Chinese cars should not be let into the US – Ford CEO
That's quite an about-turn for someone who's said good things about Chinese cars in the past, including a Xiaomi SU7 which he daily-drove for half a year, but we guess reality has …
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KLIMS 2026 exhibitor list – 16 car brands so far
The official Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) Facebook page has posted a video revealing 16 car brands that have so far confirmed their participation - in alphabetical order, they are Dongfeng, …
2027 Nissan Juke is out – UK-built EV based on Leaf
You're looking at the third-gen Nissan Juke and not a piece of crumpled paper. This Sunderland, UK-built EV, based on the CMF-EV platform, is earmarked for a spring 2027 launch. Unveiled at …
Geely i-HEV hybrid system launched – as low as 2.22 l/100 km, 48.4% thermal efficiency; 1.5, 1.5TD or 2.0TD
Pic from Car News China Geely has launched a hybrid system called i-HEV that will make its way to models such as the Preface (Xingrui), Monjaro (Xingyue L), Emgrand (the previous gen …
Platform door installations not straightforward; high costs, extensive modifications at older stations – Loke
Almost exactly a year ago, a visually-impaired man fell on to the LRT tracks and sadly got run over by a train. Transport minister Anthony Loke said then that platform screen doors …
Go digital instead of visiting counters, save fuel – JPJ
The global fuel crisis is still ongoing, and the road transport department (JPJ) is urging the public to use its online services instead of physically coming to its counters, Bernama reports. "A …
Your driving licence is a privilege, not a right – MIROS
"Obtaining a (driving) licence is not a right. It is a privilege. Even with a licence, it does not mean you are competent in every vehicle. If the environment or the type …
Perak KPDN seizes 5,070 litres of subsidised diesel
The Perak domestic trade and cost of living ministry (KPDN) has seized 5,070 litres of subsidised diesel after raiding a timber and hardware premises at Kampung Raja Hitam near Ayer Tawar today, …
RM300 monthly Budi Diesel benefits over 355k users
The Malaysian finance ministry has put up a Facebook post explaining how the government assists diesel users in this global fuel crisis. It starts by saying that since the crisis erupted, the …
Lowering Budi95 monthly quota to 200 litres is right step in fuel crisis; T10, T20 use more – World Bank
World Bank lead economist for Malaysia Dr Apurva Sanghi has said that the downwards adjustment of the Budi Madani RON 95 (Budi95) monthly quota is a step in the right direction amidst …
Rakyat could adopt public transport, EVs amid fuel crisis; e-hailing car-pooling can reduce cost – Loke
Transport minister Anthony Loke has said in his speech at the transport ministry's monthly assembly that the ministry expects more Malaysians to shift to public transport and EVs amidst the ongoing global …
Geely 900V Energee Golden Brick Battery unveiled – 10-70% in 4 mins 22 secs, 10-97% in 8 mins 42 secs
Pic from Car News China Geely's Lynk & Co brand has unveiled the 900V Energee Golden Brick Battery that Car News China reports is claimed to be capable of a 10-70% charge …
Jaecoo J7 was the UK’s best-selling car in March
With so many UK publications and YouTube channels falling down the apples and pears to review this thing, should we actually be surprised? The Jaecoo J7 (simply called the Jaecoo 7 in …
Malaysia hopes Singapore agrees to KTM Shuttle Tebrau continuing temporarily after RTS Link starts
The Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) is supposed to retire Keretapi Tanah Melayu's (KTM) Shuttle Tebrau service, and Malaysia wants the latter to continue running for a certain period after the …
Kia Carnival 8-seater launched in Malaysia – 2-3-3 layout, ADAS, 12 Bose speakers, RM238,888 nett
The KA4-facelift Kia Carnival 8-seater has been launched in Malaysia. Positioned between the RM189k 11-seater (2-3-3-3) and the RM249k 7-seater (2-2-3), the 8-seater asks for RM238,888 nett (RM239,849 OTR before insurance). All …
Senators urge Trump to bar Chinese carmakers from US production; “insurmountable economic advantage”
Democratic senators Tammy Baldwin, Elissa Slotkin and Chuck Schumer have urged US president Donald Trump to bar Chinese carmakers from building cars in the US and to stop Chinese cars assembled in …
Mitsubishi Triton offered with up to RM15k diesel support – five years’ free service for AT Premium
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) is offering goodies across the whole Mitsubishi Triton line-up for registrations between April 1 and 30 - from the Single Cab all the way up to the recently-launched …
Dongfeng MHero II, Voyah Dream and 008 coming to Malaysia – preview at KLIMS 2026 in June
The official Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) Facebook page has posted a video in which Dongfeng Malaysia marketing head Fujin Liow reveals that the Dongfeng MHero II, Voyah Dream and 008 …
Hyundai Petaling Jaya opens, operated by Palm Motor
Go to the road behind PJ Midtown and you'll see Hyundai Petaling Jaya. It's a newly-opened showroom operated by Palm Motor, which has been a Hyundai dealer in Malaysia since 2002. Located …
2026 MINI Paul Smith Edition full gallery in Malaysia – based on Cooper SE EV; limited units, from RM222k
Launched last month and available in Inspired White or Statement Grey, this limited item is one for the fashionistas. Based on the all-electric Cooper SE, the MINI Paul Smith Edition retails for …
