Nissan Pixo small EV for Europe to debut September 23
Nissan has announced the upcoming debut of the Pixo for September 23, which will be a compact electric vehicle the European market. This will join the brand's EV line-up alongside the Leaf …
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Volvo EX30 Cross Country spied again in Malaysia – raised off-road styled crossover launching soon?
The Volvo EX30 Cross Country has been sighted in Malaysia once again, with this image courtesy of paultan.org reader Henry Au. This time, the compact electric crossover has been sighted on a …
Jetour T2 i-DM PHEV launching in Malaysia on Sept 19 – 1.5T, two e-motors, 1,200 km range; RM169k estimated
The Jetour T2 i-DM plug-in hybrid SUV is set for its Malaysian market launch in two weeks, Saturday 19 in Kuala Lumpur, Jetour Malaysia has announced. This follows the opening of order …
GWM Tank 700 LWB six-seater seen in China MIIT filing; 150 mm longer wheelbase, second-row captain seats
The GWM Tank 700 has been shown in long-wheelbase, six-seater form in a regulatory filing with China's ministry of industry and information technology, Car News China has reported. Expanding upon the dimensions …
Malaysian fuel prices September 10-16, 2026 – up 25 sen; diesel to RM4.92, RON95 to RM4.02, RON97 to RM4.50
It is Wednesday, which means it is once again time for the weekly fuel price update, as the ministry of finance has announced fuel prices for the coming week of September 10 …
Polestar Formula 2030 concept to debut later this year; design cues preview Polestar 7 and next Polestar 2
Polestar has offered an early look at its Formula 2030 concept that previews the brand's future design direction, with design cues to be found on the next Polestar 2 and Polestar 7 …
2027 BMW 3 Series – G50-generation ICE variants to get 4-,6-cylinder engines; 443 hp M350 xDrive with drift mode
BMW has released new details on the next-generation, internal combustion engined 3 Series, which has been revealed to feature four- and six-cylinder engines with 48-volt mild-hybrid electrification. Codenamed G50, the ICE-powered 3 …
2027 Mazda CX-5 in Malaysia – CKD locally assembled third-generation SUV to have 60% local content: MIDA
The third-generation Mazda CX-5 has been revealed to be scheduled for an official Malaysian market launch on October 8 this year. This model is expected to come to market initially as a …
Wider ban needed on handheld devices while driving; legislation change would simplify enforcement – experts
Road safety proponents have called for stronger enforcement against holding mobile phones or other communication devices while driving, even when the device is not being actively used, reported The Star. Malaysia could …
Audi A2 e-tron debuts – brand’s most efficient model yet with up to 646 km WLTP; up to 84 kWh battery, 326 PS
The Audi A2 e-tron has been officially unveiled following a teaser and a prototype showing earlier this year, reprising the nameplate of the 1999 original. Audi claims that the A2 e-tron is …
Volkswagen Group confirms cutting model range by 50%, variants by up to 75%; another 50,000 jobs to be cut
The supervisory board of the Volkswagen Group has unanimously approved Future Plan 2030, an initiative that will see the automotive group reduce its model range across the group by 50% and the …
E-hailing companies encouraged to provide female driver option for female passengers – transport minster
E-hailing companies are encouraged to provide its female passengers with the option of selecting female drivers as part of efforts to improve safety and comfort of e-hailing services, transport minister Anthony Loke …
Vietnam proposes gradual ban of petrol, diesel vehicles in Ho Chi Minh City low emissions zone from July 2027
Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam has proposed a gradual ban of petrol and diesel-powered vehicles from downtown areas as part of a planned low emissions zone (LEZ) pilot programme from July …
Car thieves can steal cars in two minutes – Bukit Aman
The increasing sophistication of vehicle theft syndicates have resulted in thefts of high-value vehicles that can occur in two to five minutes, New Straits Times has reported. Vehicle theft syndicates were increasingly …
Sime Motors leadership visits BYD Shenzhen HQ – drawing closer to potential CKD partnership in Malaysia?
The Sime Motors leadership team visited BYD headquarters in Shenzhen, China to "strengthen collaboration, facilitate knowledge transfer and in-depth discussions" to support the Chinese brand's continued growth in the Malaysian market, according …
GWM Haval H7, Ora 5 HEV confirmed to be CKD models for Malaysia; H7 launch next year, Ora 5 HEV this year
The GWM Haval H7 along with the Ora 5 HEV are set for local assembly (CKD) in Malaysia, GWM Malaysia has announced at the Global Automotive and Technology Expo (GATE) 2026. The …
Sepang district to get RM17.5 million for road upgrades; completion mid-September before Formula 1 Grand Prix
A sum of RM17.5 million has been allocated for road infrastructure upgrades across the district of Sepang, including key routes which are expected to be used during the upcoming 2026 Formula 1 …
Road closures in Putrajaya in effect from August 26 to 31 for 2026 Merdeka celebrations, rehearsals
Several major roads in Putrajaya will be closed for rehearsals ahead of the 69th Merdeka Eve celebrations and for National Day this year, Bernama has reported. Among these is Persiaran Perdana, which …
West Ipoh Span Expressway (WISE) project secures RM5.55 billion in funding, land acquisition started
The West Ipoh Span Expressway (WISE) has secured RM5.55 billion in funding, said Perak menteri besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, reported New Straits Times. The Perak menteri besar said that he has …
KTM Komuter Utara rail services added on August 27-31 for National Day celebrations, school holiday season
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will provide eight additional KTM Komuter Utara rail services for the Butterworth and Padang Besar route from Thursday until Monday (August 27 to 31) in conjunction with …
