MG plans to build an assembly plant in Indonesia
Thai-spec MG 4 Electric Chinese automaker SAIC Motor is reportedly planning to set up a MG assembly plant in Indonesia to accelerate its growth in the country. According to news reports, MG …
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BYD mulls setting up an EV plant in the Philippines
Chinese automaker BYD is reportedly exploring the possibility of setting up an EV assembly plant in the Philippines, but said that such a move would very much depend on the level of …
Malaysia and Indonesia should not be viewed as EV competitors, but complementary to each other – Anwar
Last week, it was reported that Indonesia believes that Tesla plans to invest in the manufacture of materials for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in the republic, stating that the American automaker is …
Thailand EV sales anticipated to hit 50k units this year
Sales of electric vehicle (EV) in Thailand are expected to hit 50,000 units this year, more than double the roughly 20,000 units managed in 2022, according to a projection by the Thailand …
Melaka begins trials of car-free zone on Sat evenings
Last Saturday, the Majlis Bandaraya Melaka Bersejarah (MBMB) began the dry-run of its car-free zone evening, with some roads around Bandar Hilir being closed off to traffic from 6pm to midnight. The …
smart #1 Premium EV SUV walk-around video – 272 PS and 343 Nm, 440 km range, Malaysian launch in Q4
First announced for Malaysia in August last year, the smart #1 is set for its market launch in the fourth quarter of this year, which means it won’t be long before the …
2023 Lexus RX 500h F Sport debuts in Malaysia – 2.4T AWD hybrid, 371 PS and 550 Nm, priced from RM499k
Following the launch of the fifth-generation Lexus RX here in May with the debut of the RX 350 Luxury, Lexus Malaysia has announced the introduction of a second variant of the SUV …
Exclusive offers on Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0L Bi-Turbo diesel at the Ford Experience Hub this Aug and Sept
If you’ve been eyeing the all-new Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0L Bi-Turbo diesel, the Ford Experience Hub is the perfect place to check out the performance pick-up in detail. That’s right. Local Ford …
2023 Honda City facelift – spec-by-spec comparison of S, E, V and RS Malaysian variants, fr. RM85k to RM112k
The 2023 Honda City facelift, which was officially launched in Malaysia yesterday, arrives on the scene with some minor exterior styling revisions as well as updated equipment. Like with the pre-facelift, the …
Melaka JPJ alarmed by the high number of foreigners it has detected driving around without a licence
The Melaka road transport department (JPJ) says that it has detected a high number of Rohingya riding or driving vehicles without valid licences in the state. According to state department director Muhammad …
2023 Tesla Model Y SR RWD quick review – Malaysia gets improved suspension, base RM199k model a steal
The Tesla Model Y made its Malaysian debut last month, and since then, there has been no shortage of interest in the all-electric SUV, with droves of people going to the display …
Next-gen Honda Accord won’t be coming to Malaysia – current 10th-gen is the final outing for nameplate here
If you’re a local fan of the Honda Accord, the current 10th-generation model that is available here is the last you’ll be able to get your hands on in Malaysia. The D-segment …
RON97 petrol price August 2023 week two update – price of premium fuel unchanged at RM3.37 per litre
Right, it's Wednesday, which means 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 August …
Gov’t to increase the allocation of resources for the upskilling and training of p-hailing riders – Anwar
The government will allocate more resources for the upskilling and training of food and parcel delivery (p-hailing) riders, according to prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In a post on his Facebook …
Eve Energy begins construction of RM1.93 billion lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant in Malaysia
In December last year, China-based lithium battery maker Eve Energy announced plans to build a manufacturing facility in Malaysia, which it said would allow it to produce 21700-format cylindrical lithium-ion batteries to …
2023 GWM Cannon Ultra – first batch of 66 units now in Malaysia, 163 PS/400 Nm 2.0L turbodiesel, RM128k
Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has announced an update for the 2023 GWM Cannon, with the company indicating the pick-up truck's arrival in the country via an Instagram post. It said that …
Thailand’s RM380 million gov’t subsidy for EVs to run out in September, additional funding to 2025 requested
Thailand's excise department says the 2.9 billion baht (RM380 million) subsidy that has been allocated to promote the usage of electric vehicles (EVs) is set to run out in September, and it …
Thailand car sales down 5% year-on-year in 1H 2023
Thailand's automotive market remains somewhat in a slump. In the first six months of 2023, sales of new vehicles amounted to 406,131 units, representing a 5% drop in performance compared to the …
Geely supposedly cancels Thailand EV production plans, to switch its focus to Malaysia – report
At the end of May, a report by Reuters indicated that Geely was planning to enter the Thailand market with electric vehicles (EVs) and was considering models for import and local manufacturing. …
Online payment for road tax, driving licence via MyJPJ app in a few months, system still being tested – Loke
The transport ministry says that online payment for the renewal of the road tax (lesen kenderaan motor, or LKM) and driving licence via the road transport department's MyJPJ app is set to …
