2025 Jetour Dashing C-SUV – M’sian launch in April
First shown in May last year, the Jetour Dashing has now been revealed to be making its official Malaysian launch in the month of April, as posted to the official Jetour Facebook …
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RHB supports the adoption of EVs with rates from as low as fixed-rate equivalent of 2.10% per annum
Looking into the purchase of a new battery-electric vehicle? RHB Green Financing is offering financing rates from as low as 3.00% + 0.94% per annum on Standardised Base Rate Islamic (SBRI), or …
Tesla planning lower-cost ‘E41’ Model Y to regain China market share; Shanghai production to start 2026
Tesla is set to produce a lower-cost version of its Model Y electric vehicle with the aim of regaining market share in China, its second-largest market, Reuters has reported. Citing three sources, …
Volkswagen Golf Mk9 to use Rivian software, enabling different levels of functions from the same system
2024 Volkswagen Golf R The next-generation Volkswagen Golf will be one of the first models from the German manufacturer to use a new software system jointly developed with Rivian, Autocar has reported. …
Toyota Yaris to get electric successor, but only later on; focus on larger, faster-selling EV model segments
2020 Toyota Yaris, European market Toyota is planning a battery-electric successor to the Yaris, although it is not in the manufacturer's immediate plans, Autocar has reported. "This is the idea, but now …
2025 Toyota Crown Estate launched in Japan – 2.5L hybrid and PHEV; up to 89 km EV range; from RM190k
Toyota has officially launched the Crown Estate in Japan, where it goes on sale in two variants - the Estate RS plug-in hybrid, and the Estate Z hybrid, both with E-Four all-wheel-drive. …
KTMB offering special East Coast Hari Raya 2025 train services – March 28-29, April 2&4; from RM90 one-way
Keratapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is offering four Ekspres Lambaian Aidilfitri special edition services to serve passengers returning to their hometowns in the East Coast, Bernama has reported. A total of 312 …
Australian-market Geely EX5 EV benchmarked against Tesla Model 3, BYD Atto 3 in testing for ride, handling
Geely has conducted Australian-market testing for the EX5 electric SUV over one year ago, and benchmarked it against key EV competitors, the Tesla Model 3 and the BYD Atto 3, reported Car …
First Lamborghini EV to get 980-volt electrical system, twin-motor output increased further to 2,000 PS
The first production battery-electric vehicle from Lamborghini could boast up to 2,000 PS in power output, Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume said, reported Autocar. the Italian supercar marque's upcoming EV was previewed …
Malaysian fuel prices March 2025 week 3: RON97 down 10 sen, RM3.28/litre; diesel down 7 sen, RM3.06/litre
It is Wednesday, which makes it time once again for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, and the ministry of finance has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming …
X254 Mercedes-Benz GLC200 on sale in Australia – base variant of SUV to launch in Malaysia soon?
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 AMG Line (CKD), Malaysian market The Mercedes-Benz GLC base variant, the GLC 200 makes a return to the Australian market, priced from AUD$89,000 (RM248,235) before on-road costs. Before …
Peugeot 3008 sighted again in Malaysia – mild-hybrid petrol-powered version to join EV fastback line-up?
The Peugeot e-3008 has been sighted on Malaysian roads once again, in an image shared to the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group on Facebook. This follows an earlier sighting last September as well …
Khazanah invests in ChargEV to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations in Malaysia
Khazanah Nasional is investing an undisclosed sum in Yinson GreenTech's ChargEV to increase to number of electric vehicle charging stations nationwide, Yinson GreenTech has announced. Through its portfolio Dana Impak, Khazanah is …
Commercial vehicle operators could be suspended if they fail JPJ audit after being involved in an accident
Commercial vehicle operators are reminded to ensure the safety of their vehicles in order to not harm other motorists, reported Bernama. These operators risk being suspended by the land public transport agency …
Rapid Penang on-demand van service to get three new routes; two more vans on existing route from March 15
Rapid Bus has announced that it will be expanding its Rapid Penang On-Demand services on the island with three additional routes and two more vans for its current route, starting from March …
Transport ministry gazetted amendments to Transport Act 1987 to support automotive sector development
The ministry of transport has gazetted the latest amendments to the Motor Vehicle (Construction and Use) Rules under the Transport Act 1987, in order to ensure that national legislation is aligned with …
Proton eMas 7 exceeds 4,500 bookings, over 1,000 units delivered; short wait for Premium, Prime in stock
The Proton eMas 7 electric vehicle has now exceeded 4,500 bookings since the start of order-taking, Proton has revealed. A total of 580 units of the eMas 7 were delivered to customers …
Volkswagen ID.Every1 being developed as standalone model; no plans for Cupra, Skoda versions of EV hatch
The Volkswagen ID.Every1 that was unveiled last week will be developed as a standalone model, and there are currently no plans for there to be related models from other brands within the …
Michelin Primacy 5 in Malaysia – claimed longer wear mileage, better wet braking, lower rolling resistance
Michelin has launched the Primacy 5 tyre for the Malaysian market, succeeding the Primacy 4 and in comparison with rival premium brands, brings up to 24% more wear mileage, 8% shorter braking …
2025 Honda HR-V in Malaysia gains Stellar Diamond Pearl exterior paint colour – no change in prices
The Honda HR-V in Malaysia gains a new exterior colour, Stellar Diamond Pearl which joins the B-segment crossover's palette of colours that is also comprised of Ignite Red Metallic, Ruse Black Metallic, …
