Perodua to reduce price soon – Axia E to be cheaper?
Unless you've been living on a different planet, you'll have noticed that everything seems to going up in price these days, including new cars. It's not just with all-new models - sometimes, …
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MyEG gets three-year contract extension to handle JPJ-related services, but no longer exclusive provider
The government has announced that it has extended MyEG Services' contract to provide road transport department (JPJ) online services for another three years. Its present contract for a three-year extended period was …
RON97 petrol price May 2023 week two update – price of premium fuel remains unchanged at RM3.35 per litre
Another Wednesday, and so it's time once again for the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance announcing the retail price of fuels in the country for the coming week …
Perodua EMO EV study previews all-electric Myvi – up to 350 km range, 300 kW fast charging, 80% in 20 mins
Despite having clearly stated that its move into electrification would first come via the hybrid route, national automaker Perodua has offered a glimpse of how its all-electric path could shape up down …
2023 BMW i4 M50 EV debuts in Malaysia – all-electric M with 544 PS/795 Nm, 510 km range, from RM430k
First announced for our market last year, BMW Malaysia has finally given the BMW i4 M50 its Malaysian premiere, with the all-electric performance Gran Coupe making its local debut today at the …
2023 Toyota Vios sales to continue despite Daihatsu crash test issue – UMWT says no need for halt or recall
Following Daihatsu’s admission of “wrongdoings” in particular crash safety tests done for regulatory approval applications involving four models, one of which was the new Toyota Vios, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has issued …
Honda CEO admits Chinese EV makers are well ahead, but says it will respond with strong electrification plan
Honda has outlined plans to further accelerate its journey into electrification, saying that this is paramount in order to catch up with the competition. Admitting that it is behind in the EV …
Volvo says it won’t reduce its EV prices to follow Tesla
Despite reporting a drop in its first quarter operating earnings, Volvo has reiterated that it sees no need to cut prices of its electric vehicles (EVs) because there is a healthy demand …
Perodua Electric Motion Online concept to debut next week – does it preview hybrid model expected in 2024?
It's no secret that Perodua's initial move into electrification will be made via the hybrid route. That intent was stated in 2019 and reiterated in 2021, with the journey down that path …
VinFast VF5 Plus officially goes on sale in Vietnam as carmaker’s most affordable EV model, priced fr. RM87k
Vietnamese automaker VinFast has announced that it will begin deliveries of its most affordable all-electric model, the VF5, which was first revealed last year. The VF5 Plus, originally referred to internally as …
PLUS SmartLane activation – use of emergency lanes on certain highway stretches to continue until May 1
In anticipation of another wave of high traffic volume on its highways between April 29 and May 1 in conjunction with the end of the school holidays and the Labour Day holiday, …
BYD overtakes Volkswagen as the top-selling car brand in China, nudging ahead in Q1 2023 sales
BYD has reportedly become China’s top-selling car brand, moving on top of Volkswagen in the charts for the first time in the first quarter of 2023. According to automotive industry data compiled …
RON97 petrol price May 2023 week one update – price of premium fuel remains unchanged at RM3.35 per litre
It's Wednesday, and so it's time once again for the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail price of fuels in the country for the coming …
Gov’t urged to stop giving discounts for traffic saman
"Aiya, don't rush to pay for your traffic saman, wait for discount, sure got one lah." You've likely heard the line countless times before, and for good reason, because that's how it …
JPJ says it has no TikTok account selling vehicle registration numbers, and that @jpjebidofficial is fake
The road transport department (JPJ) has addressed the issue regarding the sale of registration numbers and the use of the JPJeBID logo through a supposedly official account on the TikTok platform, stating …
JLR not ditching Land Rover name, but will bring Range Rover, Discovery and Defender to the forefront
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has carried out a rebranding exercise which will see the Range Rover, Discovery and Defender nameplates being brought to the forefront, sitting alongside Jaguar in what the company …
MPV crashes into Bentong toll barrier after occupants pass out due to carbon monoxide poisoning
By and large, vehicle owners tend to underestimate the perils of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, simply because they're unaware of it until it can sometimes be too late. In automotive-related scenarios, such …
RM50 special rate to settle traffic summons also applicable for non-compoundable offences – PDRM
An update on the special payment rate for traffic summonses as announced by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last week. During the month-long campaign, from April 21 to May 21, each …
Neta V EV crossover to debut in Malaysia next month – GoAuto’s Intro Synergy appointed as distributor
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Neta is set to make its Malaysian debut next month, with the Neta V being the first model to enter the market, as indicated previously through the …
LLM expects 2.3 mil cars daily on highways this Raya
The Malaysian highway authority (LLM) says it expects the volume of traffic to increase significantly on three major expressways during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive period, projecting that up to 2.3 …
