August 2021 week two fuel price – all unchanged
Time yet again for the usual weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance announcing the retail prices of fuel for the coming August 5 to 11 week. Some cheer for …
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Electric powertrains are opening up the field for parts makers, allowing new names to break into the industry
Electrification is changing the way automotive supply chains are working, and such is the speed of development that automakers are now looking beyond their own development teams for vital components in electric …
2022 Honda HR-V e:HEV – UK pricing announced, three variants, from RM159k, deliveries from end-2021
Having revealed details of the e:HEV hybrid powertrain on its European-market HR-V last week, Honda has now confirmed pricing of the compact SUV for the UK market, along with the variants it …
Huawei and GAC to develop smart electric SUV with Level 4 autonomous capability, out in market by 2025
Huawei is working together with Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) to develop a smart SUV, which is expected in the market by the end of 2023. The two companies officially announced the project …
CATL unveils its first-generation sodium-ion battery
Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) has unveiled its first sodium-ion battery, which it hopes to form a supply chain for by 2023. The new battery does not contain lithium, cobalt or nickel, …
Thailand set to finalise new excise tax for EVs this year
Thailand is in the midst of drafting a new excise tax structure for electric vehicles (EVs) and expects to have it ready before the year is out. According to excise department director-general …
Honda Malaysia assists communities in need, provides RM40k of essential goods to charity homes in Melaka
Honda Malaysia (HMSB) is continuing its support for local communities impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. In collaboration with Honda Malaysia Suppliers Club (HMSC), the company has contributed nearly RM40,000 worth of essential …
August 2021 week one fuel price – RON 97 up one sen
It's time again for the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance announcing the retail prices of fuel for the coming July 29 to August 4 week. As has been …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launches virtual showroom with dynamic count of stock available at dealerships
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has introduced a new digital showroom, and what's unique about it is that it provides an indication of models and variants on hand at dealerships, making it easy for …
Malaysia vehicle sales TIV 1H 2021 vs 1H 2020 – a performance chart shaped by Covid-19 and lockdowns
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed many landscapes, and the automotive sector has been one of them. Nowhere is this better reflected in numbers, with the sales data from the first half of …
Malaysian vehicle sales for June 2021 by brand – 1,009 Perodua, 488 Proton cars registered despite lockdown
With car showrooms having closed since June 1 when the country went under a full movement control order (FMCO), it's no surprise that sales of new cars tanked last month. The Malaysian …
Toyota halts production in Thailand – shortage of parts
Toyota has stopped operations at its three assembly plants in Thailand due to a shortage of parts. The halt in production at the Ban Pho, Samrong and Gateway plants began on Wednesday …
June 2021 Malaysian vehicle sales plunge by 96%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales date for the month of June 2021, announcing earlier today that a total of 1,921 vehicles were delivered last month. This is a …
Suzuki, Daihatsu join Toyota commercial EV venture
Suzuki and Daihatsu have announced that they are joining a Toyota-led commercial electric vehicle entity, which is aimed at bringing electrification and autonomous driving to commercial vehicles, Bloomberg reports. The two automakers …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia announces Sagree Sardien as its new president and CEO, replaces Claus Weidner
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has announced the appointment of Sagree Sardien as its new president and CEO. She replaces Claus Weidner, who has been in the post since 2015. Sardien, who assumed the …
Suzuki to introduce its first EV by 2025, set for India
Suzuki is planning to introduce its first all-electric vehicle by fiscal 2025, with the new EV model set to be first released in India before it makes its way to Japan and …
Honda looks to reduce EV costs, open to new alliances
Honda, which has stated its intention to fully electrify its model line-up by 2040, says it is open to creating new alliances with other automakers to reduce development costs and speed up …
EMCO in Selangor ends – state to revert to FMCO SOP
The government has announced that the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) in 34 mukim in eight districts in Selangor will end as of tomorrow, July 17. These districts, along with certain localities …
Peugeot 3008 and 5008 facelifts to make Malaysian debut soon – 2008 due November, EV/hybrids planned
Kia isn't the only brand that Bermaz Auto (BAuto) has big plans for. The company says it is also set to revive the Peugeot marque it took over from Naza late last …
Bermaz Auto outlines electrification plans for Kia – Sportage PHEV and EV6, Niro full-electric on the cards
Bermaz Auto (BAuto) has outlined further plans for its Kia brand, which it acquired in April. This was revealed in a Maybank IB Research investor report published earlier this week. For the …
