Forthing Friday EV, REEV – 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
You already know it's coming to Malaysia via distributor Wide Premium; now the Forthing Friday SUV has been given a five-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating, which applies to both EV and range-extended …
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BMW Motorrad reveals 2026 motorcycle colour options
Changes in the colour schemes for certain BMW Motorrad models for 2026, with the R1300 GS and GS Adventure leading the new options. BMW Motorrad's four-cylinder adventure-tourer, the S1000 XR also enters …
Selangor police collected around RM19.5 million during 70% summons discount from Nov 1 to Dec 30
Selangor police collected RM19,511,350 following the implementation of a 70% reduction in traffic summons compounds from November 1 until December 30 this year. According to Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Shazeli Kahar, …
Min price for CBU EVs by new brands in Malaysia increased to RM250k, min power 272 PS from 2026
A document snapshot has been shared on LinkedIn, purportedly from Malaysia's investment, trade and industry ministry (MITI), that appears to reveal that from January 1, 2026, all new fully-imported (CBU) EVs from …
3M Automotive Window Film Crystalline Series CR BLK – deeper black, more heat rejection and durability
3M Automotive Window Film Crystalline Series CR BLK has recently been launched in Malaysia. Part of the next-generation Crystalline series, these products incorporate the latest technologies to ensure your ride stays cool, …
Zeekr Carro – test drive and embrace the New Year with special curated activities at Juru Autocity
Good news for all motorists in the northern region! Step into 2026 with Zeekr Carro at Zeekr House Juru Autocity this weekend (3-4 January 2026, 9am-6pm) and celebrate new beginnings in electric …
RTS Link first test run from depot to border successful
The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) last Friday successfully completed its inaugural test run, just a month after the first trainset arrived at JB's Wadi Hana depot. The test …
Tesla Model 3 gets Marine Blue paint option for Malaysia – costs RM5k, replaces Deep Blue Metallic
Tesla Malaysia has updated the available paint options for the Tesla Model 3 Highland in Malaysia with a new Marine Blue colour which replaces Deep Blue Metallic. The price for the new …
Budi Madani diesel RM200 monthly cash assistance – MoF announces schedule of payment dates for 2026
The ministry of finance (MOF) has announced the payment dates for the RM200 Budi Diesel monthly cash assistance for 2026, applicable to eligible private owners of diesel vehicles and agriculture smallholders in …
Kertau-Kuala Wau road in Chenor, Pahang closed to all traffic following sinkhole incident – JKR doing repairs
The police have announced that the Kertau–Kuala Wau road in Chenor, near Maran, Pahang, has been temporarily closed for heavy vehicles following a sinkhole incident that occurred yesterday at Kampung Peijing, Chenor. …
Perodua, already over capacity, considering buying Tan Chong’s Serendah plant for RM500 million – report
To jog your memory, Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd (PSSB) and Tan Chong Motor Assemblies Sdn Bhd (TCMA) last month signed a letter of intent (LOI) for the latter to provide electro-deposition coating …
AUDI E7X shown ahead of public debut at Auto China 2026 in Beijing – large electric SUV with up to 680 PS
AUDI, which is Audi’s China-exclusive sister brand, has unveiled its second production model called the E7X - the first was the E5 Sportback. Essentially the production version of the E SUV concept …
Xpeng P7+ updated for 2026 – global model going to 36 countries, Malaysia included? EV, REEV available
Xpeng has announced that the global version of its 2026-update P7+, which is about to go on sale in China very soon, will be sold in 36 countries. Not to be confused …
China’s FAW Group purchases 5% stake in Leapmotor
FAW Group has announced it is investing around 3.74 billion yuan (around RM2.16 billion) in Leapmotor. This comes after both parties signed a domestic share subscription agreement on December 28, 2025, which …
Labuan customs department seizes 55 vehicles worth RM7.12 million for abusing duty-free use conditions
Over in Labuan, the customs department revealed that it seized 55 vehicles worth RM7.12 million, including taxes, following a series of enforcement operations held in Sabah and Sarawak from January to December …
TuneBoss releases Suzuki VStrom 250 upgrade ECU
In a world's first, home grown Malaysian motorcycle performance parts maker TuneBoss released a standalone ECU for the Suzuki VStrom 250 SX. The TuneBoss ECU fits the ASEAN model variant VStrom 250 …
Butterworth station RM30m upgrade to start early 2026 – improved waiting areas, multi-level lobby, escalators
It was reported last month that Keretapi Tanah Melayu's (KTM) Butterworth station is set to get a RM30 million upgrade in an effort to turn Penang Sentral (located just a few hundred …
Mercedes-Benz VLE set to debut on March 10, 2026 – electric van built on VAN.EA platform; luxury versions
Mercedes-Benz has announced it will unveil the new VLE in Stuttgart on March 10, 2026. First previewed by the Vision V concept at this year’s Auto Shanghai, the VLE is set to …
LRT3 Shah Alam Line – update on operations expected in January, testing and evaluation on trains continue
Prasarana says that an update on the LRT3 Shah Alam Line is expected to be announced next month. This follows on the December 10 announcement that the rail project would not commence …
Instalment-based payment options may address issue of unpaid summonses, suggests road safety expert
A road safety expert has suggested instalment-based payment options as a way to address the persistent problem of unpaid summonses. Speaking to NST, Universiti Putra Malaysia Road Safety Research Centre head associate …
