MINI JCW Aceman review – EV, SUV, hot hatch in one?
I begin with a question: is there a point in slapping a performance badge on an EV these days, when even in base form, so many of them boast sub-four second acceleration …
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Malaysia implements AI in road management – Nanta
Malaysia is one of the countries using artificial intelligence (AI) in its road and infrastructure management, increasing efficiency, safety and effectiveness, said works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, according to a …
VTAREC launches vehicle theft, road accident public awareness campaign with police, JPJ collaboration
The Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council of Malaysia Berhad (VTAREC) has launched its Vehicle Theft and Road Accident Public Awareness Campaign 2025. Themed 'Protect Your Ride, Protect Your Life', the year-long …
Suzuki opens first flagship showroom in Petaling Jaya
Naza Eastern Motors has opened the first flagship Suzuki Cars Malaysia showroom in Petaling Jaya. Located beside the Naza Automall along the Federal Highway, the 5,000-square-foot outlet features, amongst others, dedicated service …
KL JPJ auctions 124 seized vehicles, RM237k raised
The Kuala Lumpur road transport department (JPJ) has raised RM237,000 via its first public auction of the year, involving 124 seized vehicles (108 roadworthy, 16 unroadworthy and six cloned) and 85 bidders, …
Chery X3 in China – rebadged iCaur 03, Jaecoo J6
Chery X3 (left) and X3 Plus Seems the iCaur 03/Jaecoo J6 will also wear Chery badges in China - Car News China reports, citing a Chinese ministry of industry and information technology …
Extending ECRL to Sungai Golok would complete Pan-Asian Railway Network’s eastern corridor – MITRANS
Extending the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) from Kota Bharu to Sungai Golok would bridge the gap in the eastern corridor of the Singapore-Kunming Rail Link (also known as the Pan-Asian Railway …
BYD Dolphin Surf launched in Europe – slightly-longer Seagull, up to 322 km WLTP and 156 PS, RM108k-135k
You may know it as the Seagull or the Dolphin Mini, but it's called the Dolphin Surf in Europe, where BYD has launched 22,390 euro (RM108k) Active, 25,390 euro (RM123k) Boost and …
Anwar Ibrahim test drives Proton eMas 7, calls it a proud achievement of Malaysian automotive landscape
Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has taken the Proton eMas 7 for a test spin around his office grounds, saying on Facebook that the EV SUV is another proud achievement …
2025 BMW i4 eDrive35 M Sport facelift Malaysian review – worth buying over Tesla and BYD models?
Launched in Malaysia in January, the 2025 BMW i4 eDrive35 M Sport facelift asks for RM294,800, or RM315,600 if you want a five-year warranty and six-year service package. That's quite a bit …
Sapura Industrial announces JV with China’s ZZ Tech to manufacture EV battery components in Malaysia
Automotive component maker Sapura Industrial Berhad (SIB) has announced a joint-venture with China's Zhejiang Zhongze Precision Technology Co Ltd (ZZ Tech) to produce EV battery components in Malaysia, specifically high-precision storage battery …
Rapid KL to ramp up trains for ASEAN Summit – some bus, Rapid KL On-Demand routes could suffer delays
The upcoming ASEAN Summit and its numerous road closures are sure to drive many to use public transport from May 23-27. Rapid KL will extend weekday peak times for its trains by …
No more China production for Jaguar Land Rover models soon – switch to Chery-based Freelander
Will the next Jaecoo J7 be also badged as a Freelander? Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is going to stop manufacturing all Jaguar- and Land Rover-branded models in China in the next year-and-a-half, …
Shell Recharge partners Pro-Net – Proton eMas, smart users can locate, pay for EV charging via existing apps
Shell Recharge and Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) have teamed up to allow Proton eMas and smart users to locate and pay for EV charging at Shell Recharge stations nationwide through their …
GWM Tank 500 HEV amasses 150 bookings in Malaysia
Launched yesterday at the ongoing Malaysia Autoshow 2025, the GWM Tank 500 HEV has collected 150 bookings in Malaysia since the order books opened on April 14. Not bad at all for …
smart #1 Brabus Limited Edition open for booking in Malaysia – lowered by 35 mm, 19-inch alloys, bodykit
Besides the smart #5, you'll also see this at smart's Malaysia Autoshow 2025 booth. The smart #1 Brabus Limited Edition is open for booking in Malaysia, with pricing expected to be announced …
MINI JCW 3 Door petrol and electric, JCW Aceman, Cooper Convertible debut at Malaysia Autoshow 2025
MINI JCW 3 Door electric MINI Malaysia debuted no fewer than four models, including three John Cooper Works vehicles, at the ongoing Malaysia Autoshow 2025. Prices and specs for the JCW 3 …
2024 Chery Omoda E5 now RM98,818 – huge RM48k rebate, free wallbox, V2L cable, RM1k charging credits
Here's the timeline - Proton eMas 7 launches with a starting price in the low hundred thousands, BYD Atto 3 goes down by RM26k to match the top-spec eMas 7, Chery Omoda …
Jetour T2 SUV makes Malaysian debut – 2.0T + 7DCT from Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, AWD, launching this year?
The butch-looking Jetour T2 off-road SUV is at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025, one of two models Jetour Malaysia will likely introduce next, the other being the eVT5. The left-hand drive unit carries …
Nissan Kicks e-Power Impul Edition open for booking in Malaysia – RM8.5k package: bodykit, 18-inch alloys
Five months after its KLIMS24 launch, the Nissan Kicks e-Power now gets some Impul accessories to jazz up its looks. The Nissan Kicks e-Power Impul Edition is now open for booking ahead …
