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The Dongfeng Nammi 01 is already on sale in Malaysia as the circa-RM100k Dongfeng Box; now here’s something bigger – the Nammi 06. It’s actually the second vehicle Nammi has developed. According to Car News China, the Nammi 06 is 4,306 mm long, 1,868 mm wide and 1,645 mm tall, with 2,715 mm between the
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The road transport department (JPJ) has issued a statement for recalls involving more than 41,000 vehicles across five passenger car brands in Malaysia, comprised of Honda (previously announced by Honda Malaysia in November 2024), Kia, Ford, Audi and Mercedes-Benz. The tally comes to 41,688 vehicles to be exact, though this figure includes 291 units of
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In new colours for this year is the 2025 Suzuki GSX-R150, with pricing revised to RM13,888 from the 2022 price of RM11,329. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance and registration and the new colour options are Titan Black and Pearl Brilliant White. No changes otherwise for Suzuki Malaysia’s small displacement sportsbike, with a single-cylinder,
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The upcoming launch of the Denza D9 will formally introduce BYD’s premium brand in Malaysia, and while the all-electric MPV is set to shoulder the push for the marque during the initial stage, other models will be needed to ensure that there is continued progression for the brand. So, what can we expect to be
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The Volvo XC60 has been revised for the 2026 model year with an updated look and revised equipment, now wearing a front grille that resembles that of its larger sibling the 2025 XC90. Here, the lower section of its front fascia retains some resemblance of the current iteration of the XC60, while at the rear
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Debuting in the Malaysian scooter market are the 2025 Aveta Nova 160 and 125 scooters, priced at RM7,988 and RM5,188, respectively. Both scooters will be available in authorised Aveta dealer showrooms beginning March 2025. Designed for the urban commuter, the Nova 160 comes with a single-cylinder, liquid-cooled mill displacing 154.4 cc. Power is claimed to
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Just over a month after Tesla unveiled the facelifted Model Y (codenamed Project Juniper), the world’s best-selling car has made its way to Malaysian shores. The refreshed electric SUV has made its appearance at Pavilion Damansara Heights (where it will be displayed until March 2) about two months before local deliveries are due to start.
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Aside from answering our questions about Touch ‘n Go eWallet’s new SOS Balance feature, operator TNG Digital also provided some insight into the long-awaited introduction of its PayDirect system on PLUS Malaysia’s closed-system tolled highways, such as the North-South Expressway (NSE). To recap, PayDirect allows motorists using their TNG cards to use their eWallet balance
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A 25-km stretch of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) in Port Klang, specifically from Jalan Kastam station to Northport and Westport, will be upgraded to a double-track system, instead of the planned single dual-gauge track, reports the New Straits Times. The construction of the double track, known as Section D, will not require additional
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Greetings JB motorists! We have some good news for you – Carro Care will be having a FREE car inspection clinic at Toppen Shopping Centre in Johor Bahru next weekend, February 22-23 2025 from 10am to 8pm (navigation: Google Maps | Waze). Free 15 minute car inspection Drop by with your car and get a
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Menurut laporan AFP dan Reuters, Porsche bakal mengurangkan seramai 1,900 pekerja menjelang tahun 2029 disebabkan pelbagai masalah termasuk jumlah jualan yang menurun di China, kos produksi di Jerman yang semakin meningkat, persaingan yang semakin sengit, serta permintaan dan peralihan kepada kenderaan elektrik penuh (EV) lebih perlahan dari jangkaan. Pengurangan pekerja itu akan melibatkan operasi di
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For Honda brand enthusiasts, the Type R moniker is typically the most apparent representation of performance-focused efforts from the Japanese manufacturer. As it turns out, Honda considers there to be room for an even more driver-focused segment above the hallowed Type R badge, and Type S variants of Acura models in North America, reports The
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Proton eMas and smart distributor Pro-Net has announced the opening of two new twinned showrooms in Kuantan and Kuching. The outlets expand the two electric vehicle brands’ respective dealer networks to the East Coast and East Malaysia regions. With HK Electra joining in Kuantan and Ghee Hua in Kuching, smart’s Malaysian dealer network now stands
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As indicated last November, Geely has finally re-organised its electric vehicle brands with the consolidation of Zeekr and Lynk & Co. In a statement, Zeekr – which now holds a controlling 51% stake in Lynk & Co, with Geely holding on to the remaining 49% – said that the formation of the Zeekr Technology Group
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Toyota has launched the Corolla Cross facelift in Indonesia, five years after the original model appeared in the country. The crossover is now available solely as a hybrid – the pre-facelift’s pure-ICE variant is no more. The HEV facelift is priced at Rp 603.5 juta (RM164,757) and Toyota Indonesia’s website says that the CBU import
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Stellantis’ new regional parts hub in Malaysia, which will serve India and Asia-Pacific, has received its first shipment of stock, the automotive conglomerate announced today. The milestone marks the initial phase of a total shipment of €10 million (RM46.4 million), €8 million (RM37.2 million) of which is currently in transit from North America, France, Italy
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The Public-Private Partnership Unit (UKAS) will soon invite proposals for a transit system to help disperse traffic from the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) that’s set to start operating by end-2026, transport minister Anthony Loke has said, according to a Malay Mail report. He said the ministry submitted a presentation for an
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New Nissan Navara render by Theophilus Chin It may seem like Nissan is standing still at the moment as it fights for its survival, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t hard at work developing new models behind the scenes. Case in point – the company is still working on a new Navara pick-up truck, now
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The road transport department (JPJ)’s registration stats are out for 2025’s first month. You’ve seen the top 20 EV brands and models; now let’s look at the overall stakes. First-placed Perodua’s 23,245 registrations is 140% up on second-placed Proton’s 9,688, while third-ranked Toyota’s 7,570 trounces fourth-ranked Honda’s 3,638 by 108%. Mitsubishi is fifth, closing January
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The Melaka state road transport department (JPJ) will be intensifying enforcement on heavy vehicle overloading, as the offence of overloading vehicles has been identified as one of the most common offences, Bernama has reported. Vehicle overloading violations could threaten the safety of other road users and contribute to the occurrence of fatal accidents, said Melaka
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Baru-baru ini tular gambar sebuah Jaecoo J7 yang terbakar pada bahagian papan pemuka yang berlaku di Sarawak. Sehubungan itu satu kenyataan telah dikeluarkan oleh Jaecoo Malaysia, namun ia sebenarnya adalah kenyataan dalaman yang diedar kepada jaringan pengedar jenama tersebut di Malaysia. Dalam kenyataan yang telah di lihat berkenaan, Jaecoo Malaysia menyatakan insiden tersebut adalah disebabkan
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In January, it was confirmed by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) that government had provided a deferment for the implementation of the Excise (Determination of Value of Locally Manufactured Goods for the Purpose of Levying Excise Duty) Regulations 2019, which expired on December 31, 2024 and was supposed to take effect in January. Had that
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JPJ has announced that JXT and QDC 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 ‘JXT’, and it will open for tender tomorrow, on February 11. The bidding period on JPJeBid is five days, ending 10pm on February 15.
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A question was raised in Malaysian Parliament about government plans to stop the use of “circuit girls” at local motorsports events. In a written reply to Muhammad Fawwaz Mohamad Jan (PN-Permatang Pauh), Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said “circuit girls serve as brand ambassadors for companies involved in events and are selected by the
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Kementerian Pengangkutan (MoT) hari ini mengumumkan pelantikan tiga syarikat baru bagi tujuan penyediaan perkhidmatan pemeriksaan kenderaan motor (PPKM) selain Puspakom. Menurut menterinya, Anthony Loke, lantikan ini adalah susulan daripada keputusan mesyuarat kabinet pada 17 Mac 2023 yang bersetuju untuk membuka dan memperluas mandat pemeriksaan kenderaan di bawah Akta Pengangkutan Jalan 1987 (Akta 333) kepada syarikat-syarikat
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Semalam Perodua telah mengumumkan prestasi jualannya untuk 2024 – dan sekali lagi syarikat automotif nasional kedua itu menunjukkan prestasi tak masuk akal dengan rekod jualan baharu yang mencecah 358,102 unit. Angka ini bukan sahaja membolehkan Perodua kekal sebagai jenama automotif paling laris di Malaysia, malah syarikat yang hanya menjual kereta-kereta kompak mampu milik itu sekarang
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File image, Puspakom centre The Wangsa Maju Puspakom centre will shut down by June following a directive from the ministry of transport, Malay Mail has reported. The closure of the inspection centre is to make way for a new facility to be developed on the same site, Puspakom chief executive Mahmood Razak Bahman was quoted
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Just over a year after the world premiere of the sixth-generation Forester, Subaru has now pulled the covers off the Hybrid model ahead of the Chicago Auto Show this weekend. As previously reported, the car derives its petrol-electric powertrain from the latest Crosstrek Hybrid, which in turn took the technology from Toyota’s highly successful hybrid
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The Honda CR-V was Malaysia’s best-selling C-segment SUV in 2024, Honda Malaysia announced today. According to the company, the CR-V commanded a market share of 36% in the segment, with more than 11,300 units were delivered to customers last year. “Since its launch in December 2023, the CR-V has received strong market acceptance, which further
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Volvo has revealed that it’s dusting off its adventure-ready Cross Country designation for the first derivative of the EX30, set to be revealed on February 10. This is a rugged version of Gothenburg’s entry-level electric SUV and should provide the car with a modicum of off-road ability. No details have been revealed just yet, but
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The Aston Martin Valkyrie first emerged as an electrically assisted 6.5 litre, naturally aspirated V12 hybrid mid-engined halo model that has been co-developed with Red Bull Advanced Technologies. For those who preferred even more motorsport focus from their already exotic hypercar, the Valkyrie AMR Pro followed, with a more aggressive aerodynamic package while leaving out
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Nissan will reportedly call off talks for a merger with Honda as the two Japanese carmakers could not reach a consensus on the terms of the merger deal, Reuters wrote citing a Nikkei report. Honda had sounded out Nissan about becoming a subsidiary, Reuters cited one of its sources as saying, however this would have
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The never-ending saga of multi-lane fast flow (MLFF) toll collection in Malaysia continues, with works minister Alexander Nanta Linggi confirming that his ministry has accepted several ideas and proposals on the system’s implementation, Berita Harian reported. Nanta Linggi did not elaborate further on the matter, only telling reporters yesterday: “There are ideas, we will accept
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The proposed merger between Honda and Nissan isn’t going quite as smoothly as planned. Both firms announced on Friday that they will only release details of their plans – originally slated to be revealed at the end of last month – in the middle of February. According to Kyodo News, the carmakers said they were
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Aston Martin is aiming to launch its first fully electric vehicle by 2030, reported Autocar. According to Aston Martin CEO Adrian Hallmark, the brand’s first EV will arrive by then, and hybrid versions of its products will also join the line-up through to 2035, according to the publication. Until then, the British luxury carmaker intends
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Yup. Not that it’s likely to see the light of day (or will you prove us wrong, Proton?), but that hasn’t stopped rendering guru Theophilus Chin from imagining (or should we say re-imagining) a Proton Satria for the 2020s. A spiritual successor, as he says, to the Proton that never had more doors than three.
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Marking its separation from troubled Austrian motorcycle maker KTM, Art of Mobility has now gained full ownership of the MV Agusta Group. Under ownership of the Sardarov family, Art of Mobility aims to safeguard its network of MV Agusta suppliers and dealers. The move will shield MV Agusta’s operations from any potential financial disruptions, keeping
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After introducing the first-ever M3 Touring over two years ago, BMW has now rolled out an even hotter CS version of the high-performance wagon. Deliveries of the limited-run model to customers is scheduled to begin in Europe, Australia, Japan, South Korea and other countries from March 2025. At the heart of the M3 CS Touring
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Selepas lebih empat tahun membuat penampilan pertama, BMW iX kini diberikan facelift, yang membawa pelbagai peningkatan. Selain penampilan baru, kenderaan Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) elektrik ini turut menerima peningkatan pakej penggerak serta senarai kelengkapan yang ditambah. Bermula dengan pilihan, varian xDrive40 sebelum ini diganti dengan xDrive45 baru, sementara xDrive50 sekarang dijadikan sebagai xDrive60. Paling tinggi
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Despite a slight drop in numbers, Toyota has held on to its position as the world’s best-selling automaker for a fifth straight year. The Japanese automaker sold 10.8 million vehicles in 2024 to finish ahead of German rival Volkswagen yet again. the Japanese automaker’s group unit numbers, which represents the combined sales for its Toyota,
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Dua tahun lalu BMW membuat kejutan dengan menghasilkan M3 pertama dalam badan wagon iaitu BMW M3 Touring G81. Dan sekarang versi lebih berkuasa wagon tersebut turut diperkenalkan – ini dia BMW M3 CS Touring 2025! Enjin S58 3.0 liter enam silinder turbo berkembar masih digunakan dalam perut M3 CS Touring ini, tetapi ia kini menerima
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Geely has announced it has produced its 100,000th Galaxy E5 on January 29 this year. This comes around five months after the brand’s electric SUV went on sale in China in early August 2024. The Galaxy E5 has a Malaysian twin in the form of the Proton eMas 7, which went on sale here in
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Previously it foresaw 755,000 units; now CIMB Securities has revised its 2025 total industry volume (TIV) forecast slightly upwards to 760,000 units, Bernama reports. For the record, RHB Investment Bank predicts 730,000, Maybank Investment Bank Research 750,000, the Malaysian Automotive Association 780,000 and Kenanga Investment Bank 805,000. Seemingly no mention was made of the postponement
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In the era of EVs, a 0-100 km/h time of below four seconds is not just commonplace, it can be purchased for well below RM200k. Such levels of propulsion used to be the preserve of European exotics; now, a small hatchback from China can do the benchmark sprint in 3.8 seconds – power and speed
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Alfa Romeo is the latest manufacturer to backtrack on its goal of becoming an EV-only carmaker, a target that the Italian brand had previously set out to achieve by 2027, reported Automotive News. Citing Alfa Romeo North America head Chris Feuell, a move to force dealers to sell only electric vehicles in just a few
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Happy Chinese New Year, folks! Being a Wednesday, it’s time for the usual round of the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail price for fuels for the coming week of January 30 to February 5, 2025. After a month and a half of weekly increases, the price of
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With a 40% share of the global motorcycle market, Honda Motorcycles is expecting motorcycle sales, including electric motorcycles, to reach 60 million units by 2030. Currently, the estimated worldwide sales number for two-wheelers is estimated to be 50 million units. Of this, Honda expects to sell 20.2 million motorcycles by the end of its current
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The road transport department (JPJ) plans to establish a special task force and provide specialised training for its members, Bernama reported. The proposal would be submitted to the public service department (JPA) this year for consideration, JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said, adding that the task force would focus on special operations, intelligence gathering
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The Audi Q6 e-tron offroad concept has been unveiled by the German manufacturer as a prototype aimed at offering much greater off-roading capability, based on the Q6 e-tron electric SUV that first made its debut in March last year. The electric SUV’s much more aggressive stance comes from its 160 mm increase in ride height,
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Susulan perkembangan rancangan penggabungan Nissan dan Honda, Mitsubishi Motors dilaporkan sedang mempertimbangkan untuk tidak akan menyertai pembentukan syarikat baharu ini. Menurut laporan Reuters, Mitsubishi yang kini milik Nissan dengan pegangan 24% saham merancang untuk kekal dalam senarai bursa dan dalam masa yang sama akan terus berkerjasama dengan kedua-dua jenama berkenaan. Perkara ini diberitahu kepada Reuters
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PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) menjangka peningkatan trafik sehingga 2.2 juta kenderaan sehari pada hari-hari Puncak di rangkaian lebuhrayanya sempena musim perayaan Tahun Baharu Cina yang bakal disambut pada Rabu hadapan. Ini merupakan peningkatan hampir 20% pada hari-hari biasa di rangkaian Lebuhraya PLUS. Jangkaan hari-hari puncak di Lebuhraya PLUS adalah pada 24 hingga 25 Januari, 31
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Following its official preview in June last year, the Jaecoo J8 has now been spotted by our photographer Sherman Sim in Penang. Seen here with camouflage on certain sections of its body, this J8 looks very similar to what we were shown in the past. Cues such as the 20-inch alloy wheels, pop-out door handles
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According to a report by Reuters, Mitsubishi is considering not joining the planned merger between Honda and Nissan. Sources told the news outlet that Mitsubishi, which is 34.01% owned by Nissan, plans to remain listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange while working together with both automakers. Last December, it was confirmed that Honda and Nissan
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The Negeri Sembilan Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is advising road users to be extra cautious at two crosswind spots on the PLUS North-South Highway, Bernama reports. The locations are from KM 222 of the Melaka border until Hentian Senawang and KM 267 Ainsdale up to Seri Putera, said fire safety division assistant director, Senior
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Two weeks on from the global debut of the 2025 Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ update, the latest model from the American electric carmaker has now made its public showing in Singapore today, in right-hand-drive form. Two variants of the Model Y Juniper head to the Singapore market at launch – the Rear-Wheel-Drive starting at SGD223,127
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The Xpeng X9 wasn’t the only electric vehicle (EV) to be previewed by Bermaz Auto (BAuto) at today’s media event, as the company also showed off the Deepal S07 (also claimed to be a development unit). This comes a few weeks after it was announced that BAuto secured distributorship rights for Deepal brand EVs in
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Geely has (re)entered Indonesia with the EX5 (Proton eMas 7), which will be locally assembled (CKD) in Bekasi by this year’s second quarter, and there will be 100 sales and service outlets within three years. The Chinese giant also has plans to launch its full ICE and EV model range in the republic – silhouetted
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To showcase the versatility and capabilities of the BYD Seal, BYD Sime Motors recently hosted members of the media to experience the top-spec Performance variant of the brand’s fully electric model, which was also the best-selling electric sedan in 2024. The BYD Seal Performance Day kicked off with a convoy drive from Bamboo Hills in
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For years, we have been calling on Touch ‘n Go eWallet to offer a “pay later” function to prevent road users with insufficient balance or baki kurang from getting stuck at toll plazas and causing congestion. Well, our prayers look set to be answered, as the payment service is set to introduce an SOS Balance
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Section 2 of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) opens to the public from midnight tonight (12:01 am Wednesday, January 22), for the 7.2 km alignment that runs from the South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE) elevated interchange to the Shah Alam Expressway (SAE) elevated interchange, enabling direct connectivity to Port Klang. Section 2 of the WCE
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The government has announced it will no longer offer highway toll exemptions for festive season holidays starting this year. This was revealed by works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, who said the matter had been decided at a cabinet meeting last year and is in line with the government’s shift towards targeted subsidies, reports
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Perodua and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop Malaysia’s next generation of electric vehicles (xEV). Under the MoU, both parties agree to work together to educate and train future engineers in developing new xEV-related technologies, encompassing knowledge-sharing and exposure to xEV technology for academicians and engineers alike. The
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It might look cute and amusing, and the elephants are probably more curious than aggressive, but that’s easy to say if you’re not in the car that’s ‘under inspection’ by the giants. A dashcam video online shows exactly that, a herd of elephants surrounding a Perodua Bezza on the East-West Highway connecting Gerik to Jeli.
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Here we have yet another early look at the 2025 Proton Saga MC3, courtesy of Johnny Tan. The spyshot, taken at a petrol station opposite Proton’s headquarters in Shah Alam, shows a fully camouflaged mule with makeshift headlights, a new front grille and most importantly, an ADAS camera behind the windscreen. For now, it’s unclear
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While comparing BMW Malaysia’s price lists for 2025 and 2024, we noticed that a few models or variants have been removed. In this post, we list out what cars have been dropped and possible reasons for their departure. We start with the 3 Series, where the plug-in hybrid 330e M Sport is noticeably absent in
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Polestar has announced that it will be rolling out the Polestar 7 as a premium compact SUV, and this model will be produced in Europe. This will be of a size comparable with the Range Rover Evoque, and the Polestar 7 will mark the company’s transition from a multi-platform approach to its model range, to
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You saw it at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2024 last month, now the Proton X50 Sport Edition has been officially launched. Limited to 1,000 units, the Sport Edition is priced at RM98,300 on-the-road without insurance. This price includes a RM7,000 rebate for January – the RRP is RM105,300. First, let’s talk about
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The 400-km East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) track from Maran, Pahang to Kota Bharu, Kelantan has been completed two and a half months ahead of schedule, Malaysia Rail Link (MRL) CEO Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak has said, according to a Bernama report. The ECRL project in Kelantan, which includes the Kota Bharu station (for
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Grab and BYD have announced a regional partnership to expand access to up to 50,000 EVs to Grab’s driver-partners across Southeast Asia, while increasing the availability of green vehicles to Grab users. Through this partnership, Grab and BYD look to boost the electrification of the transportation sector in ASEAN by providing Grab’s fleet partners and
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Malaysians are very excessive in our use of resources, and we’re not talking about the 16,720 tonnes of food being thrown away, daily, or the fact that we have the highest consumption of water per capita in the region. At this channel, we talk about fuel, where decades of subsidised petrol (and energy, in general)
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This is the Toyota GR Yaris M Concept, and the first thing you need to know about it is it will compete in the Super Taikyu endurance racing series. The second thing is that unlike a regular GR Yaris, the M Concept doesn’t have an engine under its front bonnet. Opening the tailgate, you’ll find
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The Malaysian government hopes that its targeted fuel subsidy initiative will lead more Malaysians to look to renewable energy for their consumption, natural resources and environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said, reported FMT. The public would rely on petrol and diesel fuels prior to the implementation of targeted subsidies because fuels are cheap,
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Making its public debut at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon are Mazda’s first Spirit Racing models based on the MX-5. Officially called the Spirit Racing Roadster 12R and Spirit Racing Roadster, both come with a series of performance upgrades, although the former is a little more special as it is limited to just 200 units
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Here’s a gallery of the new Suzuki Swift Sport ZC33S Final Edition on display at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon. Set to go on sale in Japan on March 19, production of the swansong model will be limited from March to November this year. Mechanically, the ZC33S Final Edition doesn’t differ from a standard Swift
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With the unveiling of the 2025 Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ facelift, details have been revealed for the Malaysian market as well, which receives the revised electric SUV in two versions from the outset – the base Rear-Wheel Drive from RM195,450, and the Long Range All-Wheel Drive from RM242,450. Among the details of the Model Y
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Honda Civic facelift 2025 dilancarkan semalam dengan menyaksikan beberapa peningkatan penting ditawarkan bagi versi terbarunya kini. Ada empat varian yang ditawarkan dengan harga masing-masing seperti berikut: 1.5L E (RM133,900; RM2,000 lebih mahal berbanding sebelumnya), 1.5L V (RM144,900; kekal sama) dan 1.5L RS Petrol (RM149,900; murah RM2,000) serta model dengan sistem elektrifikasi iaitu e:HEV 2.0L RS
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The MINI Countryman S All4 was made far more affordable with the introduction of the CKD locally-assembled model earlier this week. Its appearance at the ongoing Sime Motors AutoArena gave us a good look at the car, which is set to drop some RM90,000 over the fully-imported version. Now retailing at an estimated RM259,000 with
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Zeekr has revealed its latest model, the 007 GT in an initial release of images which show that the 007 GT takes on shooting brake/station wagon form. This follows the 007 sedan which was first unveiled in November 2023, ahead of its market launch in China in August 2024. According to Car News China, the
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Android users, finally! The 2025 Proton X70 facelift is now available with Android Auto. Coupled with Apple CarPlay that was rolled out late last year for the refreshed SUV, AACP is now complete, and the X70 facelift is the first Proton to have the phone mirroring functions – no more ugly phone holders! Both Android
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Today marks the launch of Sime Motors AutoArena, which runs from today until Sunday, January 12. The multi-brand showcase is the first automotive event to be held right inside Stadium Bukit Jalil, from 9am to 7pm. It’s certainly an interesting venue for a car show, with a horde of vehicles being parked all around the
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Akhirnya kini mula muncul gambar awal Tesla Model Y facelift yang lama ditunggu. Dengan kod nama Project Juniper, SUV dengan penampilan baru ini dikongsi gambarnya oleh seorang pengguna X @xiaoteshushu, dan tampil tanpa sebarang pelekat samaran sekaligus memberikan petunjuk kepada rupa sebenarnya. Walaupun permukaan kereta dan persekitarannya bersalji, gambar tetap dapat menunjukkan perubahan Model Y.
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Porsche has slowly but surely filled out its facelifted 911 range – hot on the heels of the 992.2 GT3 is the midrange Carrera S, neatly slotting into the gap between the base Carrera and the Carrera GTS T-Hybrid. Now that the latter has become an altogether more serious 541 PS proposition, the Carrera S has
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It is Wednesday, which is time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, as the ministry of finance announces the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of January 9 to 15, 2025. The coming week will see price hikes for RON 97 petrol and diesel fuels, with the premium petrol grade now
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The road transport department (JPJ) has released the latest vehicle registration data for the year ended 2024, so let’s take a look at the top 20 best-selling car brands in Malaysia. As it has been for a number of years, Perodua came out on top with total registrations hitting 358,100 units. Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua started
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Mitsubishi is next to reveal its slate of customised vehicles for the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon, happening from January 10 to 12. Given that it does not have many vehicles in its lineup, the Japanese carmaker has chosen to focus on its lynchpins – the Outlander SUV and Triton pick-up. The most interesting of these
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Toyota remains the top non-national brand in Malaysia, with distributor UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) announcing it has surpassed 100,000 sales for the third year straight. However, the actual figure from 2024 has fallen 5.4% from the record 108,107 vehicles it sold the previous year, at over 102,300 units. Just as with Proton, UMWT’s drop in
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Denza, which is set to make its official Malaysian debut very soon, may be a new name for many here, but the brand itself isn’t a fresh face, having been around for close to 15 years. However, all that can be seen presently about the marque is quite far removed from that when the idea
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Click to enlarge Our good friend and rendering whiz Theophilus Chin is more known for his accurate (sometimes spookily so) digital predictions of upcoming cars than flights of fancy, but this ‘Proton eMas 3’ belongs to the latter category. Hear us out. So, Proton’s first EV, the eMas 7 (stylised as e.MAS 7), is a
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We are only a few days into 2025, but Proton CEO Dr Li Chunrong has already confirmed that the national car company will launch its second all-electric model this year. The announcement was made at the opening ceremony of the Proton eMas Petaling Jaya showroom in Seksyen 13, operated by Regal Motors EV. That’s big
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Everyone’s attention is on the two facelifted GR hot hatches at the Toyota Gazoo Racing Season 7 finale, happening at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit now, but there’s another car on stage, one that’s a fair bit more attainable. The 2025 Toyota Corolla GR Sport is the sportiest variant of the local civilian Corolla range,
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The Ford Raptor Rev event has been postponed to February 22-23 from the original January 11-12 “due to overwhelming response”. “We sincerely regret for any inconvenience caused by the rescheduling of our event and greatly appreciate the patience and understanding of our loyal Ranger Raptor community and fans. “The overwhelming response underscores our customers’ enthusiasm
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Sime Motors is kicking off the new year with the Sime Motors AutoArena event, happening next weekend, January 10 to 12. This is the first automotive event being held right inside the stadium itself, with cars being lined up all around the outer running track, so it’s certainly a unique venue. The sports arena will
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BYD and Tesla are currently engaged in a war to attract electric vehicle (EV) buyers in Malaysia, and the first battle saw the Seal take on the Model 3 in the sedan market. In the SUV space, Tesla got a head start when it introduced the Model Y in July 2023, but BYD now has
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Wuling is officially the first Chinese brand to realise EV battery production in Indonesia, with Car News China reporting that the first unit of the company’s Magic Battery (Shenlian in Chinese) rolled off the production line on the last day of 2024, crediting SGMW, Shautonews, Yiche and EET China. First announced in Jakarta on September
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2025 Zontes 368G tall seat with optional top box and 46 watt fog lights Landing on Malaysian shores is the 2025 Zontes 368G is now on sale, priced at RM28,800 with a two-year or 20,000 km warranty against manufacturing defects. There are three colour options available – Grey/Blue, White/Gold and Golden Stone Green – and
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It’s time for the next round of Putrajaya number plates to be up for auction to kick off the new year – the Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced that the FG series can now be bid on through its JPJ eBid platform. These plates don’t come around very often – the previous series, FF,
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Happy new year to all, and as we enter 2025, a Wednesday means the time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of January 2 to 8, 2024. Following a three sen per litre price increase twice in
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Hyundai is participating in its second Tokyo Auto Salon since making its return to the Japanese market in 2022. The tuner extravaganza, happening next month on January 10, will mark the debut of a special customised Ioniq 5 N, a collaboration with auto parts retailer Autobacs. What’s cool about the modified electric SUV, aside the
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Capital of China, Beijing has passed new regulations to encourage the advancement of autonomous driving technologies in the city, Reuters reported, citing Beijing Daily. Autonomous vehicles which have passed road-testing and safety assessments will be permitted to apply for road trials, and the new regulations will take effect from April 1, 2025, the publication wrote.
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According to Headlightmag, Toyota has filed a trademark for the name ‘Hilux Travo’ with Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property (DIP). This is expected to be used for the next generation of the pick-up truck, which will replace the current eighth-generation model that was first introduced in May 2015. In certain markets, the Hilux comes with
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Some of you may remember that last year, the Tesla Model Y was given an update that brought with it some changes lifted from the facelifted Model 3, codenamed Project Highland. In China, this included a new ambient lighting system integrated in the dashboard decor, replete with customisable colours. Now, customers who bought earlier versions
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According to a report by Autonetmagz, BYD will accelerate the construction of its automotive assembly plant in Indonesia, which will be built on around 100 hectares of land in the Subang Smartpolitan Industrial Area in West Java. The facility was previously planned to start operations in early 2026, but this has now been brought forward
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EV maker Neta’s parent company Hozon Auto is considering cutting 400 jobs in Thailand, reports The Nation, as just 6,534 Neta V, V-II and X (pictured) units found Thai homes from January to November 2024 (-45.8% year-on-year). Citing an unnamed news source, the English-language daily said the 400 jobs encompassed employees of both Neta Auto
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According to BMWBlog, MINI may not produce the J01 Cooper Electric and J05 Aceman at its Oxford plant in the United Kingdom. Additionally, both electric vehicles (EVs), which originate from the Spotlight Automotive joint venture between BMW and Great Wall Motor (GWM), will reportedly not have successors. To add to the brand’s potential woes, industry
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A Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV has set a Guinness World Record for the greatest altitude change by an electric car – 5,802 metres. Organised by Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), the record attempt saw a team from Evo India drive the EV over 14 days and 4,900 km from Umling La, Ladakh (India’s highest motorable
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BMW will be showcasing its Panoramic iDrive at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 that returns to Las Vegas next year, which is the manufacturer’s display and operation concept for production versions of the Neue Klasse concept vehicles, first shown as the Vision Neue Klasse in September 2023. Dubbed Panoramic iDrive, the production version
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Daihatsu has announced its vehicle exhibits for the Tokyo Auto Salon 2025, which is set to take place at the Makuhari Messe next month, on January 10 to 12, 2025. For this edition, the automaker is set to display seven cars, based on motorsports and community themes. The motorsport section will be led by the
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The base electricity tariff in Peninsular Malaysia will be raised from the current 39.95 sen/kWh to 45.62 sen/kWh (+14.2%) come July 2025, along with a new tariff schedule, The Star reports. This change is part of the three-year Regulatory Period 4 (RP4) that will be effective from January 2025 to December 2027, replacing RP3 2022-2024.
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Apparently a Malaysian factory will soon supply batteries for Tesla cars, if reports today turn out to be accurate. Listed Chinese battery company Eve Energy announced that it signed a deal to supply an American customer with battery cells sourced from its Malaysian subsidiary Eve Energy Malaysia. Eve Energy did not name the customer in
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Sempena musim cuti di minggu terakhir Disember 2024 ini, kemaskini harga bahan api oleh Kementerian Kewangan menyaksikan ada perubahan bagi tempoh 26 Disember 2025 hingga 1 Januari 2025. Selepas naik tiga sen minggu lalu, petrol RON 97 sekali lagi naik dalam jumlah yang sama tiga sen menjadi RM3.25 seliter untuk tempoh seminggu ke depan (minggu
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Season’s greetings. It’s Wednesday, which means it is time again for the usual weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail price of fuels for the coming week of December 26, 2024 to January 1, 2025. Following a three sen increase last week, RON 97 petrol sees another
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CATL CIIC skateboard platform from 2023 Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the world’s biggest EV battery maker, has launched a new electric vehicle chassis that has safety as its key selling point. According to the company, the new skateboard platform – called “panshi” in Chinese, which translates to “bedrock” – is capable of withstanding a 120
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Bernama file image The Bukit Aman traffic investigation and enforcement department (JSPT) has commenced Op Lancar today to address increased traffic flow during the festive season and the year-end school holiday, the department has announced. Op Lancar will run until January 2, and it aims to reduce traffic congestion by employing traffic dispersal measures on
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Perodua has entered into a strategic partnership with TM to advance electric vehicle (EV) development, digital innovation, and sustainable growth. Formalised during a recent signing ceremony between Perodua president and CEO Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad and TM’s group CEO Amar Huzaimi Md Deris, the collaboration covers four strategic areas, namely Hyperconnected Network, Advancing Digital
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Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda has pledged an investment of 55 billion baht (RM7.2 billion) into Thailand for the expansion of its hybrid vehicle production operations, the Bangkok Post has reported. This investment would involve the retooling of Toyota’s production lines in the country, in order to support production of both internal combustion engines as well
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Nio has officially launched its new firefly sub-brand at the recent Nio Day 2024, with the first model being offered simply called Firefly. The new electric vehicle (EV) will not only be sold in China, as there are plans for an introduction in Europe sometime in the first half of 2025. Pre-orders for the Firefly
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Untuk acara Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 yang akan berlangsung seperti biasa di Makuhari Meese bermula 10 hingga 12 Januari hadapan, Subaru bakal mendedahkan beberapa model edisi istimewa. Yang pertama adalah coupe dua-pintu pacuan roda belakang Subaru BRZ STI Sport Purple Edition. Model ini akan dihasilkan dalam jumlah terhad dan hanya akan dijual di Jepun. Diasaskan
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Honda Civic facelift 2025 bakal jadi pengenalan model baru pertama Honda Malaysia di sini, dan dijangka akan dilancarkan pada Januari nanti. Perkara ini dikongsikan oleh syarikat itu ketika mula mengambil tempahan untuk Civic 2025 minggu lalu. Civic FE versi diperkemas ini sebetulnya dilancarkan tahun ini, namun sedikit kelewatan dijangkakan — tidak terlalu lambat, kerana ia
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Kementerian Kerja Raya (KKR) telah mengumumkan kerajaan telah memuktamadkan pemberian kadar tol secara percuma kepada kenderaan Kelas 1 (persendirian) sahaja bermula jam 12.01 tengahmalam pada 23 hingga jam 11.59 malam pada 24 Disember 2024 sempena perayaan Deepavali yang bakal disambut Rabu ini. Di mana pemberian kadar tol percuma ini akan diberikan di semua plaza tol
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Subaru has announced its line-up for next year’s Tokyo Auto Salon (2025) which will take place at Makuhari Messe in Chiba from January 10 to 12. The first model being touted is the BRZ STI Sport Purple Edition, which is special edition model that will be sold in limited numbers in Japan. Based on the
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The MINI Aceman broke cover in April this year to bring a new bodystyle to the British marque’s line-up, placed in the gap between the Cooper hatchback and the Countryman SUV, and its powertrain is where it is distinguished from its rangemates; the Aceman is BEV-only. Size-wise, the Aceman measures 4,076 mm long, 1,754 mm
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Highway operator PLUS Malaysia has announced that it will be activating the Smartlane on sections of its highway over the coming Christmas festive season as well as for the end-of-year holiday. This will be activated at 25 locations from today, December 20 until January 2, 2025. PLUS Malaysia is preparing for the increase in traffic
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Honda Malaysia’s first new model introduction for 2025 will happen from the get-go, with the Honda Civic facelift set to make its local debut in January. The timeline for its Malaysian launch was revealed by the company when it opened the order books for the C-segment sedan last week. The refreshed FE was supposed to
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Only 12 days to go before we bid goodbye to 2024, and having wrapped up November with year-to-date sales of 731,534 units, Malaysia is expected to close the year with a record total industry volume (TIV) of 800,000 units. However, analysts expect TIV to decline next year due in part to targeted RON 95 petrol
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A total of 3,500 petrol stations in Peninsular Malaysia have sustained losses amounting to RM181 million since the floating of diesel fuel pricing in June this year, reported The Star. According to Bumiputera Petrol Station Operators Association of Malaysia (Bumipeda) honorary secretary Datin Hanny Julia Haron, the subsidy rationalisation for diesel fuel in Peninsular Malaysia
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Prasarana, the operator of Rapid KL public transport, has announced that renewals of the My50 monthly pass will be temporarily suspended from December 23 till January 31, 2025 at all its customer service counters. The temporary suspension is to allow for system upgrades to support the growing use of the unlimited travel pass, the company
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DRB-Hicom, together with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, has announced the signing of MoUs with Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) to collaborate on developing the Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) in Tanjong Malim, Perak, into a global automotive hub focusing on the development of next-generation vehicles (NxGV) and energy
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Prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said last night at the Proton eMas 7 launch that the vehicle would be the official car for Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025, Bernama reports. He said Malaysia hopes to set an example in the region in promoting EV development, emphasising that it is a direct visible extension of
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At today’s launch of the Proton eMas 7, it was revealed that the brand’s first electric vehicle (EV) will be sold in other countries in the near future, including Trinidad and Tobago, Nepal, Singapore and Mauritius. Additionally, the eMas 7’s ASEAN NCAP report also shows the testing results apply to not just Malaysia, but also
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On Sunday, Langkawi Ferry Line Ventures announced a fare hike for ferry services between Langkawi and Kuala Kedah as well as Kuala Perlis, beginning from January 1. This was then retracted later in the day following a response from transport minister Anthony Loke, who expressed disappointment over the decision increase fares, Bernama reports. As such,
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Click to enlarge Did you manage to check out the Perodua eMO-II Concept in person at the just-concluded Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2024? Perodua’s best and most important concept car yet (fully designed in-house, heralds a new beginning for the brand) is quite a looker, sharp and sporty. Bodes well for the production
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Seperti yang dijangka menerusi perjanjian Toyota dan Suzuki pada Oktober 2024, Toyota kini telah pun memperkenalkan SUV EV terbaharunya digelar sebagai Urban Cruiser EV, iaitu model yang diasaskan dari Suzuki eVitara yang baru sahaja diperkenalkan pada bulan lalu. Menurut laporan Autocar, Toyota Urban Cruiser EV ini akan diproduksi menerusi fasiliti pemasangan Maruti Suzuki di India,
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PDRM is offering 50% discounts on saman tomorrow, December 14. The one-day campaign is in conjunction with the the Program PDRM Bersama Kerajaan Negeri Melaka event, which will be happening at Dataran Pahlawan, downtown Melaka. The hours are from 8.30 am to 9pm. As per previous 50% discount offers at events, the deal is for
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The recently concluded Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show 2024 (KLIMS 2024), which ran from December 5 to 11 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), saw 183,221 visitors attending the event across the seven day period. The show’s 10th edition explored the theme “Beyond Mobility,” bringing sustainability and electrification to the forefront of
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Dodge Charger Daytona EV, Ford Mustang Mach-E, GMC Hummer EV, Electrogenic Jaguar E-Type – while you think of more hairy-chested nameplates that you never dreamt would go electric, see this. Nissan has finally revealed the R32 Skyline GT-R EV it’s been working on since March 2023. It’s going to the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon (January
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Eligible individuals, small-scale companies, or organisations may apply for a special permit to purchase diesel exceeding the standard limit, said domestic trade and cost of living minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, according to a Bernama report. “Applicants must submit a letter of confirmation from the relevant agency and apply via the Special Permit System available
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You’re looking at Toyota’s version of the Suzuki eVitara, called the Urban Cruiser – not to be confused with the 2024 Urban Cruiser Taisor (rebadged Suzuki Fronx), 2022 Urban Cruiser HyRyder (rebadged Suzuki Grand Vitara), 2020 Urban Cruiser (rebadged Suzuki Vitara Brezza) or 2008-2014 Urban Cruiser (second-gen Toyota Ist). Looking to entice buyers away from
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PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) mengumumkan bahawa lorong kecemasan di KM18.63 (arah utara) Lebuhraya Baru Lembah Klang (NKVE), berhampiran Kota Damansara, ditutup sehingga 19 Disember 2024. Ia adalah bagi kelancaran pelaksanaan kerja-kerja pengukuhan struktur pembentung di laluan terbabit. “Justeru, pengguna lebuhraya bagi laluan tersebut dinasihatkan supaya merancang perjalanan susulan penutupan lorong sepanjang tempoh tersebut. Pada masa
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Carro has announced it has achieved a best-ever EBITDA of S$43 million for FY2024, which represents a 11x growth over FY2023. This also marks the fourth year that Carro has posted positive EBITDA. According to audited FY2024 numbers, EBITDA margin was 4% while gross profit margin expanded to 12% thanks to a combination of strong
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Listen up, RON97 users, win RM250 Setel vouchers in the Power To Move Beyond contest, powered by PETRONAS Primax 97 with Pro-Race. You stand a high chance to win, because there will be 50 winners for the RM250 Setel vouchers every bi-weekly. It’s incredibly easy to be in the running – all you need to
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Having kicked off its GoEV electric car sharing programme in the Klang Valley in 2021, GoCar is now expanding its service way down south in Johor Bahru. The offering is part of a collaboration with Yinson GreenTech’s subsidiary drivEV, a leasing partner and mobility solutions provider specialising in EVs. The joint venture sees GoCar offering
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New BYD Dolphin facelift (left), pre-facelift (right) The facelifted BYD Dolphin has been revealed by China’s ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT), with changes made to the all-electric hatchback’s design, dimensions and powertrain options. On the outside, the Dolphin features new, curvier headlamps that are accompanied by black trim that extends into the A-pillars.
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This review is sponsored by RHB Bank. Enjoy competitive financing rates on an eco-friendly car starting from as low as 2.10% per annum, plus complimentary charging credits worth RM210 when you sign up for RHB Green Financing. Click here for more details. The sub-RM200,000 premium SUV market is becoming increasingly crowded these days, with Tesla,
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JPJ has announced that DFG and QM-R are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Kelantan’s latest running number series is ‘DFG’, and it will open for tender on December 16. The bidding period on JPJeBid is five days, ending 10pm on December 20. As
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Bukan hanya kereta yang dilancarkan di Pameran Mobiliti Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIMS) 2024 — aplikasi Pecman pun ada! Aplikasi ini membawakan produk penjagaan kereta yang 100% asli daripada jenama tersohor dalam pasaran, seperti LLumar® (AS), Pecca Leather (Malaysia) dan GS27 (Perancis) dan menawarkannnya dengan harga terus dari pengilang. Merupakan idea Pengarah Eksekutifnya, Hugo Teoh Zi
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At today’s launch of the Zeekr X and 009, it was revealed that the next model coming our way will be the 7X in 2025. Officially launched in China in September this year, the 7X is the brand’s first midsize electric SUV that is built on the PMA2+ platform with an 800V electrical architecture, which
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The Pecman app has been launched at this weekend’s KLIMS 2024 show. The launch event was graced by Minister of Transport YB Anthony Loke Siew Fook. Pecman allows you to browse through and purchase a diverse range of car-related services and products at direct-from-manufacturer prices. Among the products and services available in the Pecman app
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Looking to get a quality certified pre-owned car at an attractive price to ring in 2025? Look no further than the Carro AutoFair 2024, which will take place this December 6-8 weekend at Carro Retail Centre Puchong South. Cars, deals, discounts, prizes, three dream holiday destinations – need we say more? Navigate there now: Google
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Finally, the Zeekr X is now officially launched in Malaysia. The Premium RWD is priced at RM155,800 on-the-road without insurance, while the Flagship AWD goes for RM172,800. Together with the 009 luxury MPV, the X will kickstart the Geely-owned EV brand’s journey in Malaysia. Zeekr’s franchise holder is Sentinel Automotive. Built on Geely’s Sustainable Experience
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The Pahang state traffic investigation and enforcement department (JSPT) of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has announced the offer of 50% discounts on the payment of traffic summonses for selected offences until December 13, 2024. The offer is open at all Pahang state summons payment counters including the IPD Raub traffic summonses counter from 8am
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At last, Honda has revealed the new third-generation Amaze in India, almost exactly a month after it first teased the car. The country’s latest sub-four-metre sedan has grown up in terms of features and style, if not in stature or performance. Still measuring just 3,995 mm long and 1,500 mm tall, albeit 38 mm wider
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SAIC Motor Malaysia memilih acara Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2024 untuk mempamerkan MG3 Hybrid+. Didedahkan di peringkat global pada Mac tahun ini, hatchback segmen-B ini telah pun dijual di Thailand dan pernah dipamerkan di Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) pada Julai lalu. Berkenaan dengan penjana kuasanya, hatchback hibrid ini didatangkan dengan enjin
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Aside from the Tank 500, Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia also has the Wey 80 MPV on display at the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), which opens to the public from tomorrow until December 11. The seven-seater people carrier from the automaker’s luxury sub-brand is very much a preview, given that it’s a
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The 2024 BMW 520i M Sport arrived in Malaysia in September this year, and if the M Sport kit for the G60-generation sedan still leaves something to desired on the sporty aesthetics front, the 520i can now be had with the M Performance complement of parts, as seen on this example at Auto Bavaria Ara
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Aside from the Wey 80, GWM is also showcasing the Tank 500 at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), which opens to the press tomorrow. This massive seven-seater body-on-frame SUV will sit above the five-seater Tank 300 and compete with the likes of the Ford Everest and Toyota Fortuner. Measuring 4,928 mm long, 1,934
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While Honda is best known for its cars and motorcycles, the brand is no stranger to aviation either, and it will be showing its wares in the air mobility sector with what appears to be an electric vertical take off and landing (eVTOL) flying car at the upcoming 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS).
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Bermaz has announced that in addition to the CX-60, the larger Mazda CX-80 will also be showcased at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) this week. Together, the five- and seven-seater SUVs – part of Hiroshima’s Large Product group – will mount a two-pronged assault on the premium segment, pitting them against rivals like
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Bencana banjir di Kelantan makin meruncing dengan sejumlah 71,729 mangsa banjir dipindahkan ke 260 PPS seluruh Kelantan, setakat jam 7 petang tadi. Pengarah Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) Kelantan, Nik Soh Yaacoub pula memaklumkan, sebanyak 20 Jalan Persekutuan membabitkan enam jajahan di Kelantan telah ditutup, setakat ini, susulan banjir yang melanda sejak Rabu lalu. Enam jajahan
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There’s an extra incentive to visit the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) next week – Perodua is unveiling its new EMO-II concept at the show. The third of the company’s Electric Mobility Online vehicles will be the clearest preview yet of the national carmaker’s first electric vehicle, set to be launched by the end
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Ten months on from its world premiere in Singapore, the second-generation Porsche Macan has been launched in Malaysia. The latest version of Zuffenhausen’s popular entry-level SUV is the brand’s second pure electric model after the Taycan and the first to utilise one of its storied existing model names. As per global markets, there are a
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Sedang mencari kereta terpakai yang berkualiti tetapi dengan harga yang sangat berpatutan untuk tahun baru 2025? Berkunjunglah ke Carro AutoFair 2024 yang bakal berlangsung dari 6-8 Disember nanti di Carro Retail Centre Puchong South. Ada pelbagai model dengan tawaran yang sukar dilepaskan menanti di sana. Mari lihat sebahagian daripada model dan tawaran yang ada. Pengunjung
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The sightings are getting more frequent now – the GAC M8 has been spied in Malaysia once again, this time in Puchong along Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong (LDP). This luxury MPV would certainly help flesh out the Chinese carmaker and distributor Warisan Tan Chong Automotif’s (WTCA) lineup in Malaysia, currently consisting solely of the GS3 Emzoom and
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The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2024 – co-sponsored by Carro and Time Energy’s Emit Solar – happened over the weekend of October 26-27, and it was a hugely successful two days of car buying and selling at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC). How successful? In just two days, 581 cars worth RM84.6 million
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Getting its official pricing in Malaysia is the 2025 Benda Napolean Bob 500, retailing at RM27,888. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance or registration and there are two colour options – Grey and Black. Power for the Napolean Bob comes from a V-twin displacing 475.6 cc, fed by EFI. Power is rated at 46.9
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Time to shed a tear for Japan’s most misunderstood sports car, the Toyota GR Supra. After six years, production of this BMW joint venture product is set to conclude in 2025 at the Magna Steyr plant in Graz, Austria – but not before one last hurrah. Heading into its final model year, the fifth-generation Supra receives
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This is the Bentley Bentayga Umbra, a limited edition Bentayga S crafted by Mulliner, Bentley’s coachbuilding arm that’s also in charge of personalisation and special editions. Commissioned by the carmaker’s Asia Pacific division, only 10 units are available worldwide, and this unit in Bentley Kuala Lumpur is one of six in APAC. According to Cambridge,
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It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time once again for the weekly Malaysian fuel price update, with the ministry of finance announcing the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of November 28 to December 4, 2024. As was the case for the past ten weeks, there’s been no change in the price of RON
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Last weekend saw the 2024 Sepang 1,000 km (S1K) endurance race being won by a privateer as all three works entries hit trouble. Amidst all the chaos, the Proton R3 team managed to salvage a respectable fifth in class in the new S70 R3 Malaysian Touring Car (MTC), the #82 entry driven by Ariff Azmi
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It’s (somewhat) confirmed! Toyota’s executive vice president and chief technology officer Hiroki Nakajima has reportedly announced that the much-beloved Celica is making a return. The executive let slip the tongue-in-cheek remark last weekend during a fan event at Rally Japan, the final round of the World Rally Championship (WRC), according to Best Car. The interaction
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Aston Martin Malaysia telah pun membawakan model generasi terkini Vanquish untuk pasaran tempatan. Pastinya kehadiran supercar yang merupakan kelahiran generasi ketiga bagi Vanquish bakal menarik perhatian para pencintanya. Sebagai model perdana yang paling berkuasa dalam keluarganya, Vanquish membawakan era baharu bagi inovasi dan terjemahan penggayaannya. Melewati sejarahnya, generasi pertamanya V12 Vanquish dilahirkan pada 2001 sebagai
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The much-maligned RFID system for toll payments has come in for a bit of stick since its introduction in 2018, but authorities have apparently been hard at work remedying the situation since. Deputy works minister Ahmad Maslan said that highway concessionaires have been carrying out more frequent fine-tuning work at toll plaza lanes to ensure
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Getting a colour update for the Malaysia market is the 2025 Honda RS150R, with pricing unchanged from 2023 at RM8,379. Pricing excludes road tax, insurance and registration and there are three new colour options – Matte Blue, Silver and White Trico. Every RS150R comes with a two-year or 20,000 km warranty against manufacturing defects. Otherwise,
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Back in 2018, the Selangor state government indicated it was planning to build a motorcycle racing circuit in Sungai Tua, Gombak. The project never came to be, but six years on, the dream to get the race track to become a reality remains, as Bernama reports. The track will however need to be in another
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Volkswagen will be heavily updating its ID range of electric vehicles in 2026 with a significant upgrade of its MEB architecture the models are based on, Autocar reported. The revision to the line-up will begin with the launch of the ID 2 SUV concept in Munich next year, followed by a revamped Polo, said Volkswagen
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Honda Malaysia (HMSB) has announced it will showcase the Honda Prelude Concept at the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), happening from December 5 to 11 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). This marks the first time the hybrid coupé will be making an appearance in Asia since its world premiere
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Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders Association of Malaysia (Pekema) subsidiary Central Auto Distributors has launched the little Dongfeng Box EV (called the Nammi 01 in China) in Malaysia. OTR prices before insurance are RM100,700 for the E2 variant and RM113,700 for the E3 variant. Buyers who can get their cars registered this year receive a
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Tahun ini sekali lagi Honda RS150R diberikan warna baru, yang datang dalam tiga pilihan iaitu White Trico, Matte Blue dan Silver. Harga cadangan terkini yang didedahkan oleh Boon Siew Honda (BSH) untuk kapcai ini adalah RM8,379 tidak termasuk insurans – naik RM80 berbanding harga pada November 2023. Seperti yang boleh dilihat, dua warna baru RS150R
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Perodua has announced the signing of MoUs with Petronas and Gentari to partner on various services that it says will enhance the retail experience for its customers. The first MoU, inked between Perodua Sales and Petronas Lubricants Marketing (PLLMSB), Mesra Retail & Cafe and Setel Ventures (Setel), will see Perodua customers gaining access to new
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Owners of the Long Range AWD variant of the Tesla Model 3 Highland facelift in Australia and China can now get Acceleration Boost, which brings the 0-100 km/h time down from 4.4 to 3.8 seconds (closer to the Model 3 Performance’s 3.1 seconds). How much? AUD3,000 in Australia and RMB14,100 in China. Both prices translate
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New road tax (left), driving licence slip (right). While digital road tax and driver licenses are here to stay, the government looks like it is softening its view on re-offering physical copies of these. Having said last month that anyone wanting a physical road tax and licence can just print it themselves, transport minister Anthony
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It’s time once again for the weekly Malaysian fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of November 21 to 27, 2024. There’s no change in the price of RON 97 petrol for the coming week, and so the fuel continues on at the
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Dalam usaha menyediakan infrastuktur jalan raya lebih baik untuk rakyat negeri Sabah, Fasa 1B Projek Lebuh Raya Pan Borneo Sabah dijangka siap pada September 2028, laporan Bernama. Timbalan Ketua Menteri III merangkap Menteri Kerja Raya Sabah, Datuk Shahelmey Yahya memaklumkan Fasa 1 projek berkenaan terbahagi kepada Fasa 1A yang dijangka siap Oktober 2026 dan Fasa
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The decision on finalising the system that will be permanently used for QR code immigration clearance at the Malaysia-Singapore border will be made this year, according to home minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. At present, the system is being trialled as a proof of concept project from June 1 to November 30, with three
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BYD recently held an event in China to celebrate its 30th anniversary as well as the production of its ten millionth new energy vehicle (NEV). The latter comes just a few months after its nine millionth NEV – a Yangwang U9 – rolled off the line in September. The vehicle marking the latest milestone is
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With the spate of rainy weather in Malaysia, incidents of hydroplaning, or aquaplaning, are occurring more often. Just two days ago we were on the highway, riding a motorcycle heading north, and witnessed two incidents of hydroplaning happen directly in front of us. In both cases, the cars spun, slowed and came to a stop
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Boustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn Bhd (BHPetrol) telah mengadakan majlis penyampaian hadiah bagi peraduan BHPetrol ‘Peraduan Pam & Beli, Syoknya Menang!’ di BHPetrol Bandar Seri Botani, Ipoh, Perak yang diadakan semalam. Peraduan yang berlangsung dari 1 Julai hingga 31 Ogos 2024 di stesen-stesen BHPetrol yang terlibat telah memberi ganjaran kepada 40 pemenang dari seluruh Semenanjung Malaysia.
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The BYD Sealion 7 made its Malaysian launch debut earlier this week and is currently available for public viewing and test drives at The Exchange 106 in Kuala Lumpur this weekend from November 15-17, 2024. Arriving as a fully-imported electric vehicle (EV), the Sealion 7 is BYD’s fifth model to be launched here and comes
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Ladies and gentlemen, the Nissan Kicks e-Power. Ahead of the B-SUV’s launch next month (after what has seemed like an eternity) at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) 2024, we’ve given you a full gallery and specs. Now that we’ve taken the car on a trip to Melaka and back courtesy of Edaran Tan
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After what seemed like a barrage of leaks last week, the second facelift for the seventh-generation Lexus ES has finally been revealed at Auto Guangzhou in China. The Japanese executive sedan receives several far-reaching aesthetic and technology upgrades inside and out but retains the same engines as before. On the outside, the ES gains the
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Toyota Corolla Cross HEV Premium facelift at BIMS 2024 UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has started taking orders for the new Toyota Corolla Cross facelift, which is estimated to be priced from RM140,000. On its official website, the company is teasing two variants, namely the Corolla Cross Hybrid Electric as well as the Corolla Cross HEV
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Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2024 bakal berlangsung bermula 5 hingga 11 Disember ini, tak sampai sebulan dari sekarang. Acara permotoron ulung ini akan diadakan Pusat Pameran & Perdagangan Antarabangsa Malaysia (MITEC), dan menerusi sesi penerangan kepada media hari ini oleh penganjurnya iaitu Persatuan Automotif Malaysia (MAA), ada pelbagai maklumat yang akan kami kongsikan
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Click to enlarge We’re less than a month away from the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), which will be happening from December 5-11 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), located in the Dutamas area of KL. Show organiser Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) held a media briefing session today, and we
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Yesterday, we brought you initial photos, specs and equipment of the Nissan Kicks e-Power, but now we present to you a full gallery of the car – in top-spec VLT trim, no less. Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) is gearing up for the hybrid B-segment SUV’s launch next month, likely at the Kuala Lumpur International
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Malaysia is hoping to become a production hub for electric vehicles in Southeast Asia, seeing huge potential thanks to its 40 years of car-making experience since 1983 and its strong semiconductor industry. Or at least, so says deputy minister of international trade and industry (MITI) Liew Chin Tong, according to The Edge. The business publication
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Ride-hailing bus service Kummute – previously Kumpool – now offers Kumride, a ride-hailing service that uses smaller, private vehicles for private travel between zones. The latest addition, Kumride is a ride-hailing service in the more conventional sense. However, Kumride remains different from other ride-hailing service providers in providing transportation to zones, rather than specific destinations.
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Following the success of the dedicated bus lane programme in Kuala Lumpur, Penang is set to follow suit with a similar project, doing so with a six-month long trial bus lane project on parts of Jalan Penang and Jalan Ria starting from next week. The 500-metre pilot project aims to enhance the efficiency of Rapid
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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, showing the influences the designers have cribbed from elsewhere in the company’s lineup. As shown
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Anyone with the faint of heart shouldn’t watch this. On November 8 morning, Facebook user Calvin Shung was driving on the Pan Borneo Highway near Papar in Sabah when he encountered a trailer truck hurtling towards him on a curve, against traffic on a dual-lane single carriageway. Thankfully, he (as well as a van ahead
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Tesla may have been late to the electric vehicle party in Malaysia, but that’s nothing compared to the Philippines. The famed EV brand has finally made its way to the archipelago with the Model 3 “Highland” facelift and Model Y, leaving Indonesia and Vietnam as the only other major Southeast Asian markets yet to receive
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Sempena meraikan pencapaian pengeluaran ke-6 juta unik motosikalnya, serta ulang tahun ke-45 Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) beroperasi di Malaysia, syarikat itu kini memperkenalkan model edisi terhad Yamaha Y16ZR 6MRO. Ditawarkan hanya dalam 3,000 unit sahaja, motosikal ini menampilkan skim warna berbeza di kedua-dua sisinya dengan menggunakan tema warna yang menyerlah. Yamaha Y16ZR edisi terhad
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