Tesla’s Megafactory in Shanghai set for completion
Tesla China has announced that the US electric vehicle maker is slated to complete the build of its new Megafactory in Shanghai by the end of this year. The facility, which began …
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Thailand vehicle production and sales hit a slump in 2024, down by 20.14% and 26.69% in first 11 months
Things aren't rosy for the automotive sector in Thailand this year. Vehicle manufacturing and sales numbers in Thailand have declined significantly in the first 11 months of 2024, dropping by 20.14% and …
Malaysian fuel prices December 2024 week five – RON97 up 3 sen to RM3.25/litre; diesel stays at RM2.95
Season's greetings. It's Wednesday, which means it is time again for the usual weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail price of fuels for …
CATL announces new EV skateboard platform capable of withstanding 120 km/h impact without catching fire
CATL CIIC skateboard platform from 2023 Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the world's biggest EV battery maker, has launched a new electric vehicle chassis that has safety as its key selling point. According …
Toyota set to build its own EV plant in China – report
Toyota is said to be preparing to build a new factory in China to produce electric vehicles, with the facility to be set up in Shanghai, the Nikkei has reported. Sources familiar …
Honda and Nissan set to announce start of merger talks, aiming to conclude discussions by June 2025
Honda and Nissan are set to unveil a pact to explore a merger, with the automakers' chief executives - joined by the head of Nissan partner Mitsubishi Motors - reportedly due to …
3,354 EV chargers in Malaysia as of Nov 2024 – DC set to hit 1.5k target 6 months early, AC projected Q3 2026
In October, the ministry of investment, trade and industry (MITI) said it was keeping to its target of getting 10,000 EV chargers in place in Malaysia by 2025, as outlined by the …
Pas Mutiara My50 – free Penang bus rides to continue in 2025, RM7 mil subsidy allocated for 280,000 passes
The Penang state government has decided to continue funding the Pas Mutiara My50 programme in 2025, announcing an allocation of RM7 million for 280,000 passes. As such, Rapid Penang bus services throughout …
2025 Honda Civic facelift coming to Malaysia next month – what to expect from the 11th-gen FE refresh
Honda Malaysia's first new model introduction for 2025 will happen from the get-go, with the Honda Civic facelift set to make its local debut in January. The timeline for its Malaysian launch …
KTM ETS to add 10 new train sets in Q1 2025 – gov’t also procuring 50 extra trains, says transport ministry
The government says it has acquired 10 new train sets to improve KTM's electric train service (ETS), and these are expected to be operational sometime in the first quarter of 2025, Bernama …
Malaysian fuel prices December 2024 week four – RON97 up 3 sen to RM3.22/litre; diesel stays at RM2.95
It's Wednesday, which means time again for the usual weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail price of fuels for the coming week of …
DRB-Hicom, Geely to collaborate with MIDA, MARii to grow AHTV into next-gen vehicle development hub
DRB-Hicom, together with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, has announced the signing of MoUs with Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) to collaborate on developing the …
GWM Wey 80 MPV to be assembled in Malaysia – CKD programme for seven-seat hybrid to begin by end 2025
EP Manufacturing (EPMB), which recently reached the 1,000 unit production milestone for the GWM Haval H6 HEV at its assembly plant in Hicom Pegoh Industrial Park in Melaka, is set to build …
GWM Haval H6 HEV reaches 1,000-unit CKD milestone
Local assembly of the Great Wall Motor (GWM) Haval H6 HEV - which was launched in October - has reached 1,000 units, with EP Manufacturing (EPMB) having announced that production of the …
Langkawi ferry operator cancels planned fare increase for Malaysians after transport ministry steps in
On Sunday, Langkawi Ferry Line Ventures announced a fare hike for ferry services between Langkawi and Kuala Kedah as well as Kuala Perlis, beginning from January 1. This was then retracted later …
KLIMS 2024 – 10th edition draws 183,221 visitors
The recently concluded Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show 2024 (KLIMS 2024), which ran from December 5 to 11 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), saw 183,221 visitors attending the …
Gov’t finalising amendments to Road Transport Act 1987, set to impose heavier penalties on Mat Rempit
The transport ministry says it is finalising amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) to introduce clearer provisions aimed at curbing the Mat Rempit menace. According to deputy transport minister …
Works ministry estimates that RM312 million is needed to repair flood-damaged roads across the country
The recent wave of floods across the country have not just displaced many people and inundated homes, buildings and vehicles, but has also wreaked havoc on vital infrastructure. According to the works …
Gov’t allocates RM463 mil to improve public transport
The government, via the cabinet committee on road safety and traffic congestion, has approved an allocation of RM463 million to improve public transport services. According to deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad …
2025 Honda Civic facelift launching in Malaysia in Jan 2025 – order books open for the refreshed 11th-gen FE
Honda Malaysia (HMSB) has announced that it has opened the order books for the 11th-gen Honda Civic facelift, which is set to be officially launched in January 2025. The arrival of the …
