JPJ eBid: KGG and JYX number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that KGG and JYX are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Kedah's latest running number series is ‘KGG’, …
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MG Malaysia reports 39% higher Q1 2026 sales – 3S in Kuantan and Rawang coming, 11 B&P centres now
MG Motor Malaysia had an event in Kuala Lumpur yesterday to mark its second anniversary in our market. The SAIC Motor brand, which recently launched the CKD locally assembled MG S5 EV, …
MG S5 EV will be exported to South America from EPMB’s Melaka plant – LHD units heading there soon
The MG S5 EV will be exported to South America from Malaysia. The electric SUV by SAIC Motor is being assembled at EPMB’s Pegoh plant in Melaka, and the CKD roll-off happened …
MITI issues new rules for CBU EVs, effective min price RM300k, 245 PS fr July – promote CKD, protect Proton
Here's a big development in the Malaysian electric vehicle (EV) market, involving carmakers and consumers. The ministry of international trade and industry (MITI) has issued a new regulation for CBU fully imported …
Jetour T1 debuts in Malaysia, now open for booking – 1.5T 2WD, 2.0T XWD, less boxy than T2, fr RM143,800
We're reporting live from the first ever Penang Autoshow 2026, where the Jetour T1 is being officially previewed. Order books are now open for the T1, which debut comes less than two …
Proton eMas 5 gets new Jade Green colour – available on Prime and Premium with dark interior, same price
Proton eMas has been adding green to its colour options lately, and now is the turn of the eMas 5. The new hue is called Jade Green and the eMas 5 in …
Michelin Primacy 5 energy and Pilot Sport 5 energy tyres now available in Malaysia – RRP from RM614
The Michelin Primacy 5 energy and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 energy tyres are now available in Malaysia. The former is touted as a triple-A tyre with the longest life in its segment, …
Continental CrossContact A/T2 tyre now in Malaysia
Continental Tyres has launched the CrossContact A/T2 tyre in Malaysia. The company says that its latest all-terrain tyre for SUVs and 4x4s is engineered with 'immense traction and endurance' to combat rough, …
Ministers setting an EV example? Public chargers nationwide essential for adoption – MITI’s Johari
The price of oil is high, so should the government and cabinet ministers set an example in cost-cutting and use electric vehicles as their official cars? This question was posed to Investment, …
Leapmotor B05 confirmed for UK, Australia – will ASEAN get the Golf-class Lafa 5 EV hatch after B03X?
SUVs are inevitable, but if you're still one of those car guys who are 'keeping it true' to your favourite format (some like them long and sleek, some like 'no tail'), here's …
Leapmotor A10 is the next model for Malaysia – EV B-SUV will be called B03X, launch end 2026 or Q1 2027
The Leapmotor range in Malaysia will soon grow to three models. In 2024, the EV brand kicked off with the C10 SUV, which was followed by the smaller B10 late last year. …
Leapmotor Lafa 5 Ultra makes global debut in China – B05 Euro-style hot hatch, ‘pure RWD fun’, 0-100 5.9s
Ni hao from Auto China 2026, which is hosted by Beijing this year. Expect to see plenty of huge and luxurious electrified SUVs (PHEVs and REEVs are the trend these days) from …
Chery designing a small city EV in France for Europe
Chery Q EV It's rare that a product can be universally appealing, as each region has its own culture and preferences. Just look at food, for instance. The same can be said …
JPJ eBid: DFQ and QCW number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that DFQ and QCW are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Kelantan's latest running number series is ‘DFQ’, …
Budi Diesel interim cash assistance disbursed today – RM100 extra for Individu and Agri-Komoditi categories
The finance ministry has announced that the RM400 Budi Diesel interim cash assistance is now fully disbursed for April 2026. This comes after today's disbursement of an extra RM100 for Budi Individu …
Free engine oil change, helmet exchange programme at Karnival Mega JPJ Madani – April 24-26, Penang
Click to enlarge Penang folks, the Karnival Mega JPJ Madani 2026 event will be happening this weekend (April 24-26) at Stadium Negeri Pulau Pinang, Batu Kawan, in conjunction with the road transport …
JPJ clearing off 50k ‘popular’ number plates – from RM250, physical sale at Penang stadium this Sunday
Click to enlarge Not every number has takers in the JPJ eBid auction – that’s how the rest of us get random ‘running numbers’ if we don’t pay for our pick. It …
MBSJ finalising budget for RM80m U-turn ramp on LDP Serdang interchange – developers sharing costs
Those who use the LDP and Serdang interchange, good news. MBSJ is finalising the budget for an RM80 million U-turn ramp on the highway, around the Serdang interchange. The ramp will allow …
Puspakom extends operations to Saturdays this month – Apr 11, 18 and 25; 28 branches nationwide involved
It's not that easy to send your vehicle for inspection on working days, so Puspakom has been extending operations to Saturdays of late, and there are three extra days this month. The …
Reduced frequency for KTM Komuter Pulau Sebang – Batu Caves from Apr 18 – single track till end-2026
Click to enlarge Big news, KTM Komuter riders. In addition to the rescheduling of KTM ETS services from KL Sentral – JB Sentral from April 18, KTM Komuter services in the Klang …
