MG4, MG ZS EV official launch in Malaysia March 27
The return of the MG brand - now owned by SAIC - to Malaysia brought the public showing of the MG4 EV in regular and XPower form, as well as the MG …
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Isuzu to invest RM4.2 billion in Thailand; investment to include battery cell, EV pick-up truck production
Isuzu D-Max BEV Concept Isuzu plans to one trillion Japanese yen (RM31.3 billion) on investments through 2030, which will include budget for battery cell and electric pick-up truck manufacturing in Thailand, where …
Smart Lane activation on highways to be carried out for upcoming 2024 Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive season
The activation of SmartLane sections along key highways in the country will be carried out once again for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations this year, Sinar Harian has reported. The decision …
Abolishing toll fare collection would have significant financial implications on nation – Ahmad Maslan
The abolition of toll fare collection on highways would have significant implications for the country's financial position, as proposals to abolish toll collection in the country would need the government to compensate …
Peugeot e-5008 EV debuts – seven-seater SUV with single-, dual-motor, 98 kWh battery; up to 660km range
The Peugeot e-5008 has made its debut, based on the Stellantis group's STLA Medium platform and is claimed to be the only fully electric, seven-seater model in its segment, expanding upon the …
Proton opens in-house vehicle tinting service in Tanjung Malim; installation up to 5,000 cars a month
Proton has announced the official opening of the Exclusive Proton Accessories Tint Centre, which is located within the carmaker's manufacturing facility in Tanjung Malim, Perak. The opening of the vehicle tinting centre …
Motorcyclists on West Coast Expressway KL-bound to be diverted on Shah Alam Expressway until May 19
Motorcyclists on the West Coast Expressway (WCE) travelling in the direction of Kuala Lumpur will be diverted to a new motorcycle lane on the Shah Alam Expressway (LSA) from today until May …
RON97 petrol price March 2024 week four update – price of premium fuel still unchanged; RM3.47 per litre
Today is Wednesday, which means that it is now time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, as the finance ministry has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming …
RON95 petrol, diesel price float could save Malaysian government RM29 billion in fuel subsidies
The floating of RON 95 petrol and diesel prices in Malaysia could save the government RM29 billion in fuel subsidies, however this would mean prices of fuels at the pump will increase …
BYD starts Thailand EV trial production; construction of Indonesia assembly plant to begin next month
Chinese manufacturer BYD has reportedly started trial production runs at its production plant in Thailand, where mass production will begin next month, Car News China reported, citing a Chinese industry insider. The …
RM312 million revenue collected from license plates in 2023, proceeds go to federal consolidated fund
The ministry of transport does not gain from funding initiatives derived from the proceeds of vehicle license plate sales, and instead goes to the federal consolidated fund, said transport minister Anthony Loke, …
2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV facelift – new 4N16 engine with 184 PS/430 Nm, 6AT; fr RM182k in Thailand
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has received another facelift for the 2024 model year, going on sale in Thailand in four variants, priced from 1,389,000 baht (RM182,385) to 1,689,000 baht (RM221,731) in the …
Peninsular Malaysia electricity reserve margin of 28-36% projected; sufficient reserves for EV charging
The power reserve margin in Peninsular Malaysia has been projected to be between 28% and 36% from this year until 2030, which is above the minimum level necessary to cope with the …
Penang Island city council considering two-hour parking limit to ease worsening traffic congestion
file image; MBSJ two-hour parking zone The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) is considering limiting parking hours in selected areas of town, as well as the imposing of different hours for the …
Bridgestone Premium tyre retail outlet opened by Vogue Motorsports in USJ19, Subang Jaya
Bridgestone Malaysia has announced the opening of its latest premium tyre retail outlet, Bridgestone Premium in USJ19, Subang Jaya that is operated by Vogue Motorsports. Located at No. 19, Jalan USJ19/4, 47630 …
Tesla FSD Beta V12 using neural network – AI trained on real video clips instead of pre-programmed codes
Tesla has started rolling out its Full Self Driving (FSD) Beta v12 driver assistance suite, in one of the most anticipated updates to the Tesla's Level 2 ADAS system which the electric …
Tesla begins offering LFP EV battery retrofit for earlier Model 3 vehicles under warranty in United States
2020 Tesla Model 3 in Malaysia Tesla has reportedly started retrofits of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs to earlier versions of the Model 3 electric vehicle which are still under warranty, …
Honda, Nissan sign MoU to begin feasibility study of partnership on vehicle electrification, intelligence
Following an earlier report of a potential tie-up between Honda and Nissan for cooperation in the electric vehicle sector, the two Japanese manufacturers have released a joint statement that each have signed …
Audi Takata airbag recall – PHSAM issues reminder to vehicle owners in Malaysia; current take-up rate 25%
Official Audi distributor in Malaysia, PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM) has issued a reminder to owners of Audi vehicles in Malaysia to check if their vehicles are involved in the ongoing Takata airbag …
ZF unveils multi-stage load limiter smart seat belt – potential for networking with cameras, sensors
Advanced driver assistance systems and myriad other forms of active safety equipment tend to attract the limelight where vehicle safety is concerned, though the seat belt should not be overlooked. After all, …
