JPJ eBid: VRK and CFJ number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that VRK and CFJ are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. WP Kuala Lumpur's latest running number series …
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Protectionism without competition is a liability, foreign investors welcomed to support local industry – MITI
Speaking at the launch of the MCE Auto Hub in Serendah today, minister of investment, trade and industry Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said that locally assembled (CKD) vehicles' local content must …
Don’t just see Malaysia as place to sell cars, car brands must have effective localisation plan – MITI
Continuing his speech at the launch of the MCE Auto Hub in Serendah today, minister of investment, trade and industry (MITI) Johari Abdul Ghani doubled down on his ministry's insistence that carmakers …
Minimum price, export requirements are set not to deter new car brands, but to grow local vendors – MITI
Much has been said recently about the ministry of international trade and investment’s (MITI) recent statements regarding the country’s automotive policies, including that on a minimum price for fully-imported CBU EVs as …
MITI working on simplified NCM customised incentive mechanism to build real local industrial capabilities
The ministry of investment, trade and industry (MITI) - together with its agencies MIDA and MARii - is currently refining the New Customised Incentive Mechanism (NCM) to ensure that investments into the …
All carmakers must have local content, CBU rise puts Malaysian supplier ecosystem at risk – MITI’s Johari
Malaysian investment, trade and industry (MITI) minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani today said in a speech at the launch of the MCE Auto Hub in Serendah that the government wants carmakers …
Local content in CKD cars must include value creation, not imported parts disguised as localisation – Johari
Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has said that local content used in locally-assembled (CKD) vehicles must generate value throughout the Malaysian supply chain. “Looking only at Tier 1 suppliers no longer provides …
Perodua QV-E amasses 1,700 bookings – HLIB
A Hong Leong Investment Bank research report on MBM Resources has revealed that the Perodua QV-E has collected 1,700 bookings, according to the New Straits Times. The EV was 'relaunched' on June …
2026 GWM Tank 300 facelift in China – only 300L Hi4-T, Hi4-Z PHEVs are longer, up to 200 km WLTP EV range
Having revealed the car last week, GWM has released concrete details of the new facelifted Tank 300 ahead of its Chinese-market launch on July 19. As was hinted at, the big mechanical …
Singapore to penalise drivers holding mobile phones, lower alcohol limits, tighten penalties with new law
Singapore’s ministry of home affairs (MHA) is aiming to reduce traffic fatality rates in the country with the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, which is set for its first reading in parliament …
Selangor Intelligent Parking – MBPJ still holding out on deal, wants guarantee that its revenue won’t drop
Almost a year after the Selangor state government announced that a newly appointed concession company would take over public parking fee collection and enforcement for four local councils (PBTs) in the state, …
Police detain social media figure for street racing
In a search for social media clout, user boypadu99 found out the hard way Malaysian Traffic police take a dim view of street racing. Posted on his social media page, he is …
Gov’t to discuss alleged petrol station losses during fuel subsidy transition with oil companies – Anwar
It was reported back in December 2024 that some 3,500 petrol stations in Peninsular Malaysia sustained losses amounting to RM181 million when diesel was first floated in June 2024. Now, according to …
Hyundai Ioniq V in China – more details of cyberpunk-style EV; 800V, two LFP batteries, up to 620 km CLTC
Hyundai has revealed the body colours that the Ioniq V will be offered with when it goes on sale in China. This comes a few months after the electric vehicle (EV) was …
Bentley Torcal – name revealed for electric SUV as fourth model in brand’s line-up; to debut September 23
Bentley has revealed the name Torcal for its upcoming electric SUV, which will be the fourth model line in the British marque's current range after the Continental GT, Flying Spur and Bentayga. …
Leapmotor B03X open for orders in Europe – global A10; up to 53.0 kWh, 382 km WLTP range; fr RM116k
The Leapmotor B03X is now open for orders in Europe. Stellantis, which holds a stake in Leapmotor and markets the carmaker's products outside of China, says that the EV is a global …
JPJ to clamp down on KLIA taxi touts – to start 24-hour enforcement at KLIA1 and 2 from next week
The issue of illegal taxi touts operating at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has been around for a while, resistant to the usual operations carried out against them. Now, the road …
PM department says Anwar’s BMW 7 Series Protection is temporary; Merc S580e fr Agong under maintenance
The Malaysian prime minister's department (JPM) has released a statement regarding the use of a BMW 7 Series Protection by prime minister Anwar Ibrahim. In it, the agency stated that the armoured …
BYD Sealion 7 exits China market to focus on exports
The BYD Sealion 7 has quietly exited its home market of China to focus on exports, with CarNewsChina reporting that the SUV has been removed from the official consumer purchasing application and …
Tesla Model Y L launched in the US – Premium AWD at RM253k, made in Texas, costs 24% more than in China
While the Tesla Model Y L has been available in Malaysia since the start of April this year, the United States is only now welcoming the three-row electric SUV. Offered in a …
