2025 MINI John Cooper Works E prototype EV shown
The MINI John Cooper Works E has been shown in prototype form ahead of its public debut at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the production version that will premiere later …
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BYD opens EV production plant in Thailand, brand’s first in Southeast Asia; annual output 150,000 units
BYD has opened its electric vehicle assembly plant in Rayong, Thailand, where the Chinese manufacturer will be producing vehicles as part of its expansion outside its native China, reported Reuters. "Thailand has …
Bus driver accreditation cards being fine-tuned: Loke
The transport ministry is scrutinising regulations regarding the proposed issuance of accreditation cards for bus drivers in Malaysia, New Straits Times has reported. "We are finalising the regulations in terms of issuing …
RON95 subsidy removal should be in stages; can start at RM2.45 this year, not directly to RM3.30 – analyst
The fuel subsidy rationalisation for RON 95 petrol can be expected to be carried out in stages, said TA Securities chief analyst Kaladher Govindan, reported Harian Metro. The Malaysian government may take …
Tesla Model 3 Highland gets Quicksilver paint; RM7.5k
The Tesla Model 3 'Highland' facelift in Malaysia can now be ordred in a new exterior paint colour, Quicksilver, which is listed on the Tesla Malaysia website as a RM7,500 option. This …
Land Rover Defender Octa debuts – 635 PS/750 Nm 4.4L biturbo V8, 6D suspension; ROI open in Malaysia
The Land Rover Defender Octa has made its debut, presenting as the most capable version of the L663-generation Defender yet. The Octa name was derived from the octahedral shape that gives diamonds …
Malaysian fuel prices July 2024 week one – RON97 remains at RM3.47, diesel continues at RM3.35 per litre
It is Wednesday, which means that it is once again time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, with the retail prices of fuel announced by the ministry of finance for …
Kia to be Bermaz volume brand with Sportage to be volume seller; Mazda to go upmarket with new models
As Bermaz Auto prepares for the Malaysian launch of Chinese brand Xpeng, the company is aiming for two other brands under its umbrella, Kia and Mazda to occupy different segments of the …
RON95 subsidy removal should have been done long ago, we must stop giving subsidies to the rich: Anwar
The removal of subsidies for RON 95 petrol should have been carried out a long time ago, as the subsidies have been enjoyed by the rich, said prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar …
No policy paper yet on RON95 subsidy rationalisation
There is yet to be a policy paper on the implementation of the subsidy rationalisation of RON 95 petrol, prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, reported the New Straits Times. While there …
Xpeng G6 EV SUV to be launched in Malaysia soon – brand’s local website, social channels now online
With Bermaz Auto having secured distributorship for the Xpeng brand of vehicles in Malaysia, the brand will be launching the G6 in Malaysia, reported The Edge Malaysia. A check online reveals a …
New car mean average kerb weight increased 400 kg over seven years; attributed to SUVs, electrification
The average weight of new cars has increased by almost 400 kg over the past seven years, according to Autocar. This was observed from the British magazine's own data from vehicle road …
Tesla Model Y EV sees 49% drop in sales in May 2024; Volkswagen T-Roc, Golf top in Europe for the month
The Tesla Model Y became the first electric vehicle to become the bestselling vehicle in Europe last year, though the sales chart for the continent has painted a rather different picture as …
No plans to impose driver age limit: transport minister
There are currently no plans to place a limit on the age of Malaysian drivers, transport minister Anthony Loke has said, reported The Star, and the transport minister acknowledged that there had …
Lamborghini Huracan crashes, catches fire on Kuala Lumpur-Karak highway; results in death and injury
A crash involving a Lamborghini Huracan has occured over the weekend, which has unfortunately claimed the life of its driver while injuries were sustained by the vehicle's passenger, the New Straits Times …
Geely Aegis LFP battery – higher energy density, more compact; to debut in Geely Galaxy E5, Proton eMas EV
Geely has unveiled its latest-generation 'short blade' lithium iron phosphate battery dubbed Aegis, which boasts of energy density of 192 Wh per kg along with host of improvements over the manufacturer's existing …
Jalan Batang Kali-Genting Highlands reopens 3pm today to all road traffic following slope, road repair
The Jalan Batang Kali-Genting Highlands state road B66 will be reopened at 3pm today to all traffic, the Hulu Selangor public works department (JKR) has announced. The route was closed following a …
SKDS Subsidised Diesel Control System 2.0 – subsidy refund applications open July 1, says finance ministry
The Malaysian government will begin accepting applications for subsidy refunds for recipients of the subsidised diesel control system 2.0 (SKDS 2.0) from July 1, the ministry of finance has announced. The SKDS …
Rimac Verne unveiled – two-seater EV robotaxi to be built in Zagreb, Croatia; service to launch in 2026
Croatian hypercar maker Rimac has unveiled the Verne, a two-seater robotaxi that will enter autonomous taxi service in 2026. The robotaxi service will enter service in 2026 initially in Zagreb, Croatia, where …
Appeals from various parties for diesel subsidy eligibility to be presented to Cabinet after review
Appeals from various parties for consideration for diesel subsidy eligibility will be presented by the Malaysian government for consideration after it has reviewed them, said the minister of domestic trade and cost …
