Volkswagen states firmly, Lamborghini is not for sale
The Volkswagen Group has stated that it has no plans to sell Lamborghini following a report indicating that a bid had been tabled by a consortium for the Italian sports car brand. …
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Nissan, Renault to standardise, share EV components
Nissan says that electrification will provide the spark for a renewed collaboration with alliance partner Renault, with both companies looking to standardise and share electric vehicle (EV) components, including platforms, in a …
Nissan, Suzuki and Mitsubishi to cut production in June as shortage of semiconductor chips continues
Nissan, Suzuki and Mitsubishi are reportedly set to temporarily halt production at some plants in June as a result of the shortage in semiconductor chips, which is affecting virtually all automakers globally. …
MCO 3.0: Public transport to 50% capacity, reduced frequency; 8am-8pm for food services and businesses
The increasing number of new daily Covid-19 infections, which has gone well past the 6,000 plus mark continuously for four days this week, has prompted the government to announce tighter measures for …
No full MCO, urges automotive component association
The increasing number of new daily Covid-19 infections, which has gone well past the 6,000 plus mark this week, has sparked fears of a possible return to the first movement control order …
G05 BMW X5 xDrive45e with M Performance parts and accessories – limited to just 30 units, RM468,800
Teased earlier this week, Auto Bavaria has officially taken the wraps off its G05 BMW X5 xDrive45e with M Performance parts, which is a limited edition run of 30 units. The SAV …
Malaysia’s EV policy to offer tax-free cars, lower road tax, green parking, toll rebates, charging incentives
Malaysia says it is ready to offer a "handsome level" of tax incentives to accelerate its electric vehicle (EV) agenda in the country. Beyond fixed incentives that will benefit both users and …
Toyota to halt production at two plants in Japan next month due to chip shortage, 20,000 vehicles affected
The ongoing global chip shortage continues to affect automotive production, this time at Toyota. While the world’s largest automaker by vehicle sales last year has weathered the effects of that shortage better …
May 2021 week four fuel price – RON 97 up one sen
Time again for the weekly fuel price update. The ministry of finance has announced the weekly retail pricing for petroleum products in the country for the week of May 20 until May …
Proton Motorsports to enter 2021 British Rally Championship with Iriz R5, piloted by Oliver Mellors
Proton Motorsport will be competing in the Motorsport UK British Rally Championship (BRC) for the 2021 season, with the Malaysian car manufacturer being represented once again by Mellors Elliot Motorsport (MEM). The …
Thailand reveals its EV roadmap – three-phase plan into 2030, 30% of local production to be EVs by then
Thailand is aiming to have electric vehicles (EV) account for 30% of its automotive production by 2030. This was outlined in the country's EV roadmap that was unveiled last week, The Nation …
Touch ‘n Go announces pilot programme for TNG RFID Fueling at Shell petrol stations – RM20 eWallet credit
UPDATE: The Shell TnG RFID fueling program has stopped as of February 2024. In February last year, Touch ‘n Go (TnG) and Shell Malaysia announced that they would be collaborating on the …
Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 to go into production in 2022 – another supercar due, then a hybrid in 2026
Gordon Murray Automotive has announced that its T.50 supercar, which was unveiled last August, is expected to go into production next year. The company said that prototype testing of the supercar, of …
Renault Sport officially rebranded as Alpine Cars
The iconic Renault Sport name has been officially retired, with the French carmaker announcing that its Renault Sport division has been renamed Alpine Cars as of May 1. This will see Renault …
Toyota and Honda expected to report lower operating profits for 2020, Nissan to post another year of loss
Japanese automakers are due to announce their 2020 financial performance later this week, Reuters reports, and early estimates have Toyota, Honda and Nissan set to announce lower earnings than in 2019, very …
MCO 3.0: All services continue at HIDE-listed stations
On Saturday, it was announced that all premises listed in the government’s new Hotspot Identification for Dynamic Engagement (HIDE) system will have to be shut for three days, from Sunday till tomorrow. …
GALLERY: G12 BMW 740Le xDrive M Sport in Malaysia – priced from RM566,803 with a two-year warranty
Earlier today, just after we ran the story about its pending arrival, BMW Malaysia officially introduced the G12 740Le xDrive M Sport in the country. Like the 740Le xDrive Design Pure Excellence …
G12 BMW 740Le xDrive M Sport in Malaysia, fr RM567k
BMW Malaysia is set to introduce a new variant of the G12 7 Series LCI in the country, with a teaser hinting at the arrival of the 740Le xDrive M Sport version …
Ferrari 812 Competizione and Competizione Aperta revealed – limited-edition run of 999 and 599 units
Ferrari has officially taken the wraps off its 812 Competizione, which was previewed last month. Only 999 units of the limited-edition model, which is derived from the 812 Superfast, will be made. …
Kuala Lumpur to be placed under MCO from May 7-20
The federal territory of Kuala Lumpur will be placed under a movement control order (MCO) from May 7 to 20. This was announced by senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob in …
