BBS files for bankruptcy, failed to pay staff since May
Two of the most desired car component makers going bust at the same time? Yes, aside from the shocking news that seat maker Recaro has filed for bankruptcy, famous wheel manufacturer BBS …
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Car seat maker Recaro Automotive files for bankruptcy
Recaro Automotive has announced it has filed for bankruptcy with the Local Court of Esslingen. According to the German seat supplier, its insolvency was a result of significant financial difficulties due to …
Proton eMas EV to be unveiled this Friday – rebadged Geely Galaxy E5 SUV confirmed as first model
This just in – Proton has released a teaser of its first electric vehicle, branded eMas (stylised e.MAS), which it will reveal in just three days (Friday, August 2)! This is a …
Seres 7 in Indonesia – rebadged Huawei Aito 7, 6-seat range-extender EV SUV, up to 449 PS, 1,150 km range
Aside from the Seres 9, Dongfeng Sokon Automobile (DFSK) also previewed the Seres 7 at the recent Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). Just like its sibling, it ditches the Aito branding …
Stellantis could shut down underperforming brands amid weak profit; Maserati at risk of getting sold off
Automotive group Stellantis is taking steps to regrow weak margins and high inventory levels following worse-than-expected results for the first half of 2024, and could drop underperforming brands from its portfolio, reported …
GAC Aion Hyptec HT in Indonesia – Hyper HT EV with new name, up to 340 PS, 825 km range, RM194k
Remember the GAC Aion Hyper HT that was shown at the Malaysia Autoshow in May? Well, the electric SUV has since made its way to Indonesia at the recent Gaikindo Indonesia International …
Continental Tyre Malaysia to expand ContiSeal self-sealing tech to more products – UC7, UC6 SUV, PCC
Continental Tyre Malaysia (CTM) has announced the expansion of the tyre brand’s ContiSeal technology to cover a wider range of products and sizes. According to the company, the self-sealing tyre technology reduces …
Thailand announces incentives for hybrid vehicle production – lower excise tax from 2028 to 2032
Thailand's ambition in wanting to become the regional electric vehicle production hub has seen it put all the eggs into one basket over the past couple of years, pushing the fully-electric agenda …
South Australia police catch nearly 31,000 distracted drivers with new mobile phone detection cameras
South Australia police (SAPOL) have revealed almost 31,000 drivers were caught using their mobile phones while driving in the first month of new mobile phone detection cameras (MPDC) being operational. According to …
GOyang-GOyang your way with Caltex and Touch ‘n Go – be rewarded with 1,000 Caltex points worth RM10
GOyang-GOyang your way with Caltex and TNG Digital for an exciting reward when you fuel up. With just a few simple steps, you can earn 1,000 Caltex Points worth RM10 which can …
2024 Suzuki Jimny 5-Door launched in Malaysia – two extra doors; 2x boot space; same 1.5L 4AT; fr. RM200k
If you've had eyes on the Suzuki Jimny but can't live with the fact that the little 4x4 only has two doors, this new Jimny 5-Door - launched this afternoon by official …
2024 MG3 Hybrid at GIIAS 2024 – 1.5L Atkinson-cycle petrol, 4.4l/100 km consumption; RM58k in Indonesia
Following its debut at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, the MG 3 Hybrid has been shown at the 2024 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) this month. This model measures …
Police question father of 12-year-old boy seen in viral video driving his younger siblings in a Perodua Viva
Police have questioned the father of a 12-year-old boy who was seen in viral video driving his siblings around in a Perodua Viva recently. According to a report by NST, Sepang ACP …
Honda e:N1 previewed in Indonesia – HR-V EV with 204 PS, 310 Nm, 412 km WLTP range goes on sale 2025
Having made its ASEAN debut at the Bangkok Motor Show in March, the Honda e:N1 was next shown in Indonesia at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). Unlike the StepWGN that …
RM4 billion needed annually for road maintenance, but only around RM1 billion is allocated – works minister
It's a fact that many federal roads aren't as good as they should be, plagued by a lack of maintenance and repairs. There's an explanation as to why this is so, and …
BMW M4 Competition Coupé facelift at GIIAS 2024 – 530 PS/650 Nm 3.0L biturbo; RM699k in Indonesia
The 2024 G82 BMW M4 facelift has been shown at the 2024 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), following the global debut of the model earlier this year. Here, the example shown …
EV feeder buses for LRT3 Shah Alam Line in Q3 2025 approved – 3 charging depots for the electric buses
The LRT3 Shah Alam Line will be supported by a 150-unit fleet of electric-powered feeder buses when it starts operating in the third quarter of 2025. The EV buses will have three …
2024 Porsche Taycan facelift in Malaysia gallery – 8 variants; up to 1,034 PS, 678 km EV range; fr RM575k
The facelifted Porsche Taycan made its Malaysian debut last month at the Porsche World Roadshow, and we’re now bringing you galleries of some of the variants that are available. First revealed globally …
Auto upgrade of B2 to B Full licence – announcement to be made soon says Malaysian Transport Minster
An announcement will be made soon regarding the automatic upgrade of the Malaysian B2 (below 250 cc) motorcycle licence to B Full (unlimited capacity). This was said by Malaysian Minister of Transport …
Toyota Land Cruiser 300 GR Sport at GIIAS 2024 – Indonesia gets 305 PS/700 Nm 3.3L turbodiesel
Shown at the recent 2024 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS 2024) was the Toyota Land Cruiser, with the 300 Series model arriving in the republic priced from 2,656,000,000 rupiah (RM756,687) in …
