Xiaomi YU7 EV to be launched in China on May 22
Xiaomi Auto will launch its first electric crossover called the YU7 in China on May 22. The brand’s upcoming model will be its second and joins the SU7 that made its debut …
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2025 Lexus IS 500 Ultimate Edition for North America – 500 units; Brembo brakes, exclusive design touches
Lexus has introduced a new variant of the IS 500 for North America which serves to celebrate the model as being one of the last remaining naturally-aspirated luxury V8s on the market. …
KL-Karak Highway widening project starts in Q2 2025, LPT1 flood mitigation works already started – AFA
Highway concessionaire AFA Prime Berhad (formerly known as ANIH Berhad) has announced the widening of the KL-Karak Expressway (KLK) is scheduled to begin in Q2 2025 – previously planned to start at …
Task force investigating fatal FRU truck crash given 30 days to submit preliminary report, says Anthony Loke
Transport minister Anthony Loke has said the special task force formed to investigate the fatal crash that killed nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel in Teluk Intan, Perak has been given 30 …
iCar V27 teased ahead of debut – EREV off-roader nicknamed the “Chinese G-Class/NEV Land Cruiser”
iCar (we know it as iCaur in Malaysia) CEO Su Jun recently took to Weibo to tease the V27, an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) that he nicknamed the “Chinese G-Class” or “new …
BYD e7 launched in China – budget-friendly EV sedan aimed at taxi services, up to 520 km CLTC, from RM62k
The BYD e7 has been launched in China as an affordable electric vehicle (EV) aimed fleet operators (mainly taxi service providers) and possibly younger buyers, according to CarNewsChina. Priced between 103,800 and …
Chery Omoda E5 gets huge price cut in Thailand – C5 EV SUV up to 27.8% less; now starting from RM84k
Less than a year after its launch in Thailand, the Omoda C5 EV (we know it here as the Omoda E5) has now received a price adjustment for the 2025 model year. …
Geely EX5 EV trial production starts in Indonesia – mass CKD of Proton eMas 7 twin to start in Q4 2025
Trial production of the Geely EX5 has begun in Indonesia, with the first unit of the electric vehicle (EV) recently rolling off the line at the PT Handal Indonesia Motor (HIM) plant …
Geely Geome Xingyuan/Star Wish production hits 200k units – Proton eMas 5 twin is China’s top-selling model
Production of the Geely Geome Xingyuan (also known as the Star Wish) has reached a new milestone of 200,000 units. This comes a few months after the 100,000th unit of the electric …
Changan launches first overseas plant in Thailand – NEV production hub for global markets; 100k capacity
Changan Thailand today officially launched its new vehicle manufacturing plant located at WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate 4 in the Rayong province. This is the Chinese automaker’s first facility that will serve …
Alex Nan named new CEO of Geely Auto International
Geely Auto Group has announced the appointment of Alex Nan as CEO of Geely Auto International Corporation (GAIC) to lead the company’s global growth strategy, which includes overseeing all international operations and …
Apple CarPlay Ultra debuts – takes over in-car screens with deeper integration; first use in Aston Martin cars
First announced back in 2022, Apple has now revealed the next generation of CarPlay, which will first make its debut in Aston Martin models – other brands such as Hyundai, Kia and …
Sultan of Selangor calls for firmer and swifter action in light of increasing accidents involving heavy vehicles
The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Al-Haj, has said the government needs to seriously address road accidents, especially those involving heavy vehicles. In a statement posted by the Selangor Royal …
2026 Toyota bZ revealed for the US – renamed bZ4X facelift; AWD or FWD; up to 338 hp, 505 km EV range
The Toyota bZ4X has been facelifted for the 2026 model year in the United States, although it’s now simply known as the bZ. Reflecting the changes announced for Europe in March, the …
2026 Toyota C-HR returns to the US – now an e-TNGA-based EV with 338 hp, AWD, up to 467 km range
The Toyota C-HR is making a return to the United States several years after the nameplate was discontinued at the end of 2022. Set to debut for the 2026 model year, the …
Zeekr 009 Executive spec update – EV MPV gets dual-chamber air suspension; FWD, 604 km WLTP; RM310k
Following the introduction of the Zeekr 009 Executive last week, Zeekr Malaysia has now announced that the base variant of the electric MPV has been updated to feature dual-chamber air suspension instead …
Honda CR-V comes to Gran Turismo 7 – update 1.59 also adds Suzuki Carry, Ferrari 812, C5 Corvette Z06
Since its launch in March 2022, Gran Turismo 7 has received a series of updates that add new cars to the roster. In addition to exotics and performance models, these updates also …
Cycle & Carriage launches upgraded Mercedes-Benz Batu Caves – 2S centre with new retail brand presence
Cycle & Carriage has unveiled its newly upgraded Mercedes-Benz 2S centre located in Batu Caves, now featuring the latest retail brand presence that focuses on improving customer touchpoints, seamless digital integration and …
iCaur Malaysia welcomes its first 11 dealer partners – 03 EV launching in Q3 2025; 2 variants, fr RM145k est
During the launch of the iCaur brand in Malaysia, it was also announced that the brand had signed its first eleven dealer partners. In the coming months, more are expected to join …
2025 Mitsubishi Triton Athlete vs Toyota Hilux Rogue – which pick-up truck should you buy in Malaysia?
In our new video review, we’re comparing pick-up trucks (our last one was in 2015). In one corner, we have the Toyota Hilux, a well-known nameplate that has been a sales leader …
