Latest Stories (Page 133)
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During a special operation held in conjunction with Chinese New Year, the Perak road transport department (JPJ) impounded 143 out of 24,494 motorcycles inspected, reports Bernama. According to Perak JPJ director Mohammad Yusoff Abustan, a […]
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2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid gets Toyota-sourced Strong Hybrid system – 197 PS, 40% more efficient
Just over a year after the world premiere of the sixth-generation Forester, Subaru has now pulled the covers off the Hybrid model ahead of the Chicago Auto Show this weekend. As previously reported, the car […]
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Puspakom Wangsa Maju to close by June, new JPJ KL office to be built on same site by December 2026
File image, Puspakom centre The Wangsa Maju Puspakom centre will shut down by June following a directive from the ministry of transport, Malay Mail has reported. The closure of the inspection centre is to make […]
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2025 MotoGP: “Circuit girls” question raised in Malaysian Parliament
A question was raised in Malaysian Parliament about government plans to stop the use of “circuit girls” at local motorsports events. In a written reply to Muhammad Fawwaz Mohamad Jan (PN-Permatang Pauh), Youth and Sports […]
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Perodua has sold 5.1 million cars since inception – see each past, current model’s production numbers here
Here’s something quite interesting – Perodua has revealed its Units in Operation (UIO), or all-time sales by model nameplate, as of end-2024. Since its 1993 birth, the national carmaker has sold 5.1 million cars – […]
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3 new vehicle inspection companies appointed by MoT – Puspakom monopoly ends, 2 years to build centres
The ministry of transport (MoT) has announced it has appointed three new motor vehicle inspection services (PPKM) besides Puspakom. These appointments, said minister Anthony Loke today, were made in line with the results of a […]
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Honda CR-V is Malaysia’s best-selling C-segment SUV in 2024 – 11,300 units, 36% market share; 20% hybrids
The Honda CR-V was Malaysia’s best-selling C-segment SUV in 2024, Honda Malaysia announced today. According to the company, the CR-V commanded a market share of 36% in the segment, with more than 11,300 units were […]
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JPJePlate for EVs – plate design being replicated and used on ICE vehicles, which is not legally allowed
Launched last September, there’s no denying that the JPJePlate, which is specifically meant for use on electric vehicles (EV), provides the type with a unique identity through its distinct physical appearance. Now, whether you’re indifferent […]
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Volvo Car Malaysia sold 1,953 cars in 2024 – EVs account for 30% of sales, up 18% compared to 2023
Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has announced that it sold 1,953 vehicles last year, which is less than what was recorded in the preceding year. According to the company, 2024 saw battery electric (BEV) and plug-in […]
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Perodua climbs to number 2 in ASEAN by sales, overtaking Honda in 2024 – Proton still in 5th place
Perodua has climbed a spot from third place in ASEAN by sales in 2023 when it sold 330k units, to second place in 2024 with 358k units. In doing so it has overtaken Honda (303k […]
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Volvo EX90 EV coming to Malaysia this year – flagship 7-seater electric SUV is VCM’s next new model launch
The Volvo EX90 will be coming to Malaysia, very likely to be within this year. Not surprising; in fact, the brand’s flagship seven-seater electric SUV was confirmed for our market some time back, and was […]
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Perodua currently has 68,000 outstanding bookings, 28,000 already with approved bank loans
With a record 358,100 vehicles sold last year, demand for Perodua cars is higher than ever before. It’s telling that despite production also hitting a record 368,100 vehicles – well north of the 320,000 unit […]
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Perodua sets lower production, sales targets for 2025 as plants gear up for new models, higher self-reliance
Last year, Perodua manufactured a record 368,100 vehicles – way more than the 320,000-unit combined capacity of its two plants in Sungai Choh – and sold a record 358,102. This year, the perennial record-breaker foresees […]
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New Perodua Bezza or Myvi coming in 2025, as next-gen full model change is confirmed for this year
New Perodua Bezza render by Theophilus Chin Amid the flurry of news coming out today, Perodua has confirmed that a full model change (FMC) is expected this year. This comes as the national carmaker aims […]
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Perodua to double investments to RM1.6 bil in 2025, focus on greater self-reliance, R&D on new models
Perodua may have recorded its best-ever year in terms of sales in 2024, selling a whopping 358,102 units last year, and though it is projecting slightly lower numbers this year, the undisputed market leader will […]