SPIED: 2022 Porsche Cayenne FL in cold-weather test
The third-generation Porsche Cayenne has been around for a good few years now, having made its debut in 2017 as a 2018-year model. Over the second-generation model, the E3 Cayenne's MLB Evo …
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2022 Proton Iriz, Persona now with new Atlas interface; Atlas Auto soon on Google Play, Huawei App Gallery
The Proton B-segment duo, the Iriz and Persona have now gained ATLAS, or ACO Tech Local Automotive Services, according to ACO Tech on its Twitter account. The interface has now been made …
Daihatsu Rocky e-Smart Hybrid recalled for ECU fault
Daihatsu has issued a recall for the Rocky e-Smart Hybrid, which involves the control unit for the petrol-electric hybrid's powertrain. The Japanese manufacturer has stated that the fault in the ECU may …
Police to deploy In-Car Radar, iCOPS for traffic law enforcement during Ops Selamat 17 from Jan 28-Feb 6
The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) will be deploying in-car radar devices as well as the Intelligent Compound Online Payment System (iCOPS) for traffic law enforcement in the upcoming Ops Selamat 17 that …
Mercedes-Benz forms partnership with Luminar to develop next-generation autonomous driving systems
Mercedes-Benz has announced its partnership with automotive self-driving technologies firm Luminar, in order to accelerate development of autonomous driving technologies for its passenger vehicles. Through the projected shortening of development cycles and …
Maple Leaf 60S electric sedan to debut in February – 136 hp/230 Nm, 60-second battery swap, 415 km range
A joint venture between Geely and electric scooter maker Lifan has yielded the Maple Leaf 60S, an electric sedan that offers its users the option of swapping its battery for the fully …
2022 Proton Saga sighted again, with keyless entry
Behold, the 2022 Proton Saga has been sighted once again by intrepid reader and car spotter Putra Kamrin Azran, who has sighted the latest upcoming iteration of the national car in the …
Puspakom Voluntary Vehicle Inspection campaign for private vehicles – free of charge, January 21-31, 2022
Puspakom is holding a Voluntary Vehicle Inspection (VVI) campaign for privately owned vehicles from today until January 31, 2022 in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year festive season, it said in …
2022 Toyota GR Corolla to get automatic option: report
The Toyota GR Corolla drip feed of information continues, after a string of teasers including an initial spot-the-clues image, a second, slightly closer view and a view into its driver's footwell just …
2022 Volkswagen Mk8 Golf R sighted in Malaysia
The current iteration of the Golf R is that which is based on the eighth-generation Golf, which made its global debut in November 2020. The example shown here wears the high-performance hatchback's …
SUV sales in Malaysia increased by 43% in 2021; normal passenger vehicle sales down by almost 20%
Malaysians like riding tall, and have proven so with their money. From a total of 508,911 vehicles sold in Malaysia last year, SUVs and 4x4s comprised 136,497 units in 2021, which represented …
Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo – wagon model range expanded; from RWD base model to 761 PS Turbo S
The Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo range has grown, previously starting with the GTS that is also offered in fastback sedan guise, and now features five variants covering the gamut of powertrain choices …
PLUS needs to solve congestion problems following RFID toll collection system roll-out: Fadillah Yusof
Highway operator PLUS Malaysia, and Touch 'n Go have been called upon by the works ministry to find a solution to the issue of congestion reported at toll plazas following the implementation …
Proton to sell smart EVs in Malaysia and Thailand – Proton Edar to be official importer and distributor
Proton has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with electric vehicle brand, smart Automobile Company for the brand's renewed presence in the ASEAN automotive market, the Malaysian carmaker said in a statement. …
2022 Kia Niro – 1.6L hybrid with 141 PS, 4.8 l/100 km; Digital Key 2 Touch, Car to Home IoT device control
Kia has released more details on the 2022 Niro, its second-generation crossover that is offered in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric versions. The Korean brand has now revealed that the hybrid …
myTukar AutoFair 2022 – 443 cars worth RM29m sold
The myTukar AutoFair 2022 which took place earlier this month from January 7 to 9 saw 443 vehicle bookings, from its inventory of more than 1,000 vehicles which were on display at …
JPJ to launch automated driving test system in April
The road transport department (JPJ) is planning to launch its automated, electronic testing system in April this year, Bernama reports. The automated test and training system is now at the proof-of-concept (POC) …
2022 W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Singapore – C180, C200 with 1.5L mild hybrid turbo, from RM794k
European-market W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class The W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been launched in Singapore, and the fifth-generation sedan arrives in the city-state in two variants - the C 180 AMG Line at S$255,888 …
JPJ collected RM4 billion in 2021, RM71.2 million from traffic summonses; aims for RM4.12b revenue in 2022
The road transport department (JPJ) has collected RM 4.004 billion in revenue in 2021, of which RM2.79 billion or 70% has been from road tax renewals, followed by RM521.1 million or 13% …
EV chargers to be more profitable than petrol pumps
Electric vehicle fast chargers are soon becoming more profitable than petrol pumps, according to energy firm BP. Though the provision of EV charging services have been a loss-making operation for energy providers …
