BYD looking to enter F1 to boost brand appeal – report
According to a Bloomberg report, BYD is looking at options to enter competitive motorsport as a way to boost its brand appeal globally. People familiar with the matter told the news outlet …
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UMW Toyota Motor sold 4,856 units in February 2026
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced it sold 4,856 vehicles in February 2026, which is more than the 4,700 units it managed in the first month of this year. With this result, …
Honda Heritage Parts launched in US through Acura – reproduction and redeveloped parts for first-gen NSX
Following its introduction in Japan in December last year, Honda Heritage Works is now making its to the United States through Acura. The luxury arm of Honda recently announced that its US …
Top 20 cars in Feb 2026 – Bezza back on top, Saga 2nd; S70 and X50 outsold Traz; Aruz back in list, 20th
The latest road transport department (JPJ) vehicle registration data is out to show the Perodua Bezza regaining the top spot in the month of February 2026. With 7,031 units, the Bezza placed …
Servis Ihsan Madani @Petronas AutoExpert launched by KPDN – up to 30% off on servicing until March 31
The ministry of domestic trade and cost of living (KPDN) today launched the Servis Ihsan Madani @Petronas AutoExpert (SIM@PAX) programme, which offers vehicle service discounts ahead of this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri …
Mercedes-Benz reportedly developing new EV platform in China using Geely’s GEEA 4.0 E/E architecture
According to a report by Chinese media outlet 36Kr, Mercedes-Benz is currently developing a new electric vehicle (EV) platform using Geely’s GEEA 4.0 E/E (electrical/electronic) architecture. This marks the first time in …
2026 Proton eMas 7 PHEV Prime – gallery of cheapest PHEV in Malaysia; up to 943 km WLTP; RM105,800
Here’s a full gallery of the Proton eMas 7 PHEV Prime, which is the base variant in the line-up that also includes the Premium and Premium Plus. Priced at RM109,800 on-the-road without …
Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE005 makes regional debut in Thailand – EV-ready; coming to APAC markets
Bridgestone recently held a regional launch event in Thailand for the new Potenza Adrenalin RE005, its latest premium sport tyre that succeeds the RE004. The latter was launched in Malaysia back in …
Police arrests 29-year-old man and seizes BMW seen drifting on Genting Highlands road in viral video
The police have detained a 29-year-old man after a viral video showed him drifting his BMW on the road to Genting Highlands. In an official release, Bentong district police chief Supt Zaiham …
JPJvBid launched – new online bidding platform for seized, forfeited vehicles; e-catalogue priced at RM50
The road transport department (JPJ) has introduced JPJvBid, a digital platform that serves to manage public auctions of seized and forfeited vehicles. Available for download from the Apple App Store, Google Play …
Proton Saga MC3 launched in Brunei – first export market; Executive and Premium variants from RM52k
Following the launch of the Proton Saga MC3 in Malaysia last November, the heavily updated sedan has now made its way overseas. Brunei is the first export market for the latest Saga, …
Autobacs Super GT 2026 Malaysia to take place from June 19-21 in Sepang – early bird tickets from RM80
Malaysia will once again play host to the Autobacs Super GT this year, with tickets for the motorsport event officially on sale as of February 28. Set to take place from June …
Motorcyclist snatches woman’s handbag at Puchong Jaya petrol station – be aware of your surroundings
An Instagram user recently shared her experience of being a snatch theft victim at a petrol station in Puchong Jaya. The incident, which occurred on February 10, 2026 just before Chinese New …
Toyota is still the world’s top-selling automaker in 2025 – 11.32 million units; BYD, SAIC, Geely also in top 10
Toyota is once again the world’s top-selling automaker with total global sales in 2025 reaching 11.32 million units, which represents a 4.65% year-on-year (YoY) improvement from 2024. All figures mentioned here include …
Honda is the most fuel-efficient brand in the US – EPA
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Automotive Trends Report 2025, Honda is the most fuel-efficient maker that doesn’t exclusively sell electric vehicles (EVs), posting a fleet average of 13.18 …
Honda ZR-V updated in Japan – sub-CR-V crossover is now hybrid only; Cross Touring, Black Style editions
In addition to bringing the CR-V back to Japan, Honda also partially updated the ZR-V, the car that filled the void left behind when the CR-V temporarily disappeared from the local line-up. …
Honda CR-V returns to Japan – sixth-gen is e:HEV RS hybrid only with available Black Edition; from RM128k
The sixth-generation Honda CR-V has been launched in Japan, more than three years after it first made its global debut way back in July 2022 – we got it in December 2023. …
Volvo EX30 updated for MY2026 – entry-level 150 PS powertrain added, up to 476 km WLTP; new UX, V2L
Volvo has updated the EX30 for the 2026 model year, which sees revisions to the powertrain line-up as well as the introduction of new technologies and features. Kicking things off is the …
China drafts new safety standards for autonomous driving systems – “black box,” emergency stop assist
China’s ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) has published a new draft that lists mandatory safety standards for autonomous driving systems. Slated to be implemented on July 1, 2027, the ministry …
Leapmotor A10 interior revealed ahead of Q1 launch in China – BYD Atto 2 rival; up to 500 km CLTC EV range
Leapmotor has revealed the interior of the A10 (internal codename B03X), its new electric compact SUV that is now available for pre-order ahead of a market launch in China next month. The …
