Latest Stories (Page 179)
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The Nissan Kicks e-Power was launched at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2024 two weeks ago with an early bird package – a RM5,000 introductory rebate plus two years extra on the EV […]
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2025 Honda Civic facelift coming to Malaysia next month – what to expect from the 11th-gen FE refresh
Honda Malaysia’s first new model introduction for 2025 will happen from the get-go, with the Honda Civic facelift set to make its local debut in January. The timeline for its Malaysian launch was revealed by […]
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Chery Malaysia obtains SIRIM certification for EV battery; Tiggo 8 Pro e+ PHEV facelift coming in 2025?
Chery Malaysia has received SIRIM certification for its electric vehicle battery pack, making it the first such achievement for an automotive brand in the country, according to the company. “Being the first automotive brand in […]
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OMV excise duty revisions to take effect soon – CKD car prices in Malaysia to go up by 8% to 20% in 2025?
We may see significant price increases for locally-assembled (CKD) cars in Malaysia real soon. To jog your memory, in 2019, the finance ministry under the then Pakatan Harapan government prepared the Excise (Determination of Value […]
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Foxconn reportedly in talks with Renault to acquire stake in Nissan amidst possible Honda merger deal
According to Taiwan’s Central News Agency (CNA), a senior executive of iPhone maker Foxconn (also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry) is in France to discuss a possible stake purchase in Nissan, which is facing […]
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KL-SG HSR to be revived? Cabinet to decide by Jan, followed by discussions with S’pore if ‘Yes’ – Loke
On, off, maybe? It’s shocking that the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project – first agreed upon by Malaysia and Singapore more than a decade ago (2013) is still in the news. Can’t we just […]
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Hyundai and Chinese partner BAIC announce RM5 bil investment in Beijing Hyundai Motor joint venture
Hyundai Motor and its Chinese partner BAIC Motor have agreed to invest nearly USD1.1 billion (about RM5 billion) in their Beijing Hyundai Motor joint venture. According to BAIC Motor, the capital injection will be conduced […]
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2025 Geely EX5 EV – registrations open for Proton eMas 7 twin in Australia; 218 PS, claimed 430 km WLTP
Shortly after the official launch of the Proton eMas 7 electric SUV, its twin, Geely has opened registrations of interest for its twin, the Geely EX5 in Australia, where the EX5 will go on sale […]
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Mazda Spirit Racing MX-5 to make its debut at 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon with styling, performance upgrades
Mazda introduced its Spirit Racing sub-brand at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS), which also saw two concepts based on the Mazda 3 and MX-5 making their debuts. Inspired by the carmaker’s involvement in the […]
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2025 Yamaha Aerox Alpha launched in Indonesia
For 2025, the Yamaha Aerox Alpha has been launched in Indonesia, priced at 41.73 million rupiah (RM11,566), ex-Jakarta for the “Turbo” Ultimate variant. Meanwhile, in Malaysia, the 2024 Yamaha NVX, the local name for the […]
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Licence renewal for senior citizen drivers – no added requirements, renewal process as before: JPJ D-G
In response to social media posts regarding licence renewal for senior citizen drivers, the road transport department (JPJ) has clarified that the claims of additional requirements being imposed for the renewal of these drivers’ licences […]
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2025 Suzuki Swift Sport ZC33S Final Edition for Japan – limited production run; styling upgrades; fr RM68k
The Suzuki Swift Sport ZC33S Final Edition has been revealed for Japan, with sales set to begin on March 19, 2025. Set to be produced for a limited time from March to November next year, […]
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KTM ETS to add 10 new train sets in Q1 2025 – gov’t also procuring 50 extra trains, says transport ministry
The government says it has acquired 10 new train sets to improve KTM’s electric train service (ETS), and these are expected to be operational sometime in the first quarter of 2025, Bernama reports. According to […]
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Targeted RON95 subsidy, OMV revisions to lower vehicle sales in Malaysia next year – analysts
Only 12 days to go before we bid goodbye to 2024, and having wrapped up November with year-to-date sales of 731,534 units, Malaysia is expected to close the year with a record total industry volume […]
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Malaysia ECRL logo launched; rail line 76% complete, to be run with China in new equal-share joint venture
A joint venture agreement has been signed between Malaysia Rail Link (MRL) and the China Communications Construction ECRL (CCCECRL) to oversee the operations of the 665 km-long East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) that will connect […]