Latest Stories (Page 165)
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Tesla is set to launch a new EV called the ‘Model Q’ in the first half of 2025. This is the much-anticipated sub-US$30,000 (RM132,933) model that will compete against the BYD Dolphin (facelift has just […]
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BYD Dolphin facelift revealed in China – larger in size, updated design, new electric motor rated at 177 PS
New BYD Dolphin facelift (left), pre-facelift (right) The facelifted BYD Dolphin has been revealed by China’s ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT), with changes made to the all-electric hatchback’s design, dimensions and powertrain options. […]
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Transport ministry studying proposal for multi-storey driver training centre to handle applications backlog
The ministry of transport is studying a proposal for the setting up of a multi-storey driver training centre to tackle the issue of backlogged driving lesson applications in Kuala Lumpur, reported Bernama. Thorough study is […]
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Volvo EX30 Malaysian review – Gothenburg’s smallest, cheapest EV provides surprising driving fun
This review is sponsored by RHB Bank. Enjoy competitive financing rates on an eco-friendly car starting from as low as 2.10% per annum, plus complimentary charging credits worth RM210 when you sign up for RHB […]
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MGTC commences EV bike battery swapping project in Malaysia – 40 units to be trialled over two months
The Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) has commenced its electric motorcycle battery swapping systems project. Starting tomorrow, December 10, 2024, the EV bike demonstration runs for a duration of two months, until […]
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SAIC Motor Malaysia pledges to improve road safety in ASEAN region, collaborates with transport ministry
SAIC Motor Malaysia recently held a pledge ceremony in partnership with the ministry of transport to reaffirm its commitment to advancing road safety across the ASEAN region, with a particular focus on Malaysia. “This collaboration […]
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Physical road tax, lesen, and geran lost in floods need not be replaced; docs accessible on MyJPJ app – D-G
This is a very tiny consolation to families who have lost everything they have in this monsoon season and floods, but at least it saves them some legwork when it’s time to rebuild. JPJ says […]
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Top 20 best-selling cars in Malaysia YTD Nov 2024 – Perodua’s, Honda’s entire range, 5 Toyotas, 4 Protons
The Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) latest registration data is out, and it’s starting to sound like a broken record (forgive the pun) for Perodua, whose Bezza-Axia-Myvi triumvirate stays glued to the 1-2-3 podium, selling 9,507, […]
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BYD M6 best-selling EV in Nov, Sealion 7 5th – Atto 3 still top YTD, but Tesla Model 3 overtakes Seal to 2nd
It was only launched in October, but the BYD M6 appears to be already making an impression on buyers. The electric MPV was the best-selling EV last month, as the Chinese carmaker works to fulfil […]
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Proton sold 12,194 units in Nov 2024 – YTD at 137,751 units, 18.8% market share, exports exceed 2023 total
Proton has announced that it sold 12,194 units (domestic and export) in November, a decrease of 4.7% (or 605 units) compared to the 12,799 units shifted in October. According to the national automaker, the drop […]
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Production Perodua EV based on eMO-II rendered – due Q4 2025, 400 km range, CATL LFP batt, RM50k-90k
Click to enlarge Perodua says that its eMO-II Concept, star of the ongoing Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2024, has all of the essence of the company’s first EV, which is due in the […]
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Sime Motors launches new BYD 3S centre in Sabah
Sime Motors, the official distributor of BYD vehicles in Malaysia, has announced the launch of the first-ever BYD 3S centre in East Malaysia. Located at Lot 33, Sedco Industrial Estate, Jalan Lintas, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, […]
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Chinese automakers switching to hybrids in Europe to counter EV tariffs – exports triple in Q3 from Q1
At the end of October, in a bid to protect its auto industry, the European Union began the application of new tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles, with the levies – which go as high as […]
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2025 Hyundai Palisade revealed – boxy new look hides up to nine seats, 2.5L turbo hybrid rumoured
Hyundai’s upmarket aspirations continue with the unveiling of the new Palisade in its home market of South Korea. While its six-year-old predecessor was a fairly conventional take on a premium three-row SUV from a mainstream […]
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Neta V gets zero stars in ASEAN NCAP – first EV crash test, first model to score zero under current protocol
The Neta V has obtained a zero-star safety rating from the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP), having been the first EV crash-tested at MIROS’ Provisional CRASE Crash Centre (PC3). It’s […]