Gov’t finalising amendments to Road Transport Act 1987, set to impose heavier penalties on Mat Rempit
The transport ministry says it is finalising amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) to introduce clearer provisions aimed at curbing the Mat Rempit menace. According to deputy transport minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah, the amendments would address aspects…
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV SUV is Suzuki eVitara’s twin
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…
Proton ProCare Smart Plan introduced for Saga, X90, 2025 X70 – pre-pay for service and save up to RM670
Proton has introduced the ProCare Smart Plan (PSP) prepaid service package, purchasable for new and existing vehicles. Basically you pay up front for servicing, capping your running costs, and Proton says you’ll be saving up to 15%, or as much…
Carro announces 11x y-o-y EBITDA growth for FY2024, fourth year positive EBITDA, Woori investment
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…
Chery’s Great Year-End Lucky Draw – prizes worth over RM150k up for grabs, savings up to RM15k
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…
GoCar, Yinson’s drivEV now offering EV car sharing in JB – GAC Aion Y Plus, GWM Ora Good Cat available
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…
Third-generation Mitsubishi Triton wins Design Car of The Year award at 2024-2025 Japan Car of The Year
The Mitsubishi Triton has won the Design Car of The Year award at the 2024-2025 Japan Car of The Year awards, after the third-generation model (sixth-generation Mitsubishi pick-up truck) made its debut in July 2023. This marks the second time…
Volvo EX30 Malaysian review – Gothenburg’s smallest, cheapest EV provides surprising driving fun
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…
Sime Motors launches new BYD 3S centre in Sabah
Sime Motors, the official distributor of BYD vehicles in Malaysia, has announced the launch of the first-ever BYD 3S centre in East Malaysia. Located at Lot 33, Sedco Industrial Estate, Jalan Lintas, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, the new facility is…
Zeekr X dilancarkan di Malaysia – saingan smart #1 dan Volvo EX30, bermula RM158k, sehingga 428 PS
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…
Aplikasi Pecman tawar produk penjagaan kereta menyeluruh, harga dari kilang — lancar di KLIMS
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…
Pecman autocare app launched at KLIMS 2024 – easily get car care and accessories from your phone
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…
Carro AutoFair 2024 this weekend at Carro Retail Puchong South – the best certified pre-owned deals!
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,…
Zeekr 7X coming to Malaysia in 2025 – midsize SUV with up to 646 PS, 710 Nm, 780 km CLTC EV range
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…
Aston Martin Valour – two of 110 units now in Malaysia, anniversary special combines 715 PS V12 with 6MT
We were expecting our jaws to drop when we stepped towards Aston Martin Kuala Lumpur last month for the launch of the new Vanquish, but not to the floor! As if the sight of Gaydon’s latest V12 beast wasn’t spectacular…
2025 Honda Amaze revealed – sub-4m sedan with mini-City styling, 6 airbags, Honda Sensing, from RM42k
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…
Perodua eMO-II is ‘Episode 2’, third is production EV below RM90k in 2025; fully developed in-house – CEO
There’s something different about concept cars from national makes, as they preview something that many of us can potentially afford. They’re more significant, they conjure up more excitement. Tasked by the government to come up with an affordable EV by…
MG3 Hybrid+ turut dipamer di KLIMS 2024 – hatchback segmen-B dengan 1.5L hibrid 194 PS; 26.2 km/l; ADAS
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…
Proton X50 Sport Edition – based on 1.5T Premium, full black, red bodykit and accents, to go on sale later
Also unveiled at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) is the Proton X50 Sport Edition. As the name suggests, this variant gives the B-segment SUV a racier look, with a bodykit leading the changes. The kit, which consists of…
GWM Tank 500 preview at KLIMS 2024 – massive 7-seater SUV with 3.0L V6, hybrid and PHEV variants
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…
Jaguar Type 00 concept revealed – two-seater coupé previews four-door GT to debut in 2025; 770 km WLTP
After strong public reaction to its rebranding campaign, Jaguar has unveiled the Type 00 – pronounced ‘zero zero’ – concept that brings an all-new design language ahead of its purely electric range vehicles that will go on sale from late-2025….
Mazda CX-80 also confirmed for KLIMS 2024 preview; sportier CX-5 MS Limited Edition showcased as well
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…
RXZ Twin Boss wins at Yokohama Hot Rod Custom
Proudly flying the Jalur Gemilang in Japan, the RXZ Twin Boss V2 won two awards at the 2024 Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show. Dubbed “Balik Kampung”, the RXZ Twin Boss V2 won the “Cool by Mooneyes” as well as the…
Perodua EMO-II concept to debut at KLIMS – sporty hatch previews production EV, launch next year?
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…
ACE 2024 – 581 cars worth RM84.6m sold in two days!
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…
2025 Porsche Macan EV launched in Malaysia – up to 639 PS, 641 km range, RM430,000 to RM635,000
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…
Carro AutoFair 2024: City RM62k, Civic RM72k, Saga RM29k, X50 RM66k — jaminan 2-tahun, servis percuma
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…
GAC M8 spied in Malaysia once again – Chinese Toyota Alphard/Vellfire finally launching soon?
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…
RM200m LPT1 flood mitigation project to be completed by Dec 2028 – road elevation, improved drainage
Aside from the RM2.1 billion Karak Highway and Lebuhraya Pantai Timur (LPT) 1 widening project that we detailed yesterday, concessionaire AFA Group (previously known as Anih Berhad) is also working on a LPT1 flood mitigation project. If you remember, there…
Toyota GR Supra production to end in 2025 – last product update, 435 PS A90 Final Edition released
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…
Menteri pengangkutan terbuka dengan idea e-hailing motosikal – alu-alukan sebarang operator untuk POC
Menteri pengangkutan, Anthony Loke semalam sewaktu pembentangan di Dewan Parlimen menyatakan bahawa beliau mengalu-alukan jika ada mana-mana pihak yang berminat untuk mengadakan e-hailing motosikal untuk melakukan proof of concept (POC) terlebih dahulu – lapor New Straits Times. “Kalau ada bukti…
Bentley Bentayga Umbra di Malaysia – model edisi terhad 10 unit di seluruh dunia, harga RM3.68 juta
Model yang anda lihat dalam gambar ini adalah Bentley Bentayga Umbra, sebuah model istimewa yang mendapat sentuhan daripada cabang ubah suai khas Bentley, iaitu Mulliner dengan hanya ada 10 unit sahaja untuk satu dunia. Unit yang kini berada di Bentley…
Nissan in crisis – 12 to 14 months to survive, investors needed, Honda EV partnership could be pivotal
Having already gone through a bankruptcy scare in 1999, Nissan is back in crisis as it looks for an anchor investor to help it survive a pivotal year. This comes as longtime partner Renault is selling shares in the company,…
Proton S70 R3 achieves 5th in class at Sepang 1,000 km (S1K) – race car to be displayed at KLIMS
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…
Bermaz secures Deepal EV distributorship in Malaysia – S05, S07 SUVs by mid-2025, likely CBU Thailand
Deepal S05 According to Maybank Investment Bank, Bermaz Auto (BAuto) will add Deepal to its portfolio of car brands which currently includes Mazda, Kia and Xpeng. Deepal is owned by Changan Automobile that also has Changan Auto and Avatr under…
Hyundai to open RM2.16bil plant in Kulim next year
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…
Isuzu D-Max gets new 2.2L Ddi MaxForce engine – replaces 1.9L, 163 PS/400 Nm, lower FC, 8-speed AT
Nearly ten years after introducing the RZ4E-TC 1.9 litre Ddi BluePower four-cylinder turbodiesel in the D-Max pick-up truck and MU-X SUV, Isuzu has given the oil burner a right shot in the arm thanks to a comprehensive update. Now called…
2025 Honda RS150R colour update for Malaysia, pricing remains unchanged at RM8,379
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…
Selangor drops plan to build motorcycle racing circuit in Gombak, but pressing on, looking for new location
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…
Volkswagen to overhaul entire EV line-up in 2026
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…
Honda Prelude Concept at KLIMS 2024 – hybrid coupé to be shown for first time in Asia outside of Japan
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…
Dongfeng Box EV launched in Malaysia – RM101k-114k, 95 PS/160 Nm, 140 km/h, up to 430 km range
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…
Glow-in-the-dark road markings too costly, gov’t unlikely to proceed further with them – Ahmad Maslan
Having trialled glow-in-the-dark road markings, the government says it is unlikely to proceed with further implementation of them. According to deputy works minister Ahmad Maslan, the high cost involved is the major factor in the decision to reconsider the project,…
Perodua inks MoUs with Petronas on a variety of services, with Gentari on EV charging at its facilities
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…
Jaguar Design Vision Concept teased, Dec 2 reveal
Having detailed its radical rebranding recently, Jaguar has posted a teaser image of its Design Vision Concept that is set to be revealed at the Miami Art Week on December 2. They say they will ‘copy nothing’ – they’re definitely…
Malaysian fuel prices November 2024 week four – all unchanged; diesel RM2.95/litre, RON97 RM3.19/litre
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…
GWM Malaysia 2nd Anniversary – lucky draw prizes up to RM200k, savings up to RM25k on Good Cat, 07
GWM Malaysia is offering a plethora of specials in conjunction with its second anniversary, covering the entire car purchase journey from test-driving to booking and registering. So if you’re eyeing a GWM vehicle (Ora Good Cat/Ora 07/Tank 300/Haval H6 HEV),…
Govt to continue incentives for EV charging infra development – 100% tax exemption for CPOs
The government will continue to provide incentives for the development of EV charging infrastructure, even though these incentives were not specifically mentioned in Budget 2025, Bernama reports. According to the investment, trade and industry ministry (MITI), a Green Investment Tax…
Gov’t to announce the system chosen for QR code immigration clearance at Johor border crossings soon
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…
Minyak, gas di Semenanjung Malaysia makin susut
Rizab minyak dan gas Semenanjung Malaysia makin berkurangan kira-kira 50%, iaitu separuh daripada 700,000 tong sehari sejak lima hingga 10 tahun lalu, kini sekitar 350,000 tong sehari sahaja, ujar Menteri Ekonomi Rafizi Ramli seperti yang dilaporkan oleh Sinar Harian. “Dalam…
BYD M6 EV – nearly 1,000 orders received for the MPV in the first month of it going on sale in Malaysia
It won’t be long before the BYD M6 makes its way into the country’s list of top selling electric vehicles and appearing in the upper end of the chart. Launched on October 15, response for the all-electric MPV has been…
BYD Sealion 7 – experience and test drive the brand’s flagship EV SUV at The Exchange 106 this weekend
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…
2025 Nissan Kicks e-Power Malaysian review – too little, too late, or true-blue EV with zero range anxiety?
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…
Hydroplaning, or how to drive in the rain in Malaysia
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…
2026 Lexus ES facelift revealed – 2nd revision adds new lights, grille, 14-inch touchscreen; same engines
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…
ASEAN NCAP introduces EV crash test assessment protocol, public advisory on EV accident safety
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has released three new guidelines on electric vehicle safety at its PC3 crash test lab in Melaka today. Among those is a new ASEAN NCAP assessment protocol for electric vehicles with high-voltage…
Zeekr to be merged with Lynk & Co – Geely’s EV brand to purchase controlling stake, lead car development
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…
Top 20 best-selling EVs in Malaysia, YTD Oct 2024 – BYD, Tesla dominate top 5, Taycan ahead of BMW i4, i7
We’ve seen what the top 10 best-selling cars in Malaysia are for the first 10 months of 2024, but the latest vehicle registration data as published by the road transport department (JPJ) offers more insights beyond just that, such as…
Nissan Kicks e-Power in Malaysia – full gallery of local-spec VLT hybrid B-seg SUV, 129 PS, 280 Nm, 21.7 km/l
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…
Michelin goes beyond tyres – global R&D developing new innovative materials and reduce carbon emissions
Ask anyone to name a tyre brand and you will find that even the least automotive inclined will mention Michelin. The French company is a household name, with a sterling reputation built on 135 years of innovation – including the…
Kumride ride-sharing by Kummute – private travel between zones using smaller vehicles; sedans, MPVs
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…
JPJ eBid: NEE and MEA number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that NEE and MEA 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 ‘NEE’, and it will open for tender on…
2025 Honda Amaze teased again showing HR-V front, City rear, Elevate interior – December 4 reveal
Honda has released more sketches of the third-generation Amaze, its budget sub-four-metre sedan exclusive to the Indian market. This time, we get a full view of the petite four-door’s exterior and interior ahead of its official launch on December 4,…
30 minutes with Francesco Milicia, Ducati’s Director of Global Sales and After Sales visits Malaysia MotoGP
“2026 will be a very important year for Ducati, that is the year Ducati turns 100 years old,” says Francesco Milicia, Director of Global Sales and After Sales for the renowned Italian motorcycle maker. “The history of Ducati is very…
Yamaha perkenal Y16ZR Edisi Terhad 6MRO sempena produksi ke-6 juta — 3,000 unit, harga RM13,668
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…
Tesla Model 3, Model Y launched in Philippines – lowest prices in ASEAN, from RM159k
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,…
Subsidi RON95: Kelebihan dan kekurangan setiap kaedah — MyKad, sistem kredit atau jenis kenderaan?
Dalam Belanjawan 2025, Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengumumkan yang subsidi bersasar bagi petrol RON95 akan dimulakan pada pertengahan 2025. Ini bermakna, hanya kelompok yang layak akan menikmati harga subsidi (ketika ini RM2.05 seliter), dan yang tidak layak perlu…
2025 Honda Amaze teased – new sub-4 metre small sedan for India, HR-V face, based on Elevate?
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…
Geely Galaxy Starship 7 in China – Proton eMas 7 PHEV, up to 120 km EV range, 1,420 km total range
Geely’s next big product, the Galaxy Starship 7, has been launched in China ahead of the start of pre-sales on November 8. This plug-in hybrid SUV – essentially a Galaxy E5/Proton eMas 7 (stylised as e.MAS 7) with a petrol…
2025 Ducati Panigale V2 and Streetfighter V2 launched
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…
SmartLane only meant for cars and motorcycles – KKR
SmartLane routes have become pretty common, with the activation of the emergency lane for use by traffic on certain highway stretches during designated periods having proven that the system does work. Meant to help smoothen traffic flow by optimising all…
Targeted subsidy must be done; 40% of RON95 used by foreigners, commercial, smuggling – Amir Hamzah
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…
Kerajaan sudah salur RM7.4 juta untuk pembangunan pelbagai sukan bermotor tahun ini – Adam Adli
Timbalan Menteri Belia dan Sukan, Adam Adli Abd Halim menyatakan bahawa kerajaan semamangnya tiada dana khusus untuk pembangunan sukan bermotor, namun menurutnya sukan berkenaan tetap menerima sokongan menerusi pelbagai dana dan geran yang disediakan. Beliau menyatakan perkara tersebut di dalam…
Nissan, Mitsubishi Corporation to form joint venture next year for autonomous driving, EV batteries
Nissan and Mitsubishi Corporation will be establishing a joint venture by the end of the 2024 fiscal year to provide services for self-driving cars and electric vehicle batteries, Yomiuri Shinbun has reported. This joint venture aims to provide transportation services…
2025 Modenas Kawasaki ZX-6R in Malaysia, RM59,900
Launched at the Petronas Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix is the 2025 Modenas Kawasaki ZX-6R, priced at RM59,900. Pricing doe not include road tax, insurance or registration and there are two colours offered – Metallic Flat Spark Black/Ebony and Lime Green/Ebony….
2025 Modenas Kawasaki Eliminator 500 cruiser enters Malaysia market – priced at RM30,100
Alongside the Kawasaki ZX-6R, the Malaysian MotoGP also saw the debut of the 2025 Modenas Kawasaki Eliminator 500, priced at RM30,100. The price for the Eliminator 500 does not include road tax, insurance or registration and there are two colour…
European Union begins imposing tariffs on made-in-China EVs – talks to find a resolution continue
The application of new European Union tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles began earlier this week. The levies, which go as high as 45.3%, will be in place for the next five years. The tariffs were formally approved and published in…
Malaysian police to impose speed limits on kapchais?
There has been concern within Malaysian police on the rising number of deaths of youth riding small motorcycles, notably kapchais or underbone motorcycles. From information received by paultan.org from a source, police and the Road Transport Department (JPJ) held a…
CFMoto 675 SR-R dilancarkan di Malaysia – RM37,888
Model sports kelas pertengahan baru CFMoto yang didedahkan kepada dunia Julai lalu, iaitu 675 SR-R kini sudah tiba di Malaysia, dengan dijual pada harga RM37,888 tidak termasuk insurans. Dua warna disediakan sebagai pilihan iaitu Nebula White dan Nebula Black. CFMoto…
2025 Zeekr X gets 25% price cut in China as price war mounts, now from RM83k for new 49 kWh base model
The Zeekr X, which was only launched in China last year, has already been given a substantial price cut as the price war in the Middle Kingdom continues to mount. The compact electric SUV, equipped with a 66 kWh nickel…
Malaysian fuel prices November 2024 week one – unchanged; diesel RM2.95/litre, RON97 RM3.19/litre
Time once again for the usual weekly Malaysian fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of October 31 to November 6, 2024. There’s no change in the price…
Riddara RD6 launched in Thailand – Proton X90 EV pick-up with up to 421 PS, 461 km range, from RM117k
Having been open for booking since early this month, the Riddara RD6 has now been launched in Thailand, becoming the first electric pick-up truck to be sold in the Land of Smiles. It’s being offered in several variants that are,…
Subaru BRZ and WRX Kuala Lumpur Editions revealed – available for sale at Tokyo Auto Salon KL in Nov
TC Subaru, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in Malaysia, is marking its participation in this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon KL (TAS KL) by dressing up a BRZ and WRX with a special ‘Kuala Lumpur Edition’ livery created in partnership…
Zeekr X in Malaysia – Premium 2WD variant shown
With the order books opened for the Zeekr X in Malaysia earlier this month, the Chinese brand has shown pictures of the Premium 2WD on its Facebook page, depicted in the Genting Highlands area; the brand is taking registrations of…
Mercedes-Benz Star Coverage, an Extended Limited Warranty Programme for ultimate peace of mind
All new Mercedes-Benz vehicles come with a four-year warranty with unlimited mileage, but what if you want to continue to enjoy that unparalleled feeling of certainty beyond that period? That’s where the Mercedes-Benz Star Coverage plan comes in. Offered by…
Proton S70 R3 race car unveiled ahead of 2024 Sepang 1000KM; confirmed to use 1.6L NA Campro engine
Proton motorsport division, Proton R3 has officially unveiled the S70 R3 race car that it will field in the upcoming Sepang 1000KM race that is taking place next month at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit, as well as its line-up…
JomCharge, Gentari update chargers with battery energy storage tech – battery level icon, 80% SoC limit
JomCharge operator EV Connection (EVC) and Gentari have announced updates to DC electric vehicle chargers fitted with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) technology. The changes are poised to improve the charging experience at these stations – which use the system…
Proton eMas 7 hanya hadir dengan dalaman hitam penuh – tema putih yang tular hanya prototaip
Proton telah pun mengumumkan bahawa EV pertamanya yang bakal dilancarkan pada Disember nanti, eMas 7 sudahpun boleh ditempah ketika kemunculan model berkenaan di ACE 2024 hujung minggu lalu. Serentak dengan itu, spesifikasinya juga telah diumum dan sudah sah bahawa SUV…
ACE 2024: Rent to own a home solar energy setup with Emit Solar, and save more on your electricity bill
It is the second and final day of the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024, which is ongoing at the Setia City Convention Centre in Setia Alam, Selangor. Taking part as co-sponsor of ACE 2024 alongside Carro is Emit Solar…
ACE 2024: smart and Audi represented by EON – free wallbox for smart, rebates up to RM61k for Audi
We’re on the second (and final) day of the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024, and this time we’re looking at EON. The dealer is representing smart and Audi at the event at Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) and is…
ACE 2024: Carro Certified Cars on offer at up to RM13,800 off, plus 30% off Carro Care paint services
The Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) in Setia Alam, Selangor plays host to the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024 this weekend of October 26-27, where a wide-ranging line-up of brands are offering their products with attractive deals. Here is…
ACE 2024: Volvo EX30 dipamer; rebat tunai sehingga RM25,000 untuk C40, XC60 dan XC90 Recharge
Jika anda menunggu tawaran istimewa untuk membeli kenderaan, inilah masanya! Acara Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024 anjuran paultan.org bersama penaja Carro dan Emit Solar sudah pun bermula hari ini di Pusat Persidangan Setia City (SCCC), Setia Alam Selangor, dan akan…
Meet Hanabi and Kagayaki, Rauh-Welt Begriff (RWB) number 9 and 10 in Malaysia – see both at ACE
Customising a car to your liking is a highly personal endeavour where the end result can be met with positive reactions or disparaged. That is certainly the case with RWB Porsches, which are famously identified as 911s sporting exaggerated fender…
Proton, Grab to offer e-hailing drivers rebates on Saga, 5% service discount for 2 years; campaign starts Nov 4
Proton has announced it is offering exclusive promos on its Saga sedan to Grab driver-partners. This comes after the national carmaker signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the ride-hailing service today. Starting November 4, the company will introduce the…
2025 Honda CMX500 Rebel gets updates, new colours
Getting updates for next year in Europe is the 2025 Honda CMX500 Rebel middleweight cruiser. Priced at RM33,899 in Malaysia for 2024, upgrades for the CMX500 Rebel include improved ride comfort, visual impact and everyday practicality. Rider comfort is improved…
2025 Kia Sportage facelift teased – significant redesign brings more conventional front end, new taillights
Us Malaysians may still be awaiting the latest Kia Sportage, but in Korea the fifth-generation C-segment SUV is already getting a facelift. It’s quite a timely one, coming three years after it was revealed globally, and as far as revisions…
Make EV charging stations national grid assets – Yeo
The government should consider including charging stations as national grid assets to support the proliferation of EVs in Malaysia, Puchong MP Yeo Bee Yin has said, according to Bernama. Deeming the relationship between EVs and charging stations a “chicken and…
2025 KTM 1390 Super Adventure S Evo released
Going up in displacement, the 2025 KTM 1390 Super Adventure S Evo will enter the market early next year. New for the 1390 Super Adventure S Evo is aerodynamically designed bodywork, new headlight and improved cooling system. In the engine…
Pusat 3S GAC dan Aion dibuka di Glenmarie, ICE/EV
WTC Automotif (WTCA) secara rasminya telah melancarkan pusat 3S GAC dan Aion di Glenmarie, Shah Alam. Dikendalikan oleh WariTan Automobile, pusat 3S ini terletak di lokasi strategik yang menjadi hab automotif di Lembah Klang. Mengendalikan kedua-dua jenama EV Aion dan…
Geely Galaxy Starship 7 shown – Proton eMas 7 PHEV gets next-gen Thor powertrain, up to 150 km EV range
Leaked via a filing on China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website last month, the Geely Galaxy Starship 7 has been revealed through images posted on Geely Galaxy’s official Weibo page. The car’s name may take its name…
MG5 yang diuji oleh Australasian NCAP berbeza dengan unit pasaran Malaysia – MG Malaysia
Sedan segmen-B dari MG iaitu MG5 baru sahaja dilancarkan pada pasaran Malaysia pada awal bulan ini. Namun yang menjadi keresahan sebahagian pengguna di Malaysia adalah keputusan sifar bintang yang diperolehi oleh model ini selepas diuji oleh Program Penilaian Kereta Baharu…
Jaecoo J5 debuts in China, smaller ‘pet-friendly’ SUV sibling to the J7 will launch in Malaysia Q4 2025
Click to enlarge It was hinted at earlier this year, and now the Jaecoo J5 has made its debut at the 2024 Omoda Jaecoo International User Summit in Wuhu, China. As its name suggests, the J5 is a smaller SUV…
JPJ eBid: Siri pendaftaran istimewa MADANI dibuka hingga 23 Okt – bidaan minima bermula RM100
Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) sedang menawarkan Nombor Pendaftaran Istimewa (NPI) Siri MADANI yang boleh dibida menerusi platfrom dalam talian, JPJ eBid. Bidaan MADANI dibuka sejak 19 Oktober lalu dan bakal berakhir jam 10 malam pada 23 Oktober 2024. Menurut JPJ,…
We may need to use our MyKad to get RON95 petrol subsidy – “maha kaya” T15 to pay more fr mid-2025
We may need to present our MyKad (Identity Card or IC) at petrol stations in Malaysia before fuelling up soon. This identification system is among the proposed solutions currently under discussion to carry out targeted subsidies for RON95 petrol that…
Budget 2025: JPJ, PADU, LHDN to use MyDigital ID
At today’s tabling of Budget 2025, the government has announced that the MyDigital ID application will be the central application for government agencies including the road transport department (JPJ), LHDN and the PADU centralised database. At the beginning of this…
Budget 2025: RM2,400 electric bike subsidy continues
Finance minister and prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced in his Budget 2025 speech that the RM2,400 subsidy for CKD electric motorcycles (e-bikes) will continue. Anwar added RM10 million has been allocated for this purpose to encourage the…
Budget 2025: RM2.8 billion to maintain federal roads, RM5.5 billion MARRIS budget to improve state roads
The tabling of Budget 2025 by finance minister and prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has revealed the allocation of funds for the maintenance of federal and state roads in the country. Road maintenance has been given renewed focus in…
Belanjawan 2025: Kemaskini secara langsung bagi hal-hal berkaitan automotif dan sektor pengangkutan
Perdana Menteri merangkap Menteri Kewangan, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim membentangkan Belanjawan 2025 hari ini. Kami akan memberi perhatian kepada hal-hal berkaitan automotif dan sektor pengangkutan yang terangkum di dalamnya dan membawakan kemaskini semasa di sini. Antara topik yang dijangka akan…
2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe revealed – F74 gets new looks, new interior, 7-speed DCT as standard
Ladies and gentlemen, the second-gen F74 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, and doesn’t it look a treat. The four-door 2 Series carries new looks, a completely revamped cabin, more tech and more power. Quite a bit to unpack, so let’s…
2025 Triumph Speed Twin 900 unveiled – upgraded with new fuel tank, chassis, upside-down forks
Getting an upgrade for next year is the 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 900, with improvements to the handling package. In Malaysia, the previous generation Triumph Speed Twin 800 was priced at RM56,899 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. Changes start…
ACE 2024: Be a proud owner of a BMW X1 SUV – attractive pricing and amazing rebates await!
The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024 – co-sponsored by Carro – takes place this October 26-27 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC), and if you’re shopping for a new car, this is the place to be, because there’ll…
2025 Honda Hornet CB1000, CB1000 SP revealed
2025 Honda Hornet CB1000 Entering the litre-class naked sports motorcycle market in Europe is the 2025 Honda Hornet CB1000. Not only that, Honda has seen fit to release the Hornet CB1000 SP with upgraded suspension and brakes as well. As…
ACE 2024: Get a brand new 2024 Proton X50 with up to RM7,000 cash rebate, plus win an S70 sedan!
In case you haven’t heard, the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024, co-sponsored by Carro, will take place over the October 26-27 weekend at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC). Get ready for some truly exceptional year-end deals from a…
Jaecoo J7 PHEV ROI now open in Malaysia – plug-in hybrid, 347 PS/525 Nm, 88 km EV range, launch soon?
Registrations of interest have opened for the Jaecoo J7 PHEV, after its preview showing in Malaysia earlier this year in May. This is the plug-in hybrid version of the Jaecoo J7 that was officially launched in Malaysia in July, when…
ACE 2024: Time for a new Perodua Ativa compact SUV to complement your active lifestyle – from RM62,500
The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024, co-sponsored by Carro, will be the event for car buyers. From October 26-27, you’ll be faced with irresistible deals at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC), so make sure you mark your calendars….
2024 Yamaha MT-09 Malaysian launch – RM57,998
Getting its Malaysian debut is the 2024 Yamaha MT-09, priced at RM57,998 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. The is an increase of RM3,000 over the 2022 Yamaha MT-09, and there are two colour options available – Midnight Cyan and…
Be the first to see the all-new BYD electric MPV at Dataran Karnival, Stadium Shah Alam, October 18-20
If you’re looking for a vehicle that embodies comfort, safety, entertainment, and space for a big family, then the all-new, all-electric MPV, the BYD M6 is the car for you! Officially launching on October 15, 2024, this family-focused model is…
GAC M8 sighted again in Malaysia; two-tone interior
Here’s another sighting of the GAC M8 on Malaysian roads, and this time the MPV has been sighted at Ardence Labs near Eco Ardence in Setia Alam, Selangor, courtesy of the Malaysian Electric Vehicle Owners Club Facebook group. Sold in…
ACE 2024: Buy a Volkswagen Touareg, save RM38k; 5-year free maintenance, roadside assistance, warranty
For anyone looking to purchase a new vehicle, the place to be this month is the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024 co-sponsored by Carro, that is taking place October 26 and 27 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC)….
ACE 2024: Mercedes-Benz E200, E350e – 5x service, insurance support of up to RM5.2k with Hap Seng Star
The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024 – co-sponsored by Carro – takes place this October 26-27 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC), and as usual, promises plenty of exceptional year-end promotions and offers on a wide range of…
Chery Glenmarie 3S opens – 52nd Chery outlet in M’sia
There’s a new Chery 3S centre in town, and it’s located in the automotive locus that is Glenmarie. Owned and operated by Joystar Auto Sdn Bhd, the 3,090-square metre Chery Glenmarie brings the carmaker’s nationwide dealership count to 52. The…
2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES new colours for Malaysia market – RM119,388
Updated with new colours for the Malaysia market is the 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES, priced at RM119,388. Stocks of the Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES is expected in all Boon Siew Honda Big Wing dealers nationwide…
Lexus LX updated – new LX 700h hybrid revealed with 3.5L twin-turbo V6, 10AT; improved rigidity, tech
Lexus has introduced the first-ever electrified LX model in the form of the new LX 700h. The hybrid offering has been anticipated ever since a trademark for it was filed earlier this year, and it joins the existing LX 500d…
ACE 2024: MG4, MG ZS with savings up to RM10,888!
Taking place this month is the paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024 – co-sponsored by Carro – and it will be held at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) on the weekend of October 26 to 27, and this event…
Indonesia aims to implement palm oil-based B50 biodiesel by 2025, cut fuel imports by RM86b annually
Indonesia plans to implement mandatory blending of 50% palm oil-based biodiesel by early next year, which president-elect Prabowo Subianto said would reduce the nation’s fuel imports by US$20 billion (RM85.6 billion) per year, reported Reuters. Prabowo takes office this month,…
Denza D9 coming to Malaysia – BYD appoints Sime Darby Auto Imports as importer for luxury sub-brand
As indicated last month, BYD is bringing its Denza luxury brand to Malaysia, the move to do so now cemented with the appointment of Sime Darby Auto Imports as the official importer and BYD Malaysia as the official distributor for…
2024 MINI Cooper S 5-Door previewed in Malaysia – 204 PS/300 Nm 2.0L turbo petrol four; from RM293k est
The F65-generation MINI Cooper S 5-Door has been previewed in Malaysia, alongside the local launch of the MINI Aceman SE electric crossover. The F65-generation model made its world debut in June this year, and is an extensive revision of the…
MINI Aceman to debut in Malaysia on October 8 – EV crossover positioned between Cooper, Countryman
MINI Malaysia has begun teasing the arrival of the Aceman, an electric crossover that is positioned between the Cooper SE and Countryman SE that are already on sale here. Based on social media postings, the “ace in the pack” will…
2025 Benda Napoleon Bob 250 coming to Malaysia – early 2025, pricing between RM20,000 and RM25,000
New entry into the Malaysian cruiser market is the 2024 Benda Napoleon Bob 250, with estimated pricing between RM20,000 to RM25,000. The Napoleon Bob 250 is scheduled to arrive in selected MForce Bike Holdings dealer showrooms early 2025. Unveiled at…
2024 Leapmotor C10 EV first drive – we try the 218 PS, 320 Nm D-segment SUV ahead of its Malaysian debut
It’s getting to be a very competitive space, the mid-price SUV market, what with a slew of Chinese offerings having cropped up, with more set to appear on the horizon. The fight is of course shaping up on various powertrain…
EON partners SOLS Foundation to bring renewable energy to Orang Asli communities in Rompin, Pahang
EON, DRB-Hicom’s auto dealership subsidiary, has teamed up with SOLS Foundation to bring clean, renewable energy to Orang Asli communities in Pahang via solar panels. The signing ceremony – held at EON’s Glenmarie HQ today – saw EON CEO Akkbar…
Nissan GT-R R36 perlu dihasilkan oleh orang muda generasi baru, bukan orang lama – Hiroshi Tamura
Tahukah anda bahawa ‘Godfather of Modern Nissan GT-R’ Hiroshi Tamura kini berada di Malaysia? Ini kerana beliau bakal menjadi tetamu acara GT-R Festival yang akan berlangsung di Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City pada 4-6 Oktober ini dan telah pun tiba…
GAC Aion M8/E9 ditemui di Malaysia – MPV hibrid yang akan datang untuk saing Toyota Alphard/Vellfire?
Segmen MPV mewah kini melibatkan banyak saingan termasuk daripada pengeluar China, dengan Zeekr sudah mula membuka tempahan untuk 009 hari ini dan BYD mengesahkan ketibaan Denza D9 ke Malaysia awal tahun hadapan. Tidak lama lagi, GAC juga mungkin menyertai segmen…
EON ready for Proton eMas 7 launch – exclusive sneak preview at new Glenmarie flagship showroom soon
EON, already the largest Proton dealership group in Malaysia with no less than 10 outlets nationwide, is ready for the next big thing – the introduction of the very first national all-electric vehicle, the Proton eMas 7 (stylised as e.MAS…
Malaysians in Thailand urged to follow traffic laws
Following a recent instance of a Malaysian vehicle in Thailand being illegally parked, resulting in it being clamped, Thailand law enforcement has urged Malaysian motorists to abide by local traffic laws, New Straits Times has reported. The news outlet cited…
DRB-Hicom looking to add two more auto brands to its portfolio – EV possible, ‘commercial quite interesting’
DRB-Hicom is looking to add two more automotive brands to its portfolio, and the conglomerate is also considering an entry into the commercial vehicle sub-sector. This was revealed by DRB-Hicom’s head of automotive distribution Akkbar Danial at the recent EON…
MyDigital ID not required for MyJPJ for now – Loke
According to transport minister Anthony Loke, MyJPJ users do not need a MyDigital ID to use the app for now, and that the October 10 deadline is cancelled. “Following a pop-up announcement in the MyJPJ app, I want to clarify…
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV revealed – 22.7 kWh battery; up to 86 km EV range; design, kit tweaks
The updated, fourth-generation Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has been revealed and will go on sale in Japan this fall, with 20 European countries set to welcome to plug-in hybrid model later in spring next year. The non-PHEV version of the SUV…
Shell Recharge launches its largest EV charging hub in Genting – DC rate at RM2.80/kWh, AC RM1.30/kWh
Shell Recharge has launched its largest electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Malaysia located at the highest point of Resorts World Genting. The new EV charging hub signifies Shell Recharge’s successful strategic alliance with Porsche Malaysia and Genting Malaysia as…
Peugeot Malaysia clarifies seven-year warranty option; no extra cost, complete coverage for full term
With the Peugeot franchise in Malaysia under the care of Stellantis Malaysia since March this year, the national sales company has started its product roll-out with the Malaysian-market launch of the 408 towards the end of April. Last month, the…
2024 Bajaj Freedom is world’s first CNG motorcycle
Getting its India market launch is the 2024 Bajaj Freedom, the world’s first CNG-petrol powered motorcycle. Pricing for the Freedom is listed as 110,000 Indian rupees (RM6,205), ex-showroom. As shown in the teaser photo, the Freedom is dual-powered, with primary…
Surcharge for single, low-occupancy vehicles entering KL city to encourage carpooling, reduce jam – expert
What’s the best way to reduce traffic congestion and boost public transport usage? A surcharge for single or low-occupancy vehicles entering KL city is one of the ways to do so, says Universiti Putra Malaysia road safety research centre head…
2025 BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS Adventure revealed
Making its appearance in the uber high-end adventure touring motorcycle market is the 2024 BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS Adventure. Stablemate to the R 1300 GS (from RM140,000 in Malaysia), R 1300 GS Adventure bears little family resemblance to its…
2025 BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS Adventure – Basic, Triple Black, GS Trophy and Option 719 Karakorum
Recently revealed, the 2025 BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS Adventure (GSA) was much anticipated by the overland riders and Starbucks cowboys. With the all new 1,300 cc boxer-twin engine putting out 145 hp and 149 Nm of torque first shown…
2024 Toyota Vellfire in Malaysia full gallery – 182 PS, 235 Nm 2.5L NA; RM438k, 100k cheaper than Alphard
Here’s a full gallery of fourth-generation Toyota Vellfire, which was launched in Malaysia last October alongside the Alphard. Priced at RM438,000 on-the-road without insurance, the premium MPV is only offered in one variant powered by a naturally-aspirated petrol engine. Said…
Benz Patent-Motorwagen on display at Mercedes-Benz World showcase, KL Base, Sungai Besi from July 5-7
Visitors to the Mercedes-Benz World happening at KL Base right now until Sunday, July 7, will have no shortage of new metal to view, what with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia showcasing a large selection of Mercedes-Benz and AMG vehicles at the event,…
Free parking for EVs in cities being considered – Nga
The government is considering free parking for electric vehicles (EVs) in cities to further encourage the switch from ICE to electric. According to housing and local government minister Nga Kor Ming, the proposal is being discussed following the transport ministry’s…
RON95 subsidy removal should be in stages; can start at RM2.45 this year, not directly to RM3.30 – analyst
The fuel subsidy rationalisation for RON 95 petrol can be expected to be carried out in stages, said TA Securities chief analyst Kaladher Govindan, reported Harian Metro. The Malaysian government may take some time to evaluate the impact of the…
JPJ eBid: JXF and KFV number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that JXF and KFV are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Johor’s latest running number series is ‘JXF’, and it will open for tender on July…
Proton eMas7 – name of Malaysia’s Galaxy E5 EV?
The eMas7 name is making its rounds on social media, and it is claimed to be used as the name of Proton’s first electric car that is due to be launched by the end of the year. This is based…
W206 Mercedes-AMG C63S E Performance, new GLB35 and GLA45S launching in Malaysia this week
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has teased three AMG models set to make their public debut at this weekend’s Mercedes-Benz World, which takes place at KL Base, Sungai Besi from July 5-7. Based on the shadowy images posted by the company on its…
Gentari switches to per-kWh EV charger pricing – from RM1.30 per kWh for DC, 90 sen per kWh for AC
Gentari was one of the few holdouts still using per-minute pricing for at least some of its electric vehicle chargers. As of today, however, Petronas’ sustainable energy subsidiary has finally followed much of the industry in switching its entire network…
Malaysian Ducati Panigale owners set new record
Breaking the previous record set in 2011, 310 Malaysian Ducati Panigale owners set a new record in the Malaysia Book Of Records. Dubbed the Panigale Kingdom Mega Gathering, the gathering over the weekend eclipsed the previous event record of 150…
VEP: renewals/deregistration for Singaporean cars can now be done online, faster response to queries – Loke
The transport ministry says that improvements to the vehicle entry permit (VEP) have been introduced ahead of the system’s implementation at the Malaysia-Singapore border from October 1. According to transport minister Anthony Loke, the updates have been carried out following…
BHPetrol ‘Beli dan Menang Ka-Ching’ contest rewards 100 lucky winners with cash, gold and petrol prizes
BHPetrol held a prize presentation ceremony for its ‘Beli dan Menang Ka-Ching’ contest over the weekend at its petrol station in Jalan Meru 2, Klang. The contest, which ran in March and April this year, saw 80 winners take home…
Rimac Verne unveiled – two-seater EV robotaxi to be built in Zagreb, Croatia; service to launch in 2026
Croatian hypercar maker Rimac has unveiled the Verne, a two-seater robotaxi that will enter autonomous taxi service in 2026. The robotaxi service will enter service in 2026 initially in Zagreb, Croatia, where Rimac is based, and the firm plans to…
BHPetrol umum pemenang ‘Beli&Menang Ka-Ching’, peraduan ‘Pam & Beli Syoknya Menang’ bermula!
Selepas dua bulan Peraduan BHPetrol ‘Beli dan Menang Ka-Ching’ tamat, hari ini Boustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn Bhd (BHPetrol) telah mengadakan majlis penyampaian hadiah bagi peraduan tersebut, berlangsung di stesen BHPetrol Jalan Meru 2, Klang awal hari ini. Peraduan ini berlangsung…
DBKL imposes new traffic compound rates from July 1
AppleMark Coming into force on July 1 are new traffic compound rates from DBKL (Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur). Coming under the Road Transport Act 1987 and subsidiary legislation, the new compound rates will have a sliding scale applied for payment….
SKDS Subsidised Diesel Control System 2.0 – subsidy refund applications open July 1, says finance ministry
The Malaysian government will begin accepting applications for subsidy refunds for recipients of the subsidised diesel control system 2.0 (SKDS 2.0) from July 1, the ministry of finance has announced. The SKDS 2.0 subsidy facility is offered exclusively to owners…
GWM Tank 300 Malaysian launch in mid-July – first 300 buyers to get lifetime engine warranty, 5-yr free service
Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has announced that the first units of the Tank 300 have now arrived in the country, and that the off-road SUV is all set for a mid-July launch, with deliveries to begin right after that,…
Sharp decline in daily retail sales of diesel shows abuse of fuel subsidy, says KPDN deputy minister
The drastic decrease in diesel sales following the implementation of the government’s fuel subsidy rationalisation programme points to the fuel subsidy being widely abused, according to domestic trade and cost of living deputy minister Fuziah Salleh. In a post on…
2025 Volkswagen Mk8.5 Golf R hatch, Golf R Variant estate – 333 PS/420 Nm 2.0T AWD, 270 km/h top speed
The Mk8 Volkswagen Golf R has been updated for the 2025 model year, shortly after the Malaysian market received the pre-facelift model last month. In updated ‘Mk8.5’ guise, the Golf R range brings visual and technical updates, with both five-door…
KTM ETS Ekspres starting in Aug, KL – Ipoh in 2 hours
KL to Ipoh in two hours without having to drive? That will be soon possible with KTM’s ETS Ekspres service, which will start in August. The current ETS service to Ipoh from KL Sentral – which will continue to be…
2024 Honda CB350RS launch in Malaysia, RM20,500
2024 Honda CB350RS Athletic Blue Metallic Getting its market debut in Malaysia is the 2024 Honda CB350RS, priced at RM20,500 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. Malaysian riders had their first look of the retro-styled CB350RS during the 2023 Petronas…
Volkswagen to invest up to USD5 bil in Rivian – new JV to develop next-gen EV architecture and software
Volkswagen Group has announced it will invest up to USD5 billion (around RM23.5 billion) in Rivian as part of a new joint venture focusing on next-generation electric vehicle (EV) architecture and software. Each company will continue to operate their production…
BMW i5 M60 xDrive EV in Malaysia – up to 601 PS/820 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 3.8s; official pricing from RM479k
BMW Group Malaysia has officially revealed pricing for the BMW i5 M60 xDrive, which is priced from RM478,800, with an eight-year, 160,000 km battery warranty, while the optional BMW Service & Repair Inclusive package at RM20,300 that brings an extended,…
JPJ announces recalls from brands – Toyota 2,739 units, Mercedes-Benz 2,611 units, Chery 600 units
The road transport department (JPJ) has issued a list of product recalls from several automotive brands in Malaysia, this time involving Toyota, Mercedes-Benz and Chery; click on the vehicle brand names below for the respective brands’ information on recalls. Toyota…
EVx 2024 – paultan.org Electric Vehicle Expo Malaysia returns this July 20-21 at Setia City Convention Centre
The paultan.org Electric Vehicle Expo (EVx) 2024 is back once again, set to take place this July 20-21 at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC). As electrification continues to gain traction, the third edition of the premier consumer EV showcase…
Driving schools involved in corrupt practices such as ‘lesen terbang’ risk losing operating licences – Loke
The transport ministry has warned driving schools not to be involved in corrupt practices such as illegal lesen terbang or kopi-o driving licences as they could face immediate revocation of their operating licences if caught, Bernama reports. According to transport…
Proton eMas EV rendered – rebadged Geely Galaxy E5
News regarding Proton’s first electric vehicle have been coming thick and fast over the past few months, culminating in the launch of a dedicated eMas brand for new energy vehicles (NEVs) earlier this month. We also know that the car…
Mercedes-AMG C43 dilancar di Malaysia – enjin empat silinder 2.0L turbo 408 PS/500 Nm, CKD, RM444k
Selepas dipertontonkan April lalu, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia akhirnya melancarkan Mercedes-AMG C 43 4Matic W206 untuk pasaran Malaysia. Sedan prestasi ini diperkenalkan hari ini bersama Mercedes-AMG A35 4Matic facelift V177 dan GLA 35 facelift H247. Dijual pada harga RM443,888 tidak termasuk insurans,…
Around 180,000 commercial vehicles have yet to register for diesel subsidy under SKDS 2.0 – KPDN
Last week, it was reported that almost 200,000 public transport and goods vehicles of nearly 60,000 companies had been approved for the subsidised diesel control system (SKDS) programme. However, there are still around 180,000 commercial vehicles that have not yet…
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro 2024 dilancar di Malaysia – CKD, RM123,000, saingan Proton X70, 1.6T, 197 hp/290 Nm
Selepas beberapa kali dipertontonkan dikhalayak umum, hari ini secara rasmi Chery Tiggo 7 Pro dilancarkan pada pasaran tempatan. Seperti dua model enjin pembakaran dalaman Chery yang telah diperkenalkan di Malaysia sebelum ini, Tiggo 7 Pro turut terus diperkenalkan dalam versi…
2024 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro SUV launched in Malaysia for RM123,800 – 194 hp 1.6T, RM120k for first 2k buyers
Finally, the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is officially launched in Malaysia. We’ve showed you the C-segment SUV rival to the Proton X70 in full more than once now, but there was a missing jigsaw piece – the price. So, here…
PLUS Sedenak to Senai extra lane project starts June 28 – widening works will take 36 months, no disruption
PLUS has announced that the North South Highway’s Sedenak to Senai additional lane project will start on June 28. The road widening works on the Johor stretch – which will make it three lanes versus the current two – will…
BMW i1 and i2 confirmed – sedan, hatch and crossover planned, based on FWD Neue Klasse platform
The forthcoming Neue Klasse vehicles from BMW may initially take the form of electric versions of the 3 Series and X3, but Munich has plans to expand the lineup rapidly in the coming years. This will start with compact EVs…
76,000 have received first RM200 Budi Madani subsidy aid, 100,000 applications so far – finance ministry
The finance ministry says that it has approved 100,000 applications so far for the monthly Budi Madani cash assistance under the diesel subsidy rationalisation programme, which saw the retail price of the fuel increasing by RM1.20, or 56%, to RM3.35…
Skyworth dikendalikan Berjaya melalui kerjasama baru — persetujuan dengan NexV Auto Alliance ditamatkan
Berjaya umumkan bahawa syarikat itu telah menandatangani memorandum kerjasama strategik dengan pengeluar kenderaan elektrik komersil China, Skywell. Dalam satu kenyataan, Berjaya menyatakan yang kerjasama itu bertujuan untuk menjadikann Skywell sebagai jenama kenderaan tenaga baru (NEV) di Malaysia dan rantau ASEAN….
Petronas opens first fuel station in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Petronas has opened its first fuel station in Sao Paulo, Brazil last week, in partnership with the Monte Carlo fuel station network in the country, as shared by Petronas general manager for retail and brand licensing, downstream refining, marketing and…
Proton builds 5 millionth car since 1983, is an X90 – over 2 million Sagas, 217,000 X-series SUVs sold
Proton has announced it has achieved a momentous milestone – the national carmaker has built its five-millionth car, 41 years since its founding. The landmark car, an X90 Flagship, was revealed in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the start…
KPDN bans repeat purchases of RON95 petrol in Kelantan, warns against colluding with smugglers
The ministry of domestic trade and cost of living (KPDN) has banned repeat purchases of RON 95 petrol at all Kelantan petrol stations in a bid to prevent smuggling of the subsidised fuel to neighbouring countries, Berita Harian has reported….
Honda, Mitsubishi Corporation to establish Altna JV for EV businesses; battery leasing, smart charging
Honda Motor Company (Honda) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) has announced plans for a 50:50 joint venture company, Altna, which will be established next month. Altna is to be headquartered in Chiyoda City, Tokyo with two billion yen (RM59.7 million) in…
Targeted diesel subsidy – KPDN calls up 10 companies for increasing prices under the Anti-Profiteering Act
Not many of us drive diesel-powered vehicles, certainly not as many who use RON 95. But what everyone fears is the increase of prices for daily goods and services, using the just-announced removal of blanket subsidy for diesel as an…
Refresh rave party at Sunway Lagoon tomorrow – 4 stations on BRT Sunway Line extended till 1am
Ravers, going to Refresh headlined by Alok at Sunway Lagoon tomorrow? The party will also see top local DJs like Wukong, Blink featuring Glenn and Victoria, Mr Yang, MJ and Ashley Lau at Sunway Lagoon’s Surf Beach. To cater, Rapid…
Proton eMas and smart EVs to complement, not compete against each other, says Pro-Net
With the launch of its new eMas electric vehicle brand, national automaker Proton now has two EV-related entities in its portfolio, the other being smart, which it is the official product distributor for in the country. While the first product…
2024 Honda CBR250RR updated for Malaysia, RM27.9k
2024 Honda CBR250RR Honda Tricolor Updated for the Malaysia quarter-litre sportsbike market is the 2024 Honda CBR250RR, priced at RM27,999, up from RM25,999 previously. The CBR250RR comes with a modest power upgrade of 1.34 hp achieved through an increased compression…
smart #5 revealed – production version of EV SUV gets five seats, 800V architecture; 4 variants, up to 638 hp
Following the Beijing Motor Show premiere of the smart Concept #5, the Chinese ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) has leaked homologation filing images of the production version of the #5, along with details on its powertrain. Dimensions of…
Demand for diesel vehicles to remain high despite fuel price increase from subsidy rationalisation – MAA
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) says it does not expect the sales of diesel vehicles to be severely impacted by the government’s targeted diesel subsidy programme, which began earlier this week and has seen the retail price of Euro 5…
Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk’s RM267 bil pay
Tesla shareholders have voted to ratify CEO Elon Musk’s mega 2018 pay package, which is said to be worth $56 billion (RM267 billion). It comes after Tesla board chair Robyn Denholm said that the Musk might leave if he is…
Harley-Davidson Hydra Glide Revival tiba di Malaysia – terhad 1,750 unit, konsep rekaan 50-an, RM176,900
Satu lagi model edisi terhad daripada Harley-Davidson, iaitu Hydra Glide Revival 2024 tiba di Malaysia, dengan dijual pada harga RM176,900 tidak termasuk insurans. Model ini cuma dikeluarkan sebanyak 1,750 unit dan Malaysia setakat ini menerima lima unit untuk jualan. Seperti…
Proton umum Global Modular Architecture (GMA) – platform model generasi baharu ICE, PHEV dan EV
Ketika pendedahan jenama dan logo EV baharunya malam ini, Proton turut mengumumkan bahawa ia kini sedang membangunkan platform modularnya sendiri bagi digunakan pada model-model generasi baharunya kelak tanpa bergantung kepada model-model Geely. Platform berkenaan dikenali sebagai Global Modular Architecture (GMA)…
Proton Global Modular Architecture – GMA platform to base five new models, including ICE, PHEV and EV
At today’s unveiling of Proton’s EV brand and logo, the national carmaker announced that it is developing its Global Modular Architecture or GMA. This architecture will form the basis of five new models from the brand including internal combustion, plug-in…
JPJ eBid: PRJ, SU-M number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that PRJ and SU-M are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Penang’s latest running number series is ‘PRJ’, and it was open for tender on June…
Peugeot 408 roadshow offers rebates up to RM8,000 on other models, plus test drives and merchandise
Launched at the end of April, the new Peugeot 408 is embarking on a roadshow in the northern, southern and central regions of Peninsular Malaysia. At the event, Stellantis Malaysia is offering discounts on certain Peugeot models as well as…
Sime Darby presses ahead with UMW integration journey – it’s now the leading auto player in Malaysia
Sime Darby Berhad’s acquisition of UMW – which began with the purchase of a 61.18% stake in December 2023 followed by a mandatory takeover offer that led to UMW being a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sime Darby Berhad – makes Sime…
Gov’t needs to increase RON95 petrol price by 32 sen per litre by July 1 to meet targeted savings in subsidy
The rationalisation of fuel subsidies in Malaysia has begun with the removal of the blanket subsidy for diesel, with the retail price of B10 and B20 diesel in the peninsula increased to RM3.35 per litre as of today, June 10….
Fuel subsidy rationalisation begins: diesel up by 56%, or RM1.20, to RM3.35 per litre from midnight, June 10
The government has kicked off its fuel subsidy rationalisation programme with the announcement that diesel prices in Peninsular Malaysia will be floated, and will retail at RM3.35 per litre starting from midnight on June 10 (Monday). This means that from…
Rasionalisasi subsidi bahan api bermula – harga diesel dinaikkan ke RM3.35 seliter mulai 10 Jun 2024
Kerajaan telah memulakan program rasinolisasi subsidi diesel, dengan mengumumkan harga diesel di Malaysia akan diapungkan dan ditetapkan pada harga runcit RM3.35 seliter mulai 12.01 tengahmalam ini, 10 Jun 2024. Ini bermakna, mulai esok, harga diesel akan dinaikkan sebanyak RM1.20 berbanding…
GWM Ora 07 Performance 2024 — EV jana 408 PS/680 Nm, jarak 483 km WLTP, tiba di M’sia bulan ini
Great Wall Motor Malaysia telah mengumumkan yang EV Ora 07 Performance bakal tiba di Malaysia pada hujung bulan ini, selepas model Ora 07 diperkenalkan di sini April lalu. Dijual pada harga RM189,800 atas jalan tidak termasuk insurans, Ora 07 Performance…
Zeekr sah masuk Malaysia — SUV Zeekr X jadi model pertama jenama EV Geely, MPV 009 menyusul?
Zeekr akan masuk ke pasaran Malaysia! Hal ini disahkan oleh adanya surat undangan pratonton tertutup jenama ini di media sosial, yang khabarnya diadakan di Grand Hyatt KL pagi tadi. “Jenama baru yang menarik ini bakal dilancarkan di Malaysia tidak lama…