Proton hands over S70 patrol car to Muallim police
Proton has handed over a S70 to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for use by the Muallim district police as a patrol car. The handover ceremony took place following the groundbreaking ceremony …
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Use of dummy seatbelt buckles a worrying trend – JPJ
Despite the dangers of using dummy seatbelt buckles, there are still those that continue to do so. As reported by Bernama, Negeri Sembilan road transport department (JPJ) director Hanif Yusabra Yusuf said …
Volvo confirms five new/refreshed models for 2025 – EX30 CC, ES90 EVs; EX60 and SPA3 models in 2026
Volvo Cars has confirmed it will introduce five new or refreshed models this year, with more to come in 2026. This was revealed in the company’s full-year 2024 financial results where it …
Nissan open to new partnerships after Honda merger stalls – Foxconn emerges as possible candidate
Following reports of Nissan calling off a planned merger with Honda, the former is now open to working with new partners. The deal, if it was seen through, would have led to …
Perak JPJ impounds 143 motorcycles during CNY op – “Kelisa convert Mira Gino” owner also gets summon
During a special operation held in conjunction with Chinese New Year, the Perak road transport department (JPJ) impounded 143 out of 24,494 motorcycles inspected, reports Bernama. According to Perak JPJ director Mohammad …
Honda CR-V is Malaysia’s best-selling C-segment SUV in 2024 – 11,300 units, 36% market share; 20% hybrids
The Honda CR-V was Malaysia's best-selling C-segment SUV in 2024, Honda Malaysia announced today. According to the company, the CR-V commanded a market share of 36% in the segment, with more than …
Volvo Car Malaysia sold 1,953 cars in 2024 – EVs account for 30% of sales, up 18% compared to 2023
Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has announced that it sold 1,953 vehicles last year, which is less than what was recorded in the preceding year. According to the company, 2024 saw battery electric …
Perodua 2024 scorecard – new all-time high records for sales, production, market share, service intake
Perodua had a very productive 2024, as the company announced new all-time high records in various aspects of its business. Starting with registrations, Perodua managed to sell a total of 358,100 vehicles …
JPJ issued 298 notices during CNY Op Penyamaran in Selangor – red light running most common offence
The road transport department (JPJ) issued 298 notices in Selangor for various offences during Op Penyamaran, an undercover road safety operation which was conducted in conjunction with Chinese New Year from January …
Mazda CX-6e name trademarked – new EV SUV to take on Tesla Model Y set for official debut in 2027?
A new report from Auto Express suggests Mazda is preparing to expand its electric vehicle line-up with an SUV to rival the Tesla Model Y. This comes following the discovery by AutoGuide …
China responds to Trump’s tariffs with 10% tax on large-displacement cars, pick-up trucks from the US
Following US president Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on imports from China (as well as Canada and Mexico), the Chinese government has responded in kind by announcing a broad package of …
Mechanic caught by JPJ for riding motorcycle without road tax for 23 years – up to RM2k fine, six months jail
A 61-year-old mechanic was detained by the Perak road transport department (JPJ) after he was caught riding a motorcycle that had not had its road tax renewed for 23 years since 2002. …
Volkswagen announces new entry-level EV – concept in March, production version in 2027; around RM92k
The Volkswagen Future Plan is how the German carmaker aims to increase its competitiveness and improve revenue. Announced on Wednesday, the most important part of the ambitious plan is the introduction of …
Donald Trump imposes 25% tariff on Canada, Mexico; 10% on China – auto sector braces for price hike
Donald Trump has followed through on his promise to impose tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. On February 1, 2025, the United States president signed an executive order that aims …
Nissan introduces new 10-year warranty in Australia – also applicable to older cars purchased since 2021
Nissan Australia has announced a 10-year, 300,000-km warranty that is part of its new Nissan MORE ownership programme. Effective January 1, 2025, the 10-year warranty will be offered on all new Nissan …
Geely Galaxy E5 production hits 100k unit milestone
Geely has announced it has produced its 100,000th Galaxy E5 on January 29 this year. This comes around five months after the brand’s electric SUV went on sale in China in early …
2025 BMW M3 CS Touring debuts with chassis tweaks, lightweight CFRP – 550 PS, 650 Nm, 0-100 km/h 3.5s
After introducing the first-ever M3 Touring over two years ago, BMW has now rolled out an even hotter CS version of the high-performance wagon. Deliveries of the limited-run model to customers is …
2025 BMW iX facelift debuts – new look, more power, bigger batteries; up to 659 PS, 701 km WLTP EV range
Over four years after its global debut, the BMW iX has now been given a facelift that brings with quite a number of improvements. In addition to a new look, the brand’s …
Volvo Car UX and Snapdragon Cockpit Platform comes to XC40, S60, V60, V90, EX40, EC40 starting this year
For the 2025 model year, Volvo has announced two main tech upgrades for several of its models, including the XC40, S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, V90 Cross Country as well as …
Hot Wheels and Ferrari to collaborate again for the first time in 10 years – first product drop coming this spring
Here’s some good news for Hot Wheels collectors who are also fans of the Prancing Horse. At this year’s Nuremberg International Toy Fair, Mattel announced a new partnership with Ferrari to develop …
