Latest Stories (Page 104)
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Polestar has secured US$950 million (RM4.5 billion) in external funding, the company has announced, a month after Volvo announced that it will stop providing funds to Polestar and transfer responsibility of the EV brand to […]
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Kia reportedly in talks with Thailand to build EV plant
Given the news popping up this week, both firmed up and speculated, it sounds like every carmaker dabbling in electrification is wanting in on Thailand. The next name to come into the picture is Kia, […]
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RON97 petrol price March 2024 week two update – price of premium fuel unchanged at RM3.47 per litre
Another Wednesday, which means it’s time once again for the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuels in the country for the coming week of March […]
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2024 Wuling Bingo Plus launched in China – 102 PS, up to 510 km EV range; from RM59k; BYD Dolphin rival
Wuling has launched the Bingo Plus in China for customers who want something a little larger than the regular Bingo. Pricing starts at 89,800 yuan (RM59,012) for the base variant with 401 km of range […]
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Malaysian gov’t approves RM50 million to extend bus lane, purchase Demand Response Transit shuttle vans
Bus lane in Kuala Lumpur The Malaysian government has approved and channelled an allocation of RM50 million for the expansion of special bus lanes, and for the purchase of 100 units of Demand Response Transit […]
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Chery Omoda E5 EV launched in Malaysia – 430 km range, 7.6s, 8yr batt warranty, CKD Q2 2024, RM147k
After a long gestation period, the Chery Omoda E5 is finally launched. The electric-powered sister to the Omoda 5 SUV is priced at RM146,800 on-the-road without insurance, which is significantly under the estimated price of […]
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Proton S70 February sales up 60.5% to 2,314 units – best-selling “C-segment” sedan in Malaysia
Aside from announcing its sales for the month of February, Proton has also provided an update on how many S70 sedans have left dealer lots. The national carmaker sold 2,314 units of the new four-door […]
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Proton sold 13,602 units in February 2024 – 20.5% market share, Saga top seller, S70 moves into 2nd spot
Proton has announced that it sold 13,602 units (domestic and export) in February, making for a 5.6% increase from the 12,882 units it shifted in January. The national automaker said that the combined tally of […]
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Johor gov’t plans to reopen Pasir Gudang circuit
The Johor state government is planning to reopen the Pasir Gudang racing circuit that has been closed for the past nine years, Bernama has reported. Chairman of the Johor state youth, sports, entrepreneur development and […]
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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona debuts – brand’s first EV muscle car with up to 670 hp, 850 Nm, 510 km range
The eighth-generation Dodge Charger has been revealed and marks a new era in the company’s muscle car history. For the first time, the Charger is available as an electric vehicle (EV), but the company will […]
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Lego issues BMW M Hybrid V8 and BMW M4 GT3
Available as a 676-piece Speed Champions set #76922 is the BMW M Hybrid V8 and BMW M4 GT3. Competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 15 and 16, the BMW Speed Champions […]
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2024 Tesla Model Y Performance Malaysian review – at RM290k, is the fastest Tesla on sale still the best EV?
The Tesla Model Y was launched back in July last year, but we’ve finally gotten our hands on a car that buyers will get. Not only that, but we were given the range-topping Performance variant, […]
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PJD Link alignment needs to be improved; nearly 50% of complaints from PJ residents – Selangor exco
The alignment of the proposed Petaling Jaya Dispersal Link (PJD Link) highway is in need of improvement, according to the Selangor state government, reported Free Malaysia Today. The social impact assessment report revealed that nearly […]
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JPJ e-testing automated driving test system will help combat corrupt practices, examiner shortage – experts
The introduction of the electronic driving test system (e-testing) by the road transport department (JPJ) has been welcomed by experts and stakeholders who say this is a step in the right direction to fight corrupt […]
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2024 MAM Malaysian E-Sports Championship kicks off
With four rounds in the calendar, the 2024 MAM Malaysian E-Sports Championship held its first race day at Raceroom, Petaling Jaya on March 2. Consisting of three classes – Junior, Club and Pro – contestants […]