GWM Tank 300 coming to Malaysia; 2.0L turbo petrol
The GWM Tank 300 is coming soon to Malaysia, proclaims GWM Malaysia on its Facebook page as part of announcing the model's milestone achievement of the 300,000th unit rolling off the production …
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2024 Chinese New Year toll fare exemption, Feb 8-9
The works ministry has announced that the Malaysian government is offering toll-free travel for Class 1 vehicles (private vehicles) on highways on February 8 and 9, 2024 in conjunction with the Chinese …
Tesla Model 3, Model Y steering issue probed by US safety agency NHTSA; more than 2,400 complaints
More then 2,400 complaints have been filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the United States regarding the loss of power steering experienced by drivers of the Tesla Model …
France considering Stellantis-Renault Group merger
The government of France is reportedly studying a plan for a merger between Stellantis and the Renault Group, wrote Car Expert citing a report by Il Messaggaro. A perceived benefit from a …
JPJ issues road ban on goods vehicles for CNY 2024
The road transport department (JPJ) has announced a road ban on heavy goods vehicles for the upcoming 2024 Chinese New Year season that will be celebrated this weekend. Restrictions will be in …
PJ traffic police probed for cash found at roadblock
Ten police officers including a sergeant from the Petaling Jaya police headquarters traffic investigation and enforcement department (JSPT) are under investigation following the discovery of RM3,753 in cash found in their possession, …
Stellantis hiring battery assembly line engineer in Malaysia; Peugeot e-2008 gets locally-made battery?
Stellantis is on a hiring spree in Malaysia, specifically for its production plant in Gurun, Kedah where a range of the automotive group's vehicles are assembled. Nine roles have been advertised on …
TnG eWallet 1% charge for credit card reloads from Feb 23 – DuitNow Transfer, debit card free of charge
Touch 'n Go has officially announced that a 1% charge will be introduced for eWallet reloads through credit cards, with the charge based on the reload amount. Credit reloads via DuitNow Transfer …
2024 BMW 4 Series Coupé, Convertible facelifts debut; mild-hybrid petrols and diesels, Curved Display, OS 8.5
The G22 BMW 4 Series Coupé and G23 4 Series Convertible have been facelifted in the 2024 model year, as have the accompanying M4 Coupé and Convertible for this generation. Revisions to …
NKVE Smartlane activation – northbound Shah Alam to Subang Jaya, KM11.2 to KM13.3; Monday to Friday
Effective today, PLUS Malaysia has activated the Smartlane passage on the NKVE from Shah Alam to Subang Jaya in the northbound direction, from KM11.2 to KM13.3, the company has stated in an …
2024 G82 BMW M4, G83 M4 Convertible facelifts – revised styling, kit; Competition variants up to 530 PS
The G82 BMW M4 Coupé and G83 M4 Convertible have received their facelifts in the 2024 model year, bringing mild exterior styling and interior equipment updates, along with an increased power output …
Perodua Kancil EV – how much are you willing to pay for a small, back-to-basics electric car in Malaysia?
For a car to truly go mainstream, affordability is key, and from a Malaysian perspective there are few cars that are more affordable to own and run than a compact runabout such …
2024 Toyota Hilux facelift gets 48V mild-hybrid 2.8 litre turbodiesel powertrain – 6-10% better efficiency
Toyota has unveiled the facelifted Hilux which now gets a mild-hybrid powertrain for selected 4X4 double-cab variants in Australia, in addition to styling updates for the ubiquitous pick-up truck model. According to …
Mitsubishi Xpander Hybrid e:motion: 1.6 litre MIVEC engine, 116 PS/255 Nm e-motor, 34% more efficient
The Mitsubishi Xpander HEV and Xpander Cross HEV have made their debuts in Thailand, bringing electrification to the seven-seater duo. Exterior dimensions of the Xpander HEV and Xpander Cross HEV are largely …
KL-Karak Highway widening project starts this year – new tunnel, street lights, improved road shoulder
The federal government has agreed to implement the project for widening the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway as a long-term measure towards reducing traffic congestion in the area, and is expected to begin in …
BYD tops Malaysia EV market; 3,728 units sold in 2023
Distributor for BYD passenger vehicles in Malaysia, Sime Darby Beyond Auto (SDBA) has emerged to be the best-selling electric vehicle brand in the country, the company has announced. According to data from …
LRT service from Ampang, Putra Heights to Masjid Jamek trialled til Feb 16; structural repairs complete
Commuters using the LRT service from Ampang and from Putra Heights can now continue their journey on those LRT lines to the Masjid Jamek station from today until February 16, Bernama has …
2024 GAC GS3 Emzoom open for booking in Malaysia: X50, Omoda 5 rival with 1.5T, sub-RM130k, CKD April
Distributor of China-based brand GAC, Warisan Tan Chong Automotif (WTCA) has previewed a new entrant to the B-segment SUV category in Malaysia, the GAC GS3 Emzoom, which the company has made available …
Mazda CX-70 debuts – two-row SUV with 3.3L inline-six petrol mild-hybrid and 2.5L NA petrol plug-in hybrid
The Mazda CX-70 has made its debut in North America, almost exactly a year after the three-row CX-90 was unveiled. The CX-70 is the third member of the brand's Large Product Group, …
Government should not abolish tolls – works minister
Works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has said that the Malaysian government should not abolish toll collection on highways, in an excerpt of an interview broadcast by BFM Radio on X. …
