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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
