JPJ seizes six vehicles used illegally as tourist transport
The Kelantan road transport department (JPJ) has seized two rental cars, a tourist rental car, a private car owned by a company, a private van owned by a company and an excursion …
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Zeekr 7X Black Nova launched in Malaysia – 200 units only, all-black exterior, two-tone interior, RM235,000
Zeekr Malaysia has launched the Zeekr 7X Black Nova. Limited to 200 units nationwide, it's priced at RM235,000, which is RM4,200 costlier than the AWD Performance on which it's based (the prices …
Nissan Z makes Indonesian debut at GIIAS 2026
The Nissan Z has made its Indonesian debut at the still-ongoing Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026, with no prices announced yet. Strictly speaking, it's not its ASEAN debut, for the …
BAIC BJ30 Hybrid at GIIAS 2026 – 1.5 turbo, FWD/AWD, two-speed DHT, up to 409 PS/685 Nm, RM121k-134k
Here's the BAIC BJ30 Hybrid at the still-ongoing Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026. As the name suggests, it's a hybrid version of the BJ30 that was supposed to have come …
Toyota bZ4X Touring launched in Indonesia at GIIAS 2026 – two-motor AWD wagon, 487 km WLTP range, RM205k
The Toyota bZ4X Touring has been launched in Indonesia at the still-ongoing Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026. The sole variant is priced at Rp 889 million (RM205k), which is a …
‘Ant army’ tactics being used to smuggle fuel, possibility of petrol stations being in collusion not ruled out – KPDN
According to Kelantan's domestic trade and cost of living ministry (KPDN), 'ant army' tactics are being used to smuggle fuel across the Malaysia-Thailand border - in other words, transporting fuel in small …
Proton exports 1,398 cars in July, best month in 13 years
Proton has announced that it exported 1,398 cars in July, saying in a release that its best export month since March 2013 was driven by stronger demand and regional production activities at …
MITI exploring most appropriate mechanism for EV levy, did not say it would be imposed on the public – Johari
Malaysia's investment, trade and industry ministry (MITI) is currently exploring the best ways to implement a proposed EV levy to support the construction of more public chargers nationwide, Bernama reports. "We did …
Daihatsu Ayla Modern Vintage at GIIAS 2026 – Perodua Axia with retro kei-car looks, bluff face, egg-crate grille
Isn't this just fantastic? We think this looks even better than the Ayla Retro Future that debuted at the same show almost exactly a year ago! Let's now take a closer look …
Lepas Glenmarie outlet being built, Q4 launch on track?
We happened to be passing by, you see. Where the old Porsche Glenmarie office used to be is now a Lepas showroom under construction, one of the 30 outlets targeted by end-2026. …
Daihatsu Rocky Hybrid ACTIVe at GIIAS 2026 – styling exercise; Perodua Ativa Hybrid confirmed for Malaysia
That's an... interesting colour combo. This is the Daihatsu Rocky Hybrid ACTIVe, a styling exercise that the little-car specialist brought to the still-ongoing Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026. No, it's …
No official decision yet on BYD’s Tg Malim plant – MITI
Malaysian investment, trade and industry minister (MITI) Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has said today in parliament that the ministry has not been formally notified yet if BYD will proceed with its …
Isuzu D-Max took 17.3% share of Malaysian pick-up truck market in 2Q26, Single Cab Auto is a “tremendous hit”
Isuzu Malaysia has announced that the Isuzu D-Max commanded a 17.3% share of the Malaysian pick-up truck market in 2026's second quarter, which was a three-percentage point quarter-on-quarter rise. The Standard 4x4 …
2026 Kia Carnival facelift – 7, 8 or 11 seats, 900 km WLTP, diesel subsidy is back; 8-yr free svc, 7-yr wrty till Aug 31
Now that Budi Diesel has reintroduced subsidised diesel at RM2.10 a litre, we can look again at the 2026 Kia Carnival facelift without a second thought. First launched in Malaysia in January, …
iCaur opens first East M’sian 3S centre in Kota Kinabalu
iCaur's first East Malaysian 3S centre has opened in Sabah's Kota Kinabalu. Operated by Universal Icar, the 1,170-square metre facility is situated at CL015493615 Jalan Limau Manis, off Jalan Lintas, Taman Iramanis, …
MITI wants foreign car brands to coexist and complement local ecosystem – Proton-Geely is a true partnership
Malaysia's investment, trade and industry (MITI) minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani reiterated during Friday's Proton eMas 7 PHEV CKD line-off ceremony that the ministry wants foreign carmakers to coexist and complement …
Malaysia missed out on RM3.3 billion during four years of tax-free CBU EV sales; public chargers still lacking
Malaysia's investment, trade and industry (MITI) minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani (left) revealed during Friday's Proton eMas 7 PHEV CKD line-off ceremony that the country forwent RM3.3 billion in tax throughout …
Proton eMas 5, eMas 7 PHEV: 24% of buyers live in high-rise buildings, charging partners cover 600 locations
Proton has revealed in a presentation at today's line-off ceremony for the locally-assembled (CKD) Proton eMas 7 PHEV that 24% of eMas 5 and eMas 7 PHEV buyers live in high-rise buildings …
Proton eMas 5, eMas 7 EV motors now CKD in Malaysia
The CKD Proton eMas 7 EV (right) was launched in January and the CKD eMas 5 (left) showed up at KLIMS 2026 last month. Barely two weeks later, Proton announced that its …
Proton eMas 7 PHEV CKD starts production in Tg Malim, adds front massage seats to Premium and Premium Plus
Local production (CKD) of the Proton eMas 7 PHEV has officially begun at Proton's dedicated NEV plant in Tanjong Malim, about five months after the car launched in fully-imported (CBU) form. You …
