27 EV, hybrid fires reported in Malaysia since 2023
The Malaysian fire and rescue department (Bomba) has recorded 27 cases of fires involving EVs and hybrids from 2023 to July this year, with an annual average of 10 cases, The Edge …
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CATL Shenxing Pro LFP battery unveiled for Europe – up to 758 km WLTP, 830 kW, 1,000,000-km lifespan
CATL has unveiled its Shenxing Pro LFP EV battery at the ongoing IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. Equipped with CATL's proprietary NP (No Propagation) 3.0 tech, the company touts safety, fast charging, …
2026 Lexus IS facelift debuts – IS 350, IS 300h; more aggressive face, new interior, improved dynamics
2026 Lexus IS facelift The third-generation Lexus IS, which has been around since 2013, gets a third facelift after two prior revisions for 2017 and 2021 - the latter being a significant …
Honda provides KTM with e:N1 EV as official car of the 45th ASEAN Railways CEO Conference – 25 units
Honda Malaysia (HM) is providing 25 units of the e:N1 EV to serve as the official car of the 45th ASEAN Railways CEO Conference hosted by KTM. Honda's zero-emissions 'electric HR-V' will …
Polestar 5 debuts – twin-motor AWD grand tourer EV with up to 884 PS/1,015 Nm, up to 670 km range WLTP
After its preview as far back as 2021, the Polestar 5 has now made its official debut. Built on Polestar's own bonded aluminium platform, the Polestar Performance Architecture, this 4+1 seater grand …
Malaysian scooter maker Moda to launch new model
A teaser ahead of its official launch on September 10 comes from Malaysian scooter maker Moda. Dubbed the "Moca", the new scooter from the boys in Shah Alam is their first foray …
DBKL offering special rate for traffic saman – RM30 for cars, motorcycles RM10, till Sep 17, online/counter
DBKL has announced a special rate for traffic compounds in conjunction with National Day and the upcoming Malaysia Day celebrations. KL's city hall is offering a rate of RM30 for cars and …
Malaysia now has over 4,100 EV chargers nationwide
Malaysia now has at least 4,100 public EV chargers nationwide, deputy prime minister and energy transition and water transformation minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has said, according to a Bernama report. The …
Xpeng P7 on show at Munich Motor Show – flagship EV sedan with up to 820 km CLTC; fr RM130k in China
Xpeng returned for this year’s IAA Mobility show (otherwise known as the Munich Motor Show) by presenting the new P7, so here are some live photos of the brand’s flagship electric sedan …
Meet the World’s Fastest Family at the Mercedes-AMG World of Performance – exclusive deals fr Sept 10-15
AMG. Three letters that point towards the World’s Fastest Family, which you’ll get to meet this week at Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s AMG World of Performance. Set to take place at GF LUXE, 1 …
NKVE lane closures from Jalan Duta to Bkt Lanjan – ad gantry work, both directions, 11pm – 5am, Sept 10-11
Click to enlarge NKVE users, take note. PLUS has announced lane closures on a stretch of the NKVE between Jalan Duta and Bukit Lanjan. The exact location is KM28.20 to KM28.25 and …
Chery O5 launching on Sept 10 – new name for Omoda 5 facelift, DCT replaces CVT, multi-link rear suspension
Click to enlarge The Chery O5, which is a new name for the Omoda 5 facelift, will be launching in Malaysia on September 10. We know this from the company's countdown post …
JPJ, digital ministry to discuss legal framework for autonomous, driverless vehicles in Malaysia
The digital ministry has started discussions with the road transport department (JPJ) to develop a legal framework for autonomous vehicles in Malaysia, according to digital minister Gobind Singh Deo, reported Bernama. The …
2026 Honda Prelude launched in Japan – Civic e:HEV hybrid system, Civic Type R suspension; from RM177k
After being previewed as a concept since October 2023, the Honda Prelude has now made its official debut as a production model that is now open for order taking in Japan and …
Next Porsche Macan ICE model to use front-biased AWD system; to share PPC platform with Audi Q5
Porsche Macan EV The internal-combustion engined Porsche Macan will get a successor alongside the battery-electric model that made its global debut in January 2024, and now it has emerged that the next …
2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S – 992.2 range topper is most powerful 911 ever; 711 PS, 800 Nm T-Hybrid; 0-100 2.5s
The most powerful production 911 to date is described by Porsche as the superior all-rounder among sports cars. Meet the new Porsche 911 Turbo S, the range topper of the 992.2-generation 911 …
Twelve24 team sets new Malaysia Book of Records entry for longest non-stop drive – 1,660 km in 22 hours
A four-driver team calling themselves Twelve24 has entered the Malaysia Book of Records for the longest non-stop drive. Armed with an FK8 Honda Civic Type R, a BP Mazda 3, an XE30 …
Porsche reveals 11-kW wireless AC charging tech – one-box solution to be offered for Cayenne Electric
Porsche has claimed to be the first automaker to make wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging available to customers, revealing an 11-kW charging system with a one-box base plate at this year’s IAA …
Check out the Zeekr 7X SUV and Zeekr 009 MPV at the Bangsar Shopping Centre roadshow this week
Experience the highly sought-after Zeekr 7X and the ultra-comfortable Zeekr 009 at Zeekr Carro's roadshow happening at Bangsar Shopping Centre this week. The roadshow starts on Tuesday, September 9 and will end …
Volkswagen ID.Cross Concept debuts – electric SUV with 211 PS front motor, 420 km range WLTP
The Volkswagen ID.Cross Concept has been unveiled at the Munich Motor Show, ahead of the debut of the production model in mid-2026, according to Volkswagen. Volkswagen calls its new design language 'Pure …
