Lepas L8 set for UK launch in Q3 2026 – new Chery brand to debut in Malaysia first, in 1H 2026
The roll out of Chery's new Lepas brand continues, with the UK set to receive it in the third quarter of the year. The first new model will be the L8, a …
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Indian Motorcycle now under full control of Carolwood
Finalisation of its acquisition plan sees Indian Motorcycle coming under the control of Carolwood, a private equity firm based in Los Angeles, US. Celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2026, Indian Motorcycle was …
Volvo confirms 40,323 units of EX30 involved in global recall over potential EV battery fire risk – report
According to a report by Reuters, Volvo will recall over 40,323 units of its EX30 due to the risk of their batteries overheating and catching fire. Both Single Motor Extended Range and …
JPJ counter operating hours for Ramadan – no daily limit to queue numbers, use the JPJeQ system
Click to enlarge JPJ has announced its counter operation hours for the month of Ramadan. Note that there are two groups of states with different hours. Group A has Kelantan, Kedah and …
Public should know that when there are no toll hikes, it’s the government that pays – works minister Nanta
It's something not many road users think about, but when toll fares are stable, and when there are no price hikes, it's because the government is compensating toll concessionaires with public funds. …
Next-generation Lexus IS electric sedan to debut in 2027 – 500 PS dual-motor AWD; up to 1,000 km range
Lexus LF-ZC Concept The Lexus LF-ZC concept was shown in 2023 to preview the next-generation IS sedan, and now, new details have emerged from Japan via Best Car Web on the Japanese …
Perodua again says no need to push start button twice to protect electronics – just press once enough
Ah yes, that old chestnut. It appears that Perodua owners are still pushing their start buttons more than once before actually turning over the engine, despite the national carmaker having already pointed …
MACC, JPJ and police crackdown on “Tontos”
Cracking down on bribery, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and JPJ, in co-operation with police, have launched Ops Middleman. In the operation starting today, action will be taken against "tondos", or middlemen, …
2026 Geely EX5 with 68.39 kWh battery, 500 km range coming to Australia – Proton eMas 7 to get it too?
Introduced in China in July, the updated Geely Galaxy E5 is set to be offered overseas, where it's sold as the Geely EX5. According to Drive, the 2026 model year has been …
LRT Kelana Jaya Line had another morning of issues, Rapid Rail says operations back to normal at 8.12 am
If you're feeling post-holiday blues, you're not alone. The LRT Kelana Jaya Line just had another morning of hiccups after yesterday's technical problems. Commuters reported delays for the second morning in a …
Horse Powertrain reveals new H12 Concept hybrid engine – 3.3 l/100 km; 44.2% thermal efficiency
Horse Powertrain, a joint venture between Geely and Renault, has unveiled a next-generation hybrid powertrain that operates on 100% renewable petrol and boasts ultra-high efficiency and low fuel consumption. Running on Repsol’s …
Transport ministry reviewing amendments to Road Transport Act for 30 km/h speed limit in school zones
The ministry of transport is reviewing amendments to the rules under the Road Transport Act in order to introduce a 30 km/h speed limit in school zones, New Straits Times has reported. …
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ launching in Thailand next month – junior LC with 2.7L NA petrol, 6AT, 4WD
The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ will be launching in Thailand at the end of March. According to Autolife, the smallest Land Cruiser will be subject to the PPV tax structure for truck-based …
Government reviewing proposal to complete stalled MEX II highway project, says works minister Nanta
The government has received a new proposal to complete the remaining construction of the stalled Maju Expressway extension (MEX II) project. This is according to works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, …
Lamborghini Lanzador EV cancelled – tall-riding battery-electric coupé to be replaced by plug-in hybrid
Lamborghini has cancelled its first battery-electric vehicle, the Lanzador, as CEO Stephan Winkelmann told The Sunday Times that the brand's target market has "close to zero" interest in electric vehicles, reported Road …
Tesla Model Y L – previously China-only 6-seater EV SUV coming to Australia this year; Malaysia too?
Want a Tesla Model Y but need more than the five seats that it currently offers? Well, good news – the six-seater Model Y L, previously only offered in China, is apparently …
Apple CarPlay to allow videos to be played when parked, use third-party AI chatbots in iOS 26.4
This is for those of you who spend an inordinate amount of time in your cars. It's been reported that Apple CarPlay is set to receive some meaningful updates as part of …
Nissan Gravite debuts in India – rebadged Renault Triber; sub-4m seven-seat MPV; 1.0L NA; from RM24k
Nissan has introduced the new Gravite in India, which is manufactured locally in Chennai and offered with an introductory price of 565,000 Indian rupees (about RM24k). Available in four trim levels (Visia, …
Guthrie H’way northbound lane closures from tonight
Guthrie Corridor Expressway users, take note. Prolintas has announced lane closures for the GCE that starts tonight. There are two things going on at the same area. The first one is a …
Chery KP31 pick-up concept revealed – Ford Bronco-lookalike diesel PHEV truck coming to Malaysia?
While Chery grabbed headlines with a new Himla (what a name) pick-up truck brand last year, it has already usurped itself with a new concept truck revealed in Sydney today. Codenamed KP31, …
