JLR investing £65 million to expand custom colours
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is going to invest £65 million (RM354 million) to expand its luxury paint services in the UK and Slovakia to meet higher demand for personalised cars from high-end …
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Five new Suzuki outlets to open in Malaysia this year
Malaysian Suzuki cars distributor Naza Eastern Motors plans to open new Suzuki outlets in Kuching, Klang, Muar, Langkawi and Labuan this year, Bernama reports. The company's recently-opened Jalan Anson, Georgetown, Penang showroom …
Two crosswind spots on PLUS highway, be cautious
The Negeri Sembilan Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is advising road users to be extra cautious at two crosswind spots on the PLUS North-South Highway, Bernama reports. The locations are from KM …
50% highway toll discount for CNY, January 27-28
The cabinet has decided on a 50% highway toll discount for Chinese New Year (CNY). This will take effect from 12.01 midnight on Monday, January 27 until 11.59 pm on Tuesday, January …
KLIA aerotrain back by Q2, no later than June – MAHB
It's hard to believe we've been doing without it for two years already, but Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director Datuk Mohd Izan Ghani has said that the Kuala Lumpur International …
MyDigital ID to simplify access to all official platforms, reduce government expenditure – Fahmi Fadzil
Public understanding of the benefits of MyDigital ID needs to be enhanced, as the system not only simplifies user access but also reduces government expenditure, communications minister Fahmi Fadzil has said, according …
Make CNY toll-free, remember pledge to rakyat – MIC
A few days ago, works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that the government would stop making highways toll-free for festive seasons and instead move towards a targeted approach to benefit …
2025 is Proton’s last year in “high school,” 2026 onwards is university; double sales by 2030 – CEO
Having announced Proton's big plans for 2025, which is to launch at least three new models this year, CEO Dr Li Chunrong revealed an ambitious sales volume target of 330,000 units by …
Proton CEO on China OEM influx in 2024 – 15 brands, 35 new models in Malaysia, but only one proper CKD
Click to enlarge "I've been here seven years, I've never seen so many new brands coming into this mature market. At least 15 new brands and 35 models came into Malaysia, and …
Geely to launch full ICE, EV line-up in Indonesia, CKD 2Q25, 100 stores by 2027 – Proton plans cancelled?
Geely has (re)entered Indonesia with the EX5 (Proton eMas 7), which will be locally assembled (CKD) in Bekasi by this year's second quarter, and there will be 100 sales and service outlets …
Proton confirms at least 3 new model launches for 2025 – AMA Saga, GMA eMas 5, X50 facelift and more?
Proton confirmed at last night's Chinese New Year media dinner that it will be launching at least three new models in 2025, as you can see in the slide above. AMA definitely …
Non-national carmakers to continue facing fierce competition from Chinese brands in Malaysia – analyst
Non-national carmakers sold 2.3% fewer cars in 2024 (311,058 units) than they did in 2023 (318,521 units), and an analyst infers that Chinese car brands are giving established non-national makes a serious …
PETRA commits to 10,000 EV chargers by year-end
The energy transition and water transformation ministry (PETRA) is committed to ensuring 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are established nationwide by year-end, deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has said, …
Geely now operates as direct subsidiary in Philippines; Geely Motor Philippines takes over from Sojitz G Auto
Geely now operates as a direct subsidiary in the Philippines - Geely Motor Philippines (GMP) takes over from Japan's Sojitz G Auto Philippines as distributor, following the expiration of the latter's five-year …
Proton eMas 7 production to be boosted by 3k units
Proton is boosting the eMas 7 EV SUV's production by an additional 3,000 units to cope with high demand, Bernama reports. Deputy CEO Roslan Abdullah said the carmaker previously targeted 3,000 bookings …
2024 Malaysia new car sales hit record 816,747 units – passenger up, commercial down; 780k forecast 2025
Another year, another record for Malaysia's annual total industry volume (TIV), or the number of new vehicles sold in a calendar year. The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has announced that the country …
KTMB CNY Excursion train – KL-Butterworth and back
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is introducing a special Chinese New Year 'Excursion' train service which will run from KL Sentral to Butterworth via Tanjung Malim, Kampar, Batu Gajah, Ipoh, Kuala Kangsar, …
Honda Civic Hybrid is 2025 North American Car of the Year; Civic is most honoured model in award’s history
The 2025 North American Car of the Year (NACOTY) is the current Honda Civic Hybrid, the electrified variant of America's most popular compact car. This is the fourth time the Civic nameplate …
Perodua, UTM sign MoU to develop next-gen EVs
Perodua and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop Malaysia's next generation of electric vehicles (xEV). Under the MoU, both parties agree to work together to …
BMW Group Malaysia to drive PHEV, EV battery recycling, second life programmes, partner local CPOs
Beyond just pushing electric vehicles (EV), BMW Group Malaysia is looking at the holistic ecosystem, as part of its circularity philosophy, covering the possible reuse, repurpose and/or recycling of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) …
