Dongfeng Vigo SUV, 007 sedan in Malaysia soon
A dealer recruitment ad posted by Dongfeng Cars Malaysia on its Facebook page suggests that the Vigo (Nammi 06) SUV and 007 sedan will come to Malaysia soon to join the only …
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Jalan Raja in KL to be partially closed from June 9-15
The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has announced that Jalan Raja (the road that bisects the Sultan Abdul Samad Building and Merdeka Square) will be partially closed on a trial basis from …
Proton eMas 7 sales – 916 units delivered in May, YTD now 3,632 units; export to Trinidad and Tobago soon
As if consistently topping Malaysia's EV sales monthly wasn't enough, last month was the Proton eMas 7's best sales month ever since its December launch. The carmaker sold 916 units (including exports) …
Proton sells 13,328 units in May 2025, up 6.1% YoY – YTD 61,087 units, 19.2% mkt share, exports up 36.6%
Proton sold 13,328 units in May 2025 (exports, smart and eMas included), charting a 6.1% year-on-year (YoY) jump, a 5% month-on-month increase and a third straight month of growth. March-May inclusive, YoY …
Mercedes-AMG SL63S E Performance launched in Malaysia – PHEV, 816 PS, 1,420 Nm, from RM2.2 million
We've already got the RM1 million SL43 and the RM1.9 million SL63 4Matic+; now Malaysia welcomes the RM2,168,888 Mercedes-AMG SL63S E Performance - the ultimate R232 SL available globally. The most powerful …
2025 Mercedes-AMG GT63 Coupe launched in Malaysia – 4.0L twin-turbo V8, 0-100 in 3.2s, RM1.9 million
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the Mercedes-AMG GT63 4Matic+ Coupe, which joins the four-door GT63S E Performance in the local second-gen C192 range. It's priced from RM1,882,888, OTR before insurance - same as …
Singapore to redevelop Woodlands Checkpoint after buying land from Malaysia, aim to reduce congestion
Singapore's Woodlands Checkpoint is to be redeveloped and extended over the next 10-15 years, with the first phase of construction works set to begin in the third quarter of 2025, reports The …
VEP fully enforced for Singapore vehicles from July 1
The Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) will be fully enforced for Singapore-registered vehicles entering Malaysia by land beginning July 1, transport minister Anthony Loke has said, according to The Star. The plan was …
MG5 now rated three stars by ANCAP – seat belt pre-tensioners, seat belt reminders, AEB, lane keep fitted
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) first crash-tested the MG5 in 2023 and gave it zero stars, chiefly due to the absence of seat belt pre-tensioners and load-limiters, lane support and …
Toyota Malaysia’s Hilux Unleashed: The Ultimate Challenge thrills fans in KK, Kuching and Melaka
Toyota Malaysia recently held its Hilux Unleashed: The Ultimate Challenge event in Kota Kinabalu, Kuching and Melaka. Each event gave families, friends and adventurers of all ages an exciting day out in …
Tesla not interested in making cars in India – minister
Amidst India's plans to invite applications under a new EV manufacturing policy, heavy industries minister HD Kumaraswamy has said that Tesla is unlikely to manufacture in India soon, despite securing showroom space …
Minimum 1.6 mm tread depth across entire tyre surface a must for all commercial vehicles – JPJ
The road transport department (JPJ) has announced several improvements to the commercial vehicle inspection process at Motor Vehicle Inspection Centres (PPKM), including those operated by Puspakom, effective June 1, Bernama reports. "JPJ …
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 …
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 …
