sempena perayaan Deepavali yang bakal disambut Rabu ini. Di mana pemberian kadar tol percuma ini akan diberik

Subaru has announced its line-up for next year’s Tokyo Auto Salon (2025) which will take place at Makuhari Messe in Chiba from January 10 to 12. The first model being touted is the BRZ STI Sport Purple Edition, which is special edition model that will be sold in limited numbers in Japan. Based on the […]

The MINI Aceman broke cover in April this year to bring a new bodystyle to the British marque’s line-up, placed in the gap between the Cooper hatchback and the Countryman SUV, and its powertrain is where it is distinguished from its rangemates; the Aceman is BEV-only. Size-wise, the Aceman measures 4,076 mm long, 1,754 mm […]

It’s been about a week and a half since the new Hyundai Palisade was revealed, and now that pre-sales have started in South Korea, the company has released some details of the car’s powertrain and features. In particular, the 3.8 litre naturally-aspirated petrol V6 and 2.2 litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engines have been replaced by a […]

Honda Malaysia’s first new model introduction for 2025 will happen from the get-go, with the Honda Civic facelift set to make its local debut in January. The timeline for its Malaysian launch was revealed by the company when it opened the order books for the C-segment sedan last week. The refreshed FE was supposed to […]

Mazda introduced its Spirit Racing sub-brand at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS), which also saw two concepts based on the Mazda 3 and MX-5 making their debuts. Inspired by the carmaker’s involvement in the Super Taikyu endurance race series, these concepts boost a series of upgrades to make them more performance-oriented. It has been […]

A total of 3,500 petrol stations in Peninsular Malaysia have sustained losses amounting to RM181 million since the floating of diesel fuel pricing in June this year, reported The Star. According to Bumiputera Petrol Station Operators Association of Malaysia (Bumipeda) honorary secretary Datin Hanny Julia Haron, the subsidy rationalisation for diese

Following the announcement that the all-new Honda Prelude will be launched in late-2025, Japanese media outlets have released their first impressions of the reborn sports coupe. In videos posted by Unadon Strut Enthusiast Car Guide, StartYourEnginesX, Ride Now and more, we get a bit more information about the upcoming Prelude. According to Japanese

Perhaps Honda Malaysia is prescient – exactly two weeks after the company showed the Prelude concept at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), Honda has released the first concrete details of its highly-anticipated sports coupé. First of all, the Japanese carmaker has announced that the car – set to be revealed late next year [&helli

PLUS Malaysia expects a 14% increase in traffic volume on its highways during the Christmas and year-end holidays from December 20, 2024 until January 2, 2025. In a statement, the highway concessionaire predicts the 2.12 million to ply its highways per day compared to 1.85 million on normal days. Highway users are advised to plan […]

At today’s launch of the Proton eMas 7, it was revealed that the brand’s first electric vehicle (EV) will be sold in other countries in the near future, including Trinidad and Tobago, Nepal, Singapore and Mauritius. Additionally, the eMas 7’s ASEAN NCAP report also shows the testing results apply to not just Malaysia, but also […]

Aside from celebrating the 1,000 vehicle produced at its plant in Pegoh, Melaka, EP Manufacturing (EPMB) has also revealed some key details on future models. Among those, it has confirmed that the GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid will join the H6 Hybrid that was launched in October, with production starting in April. Like its larger sibling, […]

The overall 2024-2025 Japan Car of the Year (JCOTY) is the Honda Freed, the first Honda to win the award since the CR-Z in 2010. The third-gen mini MPV topped a list that included (in descending order) the Mazda CX-80, MINI Cooper (which was named Japan Import Car of the Year), Suzuki Fronx, Lexus LBX, […]

Seperti yang dijangka menerusi perjanjian Toyota dan Suzuki pada Oktober 2024, Toyota kini telah pun memperkenalkan SUV EV terbaharunya digelar sebagai Urban Cruiser EV, iaitu model yang diasaskan dari Suzuki eVitara yang baru sahaja diperkenalkan pada bulan lalu. Menurut laporan Autocar, Toyota Urban Cruiser EV ini akan diproduksi menerusi fasilit

PDRM is offering 50% discounts on saman tomorrow, December 14. The one-day campaign is in conjunction with the the Program PDRM Bersama Kerajaan Negeri Melaka event, which will be happening at Dataran Pahlawan, downtown Melaka. The hours are from 8.30 am to 9pm. As per previous 50% discount offers at events, the deal is for […]

The recently concluded Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show 2024 (KLIMS 2024), which ran from December 5 to 11 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), saw 183,221 visitors attending the event across the seven day period. The show’s 10th edition explored the theme “Beyond Mobility,” bringing sustainability and electrif

Dodge Charger Daytona EV, Ford Mustang Mach-E, GMC Hummer EV, Electrogenic Jaguar E-Type – while you think of more hairy-chested nameplates that you never dreamt would go electric, see this. Nissan has finally revealed the R32 Skyline GT-R EV it’s been working on since March 2023. It’s going to the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon (January […]

Click to enlarge Did you manage to check out the Perodua eMO-II Concept in person at the just-concluded Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2024? Perodua’s best and most important concept car yet (fully designed in-house, heralds a new beginning for the brand) is quite a looker, sharp and sporty. Bodes well for the production […

You’re looking at Toyota’s version of the Suzuki eVitara, called the Urban Cruiser – not to be confused with the 2024 Urban Cruiser Taisor (rebadged Suzuki Fronx), 2022 Urban Cruiser HyRyder (rebadged Suzuki Grand Vitara), 2020 Urban Cruiser (rebadged Suzuki Vitara Brezza) or 2008-2014 Urban Cruiser (second-gen Toyota Ist). Looking to entice buyers

Jiyue, a Geely-Baidu joint-venture EV brand born in 2021 as Jidu Auto, will scale down its operations and puruse fresh capital amidst brutal competition in China, reports the South China Morning Post (SCMP). The 55% Baidu-, 45% Geely-owned carmaker reportedly said in a statement yesterday that it would cancel projects that do not improve the [&hell

Carro has announced it has achieved a best-ever EBITDA of S$43 million for FY2024, which represents a 11x growth over FY2023. This also marks the fourth year that Carro has posted positive EBITDA. According to audited FY2024 numbers, EBITDA margin was 4% while gross profit margin expanded to 12% thanks to a combination of strong […]

Chery Malaysia has launched its ‘Great Year-End Lucky Draw’, which offers buyers who register their new vehicle within this month a chance to win prizes worth over RM150,000, including a brand-new Omoda 5 as the grand prize, household appliances, video game consoles and shopping vouchers. “Many shoppers often look forward to December to shop and [&

Having kicked off its GoEV electric car sharing programme in the Klang Valley in 2021, GoCar is now expanding its service way down south in Johor Bahru. The offering is part of a collaboration with Yinson GreenTech’s subsidiary drivEV, a leasing partner and mobility solutions provider specialising in EVs. The joint venture sees GoCar offering [&hel

Aside from throwing a rebate of up to RM40,000 on the Peugeot 3008, Stellantis Malaysia is also offering a significant saving on that car’s smaller sibling, the 2008. The B-segment SUV can now be had with up to RM13,500 off 2024 models, bringing the price down to RM119,888. The promotion is part of the company’s […]

This review is sponsored by RHB Bank. Enjoy competitive financing rates on an eco-friendly car starting from as low as 2.10% per annum, plus complimentary charging credits worth RM210 when you sign up for RHB Green Financing. Click here for more details. The sub-RM200,000 premium SUV market is becoming increasingly crowded these days, with Tesla, [

It was only launched in October, but the BYD M6 appears to be already making an impression on buyers. The electric MPV was the best-selling EV last month, as the Chinese carmaker works to fulfil pent-up demand – last we heard, there were nearly 1,000 bookings placed within the first month. Some 236 units were […]

Selain dari MPV EV 009, hari ini Zeekr Malaysia turut melancarkan SUV EV kompak Zeekr X. Bagi pasaran tempatan, Zeekr X ditawarkan dalam dua varian iaitu Premium RWD dijual pada harga atas jalan tanpa insuran RM155,800 dan Flagship AWD dijual pada harga RM172,800. Untuk model asas Premium RWD, ia hanya diberikan satu motor tunggal untuk […]

Bukan hanya kereta yang dilancarkan di Pameran Mobiliti Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIMS) 2024 — aplikasi Pecman pun ada! Aplikasi ini membawakan produk penjagaan kereta yang 100% asli daripada jenama tersohor dalam pasaran, seperti LLumar® (AS), Pecca Leather (Malaysia) dan GS27 (Perancis) dan menawarkannnya dengan harga terus dari pengilang. Meru

The Pecman app has been launched at this weekend’s KLIMS 2024 show. The launch event was graced by Minister of Transport YB Anthony Loke Siew Fook. Pecman allows you to browse through and purchase a diverse range of car-related services and products at direct-from-manufacturer prices. Among the products and services available in the Pecman app [&he

Looking to get a quality certified pre-owned car at an attractive price to ring in 2025? Look no further than the Carro AutoFair 2024, which will take place this December 6-8 weekend at Carro Retail Centre Puchong South. Cars, deals, discounts, prizes, three dream holiday destinations – need we say more? Navigate there now: Google […]

At today’s launch of the Zeekr X and 009, it was revealed that the next model coming our way will be the 7X in 2025. Officially launched in China in September this year, the 7X is the brand’s first midsize electric SUV that is built on the PMA2+ platform with an 800V electrical architecture, which […]

Volkswagen chief financial officer Arno Antlitz has said that the company would need to cut its workforce if its German plants did not become more efficient, Reuters reports. “Today, our German plants are not competitive. Without improving their efficiency and performance, we cannot maintain current employment levels. We need to fully utilise plant

At last, Honda has revealed the new third-generation Amaze in India, almost exactly a month after it first teased the car. The country’s latest sub-four-metre sedan has grown up in terms of features and style, if not in stature or performance. Still measuring just 3,995 mm long and 1,500 mm tall, albeit 38 mm wider […]

Transport minister Anthony Loke has reminded vehicle owners to be more attentive to Road Transport Department (JPJ) recalls, saying that although failure to comply is not an offence, they are for personal and public safety, Bernama reports. “Usually, when a manufacturer finds any defect or technical issue with the vehicle, they are required to noti

SAIC Motor Malaysia memilih acara Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2024 untuk mempamerkan MG3 Hybrid+. Didedahkan di peringkat global pada Mac tahun ini, hatchback segmen-B ini telah pun dijual di Thailand dan pernah dipamerkan di Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) pada Julai lalu. Berkenaan dengan penjana kuasanya,

Making a relatively quiet arrival in Malaysia is the Toyota GR Yaris minor change, or facelift, which is shown here on a preview basis. Official, Malaysian-market details for the rally-inspired high-performance hatchback remain unconfirmed for the time being, and for now the GR line-up continues to include its larger, five-door sibling, the GR Coro

Aside from the Wey 80, GWM is also showcasing the Tank 500 at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), which opens to the press tomorrow. This massive seven-seater body-on-frame SUV will sit above the five-seater Tank 300 and compete with the likes of the Ford Everest and Toyota Fortuner. Measuring 4,928 mm long, 1,934 […]

Previewed in Malaysia in October, the latest F65 MINI Cooper S 5-Door is, as its name suggests, a more-doored version of the F66 three-door hatch. Here are some showroom photos for you to take a closer look. Compared to its three-door sister, the body and wheelbase are respectively 172 mm and 72 mm longer. Length, […]

Bermaz has announced that in addition to the CX-60, the larger Mazda CX-80 will also be showcased at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) this week. Together, the five- and seven-seater SUVs – part of Hiroshima’s Large Product group – will mount a two-pronged assault on the premium segment, pitting them against rivals like […

Launched in Malaysia in April, the Peugeot 408 is one of the more interesting cars you can buy today. You can argue till the cows come home if it’s an SUV, a hatchback or an estate, or you can just smile and enjoy the best of all three worlds. The 408 comes in RM146,055 Allure, […]

The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024 – co-sponsored by Carro and Time Energy’s Emit Solar – happened over the weekend of October 26-27, and it was a hugely successful two days of car buying and selling at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC). How successful? In just two days, 581 cars worth RM84.6 million […]

There’s an extra incentive to visit the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) next week – Perodua is unveiling its new EMO-II concept at the show. The third of the company’s Electric Mobility Online vehicles will be the clearest preview yet of the national carmaker’s first electric vehicle, set to be launched by the end […]

Ten months on from its world premiere in Singapore, the second-generation Porsche Macan has been launched in Malaysia. The latest version of Zuffenhausen’s popular entry-level SUV is the brand’s second pure electric model after the Taycan and the first to utilise one of its storied existing model names. As per global markets, there are a […]

Sedang mencari kereta terpakai yang berkualiti tetapi dengan harga yang sangat berpatutan untuk tahun baru 2025? Berkunjunglah ke Carro AutoFair 2024 yang bakal berlangsung dari 6-8 Disember nanti di Carro Retail Centre Puchong South. Ada pelbagai model dengan tawaran yang sukar dilepaskan menanti di sana. Mari lihat sebahagian daripada model dan t

The sightings are getting more frequent now – the GAC M8 has been spied in Malaysia once again, this time in Puchong along Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong (LDP). This luxury MPV would certainly help flesh out the Chinese carmaker and distributor Warisan Tan Chong Automotif’s (WTCA) lineup in Malaysia, currently consisting solely of the GS3 Emzoom and [

Jika anda sukar untuk memilih antara trak pikap dan SUV, kereta yang kami tunjukkan ini mungkin adalah penyelesaiannya. Ia adalah Deepal E07, yang baru sahaja dilancarkan di Thailand International Motor Expo, dan sebenarnya adalah sama dengan Changan Nevo E07 yang mula dijual di China Oktober lalu. Sekali pandang, E07 ini nampak seperti sebuah SUV

Time to shed a tear for Japan’s most misunderstood sports car, the Toyota GR Supra. After six years, production of this BMW joint venture product is set to conclude in 2025 at the Magna Steyr plant in Graz, Austria – but not before one last hurrah. Heading into its final model year, the fifth-generation Supra receives […]

Following its world debut in May this year, the Ferrari 12Cilindri (or Dodici Cilindri in full Italian) has now been launched in Malaysia. According to the brand’s official importer and distributor, Ital Auto Malaysia, the 12 Cilindri has starting price of RM4.7 million inclusive of import duties and minimum options, but excluding registration and

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time once again for the weekly Malaysian fuel price update, with the ministry of finance announcing the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of November 28 to December 4, 2024. As was the case for the past ten weeks, there’s been no change in the price of RON […]

In support of Malaysia’s Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint 2021-2030 and National Energy Transition Roadmap, Gentari subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility and Mastercard have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly explore ways to promote EV adoption in Asia Pacific through areas such as advertising, marketing, promotions and digital payments. In E

Last weekend saw the 2024 Sepang 1,000 km (S1K) endurance race being won by a privateer as all three works entries hit trouble. Amidst all the chaos, the Proton R3 team managed to salvage a respectable fifth in class in the new S70 R3 Malaysian Touring Car (MTC), the #82 entry driven by Ariff Azmi […]

United States president-elect Donald Trump, who takes office on January 20, 2025, has pledge to impose tariffs on goods coming from Mexico, Canada and China on the first day of his administration, reports Reuters. “On January 20th, as one of my many first executive orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and […]

Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) is set to open its first plant in Malaysia next year with an investment valued at RM2.16 billion, Bernama reports. Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said it will be the South Korean carmaker’s largest investment in Malaysia and will provide many job opportunities. “This is [&hell

Here’s something we didn’t expect – the Ford Ranger MS-RT, a motorsport-inspired pick-up truck previously reserved for Europe, is making its way to Thailand. This perhaps shouldn’t be all that surprising, given that the bodykit was inspired by race trucks competing in Asian series such as Thailand Super Pickup, but it’s an interesting development a

Getting a colour update for the Malaysia market is the 2025 Honda RS150R, with pricing unchanged from 2023 at RM8,379. Pricing excludes road tax, insurance and registration and there are three new colour options – Matte Blue, Silver and White Trico. Every RS150R comes with a two-year or 20,000 km warranty against manufacturing defects. Otherwise, [

Back in 2018, the Selangor state government indicated it was planning to build a motorcycle racing circuit in Sungai Tua, Gombak. The project never came to be, but six years on, the dream to get the race track to become a reality remains, as Bernama reports. The track will however need to be in another […]

Volkswagen will be heavily updating its ID range of electric vehicles in 2026 with a significant upgrade of its MEB architecture the models are based on, Autocar reported. The revision to the line-up will begin with the launch of the ID 2 SUV concept in Munich next year, followed by a revamped Polo, said Volkswagen […]

Honda Malaysia (HMSB) has announced it will showcase the Honda Prelude Concept at the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), happening from December 5 to 11 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). This marks the first time the hybrid coupé will be making an appearance in Asia since its world premiere [&hel

Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders Association of Malaysia (Pekema) subsidiary Central Auto Distributors has launched the little Dongfeng Box EV (called the Nammi 01 in China) in Malaysia. OTR prices before insurance are RM100,700 for the E2 variant and RM113,700 for the E3 variant. Buyers who can get their cars registered this year receive a [&he

Fresh from its reveal last month, the new Ferrari F80 has made its Southeast Asian debut at the ongoing Universo Ferrari Bangkok at UOB Live, Emsphere. The hybrid hypercar, the replacement for the gorgeous LaFerrari, is the latest in the bloodline of Maranello’s flagship road cars, spanning 40 years and six models. As with all […]

Perodua has announced the signing of MoUs with Petronas and Gentari to partner on various services that it says will enhance the retail experience for its customers. The first MoU, inked between Perodua Sales and Petronas Lubricants Marketing (PLLMSB), Mesra Retail & Cafe and Setel Ventures (Setel), will see Perodua customers gaining access to

The transport ministry says that a comprehensive set of guidelines for electrical wiring in buses will be developed within six months. According to transport minister Anthony Loke, the process will take time as it requires engaging stakeholders and making necessary regulatory changes as well as securing approval from the attorney general’s chambers

It’s time once again for the weekly Malaysian fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of November 21 to 27, 2024. There’s no change in the price of RON 97 petrol for the coming week, and so the fuel continues on at the […]

Own a Ford Ranger Raptor? You’ll want to look forward to the Ford Raptor Rev, a premier one-day off-road event that’s set to take place in the first quarter of 2025. “Designed specifically for our local Raptor owners, this event promises a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the full power of their vehicles in an exhilarating, […]

Construction at the Mass Rapid Transit Circle Line (MRT3) project site is only expected to start in 2027 after MRT Corp completes the land acquisition process, Bernama reports. MRT Corp CEO Datuk Mohd Zarif Hashim said that the process is currently underway, with public inspections ongoing until this December 2. Only after that can the […]

The decision on finalising the system that will be permanently used for QR code immigration clearance at the Malaysia-Singapore border will be made this year, according to home minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. At present, the system is being trialled as a proof of concept project from June 1 to November 30, with three […]

As the Malaysian government considers the use of the e-wallets and the MyKad national identity card as a mechanism for implementing targeted subsidies for RON 95 petrol, data security remains a serious concern, reported The Sun. Although details and the mechanism of the plan are unclear, worries have arisen regarding the potential risks to privacy

With the spate of rainy weather in Malaysia, incidents of hydroplaning, or aquaplaning, are occurring more often. Just two days ago we were on the highway, riding a motorcycle heading north, and witnessed two incidents of hydroplaning happen directly in front of us. In both cases, the cars spun, slowed and came to a stop […]

Boustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn Bhd (BHPetrol) telah mengadakan majlis penyampaian hadiah bagi peraduan BHPetrol ‘Peraduan Pam & Beli, Syoknya Menang!’ di BHPetrol Bandar Seri Botani, Ipoh, Perak yang diadakan semalam. Peraduan yang berlangsung dari 1 Julai hingga 31 Ogos 2024 di stesen-stesen BHPetrol yang terlibat telah memberi ganjaran kepa

Ladies and gentlemen, the Nissan Kicks e-Power. Ahead of the B-SUV’s launch next month (after what has seemed like an eternity) at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) 2024, we’ve given you a full gallery and specs. Now that we’ve taken the car on a trip to Melaka and back courtesy of Edaran Tan […]

The BYD Sealion 7 made its Malaysian launch debut earlier this week and is currently available for public viewing and test drives at The Exchange 106 in Kuala Lumpur this weekend from November 15-17, 2024. Arriving as a fully-imported electric vehicle (EV), the Sealion 7 is BYD’s fifth model to be launched here and comes […]

After what seemed like a barrage of leaks last week, the second facelift for the seventh-generation Lexus ES has finally been revealed at Auto Guangzhou in China. The Japanese executive sedan receives several far-reaching aesthetic and technology upgrades inside and out but retains the same engines as before. On the outside, the ES gains the [&hell

If it is a premium electric vehicle you are looking for, the Mercedes-Benz StarFest is the place to be, and it is taking place this weekend of November 15 to 17 at the Naza Automall in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. There are more than 100 pre-owned Mercedes-Benz EQ battery-electric vehicles available to choose from, and financing […]

Geely is reportedly working to merge the Lynk & Co and Zeekr brands for a more focused approach towards the new energy vehicle market, according to sources cited by Economic Daily. The planned consolidation aims to reduce internal competition between the group’s brands and cannibalisation of sales, and ultimately improve Geely’s competitiveness

Porsche has unveiled the facelifted Taycan GTS for the 2025 model year, and this continues the Porsche tradition of offering a driver enthusiast-focused model that slots into the range below the Turbo/Turbo S variants. Power outputs have been uprated over those of the pre-facelift model, and the updated model now boasts of 700 PS with […]

Yesterday, we brought you initial photos, specs and equipment of the Nissan Kicks e-Power, but now we present to you a full gallery of the car – in top-spec VLT trim, no less. Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) is gearing up for the hybrid B-segment SUV’s launch next month, likely at the Kuala Lumpur International […]

A total of 1,092 Modenas MEV-1 Pro electric scooters (e-scooter) was handed over to Pos Malaysia for postal delivery services. In a ceremony held at the Modenas plant in Gurun, Kedah, this hand over is the first of a total supply of 5,000 MEV-1 Pro e-scooters to replace Pos Malaysia’s aging fleet of two-wheel delivery […]

Ride-hailing bus service Kummute – previously Kumpool – now offers Kumride, a ride-hailing service that uses smaller, private vehicles for private travel between zones. The latest addition, Kumride is a ride-hailing service in the more conventional sense. However, Kumride remains different from other ride-hailing service providers in providing tran

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has released new vehicle registration data for the month of October 2024 and surprise, surprise – the ride-hailing car of choice, the Perodua Bezza, continues to lead the sales charts with 9,772 units sold. This brings total sales for the year to date to 81,946, and with two months left […]

Rasa macam nak gugur jantung tengok video di atas ini. Pada pagi 8 November lalu, pengguna Facebook Calvin Shung sedang memandu di Lebuhraya Pan Borneo berhampiran Papar, Sabah apabila dia terserempak dengan sebuah lori treler meluncur laju ke arahnya di selekoh, yang melawan arus di laluan sehala dengan dua lorong itu. Nasib baik, dia (serta [&hel

British carmaker Lotus has confirmed that it will be cutting 200 jobs in the United Kingdom following a prior round of redundancies in July 2023 and January this year, reported Auto Express. “The latest proposed organisational changes at Lotus Cars are to ensure that the company has the right organisation structure in place to ensure […]

Tesla may have been late to the electric vehicle party in Malaysia, but that’s nothing compared to the Philippines. The famed EV brand has finally made its way to the archipelago with the Model 3 “Highland” facelift and Model Y, leaving Indonesia and Vietnam as the only other major Southeast Asian markets yet to receive […]

Sempena meraikan pencapaian pengeluaran ke-6 juta unik motosikalnya, serta ulang tahun ke-45 Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) beroperasi di Malaysia, syarikat itu kini memperkenalkan model edisi terhad Yamaha Y16ZR 6MRO. Ditawarkan hanya dalam 3,000 unit sahaja, motosikal ini menampilkan skim warna berbeza di kedua-dua sisinya dengan menggunakan tema

Malaysia could adopt nuclear power as one of its energy sources in the coming years, economy minister Rafizi Ramli has said. The decision on the country’s potential use of nuclear energy has been made, and this will be undertaken by the ministry of energy transition and water transformation (Petra) and the ministry of science, technology […]

Honda India has teased the new third-generation Amaze sedan, set to replace its six-year-old predecessor. The sub-four-metre four-door takes aim at the Tata Tigor and Maruti Suzuki Dzire, the latter also slated to receive a full model change soon. The sole sketch provided shows a new front end that borrows heavily from the latest HR-V […]

Xpeng has revealed its self-developed Turing AI chip which it plans to deploy in its future products, including cars, flying cars and even robots. As reported by CarNewsChina, Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng said he believes artificial intelligence will play a big role in changing a role, and he wants his company to be a pioneer […]

Carrying the latest iteration of Ducati’s legendary V-twin, the 2025 Ducati Panigale V2 and Streetfighter V2 make their world debut. The Panigale V2 will enter the market in V2 and V2S versions at the end of January 2025, available only in Ducati Red, while the Streetfighter V2 and V2S will be available from the end […]

BYD has announced a substantial increase in its quarterly revenue this year to beat Tesla for the first time, reports Reuters. Between July and September, the Chinese automaker posted over 200 billion yuan (USD28.2 billion) in revenues, which is 24% more than the same period in 2023, and eclipsing Tesla that saw a quarterly revenue […]

Targeted subsidy for RON 95 petrol has to be done because of subsidy leakage, which benefits groups who are not supposed to enjoy subsidies. According to second finance minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, based on current data, it is estimated that over 40% of petrol usage is by foreigners, the commercial sector and smuggling. […]

While mood in the paddock was sombre during the 2024 Petronas Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) due to the recent natural calamity in Valencia, Spain, trackside action saw a fantastic battle between Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia of Ducati Lenovo Team and Jorge Martin of Prima Pramac Racing. Bagnaia, the incumbent MotoGP world champion and challe