KPDNHEP receives 16 Honda Civic 1.8 S fleet vehicles
The ministry of domestic trade and consumer affairs (KPDNHEP) has taken delivery of 16 units of the Honda Civic 1.8 S for use as fleet vehicles. The handing over ceremony took place …
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Proton X50 – ASEAN NCAP tests resulted in key safety changes for RHD conversion, led by Malaysian R&D
Adapting a car from a left-hand drive layout to a right-hand drive configuration may sound like a straightforward affair, with a simple flip of the dashboard orientation being all that's needed. However, …
Lexus LM350 – order books officially open for four-seat luxury MPV, Malaysian launch in May, RM1.15 mil
An update on the Lexus LM, which we reported was scheduled to be introduced in Malaysia next year. Lexus Malaysia has now announced that the order books have officially opened for the …
Malaysia’s first autonomous vehicle test route in Cyberjaya approved – eMooVit first to begin testing
The country's first autonomous vehicle test route on public roads is now in service, with Cyberview-subsidiary Futurise today officially announcing the approval of the Cyberjaya Malaysia Autonomous Vehicle (MyAV) testing route, which …
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV production begins in Thailand – export to ASEAN markets likely to follow
Earlier this month, Mitsubishi launched its Outlander plug-in hybrid in Thailand, and now, local assembly of the petrol-electric SUV has begun. Production of the PHEV kicked off at the automaker's Laem Chabang …
Penang fast ferry service to begin January 1 – no cars
Despite voices to the contrary, it does look like it's the end of the road for the iconic Penang ferry. On the night of December 31, the long-running ferry service will make …
Perodua Myvi and Bezza imagined with GR styling
Click to enlarge The Toyota GR Yaris' arrival on the local scene has created quite a bit of a stir, with plenty of chatter surrounding the car over the past week. Given …
SsangYong Motor in dire straits, files for bankruptcy
SsangYong Motor has filed for bankruptcy after it failed to make a loan repayment of about 60 billion won (RM219.8 million), Reuters reports. The ailing South Korean automaker said via a statement …
Apple’s Project Titan resurfaces, with autonomous car utilising next-gen battery tech planned for 2024 intro
It looks like Apple isn't giving up on the idea of building its own self-driving car. The tech giant first delved into that possibility back in 2014, with what would eventually be …
Petronas Primax 97 with Pro-Race launched – world’s first Advanced Dual Friction Modifier for more power
Petronas Dagangan has officially introduced its new Petronas Primax 97 with Pro-Race, its best ever fuel. The new Euro 4M RON 97 petrol is now available nationwide, priced at the current rate …
Petronas to launch new fuel at 3pm today – watch the livestream of the introduction on brand’s FB page
Petronas is set to introduce something new later this evening, and all indicators so far in what has been a performance-heavy teaser campaign clearly points to a new premium fuel for the …
Indonesia to begin mass-production of EVs by 2025
Indonesia says it remains committed to mass-producing fully electric vehicles by 2025 in a bid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and is keeping that ambition going with a new programme that aims …
Volvo working towards sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint through new Green Planet initiative
Volvo has long been a pioneer of safety on the road, and while that facet remains a continued focus for the brand, the company has now set its sights on doing its …
Thailand looking to promote EV adoption by imposing a higher tax on internal combustion engine vehicles
Thailand is continuing to explore ways to promote the take-up of electric vehicles (EVs) in a bid to reduce air pollution in the country. A possible route is to impose a higher …
FIRST LOOK: 2021 H247 Mercedes-Benz GLA200 and GLA250 detailed walk-around – RM244k to RM285k
https://youtu.be/SxvFrpbu2co It has been an eventful 2020, but that hasn't stopped Mercedes-Benz Malaysia from introducing a slew of new vehicle models over the course of the year. Closing out the year's activity …
2021 Toyota Yaris facelift launched in Malaysia – now with AEB, LDA; LED headlamps standard, from RM71k
Announced last month, UMW Toyota Motor has officially launched the 2021 Toyota Yaris facelift in the country. The car was introduced via a digital presentation earlier this evening, alongside the 2021 Vios …
CATL to begin production of lithium batteries for EVs at its new manufacturing plant in Indonesia in 2024
Last month, it was reported that Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) would be investing US$5.1 billion (RM20.6 billion) to set up a facility to manufacture electric vehicle (EV) batteries …
Penang ferry service to end on Dec 31 – cars will have to use Penang bridges to cross the channel from 2021
From January 1, 2021, cars travelling in and out of Penang will no longer be able to count on the alternative option of making the crossing by ferry. The Penang ferry is …
Mercedes-Benz EQA to debut on January 20, EQS first half of next year, EQB and EQE also due for 2021 intro
Mercedes-Benz has announced further details regarding the six models that will expand its EQ electric vehicle sub-brand. While the identity of all the models - namely the EQS, EQA, EQB, EQE, EQS …
Lexus LM350 to be introduced in Malaysia in 2021 – four-seater variant, RM1.15 million, deliveries start Q2
The Lexus LM, which was revealed in April last year, is set to enter the Malaysian market. We’ve received details from a dealer highlighting that the luxury MPV is coming our way …
