Latest Stories (Page 2)
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Following its global debut in February this year, the facelifted Volvo XC60 has now been launched in Malaysia. As before, you get two electrified variants to choose from, albeit with new names following Volvo’s revised […]
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Hyundai Concept Three previews Ioniq 3 – sporty EV hatch based on Kia EV3, take on VW ID.3, BYD Dolphin
At the Hyundai stand at the ongoing Munich Motor Show is the Concept Three, which the carmaker claims is the Ioniq EV sub-brand’s first compact car concept. This continues a long line of show cars […]
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Mercedes-Benz EQS with prototype solid-state battery does 1,205 km on a single charge, Germany to Sweden
A Mercedes-Benz EQS with a prototype solid-state battery has attained a distance of 1,205 km on a single charge, travelling from Stuttgart, Germany through Denmark to Malmö, Sweden without recharging. The vehicle completed the journey […]
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MITI finalising New Customised Incentive Mechanism
The investment, trade and industry ministry (MITI) is finalising the New Customised Incentive Mechanism (NCM), Bernama reports. NCM is a vehicle tax and incentive system that’s expected to be fixed, fairer and more transparent than […]
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iCaur Malaysia to have 18 sales points, nine service centres by Sept 2025 – Sabah, Sarawak locations in Q4
At yesterday’s launch of the iCaur 03, iCaur Malaysia announced plans to have up to 18 points of sale and nine fully fledged service centres nationwide by September this year. This network expansion will also […]
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Ferrari 849 Testarossa debuts – the legendary name makes a return on the SF90 Stradale’s replacement
Ferrari has officially introduced the 849 Testarossa, unveiling the replacement for the SF90 Stradale this evening in Milan, where it will be hosting potential customers for the car over the next three days. Ahead of […]
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2025 iCaur 03 EV launched in Malaysia – up to 279 PS, 426 km NEDC; 2WD fr RM119,800, iWD RM129,800
iCaur has launched its first model in Malaysia, the 03, an electric SUV that was previewed here twice previously. As a brief recap, the 03 was originally set to be marketed as the Jaecoo J6 […]
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Euro 5 petrol rollout postponed one year to Sep 2026
As was reported in November, Malaysia was meant to roll out Euro 5 petrol in September 2025 ahead of full implementation by 2027, but based on a letter from the department of environment (DOE) to […]
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Leapmotor B05/Lafa 5 debuts at Munich Motor Show – VW Golf-sized EV hatch aimed at international markets
The Leapmotor B05 has made its debut at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, depicted here wearing Lafa 5 badging as used in markets such as China. Leapmotor has revealed that the B05 measures 4,430 […]
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SAIC Motor Malaysia appoints Hoffen Teh as COO
SAIC Motor Malaysia (SMM) has announced the appointment of Hoffen Yih Ben Teh as its new chief operating officer (COO). SMM says that the appointment reflects its commitment to reinforcing its leadership team as it […]
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2025 Italjet Dragster 300 now in Malaysia, Malossi and Gresini Racing Team Editions, priced from RM37,800
Now in Malaysia is the 2025 Italjet Dragster 300, in two model variants, the Malossi Edition priced at RM37,800 and the Gresini Racing Team Edition, retailing at RM38,800. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance […]
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Penang NCPR North Coastal Paired Road to ease congestion between Tanjung Bungah, Teluk Bahang
The North Coastal Paired Road (NCPR) in Penang will soon offer relief for traffic congestion sustained by road users between Teluk Bahang and Tanjung Bungah on the island, said Penang state infrastructure, transport and digital […]
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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 reports, citing Bernama. […]
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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, long life, long […]
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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 one. Set to […]