BYD hits 20,000-unit EV sales milestone in Malaysia
BYD has announced on Merdeka Day that it has sold 20,000 cars in Malaysia to become the number one battery electric vehicle (BEV) brand here. The Chinese brand’s entry into Malaysia was …
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TNB: ST’s AFA rate for Sept 2025 set at -1.10 sen/kWh
TNB Automatic Fuel Adjustment rate for September 2025; click to enlarge Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has announced the Automatic Fuel Adjustment (AFA) rate for the month of September 2025 is -1.10 sen/kWh …
2026 Tesla Model Y Performance debuts – top-spec Juniper packs 460 hp; 0-100 in 3.5s, 250 km/h, 580 km
As teased previously, the latest Tesla Model Y Performance has made its debut as the top-spec variant in the Juniper facelift line-up. Launching in Europe, the Middle East and Africa first, the …
2026 Volvo XC70 officially debuts – extended-range PHEV; up to 212 km EV range, from RM177k in China
Volvo has officially revealed the new XC70, which is now open for pre-orders in China (production has already started there) and will be introduced in Europe at a later stage. Recycling a …
Nissan GT-R production has ended after 18 years – 48,000 units; final car is a Premium Edition T-Spec
With its departure from several markets over the past few years, it was already known that the R35 Nissan GT-R was on its way out. This has now happened, as Nissan recently …
2026 Lotus Eletre and Emeya in Malaysia – revised variants, new kit; Eletre from RM499k; Emeya RM459k
Lotus Cars Malaysia recently held its ‘Cars, Coffee and KEF’ event to welcome the 2026 Lotus Eletre and Emeya, both of which were announced earlier this month. As part of Lotus’ global …
smart #5 previewed in Malaysia – up to 646 PS, 590 km WLTP range, 800V, 400 kW charging, 10-80% in 15 min
smart #5 Premium After the #1 and #3, the next electric vehicle (EV) from smart Automobile (a joint venture between Geely Auto Group and Mercedes-Benz AG) that will be launched in Malaysia …
Government has no plans to reintroduce GST for now because people’s income still low – finance ministry
The finance ministry has said there are no plans to reintroduce the goods and services tax (GST) anytime soon, reiterating what prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said in June this year. …
2025 Honda Accord updated in Thailand – LaneWatch replaced with BSI; hybrid only; priced from RM192k
While we didn’t get the 11th-generation Honda Accord here in Malaysia, Thailand welcomed the redesigned D-segment sedan in October 2023. Nearly two years after that launch, the Accord has been updated with …
Mercedes-AMG Concept AMG GT XX sets new EV records – 5,479 km in 24 hours; 40,075 km in 7.5 days
The Mercedes-AMG Concept AMG GT XX has managed to set a new record for the greatest distance ever covered by an electric vehicle (EV) within 24 hours at 5,479 km. This comes …
2025 Mitsubishi Delica Mini, eK Space debut in Japan – redesigned new-gen kei cars; priced from RM50k
The second-generation Mitsubishi Delica Mini has been revealed in Japan alongside the third-generation eK Space. Both kei cars are now open for pre-orders, with the Delica Mini expected to be priced between …
2025 Nio ES8 launched as largest EV SUV in China – from RM244k; 6 or 7 seats; 707 PS; up to 635 km CLTC
Order taking for the third-generation Nio ES8 has started in China, with pricing for the brand’s third-row SUV starting from 416,800 yuan (about RM244k). That price is for both the seven- and …
Suzuki Swift Sport Final Edition launched in Malaysia – cosmetic upgrades, 10-inch head unit; from RM138k
Naza Eastern Motors today launched the Suzuki Swift Sport Final Edition, which retails for RM137,900 on-the-road without insurance. At that price, the fully-imported (CBU) Final Edition is RM7,900 more than a regular …
Mazda CX-80 confirmed for Malaysia – three-row SUV slots in above the CX-60; launch happening soon?
Mazda Malaysia took to Facebook to confirm the imminent arrival of the Mazda CX-80, which it previewed at last year’s Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS). The larger sibling to the yet-to-be-launched …
BYD Malaysia confirms plans for new CKD plant in Tg Malim – production to start in second half of 2026
BYD Malaysia has officially confirmed plans to set up a local assembly (CKD) plant located in Tanjong Malim, Perak. Occupying an area of 600,000 square metres, the new facility (100% invested by …
2025 Xpeng G6 facelift launched in Thailand – from RM175k; new Performance AWD; up to 525 km WLTP
After Indonesia, Thailand is next to welcome the facelifted Xpeng G6, which gets a revised variant line-up. The Long Range takes over from the now-removed Standard Range as the entry-level option, priced …
Melaka JPJ seized luxury vehicles worth RM1 million for expired road tax and no insurance coverage
The Melaka road transport department (JPJ) seized luxury vehicles worth RM1 million for expired road tax and insurance offences during a three-day operation conducted from August 17 to 19. The department revealed …
2026 Lotus Eletre updated in Malaysia – new Eletre 600 lowers starting price to RM499k; Eletre 900 RM769k
After updating the Emeya several days ago, Lotus Cars Malaysia has now announced changes for the Eletre SUV. The brand’s first-ever electric SUV (hyper-SUV as the company calls it) now comes in …
Omoda | Jaecoo Carnival at Desa Park City from Aug 21-24 – J5, C9 PHEV preview; Merdeka deals offered
The Omoda | Jaecoo Carnival opened its doors to the public today and is currently ongoing from August 21-24, 2025 at Car Park 3, Desa Park City. A first for Omoda | …
Omoda C9 PHEV by Jaecoo previewed in Malaysia – RM220k est; 605 PS; 150 km EV range, 1,100 km hybrid
Joining the Jaecoo J5 at the Omoda | Jaecoo Carnival at Desa Park City from August 21-24 is the Omoda C9 PHEV, essentially a plug-in hybrid version of the D-segment SUV that …
