Polestar 4 estate-SUV variant to debut end of this year
The Polestar 4 made its debut in April 2023 as an SUV coupé, its form notably doing without a rear glass screen, with a solid panel instead in its place, located aft …
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Audi confirms Concept C sports car still on track for production in 2027 despite Porsche 718 EV uncertainty
Audi has confirmed that the production version of the Concept C continues to be on track for debut next year, Autocar has reported. Confirmation of the productionised Concept C emerged as an …
Smart Lane on highways should not be at the expense of safety, must not displace emergency lanes – experts
The opening of Smart Lanes on highways has been aimed at reducing traffic congestion, with implementation from February 12 this year ahead of the Chinese New Year festive season. According to road …
Volvo station wagons to return? SPA3 platform allows more flexible packaging, for lower-riding EV models
Although Volvo had previously said it will no longer introduce new station wagon models, it appears that an about-turn could be on the cards, as the Swedish brand's new platform could allow …
Touchscreens are the wrong tech for main car controls – Ferrari Luce interior, ex-Apple designer Jony Ive
While touchscreens are widely used in modern cars, the technology is considered to be "the wrong technology to be the primary interface", according to former Apple designer Jony Ive, reported Autocar. Unveiled …
Op Selamat 25: Police aiming for 5% drop in road deaths, accidents for 2026 Chinese New Year season
The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is targeting a 5% reduction in road deaths and accidents with Op Selamat 25 that will run from February 15 to 20 for the 2026 Chinese New …
Malaysian fuel prices February 12 to 18, 2026 – diesel up 3 sen, RM2.99 per litre; RON95, RON97 unchanged
It is Wednesday, which means it is time for the weekly fuel price update, as announced by the ministry of finance for the retail prices of fuels in the coming week of …
Toyota Highlander BEV debuts – fifth-generation three-row SUV drops petrol, hybrid; up to 512 km range est
Toyota has unveiled the latest Highlander SUV, and the manufacturer's latest SUV enters its fifth generation exclusively with a battery-electric powertrain, succeeding the outgoing Highlander and Grand Highlander which were powered by …
Smart Lane activation between LEKAS Kajang Selatan and SILK Kajang Perdana; 6am-9pm daily from Feb 12
LEKAS-SILK Smart Lane activation; northbound diagram Lebuhraya Kajang-Seremban (LEKAS) has announced that it will be implementing Smart Lane measures on selected stretches of the highway as a proactive traffic management initiative in …
Top 20 EVs in Jan 2026 – eMas 5 on top, over 3k units; Zeekr 7X 2nd, eMas 7 5th, Perodua QV-E had no regs
The road transport department (JPJ) has revealed the list of top 20 electric vehicles by volume sold in January 2026, and the top-seller for the first month of this year holds the …
GWM Ora 5 EV to launch in Thailand in March – BYD Atto 3, Proton eMas 7 rival, up to 470 km range WLTP
The GWM Ora 5 has been confirmed for its Thailand-market launch in March, Autolife Thailand has reported. First revealed in September 2025, the Ora 5 was officially launched in China last November, …
Genesis to introduce bespoke architecture for EVs, hybrids; first model on new platform to debut 2027
Hyundai Motor Group luxury brand, Genesis will be introducing a bespoke platform for its vehicles next year in order to further differentiate itself as a premium brand, Autocar has reported. The upcoming …
PLUS Malaysia expecting 2.2m vehicles for CNY 2026 peak traffic; Smart Lane to be activated at 32 locations
PLUS Malaysia anticipates a 16% increase in peak traffic flow, up to 2.2 million vehicles on its highway network for the upcoming Chinese New Year festive season, the highway operator has announced. …
Putrajaya Corporation will not proceed with Automated Rail Transit (ART) due to costs – PM’s department
Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) will not proceed with the proposed trackless tram, or Automated Rail Transit (ART) system in Putrajaya, as implementation costs are deemed to be too high, reported Bernama. Preliminary studies …
Hyundai Ioniq 3 to debut in April at Milan Design Week; updated Tucson, i30 hybrid, Bayon crossover to follow
Hyundai has confirmed that the Ioniq 3 is set to debut in two months' time at the Milan Design Week, and the electric hatchback will be the first in a queue of …
Genesis X Skorpio Concept – 1,115 PS/1,153 Nm V8 engine; carbon-bodied, tubular framed off-roader
Taking on the off-roading sports car idea in the vein of the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato and the Porsche 911 Dakar, albeit with more extreme terrain in mind, the Genesis X Skorpio Concept …
2026 Zeekr 7X pricing updated – three variants now from RM183k to RM231k; increased by up to 1.8%
Zeekr Malaysia has announced the latest pricing for the Zeekr 7X range that was officially launched in Malaysia in August 2025, which sees a slight increase across the board following the removal …
Singapore to raise VEP, GVP fees from January 1, 2027
The cost of driving into Singapore is set to increase from next year, as the Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced increased Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) and Goods Vehicle Permit (GVP) …
CBU EV importers may be required to install charging stations; prioritising DC chargers crucial: MITI
The ministry of investment, trade and industry (MITI) is considering requiring companies bringing in fully imported (CBU) electric vehicles to help install more EV charging facilities, said its minister Datuk Seri Johari …
Integrated database on drivers of heavy vehicles planned for more effective enforcement, monitoring
The Malaysian government, through the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) is planning the development of an integrated, inter-agency database on drivers of heavy vehicles for more effective enforcement and monitoring, reported Bernama. …
