All-new EV model to be launched at PACE 2023
As it has been in the past, the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) promises plenty of deals on new and pre-owned premium cars, but there's going to be something special at …
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2024 Toyota Crown Sport SUV – PHEV form revealed
Last year, Toyota announced its new Crown in four body-styles, these being a Crossover, Sport, Sedan and Estate. The Sport is the SUV version in the family, and its hybrid form made …
Gov’t has no plans to implement a vehicle end-of-life policy, will not discourage ownership of such vehicles
Yet once more, the government says there are no plans to implement an end-of-life vehicle policy, nor will it discourage the ownership of private vehicles that have reached the end of their …
Targeted fuel subsidy expected to help drive up interest in EV ownership in Malaysia – Nik Nazmi
The implementation of targeted subsidies will help increase interest in electric vehicle (EV) ownership in the country, according to national resources, environment and climate change minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. “Under targeted …
Stop work order issued for alleged Genting toll gantry
A stop work order has been issued for the toll gantry that is currently under construction at Gohtong Jaya. As the New Straits Times reports, the order to halt all work on …
EPMB to build manufacturing plant in Melaka – to CKD BAIC and GWM models, including EVs; ASEAN hub
EP Manufacturing (EPMB) has announced that it is set to begin construction of its planned automotive manufacturing facility in Melaka, having conducted a ground-breaking ceremony to kick start the process. The move …
Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic SUV EV launched in Malaysia – 544 PS/858 Nm, 615 km range, RM700k
Sighted since late August in an eye-catching Merdeka-themed livery, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has finally taken the wraps off the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. Although available in three powertrain forms, MBM has opted to go …
Tesla Pavilion Damansara Heights officially launched
The Tesla Experience Centre at Pavilion Damansara Heights officially opened its doors today. The centre is the second to be introduced in Malaysia following the debut of the first, which is integrated …
Malaysia’s new car sales TIV could hit a record 750k this year, but anticipated to dip under 700k in 2024
New car sales in Malaysia may be on course to meet - and even surpass - the 725,000-unit total industry volume (TIV) that was forecast for 2023, but things aren't expected to …
Tesla Model 3 Highland facelift launched in Malaysia – 513 km SR RM189k, 629 km Long Range RM218k
As indicated during the launch of Tesla Malaysia’s Cyberjaya headquarters earlier this month, the new Tesla Model 3 facelift is now in Malaysia, with the all-electric sedan making its official debut in …
RON97 petrol price October 2023 week three update – price of premium fuel unchanged, RM3.47 per litre
Another Wednesday, and so it's time again for the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of October 19 …
BYD Seal EV heads to Australia in December, priced from RM151k – RM36k cheaper than the Tesla Model 3
Australia is the next country in the Asia-Pacific region to introduce the BYD Seal, with pricing and specifications announced for the EV ahead of its market debut there in early December. Pricing …
PLUS and Gentari launch modular DC fast charger with battery energy storage at Behrang lay-by northbound
Plus Malaysia (PLUS) and Gentari have announced the introduction of a modular and portable electric vehicle (EV) fast charging station with a battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Behrang lay-by (northbound) …
Gov’t mulls using cash transfer for targeted subsidies
As everyone likely knows, the government has long talked about phasing out the current blanket subsidy system in place of targeted fuel subsidies. While there was no specific mention of it in …
Unsubsidised diesel could affect pick-up truck sales
In Budget 2024, it was announced that the government will introduce a targeted diesel subsidy in phases. As stated by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during his tabling of the budget, …
Carro Care – myTukar rebrands its car aftersales network, in partnership with Jardine Cycle & Carriage
myTukar’s parent company Carro - in partnership with Jardine Cycle & Carriage (JC&C) - has announced the introduction of Carro Care, an after-sales workshop business powered by proprietary tech capabilities. Carro said …
Toyota FT-Se concept previews all-electric sports car, FT-3e showcases next-generation EV SUV design cues
Electrification isn't the end of the sports car where Toyota is concerned, with an upcoming concept showing what the automaker is planning on that front, heading into the EV era. The FT-Se …
Sept 2023 Malaysian vehicle sales down by 6.4%: MAA
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of September 2023, announcing that a total of 68,156 vehicles were delivered to buyers last month. This is 4,653 …
JPJ to review regulations, SOPs related to EVs – Loke
The transport ministry says it has tasked the road transport department (JPJ) to review the standard operation procedures (SOPs) and regulations related to electric vehicles (EV), especially those for the commercial sector. …
DC Handal – six DC charging locations now online, no app needed, pay via card on site, RM1.50 per kWh
New electric vehicle DC charge point operator DC Handal has announced that it has installed multiple chargers at six new locations, five of which are in the Klang Valley, opening up more …
