Proton says its first EV is “coming soon” – in by 2025?
At today’s launch of the Proton S70, Proton chairman Datuk Seri Syed Faisal Albar confirmed in his opening speech that Proton will launch its first electric vehicle (EV) soon. An exact date …
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Next Nissan Skyline will be an EV fastback and SUV
A report by Japan’s Best Car Web indicates the next-generation Nissan Skyline will go fully electric and be offered in more than just one body style. Previous reports suggested the 14th-generation Skyline …
Chery Omoda E5 EV to be a CKD model in Indonesia
According to a report by Autonetmagz, the Chery Omoda 5 EV (also known as the Omoda E5) is expected to be launched in Indonesia in February next year in conjunction with the …
Proton Exora engine swapped for 2.2L turbodiesel from Mazda CX-5 in Thailand – up to 209 hp, 440 Nm
Here’s something unique and rather interesting. Over in Thailand, a garage called Amon Auto Accessories has successfully transplanted a 2.2 litre turbodiesel engine from a Mazda CX-5 into a Proton Exora. How …
VIDEO: Boy in Grab car attacks driver with a knife in Sungai Petani – e-hailing cars need interior dashcams
A shocking video was recently posted in the ‘Penduduk Sungai Petani Kedah’ Facebook group (reposted by @sungaikelaut on X), where a passenger in a Grab car is seen attacking the driver in …
smart Malaysia targets up to 1,000 EV sales in 2024 – over 500 #1 bookings at launch; 60% chose the Brabus
The smart #1 makes its Malaysian launch debut today, and you can find everything you need to know about the electric vehicle (EV) over here. At today’s event, Pro-Net – a subsidiary …
2024 GWM Tank 700 Hi4-T debuts in China – off-road SUV with 3.0L V6 PHEV system; 525 PS and 750 Nm
Great Wall Motor (GWM) has introduced the new Tank 700 Hi4-T at this year’s Auto Guangzhou, which will initially be offered in 'Limited Edition' guise. Pre-orders have already started in China and …
2024 BYD Sea Lion 07 debuts in China – crossover EV to take on Tesla Model Y; priced from RM131k est
BYD has unveiled the new Sea Lion 07 at this year’s Auto Guangzhou, which will look to take on the Tesla Model Y. The fully electric crossover joins the carmaker’s Ocean electric …
Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV embarks on 2,751-km ASEAN tour – Singapore to Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam
Hyundai has launched the “Go Far with Zero Worries” Ioniq 5 ASEAN Tour, which sees several units of the electric vehicle (EV) embark on a 2,751-km journey to various countries in Southeast …
Proton S70 rendered as a hatchback by Theophilus Chin – a welcomed successor to the Suprima S?
The Proton S70 is due to be launched before 2023 comes to a close, and if you want to know more about the C-segment sedan, head on over here for all the …
West Coast Expressway – free toll for Section 6 until Jan 2, 2024; Bandar Bukit Raja Utara to Assam Jawa
Users of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) will enjoy free toll from today (November 21, 2023) until January 2, 2024. This was revealed by works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, who …
2024 Zeekr 007 EV – over 20k bookings made within 48 hours of pre-sales opening in China; from RM146k
Zeekr has announced that it received over 20,000 bookings for the new 007 within 48 hours after pre-sales of the electric vehicle (EV) began on November 17 at this year’s Auto Guangzhou. …
Thai PM Srettha Thavisin checks out Tesla Cybertruck in Fremont, discusses future collaborations on EVs
Tesla’s Fremont factory has welcomed a few VIPs lately, with the most recent being Thailand prime minster Srettha Thavisin, who is on an official visit to the United States. Srettha previously visited …
New Subaru Forester to gain hybrid powertrain in 2025 – battery and components to be sourced from Toyota
According to a report by Automotive News, the sixth-generation Subaru Forester will gain a hybrid powertrain in 2025, which will use components from Toyota. “We haven’t announced anything on specs or performance …
2024 Volvo S60 in Malaysia – CKD PHEV updated with new wheels, colour, 6.4 kW OBC; priced from RM316k
Here’s a live gallery of the Volvo S60 that has been revised for the 2024 model year. First announced in September this year, the locally-assembled sedan gets some minor changes to its …
Chery Omoda E5 EV lands in Malaysia ahead of media preview – CBU with 450 km range launching in 2024
Chery Malaysia has announced that the first units of Omoda E5 has arrived in Port Klang and will soon be previewed to the media ahead of the model’s launch. This isn’t much …
Jalan Batang Kali-Genting Highlands route to fully open by May 2024 – slope repair now 38.6% completed
The Jalan Batang Kali-Genting Highlands route is expected to be fully open to the public by May 2024, as repair works are expected to be completed in March the same year. This …
2025 Subaru Forester debuts in the US – 6th-gen gets bold styling, 2.5L NA boxer, stiffer chassis, EyeSight
The sixth-generation Subaru Forester has made its debut in the United States at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. Set to arrive at dealerships in spring 2024, the redesigned SUV will be …
Peugeot 408, e-2008 EV and Landtrek CKD coming to Malaysia in 2024, according to Stellantis ASEAN COO
More locally-assembled (CKD) Peugeot models will be launched in Malaysia next year, including the 408, e-2008 as well as the Landtrek. This is according to Daniel Gonzalez, chief operating officer (ASEAN and …
2024 Honda WR-V for Japan is India’s Elevate with a different name – 1.5L NA, Honda Sensing; fr RM62k est
Japan has welcomed the Honda WR-V, but this isn’t the same one that is currently being sold in Malaysia. Instead, the Winsome Runabout Vehicle (WR-V) over there is a renamed version of …
