Perodua QV-E amasses 1,700 bookings – HLIB
A Hong Leong Investment Bank research report on MBM Resources has revealed that the Perodua QV-E has collected 1,700 bookings, according to the New Straits Times. The EV was 'relaunched' on June …
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Gov’t to discuss alleged petrol station losses during fuel subsidy transition with oil companies – Anwar
It was reported back in December 2024 that some 3,500 petrol stations in Peninsular Malaysia sustained losses amounting to RM181 million when diesel was first floated in June 2024. Now, according to …
BYD Sealion 7 exits China market to focus on exports
The BYD Sealion 7 has quietly exited its home market of China to focus on exports, with CarNewsChina reporting that the SUV has been removed from the official consumer purchasing application and …
Lorry driver, taxi driver test positive for drugs, arrested
A timber lorry driver and a taxi driver were arrested after testing positive for drugs during an integrated drug operation at the Gombak toll plaza recently, Bernama reports. According to Kuala Lumpur …
Singaporean fined RM20,000 for filling RON95 petrol
A Singaporean was recently fined RM20,000, or three months' jail in default, by the Johor Bahru Sessions Court for filling up his Singaporean-plate vehicle with Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) petrol, reports …
New RM10 million matching grant for taxi drivers – up to RM4k off to upgrade to Proton S70 Teksi Madani
In his speech at today's launch of the Teksi Madani national renewed taxi programme, Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced a new RM10 million matching grant for the trade-in and …
Teksi Madani launched – red Proton S70 turbo, no livery, without taxi topper, excise/sales tax exempt
Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today launched the Teksi Madani national renewed taxi programme at Merdeka Square in the capital. At the heart of this is the new Proton S70 …
PM Anwar Ibrahim to launch Teksi Madani national renewed taxi programme tomorrow – new Proton taxi?
The Malaysian transport ministry has just posted this on Facebook - what exactly could prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim be launching tomorrow at Merdeka Square? Proton is listed as a strategic …
MV15 ownership transfer report now valid for 120 days
Puspakom has revealed on Facebook that following a transport ministry directive, the MV15 (previously known as B5) private vehicle ownership transfer inspection report is now valid for 120 days, doubled from 60 …
Proton eMas 7 PHEV amasses 11,000 bookings; 26,492 Proton eMas cars sold to date, Malaysia’s top EV brand
Proton eMas has announced on Facebook that as of end-June, the Proton eMas 7 PHEV has collected 11,000 bookings, and 26,492 Proton eMas cars have found Malaysian homes. It remains the country's …
Bonded lorry theft syndicate busted, seven arrested
Seven men, aged 32-48 and believed to be involved in a bonded lorry theft syndicate active in Selangor, Johor, Melaka and Kuala Lumpur, have been arrested, including the mastermind, Bernama reports. "All …
Volkswagen Golf GTI in Malaysia with Huntsville Adamantium Dark alloys – 50 units only, no extra cost
To celebrate the Golf GTI's golden jubilee, Volkswagen Malaysia is introducing limited-edition 18-inch five-spoke Huntsville Adamantium Dark alloys for just 50 new units of the hot hatch at no extra cost, offering …
2026 BYD Atto 3 facelift full gallery in Malaysia – RM126k FWD, or RM139k RWD with 800V architecture?
The 2026 BYD Atto 3 facelift is off to a good start. With 1,000 orders collected in just 10 days since its June 5 launch, BYD Sime Motors could even proudly say …
JPJ reminds drivers how to correctly use hazard lights
Here goes the road transport department (JPJ) again with another public reminder, this time to do with hazard lights. Colloquially known in Malaysia as 'danger lights', 'emergency lights' or 'double signals', this …
Five commercial vehicle telematics providers identified for pilot, subscription RM60-300 per vehicle per month
Remember telematics for commercial vehicles in Malaysia? According to Bernama, the transport ministry is planning to implement it in phases - the first being a voluntary and advocacy phase (2026-2027), the second …
Jaecoo 6T REEV priced at RM107k-119k in Thailand – 252 PS 2WD/428 PS 4WD, iCaur 03 REEV for Malaysia?
Pics from AutolifeThailand Right, so it's officially called the Jaecoo 6T REEV, without the 'J'. Thai prices are out, according to AutolifeThailand - 879,900 baht (RM107k) for the 2WD Max and 979,900 …
LRT3 can accommodate projected ridership up to 2040
The LRT3 Shah Alam Line can accommodate projected daily ridership up to 2040 at its current capacity, deputy transport minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah has said, according to a Bernama report. He explained …
JMEV EVEasy coming to Malaysia – first model to be Civic-sized Elight EV sedan with up to 460 km WLTP?
Remember when the Civic-sized JMEV Yi/Elight was spotted in Malaysia? You don't? Never mind - the website jmev.my is now online, and in the split-second before you see the words 'Coming Soon' …
KLIMS 2026 – 11th edition draws 205,440 visitors
The recently-concluded Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2026, which ran from June 12-21 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), saw 205,440 visitors across its 10-day run, compared to …
2027 Hyundai Elantra unveiled in Korea – retro-futuristic eighth-gen sedan is larger, more spacious
Ladies and gentlemen, the eighth-gen 2027 Hyundai Elantra, or the Avante in its home market. It's just been unveiled at the 2026 Busan Mobility Show, so let's unpack this baby. The new …
