Ford to cut up to 1,000 jobs at Cologne EV factory
Ford has announced that from January, its historic Cologne, Germany plant - which now makes only EVs - will downscale from two shifts to one due to low European demand for its …
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Online sales of illegal vehicle licence plate flipping devices in Malaysia a concern to authorities – report
The issue of illegal vehicle licence plates in Malaysia now has a new dimension to it, with motorised number plate flippers entering the equation. As The Star reports, the availability of these …
BYD in Malaysia – most complete EV range including sedan, SUV, MPV, plus widest sales/service network
Did you know that BYD is the first automotive brand to offer the widest EV range (sedan, SUV, MPV, and performance EV) in Malaysia? That's right. Priced between RM100k to RM200k, with …
BYD reveals world’s 1st, mass-produced, system-wide 1,000V architecture for electric buses – debuts in C11
BYD has announced its third-generation electric bus platform, which features the world’s first, mass-produced, system-wide 1,000-volt architecture. Called e-Bus Platform 3.0, the drive, charging, power distribution and air-conditioning systems are all upgraded …
BYD Seal 6 EV Malaysia launch Sept 26 – first market outside China, 218 PS, 330 Nm, 545 km CLTC range
Less than a week after showing the first proper teaser of the Seal 6 EV, BYD has confirmed that the electric sedan will be launched in Malaysia on September 26. As we …
2025 Modenas Elit 150S Malaysian launch, RM7,877
In conjunction with the Malaysian motorcycle manufacturer's 30th anniversary is the launch of the 2025 Modenas Elit 150S, priced at RM7,877. Revealed in conjunction with Modenas' 30th anniversary, the Elit 150S comes …
Jetour eVT5 sighted on-road in Malaysia – EV version of Chery Tiggo Cross, 53.6 kWh; local launch soon?
An on-road sighting of the Jetour eVT5 has been depicted on the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group on Facebook, following the electric model's local debut in May this year. Here, the example sighted …
100,000 goods, public land transport company vehicles can get RON95 petrol subsidies under SKPS
An estimated 100,000 goods and public land transport company vehicles nationwide are eligible for RON 95 petrol subsidies under the Subsidised Petrol Control System (SKPS), based on the integration of SKPS data …
GM special number plate series open for bidding until Sept 20 – winners get 2026 Super GT Malaysia tickets
To celebrate Malaysia Day, the road transport department (JPJ) has announced it is offering ‘GM’ as a new special number plate series. This is currently available for bidding until this Saturday (September …
2026 Renault Clio debuts – sixth-gen is larger, gets more expressive styling; hybrid, petrol, LPG engines
It wasn’t just the Germans that introduced important new models at this year’s IAA Mobility show (otherwise known as the Munich Motor Show), as the French also had something substantial to show. …
Volkswagen brand Scout mulling Australian market; RHD to come after 2027 United States, Canada launch?
With the resurrection of the Scout brand in 2024 as a brand for electric SUVs and pick-up trucks, the brand will be making its way to the Australian market, according to Australian …
GWM Wey 80 renamed to Wey G9 for Malaysia – CKD PHEV Toyota Alphard-rivalling MPV coming soon
The MPV previously called the GWM Wey 80 has been given a new name ahead of its Malaysian launch, with the GWM Wey G9 moniker having been announced on Facebook. The Chinese …
Celebrate Malaysia Day in luxury with Mercedes-Benz, from RM1,998 a month with Step Up Agility+
Celebrate Malaysia Day with the real deal in automotive luxury from Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, as the Step Up Agility+ plan makes premium motoring even more accessible. Leading the offers from Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is …
Top 20 EV brands in Aug 2025 – BYD widens lead over Proton, Mercedes surges to 4th, Xpeng and BMW tied
Continuing with JPJ registration data from the month of August, we have the top 20 electric vehicle brands, which sees BYD continuing to lead the segment. This time, however, the Chinese EV …
GOyang² with Caltex Rewards and Touch n Go – get RM8 TNG cashback or RM5 fuel voucher this month!
This has to be the easiest way to earn real rewards! Caltex Rewards x TNG GOyang² is offering RM8 TNG cashback and CaltexGO RM5 fuel vouchers to celebrate our beloved Malaysia this …
Top 20 EV models in August 2025 – Proton eMas 7 still on top, BYD Atto 2 and Tesla Model Y in top three
As it was last month, the Proton eMas 7 continues to be the best-selling electric vehicle (EV) in Malaysia, with the model heading the August 2025 chart for the category. According to …
Toyota GR Yaris Aero performance package debuts – ducts, spoiler, adjustable wing developed from racing
For those in need of more aggressive bodywork for the facelifted Toyota GR Yaris, the Japanese manufacturer has released an Aero performance package for the three-door rally-inspired high performance hatchback. The package …
Top 20 cars in Aug 2025 – Bezza, Axia, Myvi stay on podium; X50 jumps to sixth; Tiggo series joins the list
The Perodua Bezza is once again the best-selling car in Malaysia for the month of August 2025, with data from the road transport department (JPJ) revealing 9,533 registrations for a year-to-date (YTD) …
Geely Galaxy V900 – range-extended EV with 6-8 seats, up to 202 km battery range; on sale in China this year
The Geely Galaxy V900 MPV has been shown in a filing with China's ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT), showing the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version of the battery-electric LEVC L380 …
2026 Toyota Corolla sedan facelift leaked in China with Prius-style front end, coming to Malaysia?
Amidst all the goings on with variants like the Corolla Cross and GR Corolla, it's easy to forget that the regular 12th-generation Toyota Corolla has been around for seven years now. That …
