Parents, be honest, have you ever struggled with your child’s homework? I don’t have kids, but I’m pretty confident. Confident that I’ll pull out all of the remaining hair on my head if you give me a sheet of high school maths. It shouldn’t be that way, right? We know what it is, we’ve studied […]

Here’s an update from Chery Malaysia regarding the post about an Omoda 5 with brake issues, claimed by a customer in a video that has since gone viral on social media. It follows an acknowledgement by the company on April 7, where Chery said that it is in touch with the customer. Chery says that […]

Tempers flared when two drivers met on the Karak Expressway on Sunday (April 7, 2024), resulting in a dramatic accident that left a driver and passenger with minor injuries. The incident, which was recorded on video, has since gone viral on social media and attracted plenty of comments. According to Bentong district police chief Supt […]

Fueling up your vehicle is a certainty prior to a balik kampung road trip, though just as certain is the congestion as the mass exodus from urban and suburban centres takes place. While the highways are generally the way to go for express transit to one’s destination by automobile, most who are travelling during the […]

Local specifications of the Peugeot 408 have leaked ahead of the fastback crossover’s launch scheduled to take place in May. The info comes from a brochure posted in the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group on Facebook by Mustaqim Mustafa. As always with details obtained from non-official sources, take it with a pinch of salt until we [&hell

GAC Aion Hyper HT The recently concluded Bangkok Internation Motor Show saw GAC Aion display two models from its Hyper series, namely the Hyper GT and HT. We’ll start by focusing on the latter, which was open for pre-booking at the event at an introductory price of around 1,999,900 baht (about RM260k) for the Ultra […]

It’s that time again! Hari Raya Aidilfitri is tomorrow, and to commemorate the festivities, we’ve once again teamed up with Honda Malaysia for a humourous yet heartwarming video on the realities of celebrating Raya in this day and age. For most of us, the thought of spending the festive season with our loved ones is […]

The second-generation Mazda CX-5 is now seven years old, and even the facelift that was launched earlier this year has been around since September 2021. It’s clear, then, that this family SUV is close to the end of its life, so has it been outclassed by its newer rivals? Well, that’s why we took the […]

Rapid KL is implementing women’s coaches on the MRT Putrajaya Line starting today, April 8. The pink-marked women’s-only coaches was introduced on the MRT Kajang Line last year. Rapid KL says that women’s-only coaches have been successfully implemented in places such as New Delhi, Jakarta, Rio de Janeiro and Mexico City, among other mega cities. [&

Click to enlarge Are you all ready to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri? Many are already back in their hometowns, preparing for the big day, which is most likely to fall on Wednesday. But if you’re yet to balik kampung, you might be able to take advantage of free toll, applicable today and tomorrow (April 8-9). […]

Chery Malaysia has released its sales figures for the first quarter of this year, and in this time the brand has already surpassed its tally for 2023. Chery has sold 4,564 vehicles in Q1 2024, exceeding its tally of 4,501 units last year, which is noteworthy as the brand started customer unit deliveries in September. […]

Anyone else struggling to keep up with the wide range of today’s supercar makers? Take Ferrari. Maranello’s range used to be pretty simple with a few core lines – the V8 starter, the V12 model, the halo and maybe a GT – but these days, I can’t draw out the family tree off-hand. It’s not […]

The first of two stations selling unsubsidised petrol in Kelantan is nearing completion, New Straits Times has reported. Last month, Kelantan ministry of domestic trade and cost of living (KPDN) announced that it has approved the construction of two non-subsidised petrol stations, the first being the aforementioned Rantau Panjang and the second in

Hyundai’s passenger cars only recently made a return to Thailand, but the company has gone from strength to strength with several models already on sale. One of the stand outs is the electric Ioniq 5, launched in the Land of Smiles just last November, and it was joined at the Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) […]

Tesla has reportedly scrapped plans for a low-cost electric vehicle (EV), instead concentrating on a “robotaxi”, according to Reuters citing unnamed sources and internal messages sighted by them. If true, this shift occurs amid significant competition from Chinese EV manufacturers like BYD, who offer vehicles at much lower price points, such as the

A five model lineup for the Indian Motorcycles Scout, released as a 2025 model in 2024. The range now comprises of the Scout Bobber, Sport Scout, Scout Classic, Super Scout, and 101 Scout, while three trim levels are offered with differing specification. These come with Indian’s all-new SpeedPlus V-twin, displacing 1,250 cc and delivering 105 [&hel

The chairman of fleet management company Spanco was charged at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur yesterday with cheating the government to award his company a contract – worth over RM3.9 billion – for the management of government vehicles, according to news reports. Tan Sri Robert Tan Hua Choon was charged for having allegedly cheated […]

Toyota Mirai UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) ended March with total sales of 9,688 units, comprising 9,471 units of Toyota vehicles and 217 units of Lexus cars. With this, year-to-date sales for the first quarter of 2024 is 23,444 units. The car companies aren’t sharing the ups and downs this round as it’s mostly down, but […]

Touch ‘n Go has launhed two special edition TnG Enhanced NFC products for this year’s Hari Raya season. The first is a TnG Enhanced NFC card with a Raya design. This is offered as an exclusive collaboration with Shopee so you cannot get it at their Lazada store. The second product is a ketupat-shaped TnG […]

The ministry of transport has denied any truth to the claim made in a viral message circulating on social media channels that the road transport department (JPJ) has been given a key performance indicator (KPI) mark to issue 13,000 traffic summonses during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive season. Transport minister Anthony Loke said there

Stellantis Malaysia has already indicated that the new Peugeot 408 will be making its local debut sometime as in Q2 this year, and it has now been revealed that the fastback crossover will arrive in May as a locally-assembled CKD model and in its 1.6 turbocharged petrol form. According to Stellantis Malaysia MD Jamie Francis […]

Whether you have purchased custom-fit seat covers or want to upgrade the look and feel of your car’s interior with premium materials from DK SCHWEIZER, you can get them installed without leaving the comfort of your home or office. Thanks to DK SCHWEIZER’s mobile installation service, you can say goodbye to the hassle of driving […]

Joining the newly launch 2024 SYM Maxim TL508 in Malaysia is the 2024 SYM Husky 150 scooter with a starting price of RM9,998. Available in Ebony Black and Pure White, the base model Husky 150 is joined by the Special Edition coming in Matte Green and Wolf Gray and a price tag of RM10,298. Pricing […]

Warisan Tan Chong Automotif (WTCA) has announced the start of local production (CKD) for the GAC GS3 Emzoom at the Tan Chong Motor Assemblies (TCMA) plant in Segambut, Kuala Lumpur. This comes two months after the B-segment SUV – offered in two variants – was open for booking in Malaysia at the end of January […]

The third-generation Mitsubishi Triton that made its global debut in Thailand last July has also been on display at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), which has given us the opportunity to bring a live image gallery of the brand’s latest pick-up truck. The Triton in its third generation also marks the brand’s sixth-generation [&helli

The High-Value Goods Tax (HVGT), which was supposed to be implemented from May 1, 2024, has been put on hold. It was reported that this is due to the finance ministry’s postponement in presenting the bill to parliament. According to The Edge, the delay in the bill was due to disagreements over the definition of […]

Zeekr X Geely’s premium electric vehicle brand Zeekr has already confirmed it will be selling cars in Southeast Asia, and its appearance at the Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) is its statement of intent. The company will be represented in Thailand by Arun Plus, a joint venture between MGC Asia and petroleum giant PTT, which […]

Among the strong representation of Chinese manufacturers and their EV models at BIMS 2024 is Neta, which in addition to the V-II, brought the X, which is the U facelift, an all-electric SUV that is actually slated for Malaysian arrival in the second quarter of this year. The Neta X measures 4,619 mm long, 1,860 […]

With Hari Raya Aidilfitri just around the corner, Carro has released its first festive film following its rebranding from myTukar, highlighting the thread that joins loved ones as well as the connections and memories made through every balik kampung journey. Siapa Siti? tells a story of a family stuck in a traffic jam during their […]

A motorcycle lane traffic diversion is in effect for the Shah Alam Expressway (SAE) from kilometre 24.2 to 23.3. The diversion will run from March 30 to April 19, 2024. This is to facilitate construction work for the SAE interchange on the West Coast Expressway (WCE) Taiping to Banting. Work areas and diversions affecting the […]

PLUS Malaysia has announced that it will activate more SmartLanes to accommodate the increase in traffic during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays. The highway concessionaire said that it will have 18 SmartLanes in place on the North-South Expressway (NSE) during the festive period, of which three will be in the northern region, nine in [&h

It’s Wednesday, which means it is once again time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, as the ministry of finance has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of 28 March to April 3, 2023. No change, once again for the price of RON 97 petrol, which continues at its […]

National carmaker Proton is expecting to release its electric vehicle model in 2025, and this will be an all-new model that is co-developed by Proton and Geely, and it will not be a rebadged version of an existing model, Proton deputy CEO Roslan Abdullah has said. The upcoming, fully electric model from this joint development […]

Amidst the dominating presence of Chinese electric vehicles at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show, the pick-up truck segment remains a staple of the industry in this region, and Ford’s representation here is with the Ford Ranger which arrives at the show in Wildtrak V6 guise. This packs the same powertrain as that of the […]

The BYD Seagull has been shown at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show that is ongoing right now, and this is positioned below the Dolphin in the Chinese manufacturer’s product line-up. Measuring 3,780 mm long, 1,715 mm wide and 1,540 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,500 mm, the BYD Seagull is comparable in physical […]

The Nissan Almera received a facelift in Thailand in May last year and it’s a pretty obvious one, giving the B-segment sedan some new features and a bolder face. For better or worse? Here’s the N18 minor change from the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show for you to decide. We often think of B-segment sedans […]

Having launched three vehicles over the past year, Chery Malaysia has previewed its next model to be introduced here. Sitting between the Omoda 5/E5 and the Tiggo 8 Pro, this C-segment SUV has the Proton X70 directly in its sights. Arriving in CKD locally-assembled form, the Tiggo 7 Pro is available in just one variant […]

Great Wall Motor (GWM) has unveiled the Poer Sahar HEV at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). Also known as the Cannon in other markets including Malaysia, this latest Poer has something special under the hood – it’s the first hybrid pickup truck in Thailand. The powertrain combines a 2.0L turbocharged petrol engine making […]

BMW has announced that its upcoming Neue Klasse electric vehicles (EVs) scheduled for launch in 2025 will feature bi-directional charging technology. So far, the company has presented two concepts that preview its next-generation EVs, namely the Vision Neue Klasse and the very recent Vision Neue Klasse X. With bi-directional charging, Neue Klase mo

BYD has launched a new 3S centre in Melaka and managed by BYD Sing Kwung Motors. Staffed by trained professionals to provide sales and aftersales services, the facility is part of BYD’s initiative to strengthen its presence in Malaysia, with a target to achieve 30 network dealerships in the country by the end of 2024. […]

Isuzu D-Max BEV Concept Isuzu plans to one trillion Japanese yen (RM31.3 billion) on investments through 2030, which will include budget for battery cell and electric pick-up truck manufacturing in Thailand, where the Japanese manfacturer’s EV export operations will be based, reported Bangkok Post. The manufacturer’s investment in battery cell and

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) is running a range-wide promotion that runs until March 31, with cash rebates, equipment upgrades, low financing interest rates and complimentary service labour, depending on model. Headlining the promotions on offer is the Triton range of double-cab pick-up trucks, with the model’s top variants, the Triton Athlete

Chinese carmakers turning to export markets to avoid a price war at home must be in a bit of a shock, because it seems to have followed them here. The launch of the attractively-priced Chery Omoda E5 has already seen a response from BYD with a price drop for the Atto 3, and now GWM […]

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe has finally been given official pricing in Thailand, several months after order taking for the brand’s electrified SUV started at last year’s Thailand International Motor Expo – Jeep Thailand is managed by Belfort Automotive. Available in a single Summit Reserve variant retailing at 5.49 million baht (about RM714k), deli

The eagle-eyed amongst you may have noticed that the new Audi Q6 e-tron did away with numbered variant names like 50 quattro and 55 quattro – its two trim levels are simply called the Q6 e-tron quattro and SQ6 e-tron quattro. That is by design, as Audi is finally ditching the confusing nomenclature it has […]

World, say hello to the BMW Vision Neue Klasse X. This new design concept directly previews the next-generation iX3 electric SUV (or SAV if you insist on BMW parlance), which is set to enter production in 2025. If that still sounds like some time away, let us remind you that that’s actually next year! For […]

Over the past few decades, Ferrari has organised Grand Tour events which has seen its cars venture to diverse corners of the planet, including the Himalayas and across the United States, just to name a few locales. This tradition continues to this day, with the most recent expedition being a 3,000-km journey from the north […]

The floating of RON 95 petrol and diesel prices in Malaysia could save the government RM29 billion in fuel subsidies, however this would mean prices of fuels at the pump will increase by 64% for RON 95 petrol and 61% for diesel fuels according to Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB), reported Business Times. Subsidised fuels, […]

It was just last week that Xpeng indicated it would be entering Southeast Asia via the Thai, Singaporean and Malaysian markets. Clearly, the company isn’t wasting any time, as it has released estimated pricing for its G6 electric SUV in Thailand, where the car – the first to be made available in right-hand-drive form – […]

Naza Italia recently launched the second-generation Maserati GranTurismo in Malaysia, which is available in two variants. The Italian carmaker’s 2+2 grand tourer made its global debut in 2022 and is available for the first time exclusively with all-wheel drive powertrains. At a starting price of RM738,800 before local duties and taxes, any customis

Tesla has started rolling out its Full Self Driving (FSD) Beta v12 driver assistance suite, in one of the most anticipated updates to the Tesla’s Level 2 ADAS system which the electric carmaker hopes will eventually reach Level 4 or Level 5 functionality, Electrek has reported. The v12 iteration of Tesla’s FSD software introduces what […]

The Maserati Grecale Folgore is the all-electric version of the company’s Porsche Macan fighter which made its debut two years ago. Launched as the brand’s second electric vehicle (EV) after the GranTurismo Folgore, the Grecale Folgore only comes in one trim level as opposed to internal combustion engine (ICE) models that are available in GT, [&hel

Chevron Malaysia, the operator of the Caltex brand and service stations in Malaysia, has announced the launch of the latest edition of the Caltex Fuel Your School, an initiative aimed at revitalising interest in STEM (science, technology, English and mathematics) among school students. Additionally, the campaign serves to extend its impact to addre

Together with the reveal of the facelifted HR-V, Honda’s accessories arm Honda Access has previewed its Modulo catalogue of parts for the revised B-segment SUV in Japan, where the car is being sold as the Vezel. For 2024, the company has presented four looks, these being Sports Style, Urban Style, Casual Style and Active Style. […]

Advanced driver assistance systems and myriad other forms of active safety equipment tend to attract the limelight where vehicle safety is concerned, though the seat belt should not be overlooked. After all, this has been credited with saving over one million lives in vehicles since the 1960s. Automotive components manufacturer, ZF Passive Safety S

It’s just the first week of Ramadan but for everyone who celebrate, you know what you will have to do soon, make a trip back to our hometowns to celebrate Raya and spend time with your family. For a lot of people this involves a long interstate trip, so it’s better to make sure our […]

Lynk & Co’s lineup is filled with SUVs, but the company has launched only its second sedan in China. Called the Lynk & Co 07 EM-P, this D-segment sedan sits above the 03 and is powered by the same plug-in hybrid powertrain as the 06 and 08 EM-P. As reported by CarNewsChina, a BHE15 1.5 […]

The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is coming to Malaysia, as announced by Chery Malaysia in an Instagram post, and registrations of interest have opened for the the C-segment SUV ahead of its debut in Malaysia; click here to sign up. Most recently sighted on Malaysian roads in January this year, the Tiggo 7 Pro was […]

Honda Malaysia (HMSB) announced today that it is targeting to sell 95,000 vehicles this year, and central to that is a pair of new models that will make their debut over the remaining nine months, the company confirmed. It says it wants to double down on its emphasis on e:HEV hybrid models, which it claims […]

A further RM3.3 billion will be needed to resolve the backlog of maintenance works required for federal roads, according to works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, The Star reported. This sum of money would be put towards maintaining 3,821.03 km of the nation’s federal roads, and this includes pothole repairs, the works minister said, [&h

For Malaysia, the Modenas Kawasaki ZX-25R is subject to recall for a frame upgrade. This is in accordance with a directive memo issued by Kawasaki Japan for an issue reported in a ZX-25R in an unnamed country. The issue is from the lower part of the frame of the ZX-25R and was reported as a […]

Raya season is just around the corner, and the latest car company to announce its yearly promotion is Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), which is offering RM2,000 in duit raya – essentially a rebate – on the Triton pick-up truck from now until March 31. Variants eligible for the discount are the AT Premium (and its […]

Ahead of the launch of the new Volkswagen Touareg this afternoon, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) managing director Denyu Bostandzhiev took to the stage to give his speech, which came with a tantalising teaser about the company’s future plans. Bostandzhiev said the company had big plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Golf, which

It’s been more than a decade, but the Volkswagen Touareg is back in Malaysia. The facelifted third-generation flagship SUV, first introduced back in 2018, arrives in CKD locally-assembled 3.0 TSI V6 form and sits at the top of Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia’s (VPCM) lineup. Built at the Hicom plant in Pekan, Pahang (for the first […]

It’s been nearly a full year since the W214 Mercedes-Benz E-Class was revealed, but Stuttgart has finally pulled the covers off the first AMG-badged model. This is the Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid 4Matic+, a plug-in hybrid model that offers up a serious boost in firepower. Much of that comes from the proven 3.0 litre turbocharged straight-six […]

Another section of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) is now ready, with the Taiping Selatan (South) to Beruas elevated interchanges in Section 11 being officially opened earlier today by works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. During the launch ceremony, Nanta announced that Section 11 users will enjoy free toll from tomorrow (March 12) to

A sum of RM257 million is required for the annual maintenance of railway assets managed by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), New Straits Times has reported. According to transport minister Anthony Loke, the sum is aimed at supporting a reliable rail system, and that KTMB is currently upgrading its electrification system for the Klang Valley [&he

The Chery Omoda E5 was only launched on Wednesday, but Chery Malaysia is wasting no time offering several promotions for its new electric SUV. The company is touting “savings” worth up to RM11,000 on the car, which is already attractively priced at RM146,800 on-the-road without insurance. It’s not a straight discount, however – instead, the [&helli

Masuk tahun ini sudah hampir tujuh tahun Mazda CX-5 generasi kedua berada dalam pasaran. Namun Mazda tetap Mazda, boleh dikatakan model-modelnya kerap menerima kemaskini tidak kira kecil atau besar dari tahun ke tahun bagi memastikannya terus relevan dalam pasaran. Galeri yang kami tampilkan kali ini adalah kemaskini terbaharu untuk SUV segmen-C in

Laminated glass windscreens are relatively robust, but sometimes, the inevitable happens, with some rogue stone or random object causing more than a simple chip that can usually be repaired. A cracked windscreen isn’t just an eyesore, it can end up being dangerous if you persist in going about without doing anything about it. Replacing the [&hellip

A feasibility on lemon law for vehicles will be carried out this year, according to the ministry of domestic trade and cost of living (KPDN), The Star has reported. The legislation would empower consumers to claim for losses if the vehicles they have purchased, have broken down or have failed to abide by quality standards […]

Earlier this week, an opposition lawmaker has suggested that the government close the Gombak and Karak toll plazas on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway (KLK) and East Coast Expressway (ECE) to ease congestion. The proposal has since been emphatically shot down by works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, according to the New Straits Times.

Prasarana is set to implement an open payment system for its rail and bus services in the Klang Valley, which will allow users to pay for their fares using methods other than Touch ‘n Go (TNG), The Edge reports. According to transport minister Anthony Loke, the open payment system will start with Rapid KL buses, […]

Last August, the Melaka state government began trials of a car-free weekend in the historic quarter of Bandar Hilir, which houses the Stadthuys and A Famosa. Initially held only on Saturday evenings, the initiative was extended to the full three days (still only in the evening), from Friday to Sunday, starting in December. We’re now […]

Jenama Togg mungkin tidak ramai yang kenal, tapi ia sebenarnya adalah pengeluar kenderaan elektrik nasional pertama dari Turki. Ditubuhkan pada tahun 2018, syarikat itu menunjukkan EV pertama mereka, SUV T10X pada tahun 2019 dan kemudiannya pengeluaran bermula pada tahun 2022. Tahun ini, Togg menunjukkan pula model kedua mereka, iaitu sebuah sedan

Ada satu ketika, Toyota pernah dilabel sebagai jenama yang bosan dan sinonim dengan ‘ayah-ayah’. Ini kerana gergasi automotif Jepun itu pernah berhenti menghasilkan kereta sport seperti Toyota Supra, Toyota MR2, Toyota Celica dan sebagainya, tetapi lebih tertumpu untuk menghasilkan kereta yang tahan lasak seperti Toyota Camry dan juga model mesra a

The road transport department (JPJ) has announced the official introduction of the electronic driving test system (e-testing), with its implementation being carried out via a pilot project in three driving institutes across the country. According to transport minister Anthony Loke, driving institutes across the country will be allowed to offer e-te

We’ve not received the Toyota Crown in at least several decades, but now that the 16th-generation model is a global model, we might just be on the cusp of getting one again. Yours truly spotted one on the Federal Highway this afternoon undisguised and wearing Selangor trade plates, on its way to Glenmarie. The latest […]

BMW Group Malaysia has announced the availability of the MINI Countryman facelift with exclusive John Cooper Works Trim, a special edition Cooper S variant that marks the final chapter for the second-gen F60 in the country. Limited to 168 units, the run-out version features a John Cooper Works (JCW) aerodynamic kit, consisting of a front […]

Click to enlarge Rock fans, anyone going to the Underground Concert at Sunway Lagoon tomorrow? The three headlining bands are big names – Hujan, Bunkface and Butterfingers. Yes, the latter is still around! The concert will be at the Surf Beach at Sunway Lagoon tomorrow night. Rapid KL has announced an extension of the BRT […]

With the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix having just concluded early Sunday morning, motorsports fans may now be looking for something to fill their day today. Thankfully, the Malaysian racing season is also kicking off this weekend, as the Malaysian Speed Festival Racing Series (MSF Racing) returns to the Sepang International Circuit today, March 3, 2024.

In 2021, Selangor outlined plans to have 1,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in place across the state by 2022. After a lengthy period of silence, this was later shifted to the end of 2023, but the actual number of chargers in operation at present is still well short of that target, with just 681 […]

Left: Red Multi-Coat, Right: Ultra Red Left: Midnight Silver Metallic, Right: Stealth Grey Tesla Malaysia has updated the colour choices available for the Tesla Model Y in Malaysia. You can check it out at the Tesla Model Y Malaysian market configurator. Red Multi-Coat which used to be a RM10,000 option has been replaced by Ultra […]

Great Wall Motor Malaysia (GWM Malaysia) has announced that the Ora 07 – known elsewhere as the Grand Cat or Lightning Cat – is now available for booking in the country, through authorised dealers nationwide. Launched in Thailand last month, the Ora 07 is set to come to Malaysia also in two variants – the […]

It has been very hot lately, hot enough to be officially in a heatwave. The Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) says that as of yesterday evening, Pokok Sena in Kedah is under Level 2 heatwave alert. A total of 23 places in Malaysia are under Level 1 heatwave alert, including the whole of Perlis and almost the […]

We’ve seen this one coming – Bermaz Auto Alliance (BAA) has announced it has ceased operations effective today, three months after it handed the distributorship of Peugeot back to the French brand’s parent company Stellantis. This marks the end of a process that started when BAA took over the reins from past custodian Naza more […]

The sales and service tax (SST) hike from six to eight per cent, slated for March 1, will also impact your electricity bill. According to The Star, the government has confirmed it will implement the new SST rate on energy usage exceeding 600 kWh, meaning that those who already pay more than RM232 per month […]

The MG4 is now open for booking, finally putting to rest rumours of MG’s Malaysian entry that have been kicking around since at least early 2020. It’s coming with some attractive pricing too, pitting this Euro-centric electric hatchback against another aquatic-themed five-door. That’s right – MG isn’t pulling any punches with the MG4, pricing it [&

The Apple Car project is no more, as the company has decided to pivot towards development of artificial intelligence (AI) projects, Bloomberg has reported. According to Bloomberg sources, Apple made the announcement internally, to the surprise of the nearly 2,000 staff who had been on the Apple Car project. The decision was announced to Apple [&hel

It looks like we’re finally getting the Peugeot e-2008, more than a year after we were supposed to get it. The French electric SUV was recently spotted undisguised – save for some taped-up badges – at the Gentari charging station in X Park Sunway Serene, as posted by Facebook user Azlan Mahmud in the Malaysian […]

The upcoming 2024 Proton X70 facelift has been spied testing in public once again, this time also by a paultan.org who wishes to remain anonymous. This comes shortly after the most recent sighting of the updated C-segment SUV last week. This most recent sighting is claimed to have taken place in Cheras, and while there […]

Not everyone can claim to be the champion of the enthusiast driver, but Toyota is certainly in with a shout. The image of unfailingly beige Camrys are well and truly behind us – Toyotas are now (mostly) cool and fun to drive, and even the Prius has been touched by the hand of Akio Toyoda. […]

Following the sighting of a new Tesla Model 3 Performance with its front and rear ends covered last week, the upcoming higher-performance variant of the Model 3 Highland has been spotted again, this time fully uncovered, and in Spain. A couple of units, in Ultra Red and black were spotted and caught on camera by […]

JPJ has announced that SWK and BRV are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Sabah’s latest running number series is ‘SWK’, and it opened for tender yesterday, February 22. The bidding period on JPJeBid is five days, ending 10pm on February 26. As usual, […]

Delivery Hero has announced that talks between it and Grab over the sale of its foodpanda Southeast Asian business to the latter have ended, Business Times reports. In a statement, the German multi-national online food ordering and food delivery company said it had terminated discussions on the potential sale, without naming any parties. This comes

It’s safe to say that BYD has set the country alight with the Seal, an electric sedan that goes toe-to-toe with the ever-popular Tesla Model 3. The Chinese company has been quite aggressive with its latest model, particularly in terms of pricing. Doubtless, there will be those of you who will be wondering how the […]

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has introduced the C350e AMG Line to the fifth-generation (W206) C-Class range. The new plug-in hybrid variant is locally assembled (CKD) in Pekan, Pahang and is currently listed with an estimated price of RM355,000 on-the-road without insurance. It joins the existing C200 Avantgarde that goes for RM292,888 and replaces

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) telah menambah satu lagi varian bagi C-Class W206, dan kali ini adalah versi plug-in hybrid C350e AMG Line. Ia dipasang dalam negara (CKD), dan dijual pada harga RM355,000 tidak termasuk insurans, menggantikan C300 AMG Line (RM333,888) dan menyertai C200 Avantgarde (RM292,888) yang diperkenalkan sebelum ini – kedua-duan

The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has been launched in Indonesia following its initial debut in India in January 2024. Revealed at this year’s Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS), the elongated off-roader is priced from 476.5 million rupiah (RM145,986). That amount is for the four-speed automatic variant, but there’s also a cheaper five-speed manual op

Dalam acara Beyond Zero yang dianjurkan oleh UMW Toyota di Taman Teknologi Malaysia, Bukit Jalil yang sedang berlangsung, syarikat tersebut turut mempamerkan versi hibrid untuk kembar MPV premium Toyota Alphard dan Vellfire generasi terbaharu yang kini ditawarkan di pasaran Jepun. Toyota Alphard Hybrid dan Vellfire Hybrid ini dijana oleh sistem hib

In collaboration with designer of custom high-performance motorcycles Roland Sands, Indian Motorcycles takes the covers off the Indian FTR x RSD Super Hooligan. Under the aegis of Rolands Sands Design (RSD), the FTR x RSD Super Hooligan celebrates flat track racing and the hooligan lifestyle. This ethos is a “run-what-ya-brung,” bar-banging spirit

First revealed at the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, the Toyota Prius 24h Le Mans Centennial GR Edition concept car is present at the Toyota Beyond Zero showcase in Malaysia this week. Built as a fifth-generation Prius-based tribute to Toyota’s success in the World Endurance Championship with five consecutive […

Applications for the Selangor state BikeCare-1000 aid scheme is open till March 1. This programme is exclusively for Selangor-born Malaysian citizens aged 18 years and older as well as not blacklisted in the Central Credit Reference Information System (CCRIS). The BikeCare-1000 scheme pays the hire purchase deposit, insurance and registration fee o

Next-generation Proton Saga rendered by Theophilus Chin At the Proton Chinese New Year media appreciation dinner today, CEO Li Chunrong shared a few updates regarding the national carmaker’s future plans. Notably, these included a surprising announcement concerning its homegrown models, reinforcing the notion that its lineup won’t be entirely repla

Volkswagen has unveiled the new ID.7 Tourer, which is the wagon version of the ID.7 that made its debut a year earlier in April. According to the German carmaker, the ID.7 Tourer is one of the first all-electric estate cars in the upper mid-sized class and it will go on sale in Europe sometime in […]

It’s a little late to market, but the facelifted Range Rover Evoque has finally been launched in Malaysia. Revealed to the world last June, the brand’s stylish entry-level SUV gets some minor design tweaks that mask a comprehensive interior makeover. A total of three variants are being made available, starting with the P200 Dynamic SE […]

Here’s a full gallery of the new second-generation Mazda CX-5 facelift, which was launched near the end of January this year. The CX-5 pictured here is the 2.5T High AWD, which is the most expensive variant you can buy at RM188,760.40 on-the-road without insurance. Other available variants include the base 2.0 Mid (RM144,469.20) that is […]

You could be forgiven for wondering whether Lancia still exists. It’s been a long time since the heydays of Delta Integrales flying across television screens; the brand has been confined to Italy since 2017 and the only car it has sold from 2015 onwards has been the elderly 12-year-old Ypsilon. We’re now seeing the first […]

The Mitsubishi Minicab EV has been officially launched in Indonesia, just a few months after local production of the fully electric light commercial vehicle (LCV) began in December last year. Known as the L100 EV there, the one-box kei vehicle is priced at 320 million rupiah (RM97,791) and is already being used by Pos Indonesia […]

The Tesla app has been updated to provide ultra-wideband (UWB) support, according to a report by Not A Tesla App. This improves the Phone Key feature that customers already enjoy by providing a more reliable and secure use of phones as digital keys compared to Bluetooth. UWB-type digital keys aren’t new and are already offered […]

The Nissan Almera Kuro Edition was introduced earlier this year and we’re now bringing you a full gallery of the kitted-up B-segment sedan for your viewing pleasure. Also known as the Black Edition (kuro is the Japanese term for black), the car pictured here is finished in a new-for-2024 exterior colour called Glacier Grey and […]

Perodua D66B/Nexis render by Theophilus Chin. Ah, yes, here we go again, with another “update” about when the Perodua D66B will arrive on the scene. In October last year, Kenanga Research wrote in a sector update report that the B-segment SUV, which will sit above the Ativa in the company’s product line-up, would be making […]

At this year’s Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS), Honda introduced the new BR-V N7X Edition, which features several aesthetic improvements that are apparently inspired by the concept (N7X is an abbreviation of ‘New 7-Seater eXcitement’) that previewed the second-generation three-row crossover nearly three years ago. The N7X Edition is offer

Ahead of the local launch of the Chery Omoda E5 next month, we’re bringing you a full gallery of the EV version of the Omoda 5 for your viewing pleasure. While previous units of the Omoda E5 we covered were pre-production cars, the one you see here is in the exact specification that Malaysians will […]

Owners of the second-generation Perodua Alza have received letters inviting them to bring their vehicles in for a quality inspection service. According to letters shared and comments posted in the Perodua Alza D27A Malaysia Facebook group, the issue involves the Alza’s front suspension, which may require the bolts holding the shock absorbers to be

BMW has added a new dual motor variant to the BMW i5 range called the BMW i5 xDrive40. The i5 was initially launched with eDrive40 and M60 xDrive variants, with the former already on sale here in Malaysia going for RM420k. The eDrive40 has a single rear motor with 313 PS and 400 Nm (340 […]

A couple of weeks ago, we got a hold of the keys (or rather, the card) to the Tesla Model Y Performance, the first time we’ve seen the electric SUV in the final form that Malaysian customers will get. During our time with it, we noticed several details that were not present on either the […]

Chinese manufacturer BYD has expanded its product offering in Europe with the Seal U, a fully electric SUV that will be made available on the European market in two variants which will go on sale from this month, according to BYD. The Seal nameplate is familiar from the sedan model that is aimed at the […]

Click to enlarge Good news for those living in Alam Suria Puncak Perdana and Sunway Kayangan. Rapid KL has realigned the route 754 bus and it now has a couple of stops in the two areas. From February 15, bus 754 will be realigned to start from Seksyen 13 Shah Alam to Puncak Perdana. The […]

Click to enlarge Residents of Taman Prima Tropika and Putra Permai, take note. MBSJ has announced a permanent closure of a part of Jalan Prima Tropika as well as a change of traffic light system at the intersection near Giant Seri Kembangan, The stretch that will be permanently closed is from Jalan Prima Tropika heading […]

Earlier this year, the road transport department (JPJ) announced it would continue to issue physical road tax (LKM) to those who aren’t prepared to make the switch to a digital one. However, the road tax provided will now come in the form of a paper document instead of a plastic disc that you stick on […]

With the 2024 Lunar New Year balik kampung exodus in full swing, the Smart Lane system is in effect on certain stretches of Malaysia’s toll highways. Done to alleviate traffic congestion on the highway especially during the pre- and post holiday travel period, the Smart Lane implementation during specific times and dates seems to have […]

The KL Car Free Morning (KLCFM) working committee has announced that there will be no KLCFM this Sunday, February 11. The weekly Sunday morning open circuit around the city has been cancelled due to the Chinese New Year holidays. CNY falls on February 10 and 11. That means that next Monday is a replacement holiday, […]

Earlier this week, it was reported in the news that a minister’s MPV had been seen attempting to beat a traffic jam by tailgating an ambulance on the North-South Expressway on February 3. Now, local government development minister Nga Kor Ming, whose MPV it was that was involved in the incident, has issued a statement […]

Following the production halt of Daihatsu vehicles in Japan after confirmation of safety testing irregularities in April last year, Daihatsu has announced that production and shipment of 10 models at the Daihatsu Kyushu Oita (Nakatsu) factory will resume from February 26 this year, and the shipping of completed vehicles will resume on February 19.

Rowan Atkinson has been blamed for the slow adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the United Kingdom, reports Sky News. The Mr. Bean and Johnny English actor was name-checked during an environment and climate change committee meeting in the House of Lords earlier this week, with the Green Alliance think tank saying a comment piece […]

Nine years after construction was first announced, the long-running Pan-Borneo Highway – first envisioned six decades ago – is expected to see the completion of the Sarawak portion of the project later this year, Bernama reports. According to works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, the work progress of the Sarawak portion of the project [

The Toyota Corolla Cross facelift has made its debut, over three years since the original made its global premiere in Thailand. Four variants comprised of one ICE version and three hybrids emerge at the facelift’s debut; 1.8L Sport Plus at 999,000 THB (RM133,093), HEV Premium at 1,094,000 THB (RM145,749), HEV Premium Luxury at 1,204,000 THB [&helli

While some are already back in the hometown, the exodus from the city begins today for many who are celebrating Chinese New Year. And in anticipation of the surge in traffic on the North South Expressway, PLUS is focusing on four specific strategies – user comfort, traffic management, traffic distribution and efficient communication. “Our highways

The Audi Q7 has been given its second facelift in its current generation, following on from its 2019 update. Now, the German brand’s SUV that brings the choice of three-row seating brings the customary visual changes as well as equipment updates. Lighting equipment for the latest Q7 facelift brings a darker tint for the headlamps […]

Kerajaan melalui Mesyuarat Jemaah Menteri pada pagi ini telah bersetuju untuk memberikan tol percuma kepada kenderaan Kelas 1 (persendirian) sahaja pada 8 dan 9 Februari 2024 sempena perayaan Tahun Baharu Cina (CNY) kali ini. Pemberian tol percuma ini akan dilaksanakan di kesemua lebuh raya bermula jam 12.01 tengah malam pada 8 Februari 2024 (Jumaa

Geely said it has launched 11 low-earth orbit satellites last week to support more accurate navigation for autonomous vehicles. The satellites, launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center is Sichuan, was the Chinese automaker’s second dispatch following the nine units it sent up in June last year. The units are part of company’s ambitious Gee

2024 Yamaha TMax Tech Max Dark Magma For this year, the 2024 Yamaha TMax Tech Max comes in new colours for the Malaysia market, with a recommended retail price of RM74,998. The new colour schemes are Dark Magma and Tech Black while pricing remains the same as previous, excluding road tax, insurance and registration. A […]

Ever the industrious renderer, Photoshop wizard Theophilus Chin has been at work again – this time dreaming up the forthcoming second-generation Perodua Bezza. In his own words, he has rendered the car several times, most recently last July using the latest Axia as a base. This latest effort hasn’t brought much new to the table […]

The Toyota Corolla Cross is pretty popular in these parts, so any update is going to make us sit up and notice. Which is just as well, because the facelifted version of the SUV will be revealed in Thailand in just a few days time on February 8. A few teasers have been released to […]

The G82 BMW M4 Coupé and G83 M4 Convertible have received their facelifts in the 2024 model year, bringing mild exterior styling and interior equipment updates, along with an increased power output for the Competition variants. Drawing from the facelifted 4 Series range as its base, the exterior revisions are mild, with headlamps which get [&hellip

Here’s something surprising – the BMW XM has been given a smaller engine. The new variant powered by a 3.0 litre inline six plug-in hybrid system is called the XM 50e, while the original V8 version seems to continue to be simply called the XM. The new BMW XM 50e has a total system output […]

The Audi e-tron GT serves as the poster car of Ingolstadt’s electric vehicle (EV) series and was first revealed way back in February 2021, before eventually reaching our shores in the middle of 2023. Available in three variants, the e-tron GT range starts with the quattro and is followed by the quattro with the Dynamic […]

Volvo is reportedly set to stop providing funding to Polestar and will transfer responsibility of the EV brand to Geely. According to Automotive News Europe, Zhejiang Geely Holding, the parent of both Swedish brands, will take on the funding for Polestar. The proposed deal will also see Geely taking over Volvo’s 48% stake in Polestar, […]

Toyota has unveiled the facelifted Hilux which now gets a mild-hybrid powertrain for selected 4X4 double-cab variants in Australia, in addition to styling updates for the ubiquitous pick-up truck model. According to Toyota Australia, the 48-volt system aids engine smoothness and economy, the latter improved by approximately 6% to 10% relative to th

In what will surely go down as the move of the decade, seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has reportedly agreed to make a shock switch from Mercedes-AMG Petronas to Scuderia Ferrari for the 2025 season. The news has been picked up by several credible outlets, including Autosport and Sky Sports. The Briton, who will […]

Maybank Investment Bank is expecting the Malaysian automotive industry to be affected by the increase in the service tax rate and the implementation of the high value goods tax (HVGT) that will come into play in March and May respectively. In a research note, the investment bank said the HVGT could impact premium vehicle sales, […]

Aside from the GS3 Emzoom and Aion Y Plus, Warisan Tan Chong Automotif (WTCA) has also previewed the GAC Emkoo in Malaysia today. The Chinese carmaker’s latest C-segment SUV will enter the market later this year – likely CKD locally assembled at Tan Chong’s Segambut plant – following on from the smaller GS3 Emzoom that […]

It seems like BMW isn’t able to put a foot wrong, despite churning out a slew of controversial designs and ever more complicated iDrive systems. Munich ended the year at the top of the premium car sales pile for the third time running, delivering a record 2,253,835 vehicles in 2023. As Automotive News Europe reports, […]

Having sold a record 11.2 million vehicles in 2023, Toyota retained its position as the world’s top-selling automaker for the fourth successive year, finishing well above second-placed Volkswagen Group, which saw sales increasing by 12% to 9.2 million vehicles. Hyundai-Kia retained third place with 7.3 million units sold, which was up 6.7% from the

Seorang pengguna laman Facebook yang tidak mahu dikenali telah pun memuatnaik satu surat di Toyota Vios 3rd & 4th Gen Community Facebook Page, yang menyatakan bahawa Toyota Vios miliknya terlibat dalam satu “Kempen Servis Istimewa”. Dalam surat tersebut tidak dinyatakan tahun produksi Toyota Vios yang terlibat dalam kempen ini, namun ada penggu

Tun Daim Zainuddin has been charged with the failure to declare 71 of his assets to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), the New Straits Times reports. According to the charge sheet, the 85-year-old former finance minister failed to comply with a MACC notice to declare his assets such as one bank account, seven luxury vehicles, [&hellip

Earlier this month, Grab announced a restructuring of its delivery fee and bonus framework in Malaysia, which didn’t go down well with platform delivery riders. While the company said the changes would ensure bookings that require more time and effort will be more fairly compensated, riders expressed disagreement with the reduction in the base fare

Click to enlarge Take note, those who use the train to cross the Causeway. KTM has announced that it will be cancelling a couple of Shuttle Tebrau services connecting Singapore and Johor Bahru, due to the rescheduling of train operations. The trains cancelled are number 81 and 82, which affect February 5, 11, 19 and […]

This is the Omoda O5 GT, a sporty sedan which was launched in Mexico in August 2023 to join the regular O5 that arrived earlier that year. Both models are essentially rebadged versions of existing Chery models, namely the Arrizo 5 Plus and Arrizo 5 GT. Priced at 459,900 Mexican pesos (around RM126k) for the […]

Previewed here last November during the launch of the Maxus MIFA 9, the first examples of the Maxus T90 EV are now up and about on Malaysian roads. However, you can’t get your hands on the fully-electric pick-up truck as yet, because it hasn’t officially gone on sale. The first examples are actually part of […]

More than six years after Malaysian launch of the eighth-generation Rolls-Royce Phantom, the updated Series II has now been made landfall here. First announced globally in May 2022, the Phantom Series II is being offered here in two versions with prices starting from RM2.5 million exclusive of tax and any options. The starting price tag […]

Honda Civic Type R. Few names in motordom resonate as deeply with its target market and audience as this one has through the years, and this, the FL5, is the sixth generation of the nameplate. The latest of its line is now made in the brand’s native Japan in Yorii, Saitama Prefecture, a departure from […]

According to the department of mineral and geoscience (JMG), 254 locations nationwide have been identified as critical slopes at risk of landslides. As reported by The Star, JMG director-general Datuk Zamri Ramli said 104 sites were classified as high risk, 97 as medium risk and 53 as low risk. Sabah recorded the highest number of […]

The 2024 Porsche Macan has just been unveiled and yes, it’s now a full electric SUV. The all-new second-generation Macan is Porsche’s second all-electric model after the Taycan, and its first core model to be transformed into an EV – the rest are set to follow. Fret not however, as the new Macan is still […]

Tahun lalu, Nissan memperkenalkan beberapa model baru untuk pasaran Malaysia, antaranya Leaf facelift pada bulan Mac. Begitu juga dengan beberapa edisi untuk Serena dan Navara, serta tiga kenderaan yang dibikin dan tunjuk ketika Tokyo Auto Salon KL. Tiada pengenalan model serba baru bagi Nissan untuk tahun lalu. Bagaimana dengan 2024? Berikut baris

BMW Malaysia has started a teaser campaign for the upcoming BMW iX2, kicking things off with a microsite stating it is coming soon on their website as long as an EDM that they blasted out to their marketing list today. Not much details other than it is coming soon, but if you’re interested what is […]

Porsche has teased the next generation Porsche Macan ahead of its reveal on January 25 2024. The teaser comes in the form of two sketches showing the front and rear end of the Macan. Unlike the current Macan which is a regular ICE car, the new Macan will be electric. It’s built on the the […]

Owners of Kawasaki motorcycles in Sarawak can now visit the new flagship Kawasaki 4S Centre in Kuching. Under the ownership and management of Ghee Hua Co, the 4S Centre in Kuching is the third of Edaran Modenas’ (EMOS) All-Star Dealer showrooms in Malaysia. As the first All-Star dealer in East Malaysia, this strategic partnership between […]

Untuk yang bakal mendapat kenderaan baharu, ini ada lagi dua pilihan siri nombor pendaftaran yang baru diumumkan oleh Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ). Seperti biasa, bidaan dilakukan menerusi platform dalam talian, JPJ eBid. Siri nombor pendaftaran terkini Kedah, KFT, bakal dibuka bidaan mulai 25 Januari 2024 dan ia berlangsung selama lima hari ia

Age, as well as the duration of being B2-licensed are among the factors which need to be considered before the proposal for the automatic upgrade to a full B license for motorcycles can be finalised, said deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The matter will be finalised in detailed meetings with the road […]

JPJ has announced that NEB and SU-L are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Negeri Sembilan’s latest running number series is ‘NEB’, and it’s open for tender today, January 22. The bidding period on JPJeBid is five days, ending 10pm on January 26. As […]

The BYD SEAL is launching soon in Malaysia as the brand’s third electric vehicle (EV), joining the previously introduced BYD ATTO 3 and BYD DOLPHIN. Stylish in its design and packed with technologies, the BYD SEAL represents BYD’s constant pursuit of producing ever better new energy vehicles (NEVs), so much so that it is the […]

Perodua ‘MyEV’ rendered based on the 2023 EMO Concept Earlier this week, minister of international trade and industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz revealed that mass production of Perodua’s EV is scheduled to start in end-2025. According to the MITI minister, in line with the appointment of Perodua as the lead in production of […]

There has been reports that Tesla has been forced to halt Model 3 “Highland” deliveries in Australia over a matter of technical non-compliance with Australian rules. Here’s the gist of it – Australia Design Rules (ADR) requires that a car comes with a centre top tether point to secure a child seat that is accessible […]

Following yesterday’s teaser of the facelifted H247 Mercedes-Benz GLA, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has today officially launched the updated crossover in a single variant, the GLA 200, priced at RM258,888 on-the-road without insurance. As with the pre-update H247 GLA, this facelifted model is locally assembled in Pekan, Pahang, coming after its initial

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) hari ini dalam satu acara meriah yang dibuat di Bukit Bintang telah melancarkan Y16ZR ABS untuk pasaran Malaysia, dengan ditawarkan dalam tiga warna iaitu Violet Knight, Ocean Neon dan Mag Grey, pada harga (cadangan) RM11,398 tidak termasuk insurans. Seperti yang boleh dilihat pada namanya, versi baru bagi Y16ZR ini d

Your next BMW X5 could be built by a humanoid robot, as BMW and AI robotics startup Figure today announced a commercial agreement to use Figure’s humanoid robot powered by end-to-end AI at its Plant Spartanburg workforce. Our Malaysian market BMW X5 is CKD, but the packs come from Plant Spartanburg. The Figure 01 robot […]

After being sighted in Malaysia without any camouflage and wearing trade plates several months ago, it is now confirmed that the latest-generation Volkswagen Touareg will be launched in Malaysia. Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) today teased the SUV on its official Instagram account and has begun accepting registrations of interest – head

Photo from PDRM social media It is a litany we have heard many times. “This motorcycle just hit my car/bumper/wing mirror and shot off. I got everything on the dash cam, shall I make a report?” “Aiya, no point one, report also useless, police won’t take action,” is the usual reply. A point of fact […]

Hyundai has unveiled the Ioniq 5 N NPX1 concept vehicle, one that is based on the production Ioniq 5 N that is itself a high-performance version of the Ioniq 5 EV. According to Hyundai, the NPX1 previews a host of upgrades that are specific to the Hyundai N range that will be available to purchase […]

The bounce back from Covid is real, and very strong. The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) announced 2023 auto sales results today, and it’s an all-time record with close to 800,000 units sold. The 799,731 units total industry volume (TIV) is 11% higher than the 721,177 units achieved in 2022, which was a record then. This […]

Following a teaser last November, the production version of the Honda e:NP2 has been sighted in documents for the Chinese ministry of industry and information technology, which should indicate that the Japanese brand’s electric crossover is set to make its official debut soon. The e:NP2 is the product of a joint venture between Honda and […]

Here are some live photos of the all-new Suzuki Jimny 5-Door, which was previewed at the recent Singapore Motorshow. The longer version of the compact off-roader first made its global debut last January and provides more practicality than the three-door version that we have here. Measuring 3,985 mm long, 1,645 mm wide and 1,720 mm […]

The Tokyo Auto Salon is where independent companies as well as manufacturers show their latest wares in the realm of customised vehicles, and this year’s edition sees Lexus brings a performance-oriented concept based on its LBX B-segment crossover. Enter the Lexus LBX Morizo RR Concept, so named for borrowing company chairman and master driver Akio

Sempena dengan perayaan Thaipusam yang bakal disambut pada 25 Januari 2024, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) bakal memberikan tambang percuma kepada para penumpang KTM Komuter Lembah Klang selama dua hari iaitu pada 24 hingga 25 Januari ini. Perkara ini telah diumumkan oleh Menteri Pengangkutan Anthony Loke yang berkata tambang percuma itu akan dik

Selepas didedahkan secara rasmi pada Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS) 2020, GR Yaris hari ini sekali lagi menjadi tajuk besar dalam acara ubahsuai terulung di Jepun itu – ini dia GR Yaris facelift membuat kemunculan sulungnya di TAS 2024 pagi tadi! Model yang disegarkan kali ini bukan hanya melibatkan perubahan kosmetik pada sebelah luar, ia turut […]

KTM Berhad (KTMB) telah mengumumkan akan menambah empat tren tambahan bagi perkhidmatan ETS sempena Tahun Baru Cina yang bakal disambut bulan hadapan. Ia adalah bagi perjalanan dari laluan KL Sentral – Ipoh – KL Sentral pada 7 hingga 13 Februari 2024. Selain itu, dua ETS turut ditambah bagi laluan KL Sentral – Padang Besar – […]

Careplus Group and GoAuto Group joint venture, NexV Manufacturing has officially commenced construction on its upcoming assembly plant in the Chembong Industrial Area in Rembau, Negeri Sembilan. According to the company, this is the first green technology facility dedicated to the manufacture of new energy vehicles (NEVs), and it aims for operation

Getting its Malaysian launch is the 2024 Kymco AK550 Premium maxi scooter, priced at RM65,500 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. Kymco scooters are distributed in Malaysia under the Edaran Modenas banner, and brought in CBU with two colour options – Black and Matte Brown. The AK550 Premium is powered by a DOHC, two-cylinder, liquid-coo

If you are a Malaysian driver or motorcycle rider, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) wants your thoughts in the Motorcycle Safety Initiative survey. The survey is online, link here, and open to Malaysian citizens or permanent residents. Additionally, you must be a motorcycle rider, driver or heavy vehicle driver to participate

From its beginning in 1949, the MotoGP World Championship reaches its 75th year in 2024. Initially based on the production motorcycles of the day, MotoGP today is the pinnacle of two wheel racing technology, along with the most skilled and talented motorcycle riders on the planet. Starting off in the post war years with motorcycles […]

When Honda Malaysia launched the sixth-generation CR-V in December, the price of the range-topping CR-V 2.0L e:HEV RS was not revealed. The company said that it would announce the CR-V Hybrid’s price in early 2024 and here you go – it’s RM195,900 on-the-road without insurance. That makes the RS hybrid RM14k costlier than the highest […]

Click to enlarge Well well, what do we have here? And a sedan no less, in a scene dominated by SUVs. Faisal Hussamuddin shared these pics on MyEVOC’s Facebook page and we’ve been searching for a match. The poster asks if this is Proton’s first ever EV undergoing testing? Why EV? Well, the car is […]

Click to enlarge Chery Malaysia has officially announced that the Tiggo 7 Pro will make its local debut this year, specifically in the second quarter, after the Omoda E5 in March. We’ve previously reported that the C-segment SUV has been confirmed for Malaysia, and Chery also revived a Tiggo 7 Pro Facebook group late last […]

Sime Darby Motors (SDM) has opened its first-ever pop-up store, and it’s located at the ground floor of 1 Utama’s old wing. Situated next to Uniqlo, you won’t miss it. Brands under SDM that are present are BMW, MINI, BMW Motorrad, BYD, Hyundai and Ford. Open to all, the pop-up store will be there for […]

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced it delivered 10,402 vehicles in December 2023, compromising 10,079 units of Toyotas and 323 units of Lexus vehicles. With this, the company’s final sales tally for the whole of 2023 reached 108,107 units, which represents a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 7% from 101,035 units in 2022. In an official […

Launched in Malaysia last December as a 2024-year model, the latest Mazda 2 facelift is in fact the Japanese B-segment model’s second, after the first facelift that made its debut in 2019. In Malaysia, the 2024 Mazda 2 continues to be offered in sedan and hatchback forms, and is priced at RM108,670 on-the-road without insurance […]

Click to enlarge Majlis Perbandaran Sepang (MPS), the Sepang city council that has the airport area and Cyberjaya in its jurisdiction, is having a ‘saman discount’ where you can clear your summonses for only RM10. This offer is valid for the month of January 2024. Mobile counters will be set up at commercial areas daily […]

The Toyota Rush has been discontinued for the Malaysian market, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has confirmed to paultan.org. The seven-seater SUV has been taken off the UMWT website, over five years since the model was launched in the Malaysian market in two variants, the 1.5G at RM88,314 and the 1.5S at RM91,885. The Toyota Rush […]

Sales of electric vehicles globally saw American EV maker Tesla retain its market lead for 2023, having sold delivered 1,808,591 vehicles last year, while Chinese manufacturer BYD sold 1,574,822 electric vehicles – out of 3,012,906 new energy passenger vehicles (BEVs and PHEVs combined) sold in total – last year. Tesla retains its leading vehicle s

Following the circulation of a customer’s Facebook post regarding their recent purchase of a Perodua Bezza, carmaker Perodua has issued an official statement on the matter. “Regarding the recent complaint made by a customer on her newly-purchased Perodua Bezza, we wish to notify the public that we have been in constant communication with her since

Porsche has taken to the Nürburgring Nordschleife with a pre-production example of an upcoming variant of the Porsche Taycan, claiming a new lap record on the 20.8 km layout of the track for the German manufacturer’s EV model around the German racing circuit with a time of seven minutes 7.55 seconds, driven by Porsche development […]

Where did 2023 go? Perodua kicked off last year with the launch of the D74A Axia. It felt recent, but was way back in February (they made us work hard on Valentine’s Day). The all-new DNGA Axia starts at a higher price point, leaving a gap for the Axia E – essentially a kosong previous-gen […]

That cars have become reliant on electronics is already known, but it’s all becoming increasingly more so with electrification and autonomous driving technology coming to the forefront and multimedia systems demanding higher computing power with each new panel that comes along. Semiconductors are integral to all this, and improving on their perform

Welcome to 2024 and we’re hoping you’re having a good one so far. At least, one that’s better than the owner of this Mercedes-Benz EQB, whose car caught on fire yesterday. According to reports, the incident happened around 245pm yesterday. The fire was successfully put out by 10 firefighters. From photos, observed that the fire […]

BYD has announced it will open its first European electric vehicle (EV) production factory in Szeged, Hungary, which would make it the first Chinese carmaker to manufacture passenger cars in the region. According to BYD, the factory will be built in phases and is expected to create thousands of local jobs, boost the local economy […]

Rapid KL has announced it will extend its bus and rail service operations until 1.30am on the night of December 31, 2023 to cater to those celebrating the New Year. The extension involves 21 bus routes, the BRT Sunway Line as well as several LRT, MRT and Monorail stations. For those using rail transit, the […]

Launched in Malaysia during this year’s PACE, the BMW i5 is the fully electric version of the eighth-generation (G60) 5 Series. Available in a sole eDrive40 variant currently, the i5 retails for RM399,500 on-the-road without insurance, inclusive of a standard two-year vehicle warranty and eight-year high-voltage battery warranty. If you want the ex

Daihatsu’s complete production halt following the additional fallout from its safety test scandal is set to hurt the automaker financially. According to a Nikkei Asia news report, it is estimated that the company could suffer over 100 billion yen (RM3.2 billion) in losses stemming from its plant shutdown as well as from providing financial compensa