Polestar 3 electric SUV teased, set to debut in 2022
Polestar has released a teaser image of its upcoming Polestar 3, which is slated to make its debut next year. Having previously been shown draped under a cover, the lines of the …
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GoCar launches GoEV car sharing programme in Malaysia – 25 Nissan Leaf EVs available in pilot phase
Mobility solutions provider GoCar Malaysia has introduced GoEV, a programme which expands electrification to its sharing and subscription service portfolio. Under the pilot phase of the programme, 25 units of the fully-electric …
Wuling Mini EV and KiWi EV to be assembled and sold in Indonesia – both affordable small cars debut in 2022
Following their local debut at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), Wuling Motors Indonesia continued to showcase its Global Small Electric Vehicle (GSEV) platform and the two models that will spearhead …
December 2021 week 1 fuel price – RON 97 down 3 sen
The ministry of finance has announced the retail prices of petrol and diesel for the coming week of December 2 to 8, and there's more good news in store for RON 97 …
Suzuki aiming to launch a minicar EV in Japan by 2025
Suzuki says it plans to introduce an electric minicar in Japan by 2025, and is looking to get it priced within the one million yen (RM37,000) range after government subsidies. This was …
2022 Kia Carnival to debut in Malaysia – 2.2L diesel, 11-seater MPV arrives as CBU, goes CKD in May 2022
The Malaysian reveal of the new Kia Carnival is set take place soon, with the MPV due to make its first public showing at a preview later this week. Ahead of that, …
Nissan to invest RM75 billion in electrification – to have 23 electrified models, including 15 EVs, by 2030
Nissan has announced that it will ramp up its electrification plans, investing two trillion yen (RM74.8 billion) over the next five years to accelerate the electrification of its vehicle lineup. Under its …
2022 Hyundai Palisade in Malaysia – flagship SUV seen again at Sime Darby Motors City, to be launched soon?
Last month, the Hyundai Palisade was sighted on a transporter in Malaysia, and now, the Korean automaker's flagship SUV has been spied again, this time around the Sime Darby Motors City hub …
JPJ says 3.8 million vehicles yet to renew road tax – advises motorists to do so before Dec 31 deadline
The grace period for renewing expired road tax and driving licenses ends on December 31, but the road transport department (JPJ) says that a total of 3.78 million vehicles throughout the country …
Selangor aiming to install 10,000 EV charging stations by 2025 – first 1,000 units expected to be ready in 2022
The Selangor state government has announced it is aiming to install 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the state by 2025, with the first 1,000 stations expected to be ready next …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s EV push to begin in 2022 – period from announcement to launch will be short
Earlier today, Petronas Dagangan (PDB) announced that it will be installing a number of DC fast charging stations at its stations by the first half of 2022, working in partnership with Mercedes-Benz …
November 2021 week 4 fuel price – RON 97 down 3 sen
The ministry of finance has announced the retail prices of petrol and diesel for the coming week of November 25 to December 1, and there's some cheer this week for RON 97 …
2022 Honda Civic in Malaysia – initial details leaked, 1.5 Turbo in E and RS variants, no more base 1.8 litre
Earlier this year, it was hinted that the 11th-generation Honda Civic would be making its appearance locally this year, if not as a full introduction, at least as a preview. The year …
Hyundai Kona Electric launched in Malaysia – three variants, 305 to 484 km range, fr. RM150k to RM200k
Hyundai Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has officially introduced the Kona Electric in the country. The fully-imported all-electric SUV arrives in its facelifted guise and goes on sale in three variant forms. As …
2022 Kia Niro – 2nd-gen teased ahead of Nov 25 debut
Kia has released teaser images of its new Niro, which will be unveiled at the Seoul Mobility Show on November 25. Redesigned under the company’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy, the automaker says …
Apple Car project back on track and being accelerated, with plans to debut a fully autonomous vehicle by 2025
The Apple Car is back in the news - word is that the much-rumoured electric car first known as Project Titan is back on track again, and that the tech giant is …
October 2021 Malaysian vehicle sales up by 43%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of October 2021, announcing that a total of 63,489 new vehicles were delivered last month. This is an increase …
Police clamp down on modified, fancy number plates – 14,407 fined in first 15 days of month-long operation
Police have begun clamping down on illegal vehicle number plates, nabbing offenders through roadblocks, patrols and monitoring in a special operation that will run throughout the month of November. In a statement, …
Petros multi-fuel station in Sarawak near completion – petrol, diesel, hydrogen and electric under one roof
The country will soon have its first integrated fuelling station with the introduction of a Petroleum Sarawak (Petros) multi-fuel station in Sarawak. Announced last year, work on the multi-fuel facility - which …
2022 European Car of the Year candidates – 39 models
The candidates for the 2022 European Car of the Year (ECOTY) award have been announced, with 39 vehicles in the running for the coveted title. All are new vehicles on sale now …
