Jonathan James Tan
The head of Italian auto suppliers lobby Anfia has urged the European Union (EU) to impose 80% tariffs on Chinese-made vehicles and parts above a certain threshold to safeguard the European car …
Volvos XC40, EX40 and EC40 have been facelifted for 2027. We'll start with exterior changes. The Thor's Hammer matrix LED headlamps, grille, front bumper, bonnet and front wings have been redesigned, while …
Ford and Geely announced a joint-venture in July The Trump administration is not happy about Ford's deals with Chinese firms, Reuters writes in three separate reports. Transportation secretary Sean Duffy urged Ford …
The Shah Alam sessions court has fined a wholesale company RM116,495 after it pleaded guilty to possessing various counterfeit goods, including 1,912 units of Perodua engine oil, two years ago, Kosmo reports. …
The road transport department's (JPJ) Ops Ekstrem, which began this year targeting excessively-modified bikes, has been expanded to cars. On Sunday, JPJ seized 37 such cars - some lowered, some with flaming …
Ops Luxury continues. The Penang road transport department (JPJ) recently seized 11 luxury vehicles, including a Lamborghini Huracan, for offences including expired road tax and having no insurance, Bernama reports. "One of …
Malaysian works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has revealed in a press conference at this morning's launch of IJM's Smart Highway Traffic Control Centre that most of the country's 28 highway …
IJM this morning launched its Smart Highway Traffic Control Centre at the Sungai Besi Expressway's (Besraya) Loke Yew toll plaza lay-by. The centre uses technology such as AI, data analytics and the …
Ever been without wheels for a long time because your car was undergoing some major warranty repairs in the service centre? Well, deputy domestic trade and cost of living (KPDN) minister Datuk …
The Pahang road transport department (JPJ) has issued 1,447 saman and seized 197 vehicles for various offences under the Operasi Pemandu Warga Asing (Ops PeWA), which targets errant non-Malaysian drivers, Bernama reports. …
We all know Volkswagen has seen much brighter days, and now it looks like the latest casualty of its cost-cutting drive is going to be one of the group's many brands. WirtschaftsWoche …
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (AAI), which represents General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Honda, Stellantis and other major carmakers, yesterday urged the US Congress to pass legislation barring Chinese vehicles before …
Honda has apparently instructed its suppliers to reduce their prices significantly as the carmaker aims to cut over 1.5 trillion yen (RM38.6 billion) in costs by 2030, Reuters has reported in an …
Nightfall Editions of the GLA200, GLA250 and GLC43 4Matic Coupé are already in Malaysia; now here's another - the Mercedes-Benz GLC350e 4Matic Coupé Nightfall Edition, which asks for RM442,888, OTR before insurance. …
The Geely EX2/E2/Xingyuan has finally been crash-tested, two full years after its 2024 birth in China. Sold in Malaysia as the Proton eMas 5, the little EV gets the full five stars …
After a five-year hiatus, the Mitsubishi Pajero is back with an all-new fifth generation! Built in Thailand, the new Triton-based SUV (yup, looks like we'll be calling it just the Pajero from …
In an attempt to cut costs and improve efficiency, Volvo Cars will close its Stockholm office on March 1, 2027 and relocate responsibilities to its Gothenburg HQ, Reuters reports. The company said …
Works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has urged industry players to adopt AI and digital technology to improve the efficiency of road maintenance and avoid excessive spending, Bernama reports. "We need …
In March 2025, automotive component maker Sapura Industrial Berhad (SIB) signed an MoU with Zhejiang Zhongze Precision Technology Co Ltd (ZZ Tech) to make EV battery components in Malaysia, and a joint-venture …
The 2026-model year GWM Tank 500 HEV now comes with app support. With the GWM Intelligent Application, owners can start/stop the engine, control the air-con (including making it turn on at a …
