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  2026 Volvo EC40 Ultra Single Motor now in Malaysia – RM248,888, RM40k less than AWD; 488 km EV range

  30 September 2025 / 3 comments

  The Volvo EC40, formerly known as the C40 Recharge, is now available in a new Single Motor variant for the 2026 model year. Priced at RM248,888 on-the-road without insurance, the Single Motor is RM40,000 less […]

   

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  2026 Lotus Eletre and Emeya 600 in Malaysia – now RM100k less; up to 610 km WLTP EV range; new trims

  30 September 2025 / 1 comment

  In August this year, both the Lotus Eletre and Emeya were updated for the 2026 model year, with the big change being a revised variant naming scheme that makes it easier for buyers to pick […]

   

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  TNB: ST’s AFA rate for Oct 2025 set at -6.50 sen/kWh

  29 September 2025 / 1 comment

  TNB Automatic Fuel Adjustment rate for October 2025; click to enlarge Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has announced the Automatic Fuel Adjustment (AFA) rate for the month of October 2025 is -6.50 sen/kWh from -1.10 sen/kWh […]

   

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  2026 Chery Tiggo 8 debuts in China – Q4 2025 launch; second-gen is larger; offered with two different faces

  29 September 2025 / 0 comments

  The second-generation Chery Tiggo 8 has been revealed in China ahead of its official launch in the final quarter of 2025. If it looks a lot like the Lepas 8, that’s because the latest Tiggo […]

   

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  Proton Saga production ends in Shah Alam after 40 years – new MC3 to be produced in Tanjong Malim

  29 September 2025 / 6 comments

  The Proton Saga is the company’s longest-running and best-selling nameplate since it was launched way back on July 9, 1985. Spanning three generations, the Saga has always been produced in Shah Alam, but it looks […]

   

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  Microlino previewed in Malaysia – first debut in Asia; modern bubble car with 228 km EV range; 2026 launch

  26 September 2025 / 25 comments

  Malaysia is the first market in Asia to preview the Microlino, an electric micro car developed by Zurich-based Micro Mobility Systems and assembled in Turin, Italy. Currently sold in various European markets, the Microlino story […]

   

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  Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia names Takashi Sakamaki as its new company CEO – succeeds Shinya Ikeda

  26 September 2025 / 10 comments

  Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced the appointment of Takashi Sakamaki as its new CEO, effective today. Sakamaki succeeds Shinya Ikeda, who led the company since October 2021 and oversaw the launch of the sixth-generation […]

   

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  JPJ receives special RFID tags exempting enforcement vehicles from toll payments on all Malaysian highways

  26 September 2025 / 9 comments

  The road transport department (JPJ), through its enforcement division, has announced it has taken delivery of special RFID tags for use on its official vehicles. These tags allow for exemption from toll payments on all […]

   

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  Using someone else’s MyKad to purchase subsidised RON95 petrol through Budi95 is not allowed – MoF

  25 September 2025 / 32 comments

  The ministry of finance has said it is not allowed to use another person’s MyKad to purchase subsidised RON 95 petrol for yourself through the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) programme. This was stated in […]

   

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  Budi95: Receipt issued will show how much the gov’t is subsidising RON95 and remaining monthly quota

  25 September 2025 / 7 comments

  The Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) programme is set to start next Tuesday (September 30, 2025) for all Malaysians, with police and army personnel and Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) recipients set to enjoy it a […]

   

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  JPJ offers RM150 flat rate for AWAS, Notice 114, Notice 115 saman – available at TBG from Sept 28-29, 2025

  25 September 2025 / 7 comments

  The road transport department (JPJ) has announced it will be offering a special RM150 compound rate during its ‘Mini Karnival MOT’ event, which takes place from September 28-29, 2025 at Terminal Bersepadu Gombak. According to […]

   

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  Proton eMas 5 EV to also be offered with black interior

  25 September 2025 / 5 comments

  The forthcoming Proton eMas 5 will be offered with a black interior as an alternative to the off-white scheme that was shown when the electric vehicle (EV) was privately previewed to members of the media […]

   

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  Expired driving licences under 3 years still eligible for RM1.99 Budi95; 925k active drivers urged to renew

  24 September 2025 / 9 comments

  The transport ministry has said there are currently 925,421 CDL (competent driving licence) holders that are still deemed active but their licences have been expired for less than three years. From this figure out of […]

   

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  Tesla Model Y Juniper to get new, cheaper E41 variant – downgraded suspension, specific fascia, less kit

  24 September 2025 / 7 comments

  In late July this year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk indicated that the company’s new budget-focused is “just a Model Y,” which will reportedly have less features in order to keep the price down, similar to […]

   

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  2026 Nissan Sentra debuts in the US – ninth-gen gets striking new design, 151 PS 2.0L NA engine with CVT

  24 September 2025 / 9 comments

  The ninth-generation Nissan Sentra has made its debut in the United States, where it will go on sale later this year. Available in S, SV, SR and SL grades, the sedan that we used to […]

   

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