Chery Omoda 5 scores five stars in Euro NCAP testing
The Chery Omoda 5 has scored the full five-star rating in the Euro New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) crash test. The variant tested was specified with the 1.6 litre turbocharged engine …
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Court of Appeal rules tyre clamping as illegal; MPKB suspends practice, ordered to pay appellant RM5,000
File image, Kuala Lumpur parking The Court of Appeal has ruled that the tyre clamping law as enforced by the Kota Bharu Municipal Council (MPKB) is invalid as it is against the …
BYD to invest RM500m in Malaysia, first showroom in KL this month; 20 showrooms nationwide by end-2023
Alongside the launch of the BYD brand and the Atto 3 electric SUV in Malaysia today by Sime Darby Motors, the Chinese brand will be investing RM500 million towards the development of …
Driving against traffic – Riders and drivers get up to 5 years jail, minimum RM5,000 fine if convicted: Police
The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has stated on its Facebook page that driving against traffic is an offence, and any driver or rider found to have committed the act can have action …
BMW i7 EV sighted in Kuala Lumpur – launch soon?
The BMW i7 has been sighted locally in the wild in Kuala Lumpur, following its previous appearance at a private preview event in July this year. Registrations of interest were opened on …
RON97 petrol price December 2022 week two update – price of premium fuel down 10 sen, to RM3.75 per litre
Wednesday has arrived, which means it is time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia. The ministry of finance has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of …
2023 Toyota Kluger – Lexus 2.4L turbo four-cylinder engine replaces 3.5L V6 NA for Australia; from RM147k
The Toyota Kluger SUV has been updated for the 2023 model year in Australia, bringing the 2.4 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine from the Lexus NX to replace the outgoing 3.5 litre …
Volkswagen ID.4 EV receives software update – now with Auto Hold, more info from ID Cockpit, bug fixes
Volkswagen will be rolling out a software update for the ID.4 fully electric SUV, which will be made available on 2021 model-year and selected 2022 model-year vehicles, the automaker has announced. This …
Toyota Prius Cross – hybrid rendered as crossover
The fifth-generation Toyota Prius hybrid made its debut last month, bringing a full redesign over the preceding fourth-generation car that had already been using the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) as its …
UMW Toyota Motor to launch second hybrid model for Malaysia in 2023; Innova Zenix Hybrid MPV to arrive?
UMT Toyota Motor (UMWT) has revealed that the company will be introducing a second hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) to join the Corolla Cross Hybrid in the Malaysian market next year, as part …
Malaysian fuel price review requires more time: Rafizi
The federal government of Malaysia will require more time to decide on the possibilities of lowering the retail price of fuels in the country, despite current downward trend of global crude oil …
Police cracking down on illegal parking in KL city
The Kuala Lumpur traffic investigation and enforcement department (JSPT Kuala Lumpur) has held an operation in the capital, targeting vehicles which have been illegally parked and causing traffic congestion as a result, …
2023 Proton X90 SUV seen testing on PLUS Highway
The upcoming Proton X90 has been sighted once again running tests on Malaysian roads, this time along a stretch of the PLUS highway. The national carmaker's upcoming seven-seater SUV was found running …
Toyota bZ4X EV SUV confirmed for Malaysia in 2023
The Toyota bZ4X has been said to arrive on the Malaysian market in 2023, and now it is official - UMW Toyota Motor has announced that the fully electric SUV will, indeed …
Motorcyclists ride four-abreast while chatting, two crash – be considerate, ensure helmets are fastened
Among the myriad motoring experiences, motorcycling brings its own unique brand of joy. The sensations of facing the wind as you ride along, in addition to the unique motions involved in navigating …
Flash floods reported across Johor following rainfall
Reports of flash floods in Johor have emerged following rainfall in the southern state, with social media posts showing floods along Lebuhraya Pasir Gudang towards the Seri Alam exit, Kampung Kurnia, Kampung …
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N teased – performance EV due 2023
Hyundai has released a video showing the 'rolling lab' vehicles which are part of its electric drive development programmes, in which the manufacturer's N division development vehicles, the RN22e and N Vision …
Borgward declared bankrupt in China following 2015 relaunch, RM2.94 billion loss sustained last year
Chinese-owned German brand Borgward has been declared bankrupt by a court in Beijing, China according to Foton, reports Automotive News Europe, The ruling was issued by the First Intermediate People's Court of …
2023 Ford Ranger gains Platinum variant in Australia; 3.0L V6 turbodiesel, Flexible Rack System – RM230k
The Ford Ranger gains a new variant for Australia called the Platinum, where pricing starts from A$76,990 (RM230,467). In terms of Ranger hierarchy, the Platinum is positioned above the Wildtrak but below …
Corvette EV sedan, SUV models to debut by 2025
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray The Corvette name has historically been the preserve of Chevrolet's two-seater sports car model, which made waves in 2019 when its current C8-generation became mid-engined, after 67 years …
