JPJ eBid: JD_J and DFR number plates up for bidding
The road transport department (JPJ) has announced that JD_J and DFR as the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. The latest running …
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Missed your highway exit? Never reverse – keep calm and carry on to the next one, there’s always a U-turn
View on Threads A video circulating on social media is a textbook example of what not to do when you miss your highway exit. In the clip, a Mercedes-Benz that had overshot …
Malaysia has enough experienced personnel for F1 race, accreditation renewed yearly – MAM president Mokhzani
Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM) president Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir has said Malaysia is not short on manpower or experienced marshals to handle Formula 1 races. This is because the accreditation process …
Throwback: 10 facts about the last Malaysia GP in 2017
It's official – nine years after Malaysia waved goodbye to Formula 1, the world championship is coming back to the Sepang International Circuit, through the most unlikely of routes. Formula 1 and …
Putrajaya monorail no longer viable – transport ministry
File image The Putrajaya monorail project that has been abandoned since 2004 is no longer viable to continue based on the condition of the existing rail infrastructure, including the long-abandoned underground tunnel, …
Suzuki now on Flux for vehicle subscription in Malaysia – Fronx at RM2.2k/mth, Jimny AllGrip Plus at RM3.3k/mth
Suzuki Cars Malaysia and Flux have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the introduction of Suzuki vehicles on the Flux vehicle subscription platform in Malaysia, with the Fronx and the Jimny …
Yinson GreenTech launches revamped ChargEV app – AutoCharge, one-click charging, more responsive UI
Yinson GreenTech has revamped its ChargEV app, which it says "delivers a faster, simpler charging experience". Highlights include a cleaner interface, one-click charging, AutoCharge, enhanced maps, live activity monitoring and improved trip …
Ticket prices for Formula 1 race at Sepang in October to be determined by Bahrain government, says SIC CEO
Ticket prices for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, which is set to take place in October this year, will be determined by the Bahrain government, reports The …
Mazda CX-30 to be a CKD model in Indonesia – local assembly starts July 29 at EMI’s facility in West Java
Mazda has announced that local assembly (CKD) of the CX-30 will begin in Indonesia starting July 29 this year. In an official release, the Japanese carmaker said it regards Indonesia as one …
Perodua Traz, Alza exported to Sri Lanka; from RM234k
Perodua has commenced the export of the Traz SUV and Alza MPV to Sri Lanka, which continues to be one of the largest export markets for the Malaysian carmaker, with more than …
Mercedes-Benz could be banned from the US – bill passed barring carmakers over 15% Chinese-owned
A brand that has been in the US since 1888, sold five million cars and vans, and assembled five million SUVs and some half a million vans in the country, is facing …
Porsche to cut another 5,000 jobs as part of restructuring exercise – about 9,000 jobs total to be axed through 2035
According to a report by Reuters, Porsche will cut an additional 5,000 jobs after the company’s management and labour representatives recently concluded months of negotiations. This comes after the first round of …
Mercedes-AMG A45S Final Edition – hot hatchback swansong for the 421 PS/500 Nm 2.0T 4-cylinder engine
The Mercedes-AMG A45S Final Edition has emerged to mark the end of the A45S model, seven years on from the debut of this W177-generation model which received its facelift in 2022. Powertrain …
2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet – new teasers show W465 AMG G63 with roof down
Mercedes-Benz has released more teasers of the new G-Class Cabriolet as it lumbers towards production. This time, it is the AMG G63 that gets to soak up the sun, dropping its top …
B15 biodiesel expected to save 387m litres of diesel/year
Through a cost-benefit analysis, Malaysia's plantation and commodities ministry (KPK) expects the increase in the biodiesel blend from B10 to B12 or B15 in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah to cut diesel consumption …
Petronas not managing ticket sales for F1 race at Sepang in October – company only holds naming rights to circuit
Petronas has clarified that while it holds the naming rights to the Sepang International Circuit (SIC), it does not own the race track located in Sepang, Selangor. Instead, the circuit is owned …
Tesla Destination Chargers in Malaysia no longer free, now RM0.88 per kWh for 11kW AC charging
The free ride is over. Tesla has started charging for the use of its Destination Chargers in Malaysia, with the Tesla app now listing a rate of RM0.88 per kWh at these …
Omoda 4 EV makes ASEAN debut in Indonesia – 218 PS and 275 Nm B-segment SUV, 470 km WLTP range
Greetings from Indonesia. The Omoda 4, which was first seen in its current numerical naming form at the Chery International User Summit last October, and then again at Auto China 2026 back …
Xpeng L03 headed for Australia to fight BYD Atto 3 – does it have a chance in Malaysia against the eMas 7?
Xpeng has confirmed that its second Mona-branded model, the Mona L03, is heading to Australia, where the brand has openly positioned it against the Geely EX5 and BYD Atto 3 on price. …
2026 BYD Sealion 7 teased for Malaysia, launch July 30 – 91.3 kWh battery, 502 km WLTP range, 800V charging?
It's a sign of how competitive the Malaysian car market is that a tech-laden electric vehicle launched less than two years ago has been almost completely forgotten. That's exactly what the BYD …
