Leapmotor C10 spied in Malaysia – EV due here in Q4
Another EV has been spotted undergoing road trials in Malaysia, and it's the Leapmotor C10. It's already known that the brand is heading here, with the all-electric Chinese SUV set to make …
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Don’t raise the age limit for a motorcycle licence in Malaysia – it would be “discriminatory,” says PIMA
The Malaysian Driving Institute Association (PIMA) has voiced its opposition to a proposal made by a road safety expert that the government should increase the minimum age to obtain a motorcycle licence …
Proton, Perodua sales expected to increase when civil service salary hike is made, says Aminvestment Bank
AmInvestment Bank expects demand in the automotive sector to increase this year once the salary hike adjustments for civil servants, announced by the government in May, is made. It said this is …
GWM Tank 300 – first 100 units of SUV delivered to Malaysian customers within first month of its launch
Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has announced that it has delivered 100 units of the GWM Tank 300, doing so within a month of the model's launch in mid-July. This comes after …
NeXV Manufacturing says build of its NEV assembly plant in Rembau on track for early 2025 completion
In January, NexV Manufacturing - a joint venture between glove manufacturer Careplus Group and GoAuto Group - announced that construction on its upcoming electric vehicle assembly plant in the Chembong Industrial Area …
Touch ‘n Go launches limited-edition Coral TnG Enhanced NFC card, first in its new POP Series
Touch ‘n Go has introduced a new TnG Enhanced NFC card called the Coral. Presented in a bright orange hue, the Coral is a limited edition issue, part of the new POP …
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 in Malaysia – Oettinger body kit, 50th anniversary accessories, RM269k OTR
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has introduced a new limited edition Golf GTI variant as part of the Golf’s 50 years anniversary celebrations. The GTI Edition 50, as it is called, is …
BYD Seal tops EV sales in Malaysia in July, beating Tesla Model 3 – three BYD models in YTD top five
Sales of fully-electric vehicles in Malaysia look to surpass that of 2023 well before the year is out, with the current sales volume for new passenger vehicles already close to the 12,000 …
MyJPJ app now displays vehicle ownership certificate
The road transport department (JPJ)'s MyJPJ mobile application has added another new feature following an update. Vehicle owners are now able to view their vehicle ownership certificate (or geran) on the app. …
Mercedes-AMG A45S 4Matic+ Limited Edition – 421 PS/500 Nm hatch goes full flash, 10 units, RM558,888
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has introduced a limited edition version of the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4Matic+ facelift. Called the - wait for it - Limited Edition, the variant is available for order …
Over 19,000 tour/express buses inspected by JPJ in month-long operation – action taken against 667 buses
A month-long integrated special operation of tourism, public service and trade vehicles conducted by the road transport department (JPJ) saw a total of 19,456 express and tour buses being inspected across the …
Volvo C40 and XC40 EVs with free accessory pack worth RM43k, available only at Sentul Depot, Aug 9-11
Customising a car is making a statement, of expressing one's individuality in a sea of conformity, and it can be done fashionably through original accessories. That's what Volvo Car Malaysia is aiming …
Noisy exhaust? Vehicle spewing smoke? Be prepared for higher fines under amended act – DOE Malaysia
If your ride has a loud exhaust or is merrily spewing black smoke, take note. If your vehicle is caught exceeding the noise and air pollution limits defined under the law, you …
Geely Galaxy E5 EV launched in China – five variants; prices of the Proton eMas 7 twin starts from RM69,700
First revealed in May, Geely has now officially launched the Galaxy E5 EV in China. The all-electric SUV, which provides the basis for the upcoming Proton eMas 7, goes on sale in …
2025 BYD Seal – adds on roof-mounted lidar sensor, new exterior colour, China market debut on August 8
Over in China, BYD has announced that it has updated its Seal electric sedan for 2025, with the refresh set to make its market debut on August 8. In a few images …
Dongfeng Box S31/Nammi 01 EV sighted yet again – Malaysian launch of CKD version slated for next year
Spotted undergoing road trials earlier this week, the Nammi 01 EV, otherwise known as the Dongfeng Box S31, has been sighted again, with a different unit (with Box badging at on the …
Proton sold 15,103 units in July 2024 – up 37.3% from June; 88,799 units YTD; market share now at 20.5%
Proton has announced that it sold 15,103 units in July (domestic and export), a 37.3% (or 4,104 units) increase from the 10,999 units it sold in June 2024. resulting in the highest …
Thailand announces incentives for hybrid vehicle production – lower excise tax from 2028 to 2032
Thailand's ambition in wanting to become the regional electric vehicle production hub has seen it put all the eggs into one basket over the past couple of years, pushing the fully-electric agenda …
RM4 billion needed annually for road maintenance, but only around RM1 billion is allocated – works minister
It's a fact that many federal roads aren't as good as they should be, plagued by a lack of maintenance and repairs. There's an explanation as to why this is so, and …
