2024 GWM Haval H6 HEV Malaysian review – we test the 243 PS and 530 Nm hybrid; RM139,800 OTR
It really is quite a good time to be in the market for a mid-priced SUV, with the field being filled with what seems to be a plethora of options from a …
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Denza D9 coming to Malaysia – BYD appoints Sime Darby Auto Imports as importer for luxury sub-brand
As indicated last month, BYD is bringing its Denza luxury brand to Malaysia, the move to do so now cemented with the appointment of Sime Darby Auto Imports as the official importer …
2024 Leapmotor C10 EV first drive – we try the 218 PS, 320 Nm D-segment SUV ahead of its Malaysian debut
It’s getting to be a very competitive space, the mid-price SUV market, what with a slew of Chinese offerings having cropped up in both conventional and new energy forms, and more set …
2024 BYD M6 EV coming to Malaysia soon – all-electric MPV with up to 204 PS/310 Nm, 530 km NEDC range
Following its Southeast Asian debut in Indonesia back in July, you could tell that it was only a matter of time before the BYD M6 was announced for other regional markets. That …
BHPetrol, KKDW ink MoU to build 10 petrol stations to serve rural areas in Pahang, Kelantan, Johor, Penang
BHPetrol has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the ministry of rural and regional development (KKDW) to develop petrol stations in a number of rural areas across the peninsula, Bernama reports. …
In return for incentives granted, EV makers are now required to build key components in Thailand by 2026
No free lunch. In return for the EV promotion measures granted by Thailand, vehicle manufacturers supported by the programme will have to invest in producing certain key EV components domestically by 2026, …
Survey shows that car owners in Thailand are looking to keep their cars for longer due to slowing economy
In a sluggish economy, big ticket items are inevitably the first to go off the shopping list, and so it is with new cars. Unless there is a pressing need to replace …
Gov’t should relook at Cash for Clunkers scheme to help dispose old cars, says PJ MP Lee Chean Chung
Remember the Cash for Clunkers scrappage scheme programme that was proposed as part of the Vehicle End of Life policy, which never got off the ground? Well, a member of parliament has …
2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance Malaysian review – uprated ‘Highland’ is a performance bargain, RM242k
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance was introduced in Malaysia in May, less than a month after it made its global debut. The most potent variant in the facelifted Model 3 ‘Highland’ …
paultan.org ACE 2024 returns this Oct 26-27 – great deals on new cars, plus RM3,000 worth of vouchers!
The paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) is back for 2024, with this year's edition - which is co-sponsored by Carro - set to take place over the weekend of October 26-27 at …
Proton X90 used to chauffeur World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention delegates around in KL
Earlier this month, Proton presented 20 units of its Proton X90 Flagship to the 17th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC) for use as chauffeur vehicles. The D-segment SUV was used to transport …
European new car sales in August 2024 drop to lowest point in three years – EV registrations down by 44%
New car sales in Europe fell by 18.3% in August to its lowest point in three years, brought about by double-digit losses in major markets such as Germany, France and Italy as …
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia to launch one more model this year – new third-gen Triton pick-up coming soon
The 2024 Mitsubishi Xpander facelift - which made its local debut earlier today - isn't going to be the only new model that Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) will be introducing this year. …
Etiqa announces easier claims process for vehicles affected by flood, waiving the need for a police report
With northern states in the peninsula experiencing heavy rainfall over the past week, it's no surprise that there have been flash floods happening across Kedah, Perlis, Perak and Penang, with vehicles suffering …
Leapmotor C10 EV previewed in Malaysia in RHD form – 218 PS, 69.9 kWh battery, 420 km WLTP range
First shown here in May, and then spotted undergoing road trials last month, the Leapmotor C10 has now been officially previewed in Malaysia, with Stellantis Malaysia showcasing the car in its right-hand …
Hycan EVs coming to Malaysia? Z03 SUV, A06/A06 Plus sedans and V09 electric MPV planned for 2025
Hycan Z03 SUV. No shortage of Chinese carmakers entering our market, it seems, with another one on its way in. Hycan is the name of the entry, and its first products - …
On-demand bus app Kumpool rebrands to Kummute
Ride-hailing bus service Kumpool Ride has announced it is rebranding to Kummute, and the name change is also set to see the brand revamp its look and provide "more convenient ways to …
Honda WR-V Special Edition in Malaysia – RS gets Modulo pack extras, 99 units, same RM107,900 price
The Honda City SE isn't the only limited run variant Honda Malaysia has introduced today, as it has also announced the WR-V Special Edition. Like the City, the WR-V SE is a …
Honda City Special Edition – V gets Modulo extras, only in Platinum White Pearl, 99 units, RM95,200
Honda City facelift with Modulo items, Thailand-spec, for illustration only. Note: Malaysia doesn't get these wheels. Honda Malaysia has announced the introduction of the Honda City Special Edition, which dresses up the …
