Jaecoo J7 PHEV – over 800 have been sold in Malaysia
Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia has announced that over 800 Jaecoo J7 PHEVs have been registered in the country since its February launch. The company recently held a handover event for 100 buyers. …
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BMW M340i xDrive M Sport Pro now gets ACC, TPMS, synthetic leather, 360 camera in Malaysia – RM388,800
The 2025 BMW M340i xDrive M Sport Pro, based on the 'second-facelift' G20 (can we call it LCI2?), was launched in Malaysia in January. Now, six months later, the range-topping 3 Series …
Lada Azimut SUV – brand’s first new model in decades
Here's something a little different for a change - Lada has unveiled the Azimut, its first new model in decades and the first since Renault sold its 63% share back to Russia …
Potential car price increases from new OMV duties in 2026 to keep new car demand strong in 2025: analysts
Remember the open market value (OMV) debacle? Yes, the one that was said to potentially make locally-assembled (CKD) cars cost 10-30% more and that the government has deferred to January 2026, after …
Lalamove enters EV manufacturing with Duola Bafang van – produced in partnership with Changan Kaicene
Yes, the company that brought you your parcels this morning is venturing into EV manufacturing, if Car News China is to be believed. Lalamove is about to launch an automotive brand called …
Honda StepWGN e:HEV open for booking in Indonesia ahead of GIIAS 2025 launch – 2.0L hybrid 7-seater MPV
It was previewed at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2024; now, a full year later, the sixth-gen Honda StepWGN e:HEV hybrid is open for booking in Indonesia ahead of a …
Chery Tiggo 7 Sport – Jaecoo J7 with Evoque face
If you're one of those who deem the Jaecoo J7 a Range Rover-lookalike, this is on a whole new level. How Evoque is that? Hexagonal mesh grille, inverted U-shaped lower intake and …
Perodua ‘QV-E’ EV spotted without rear wing, exposing sloping roofline, notched tailgate design, sporty profile
The Perodua EV has been spotted again, this time in the heart of the capital by Sufian Ali and Haizal, who posted these very clear spyshots on the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Facebook …
Thailand approves US$1.2 bil bid to host F1 in 2028
Thailand's cabinet has approved a 40 billion baht (US$1.2 billion/RM5 billion) bid to host a Formula One (F1) street race in Bangkok in 2028, reports Reuters. "In the next 2-3 years, Thailand …
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N teased ahead of Goodwood reveal
This year's Goodwood Festival of Speed will take place July 10-13, and besides Honda's Super EV Concept, the world will also see the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N for the first time. Teased …
FT dept, JPJ ordered to deal with abandoned cars
The federal territories department has been directed to hold discussions with the road transport department (JPJ) to examine legislation loopholes concerning the disposal of abandoned vehicles in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, Bernama …
Xpeng G7 EV SUV – longer than G6, LiDAR-less Level 3 autonomous, 3 Turing AI chips, up to 702 km CLTC
This is the new Xpeng G7 EV SUV, a longer-than-G6 Tesla Model Y- and Zeekr 7X-fighter that's just opened for pre-sale in China from 235,800 yuan (RM139k), as reported by Car News …
Zeekr Malaysia appoints Carro as authorised dealer – to start with Bangsar, Penang, Seremban showrooms
Zeekr Malaysia has appointed Carro as an authorised dealer, with both companies today signing a memorandum of understanding at Carro's Puchong flagship store. Carro will open Zeekr Space showrooms in Bangsar, Mutiara …
PBEM all for driver database, speed limiters for buses
The Malaysia Express Bus Operators Association (PBEM) has expressed support for the transport ministry's proposal to develop a driver database and mandate speed-limiting devices (SLD) for all heavy vehicles, including express and …
2025 BMW M5 launched in Malaysia – G90 is a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 PHEV, 727 PS/1,000 Nm, RM1.2 million
Also launched at the ongoing My BMW World event is the 2025 G90 BMW M5, priced at RM1,188,800, OTR before insurance (RM1,247,900 with extended warranty and service package). It's based on the …
2025 BMW X3 G45 launched in Malaysia – 20 xDrive M Sport, MHEV, 190 PS/310 Nm, RM349k estimated
Unveiled globally exactly a year ago, the G45 BMW X3 has been launched in Malaysia at the ongoing My BMW World event, in 20 xDrive M Sport form. Locally assembled (CKD) in …
Toyota GR LH2 Racing Concept – powered by liquid hydrogen, based on GR010 Hybrid Le Mans Hypercar
This is the Toyota GR LH2 Racing Concept, a liquid hydrogen (LH2) fuelled test car that Toyota Gazoo Racing has unveiled at Le Mans. It's based on the GR010 Hybrid Hypercar that …
Penang Mutiara Line LRT to start construction soon
Transport minister Anthony Loke has said that construction of Penang's Mutiara Line LRT will start within the next two months, and that all outstanding issues between the federal and Penang governments have …
Top 20 EV models in May 2025 – Tesla Model Y Juniper outsells Proton eMas 7, BYD Atto 3 maintains third
Based on road transport department (JPJ) data, Malaysia's best-selling EV last month was the Tesla Model Y facelift (985 units). 'Project Juniper' was launched in Malaysia in February, but it seems that …
Top 20 EV brands in May 2025 – BYD leads, Tesla overtakes Proton for 2nd; Denza, Xpeng neck and neck
May 2025 saw BYD keep Malaysia's EV sales crown on its head with 1,148 units, according to the road transport department's (JPJ) data, while Tesla (here comes the Model Y Juniper) leapt …
