BYD Bao 5 on show in Malaysia – a PHEV off-road SUV
BYD has served up a surprise display at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024, with the Bao 5 from its Fang Cheng Bao sub-brand popping up at the event. Its appearance here follows its …
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Perodua emo-1 EV concept – all-electric Myvi study with 68 PS/220 Nm, 55.7 kWh battery, 350 km range
A year after showing its Electric Motion Online (emo) concept, Perodua is back with another electric vehicle study, but there’s a difference in the emo-1, as the vehicle is called. Where the …
smart #1 EV prices reduced in Malaysia – Pro RM169k, Premium RM209k, 4-yr free service for existing buyers
During the local debut of the smart #3 earlier this morning, smart Malaysia also unveiled what it terms “a new, more affordable pricing structure” for the smart #1 Pro and Premium models. …
Malaysia drops its plan to host Formula E race
Malaysia has dropped plans to host the final race in the Formula E world championship after local partner Sports Tech Holdings and Formula E failed to agree on the financial aspects to …
2024 Volkswagen Golf R CKD now on sale in Malaysia – 320 PS/400 Nm, R Performance package, RM334k
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced that the 2024 Volkswagen Golf R is finally on sale in the country, at a retail price of RM334,012 on-the-road without insurance. The price does …
Upgrade of federal road FT3210 in Hulu Langat by mid-2026 to benefit 52,000 road users daily – Nanta
When it is completed sometime in the middle of 2026, the upgrading of federal road FT3210 from Jalan Dato Alias to the Batu 9 intersection in Hulu Langat is expected to benefit …
Move to rationalise diesel subsidies on hold, but will be announced when the time is right – Rafizi Ramli
The government says that the planned rationalisation of diesel subsidies is currently on hold, but will be announced when the time is right. According to economy minister Rafizi Ramli, the reason why …
Six more highways to implement open payment system for toll collection in September – PLUS, SPE
Another six highways have agreed to implement the open payment system (OPS) for toll collection starting from September this year, Bernama reports. These will join the 12 highway concessionaires that have already …
BAIC BJ40 Plus SUV open for booking in Malaysia – 221 hp/380 Nm 2.0T petrol, fr. RM180k-200k estimated
Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) has made its debut in Malaysia, introducing two SUVs to mark its entry into the local market. The first is the X55 II, a C-segment SUV that will …
2024 Honda City Hatchback facelift debuts in Malaysia – new petrol RS, Sensing on all 5 variants, from RM86k
Honda Malaysia has officially introduced the Honda City Hatchback facelift in the country, with the refreshed five-door model making its local debut earlier this morning. Like with the pre-facelift, the B-segment model …
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA200 facelift Malaysian review – refreshed exterior, latest MBUX system, RM258,888
The facelifted second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLA was launched in Malaysia earlier this year, with a GLA 200 Progressive Line being the only variant offered for our market. The locally-assembled crossover is priced at …
GWM Malaysia to showcase Tank 300 and Haval H6 Hybrid SUVs at Malaysia Autoshow 2024 next week
In a post on its Facebook page, Great Wall Motor Malaysia has indicated that it will be showcasing the GWM Tank 300 and the Haval H6 Hybrid at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024, …
Investigative report on allegations of classic license plate regs made in JPJandora Papers ready – Loke
Last September, the transport ministry announced the establishment of a special task force to look into allegations made in the JPJandora Papers, in which misconduct at the road transport department (JPJ) related …
Ride-hailing price bidding system never approved by transport ministry, APAD to investigate matter – Loke
Transport minister Anthony Loke says that the transport ministry has never given the approval for any ride-hailing service provider to utilise a price bidding system for passenger fares, and providers were not …
JPJ eBid: FFF number plate up for bidding – special series released to celebrate JPJ’s 78th anniversary
In conjunction with the road transport department's (JPJ) 78th anniversary, the government agency has announced a special FFF vehicle registration number plate series, now available for bidding via the JPJ eBid online …
2024 Proton X70 facelift sighted without disguise – new headlights, grille and bumper seen uncovered
The Proton X70 facelift has been previously been sighted a number of times, but always disguised to mask its looks, even up to when it was seen out in the open earlier …
KTM announces extra ETS trains for school holidays
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) has announced that it is adding two electric train service (ETS) runs for the Padang Besar-KL Sentral and KL Sentral-Padang Besar routes in conjunction with this year's first …
Perodua enters Bangladesh – PHP to assemble and sell Axia, Myvi, Bezza and Aruz; Ativa and Alza coming
Perodua has added another foreign market to its export portfolio, with the brand now having made its way to Bangladesh. Last month, the national automaker inked a deal with PHP Motors, a …
Johor preparing to submit its autonomous rapid transit (ART) proposal for Johor Bahru to federal government
Sarawak's hydrogen-powered ART system. Having stated its intention to develop a multi-tiered automated rapid transit (ART) system in Johor Bahru in order to address traffic congestion in the city, the Johor state …
Volkswagen aims to make Malaysia an export hub for region, plans to assemble EVs here – Tengku Zafrul
While Volkswagen is a major player in the global automotive arena, the brand has a more measured presence in Malaysia, but things may be set to change in the coming future with …
