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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 times? Will hallowed […]
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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 Bernama report. “Through […]
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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 campaign, as the […]
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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 counters, a lifestyle […]
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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, Bernama reports. “We […]
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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 filing, that these […]
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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 Network), Malaysia Institute […]
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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 27,890 euro (RM135k) […]
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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 in the Malaysian […]
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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 more than its […]
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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 casings. The MoU […]
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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 one hour in […]
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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, switching instead to […]
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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 Proton eMas and […]
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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 a RM329k vehicle. […]