Ford files patent for roof-mounted EV backup battery
It appears that Ford has filed a patent for a roof-mounted backup battery for an electrified vehicle, a setup which has been illustrated with the Bronco as an example, according to a …
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2023 Ranger Raptor 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel review – how is it different vs the 3.0T Petrol; worth RM11k saving?
A little under one year after the petrol-powered, 3.0L biturbo V6 engine Ford Ranger Raptor emerged on the Malaysian market, the 2.0L turbodiesel four-cylinder variant has been launched locally this month. As …
2023 Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan FL CKD – RM354k est
Making a relatively quiet Malaysian-market appearance at the Mercedes-AMG track day gathering last weekend at the Sepang International Circuit is the facelifted, 2023 V177 Mercedes-AMG A35 4Matic sedan, which was previously announced …
Proton, ACO Tech open Proton DX – first automotive digital experience centre in Malaysia in Quill City Mall
Proton along with ACO Tech has officially opened Proton Digital Xperience (Proton DX), the first automotive digital experience centre in the country. Located in the centre of Kuala Lumpur, Proton DX occupies …
Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Fujii Engineering sign MoU to collaborate on EV research, commercialisation
Universiti Malaysia Perlis (Unimap) and Fujii Engineering of Japan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the establishing of cooperation in research and commercialisation of electric vehicles, Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala …
Next Toyota Land Cruiser Prado teased for Europe, North America; to share GA-F platform with Lexus GX?
2021 Toyota Land Crusier Prado, Australian market The Land Cruiser Prado has been teased for the United States as well as Europe, the former appearing as a teaser video clip on the …
Mercedes-AMG A45 S 4Matic+ FL launched in Malaysia – RM510k OTR, Street Style Edition at RM540k OTR
Joining the facelifted Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan range in Malaysia is the Mercedes-AMG A45S 4Matic+ facelift, which arrives on the Malaysian market starting from RM509,888 on-the-road without insurance in standard trim, or up …
RON97 petrol price June 2023 week three update – price of premium fuel unchanged, still RM3.37 per litre
Wednesday has come around once again, which means it is time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia. The ministry of finance has announced the latest retail fuel prices for the …
BHPetrol partners Maxis for digitalisation of outdoor payment terminals at stations in Peninsular Malaysia
Boustead Holding Petroleum (BHPetrol) has selected Maxis for its digitalisation exercise that will be implemented for its retail fuel stations across Peninsular Malaysia for an improved retail experience, the two companies said …
915,874 road accidents recorded from 2021-2022: MoT
A total of 915,874 road accidents were recorded for the period of 2021 to 2022 according to the ministry of transport, The Star has reported. From this total, 545,588 of these accidents …
Rolls-Royce may consider hydrogen FCEVs in future
Rolls-Royce is considering a different approach to electrification, which may see it turn from battery power to hydrogen fuel cells when the technology is mature enough to be commercialised at scale, Autocar …
2024 Lexus GX debuts – 3.5L turbo V6, 2.4L turbo hybrid on GA-F platform; E-KDSS for off-road driving
The third-generation Lexus GX makes its debut, bringing the latest iteration of the brand's body-on-frame SUV that is positioned between the top-end LX and the unibody RX, succeeding the second-generation model that …
Ford Ranger to get 2.3L hybrid powertrain; won’t be made in Thailand, not likely coming to Malaysia
Ford Ranger, Australian market The Ford Ranger is set to receive a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain within the next 12 months, Australian site Drive has reported. Plans sighted by the website indicate that …
Ekovest to start MLFF toll collection pilot test on DUKE
Highway concessionaire Ekovest is collaborating with technology partner Amtel Holdings to run its pilot test of its multi-lane fast flow (MLFF) system on its highway, according to The Edge. Ekovest has been …
2023 Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0L Bi-Turbo diesel variant launched in Malaysia; 210 PS/500 Nm, RM249k OTR
Following the Malaysian-market launch of the 3.0L biturbo V6 petrol engined Ford Ranger Raptor, the performance-oriented double-cab pick-up truck now arrives in 2.0L biturbo diesel form, priced at RM248,888 on-the-road without insurance. …
RON97 petrol price June 2023 week two update – premium fuel price unchanged, at RM3.37 per litre
It's now Wednesday, which means the time has come once again for the weekly fuel price update. The ministry of finance has announced the latest retail prices of fuels in Malaysia for …
Next-gen Range Rover Velar to become full EV by 2025
2024 Range Rover Velar facelift The Range Rover Velar will be succeeded by a model that will become a pure EV by 2025, Autocar reports. The mid-range model in the Range Rover …
smart Malaysia appoints 5 new dealerships in Bangsar, Ipoh, Penang, Kedah, Melaka – East Malaysia next year
Proton subsidiary for the smart brand, Pro-Net has appointed five new dealerships for the sale and distribution of smart electric vehicles in Peninsular Malaysia. These are Smart Mobility, GB Auto, Eleganz Lifestyle, …
Gentari EV Charge Go – “mobile powerbank” 30 kW DC charger built from Proton Exora and Toyota Hiace
Gentari subsidiary EV Charge Go has shown its mobile EV charger on Twitter, and this mobile EV charger is a portable charging unit installed into a Proton Exora. This will be part …
KTMB to add four more ETS trains for 2023 Hari Raya Aidiladha; 24 additional services from June 27 – July 2
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is adding another four ETS trains to its service for the northern sector for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidiladha that will be celebrated at the end of …
