Latest Stories (Page 222)
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BHPetrol has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the ministry of rural and regional development (KKDW) to develop petrol stations in a number of rural areas across the peninsula, Bernama reports. The MoU was […]
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Volkswagen Polo production ends in Europe after 40 years – South Africa is sole manufacturer worldwide
Volkswagen has ended production of the Polo in Europe after 40 years as the company shifts its focus to electric vehicles (EVs). As reported by Automotive News Europe, the Polo had been built at the […]
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In return for incentives granted, EV makers are now required to build key components in Thailand by 2026
No free lunch. In return for the EV promotion measures granted by Thailand, vehicle manufacturers supported by the programme will have to invest in producing certain key EV components domestically by 2026, in line with […]
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smart #5 pre-sales start in China – from RM145k; RWD and AWD; up to 646 PS, 740 km CLTC EV range
The smart #5 is now open for pre-orders in China with an introductory staring price of 245,000 yuan (about RM145k). The revitalised brand’s largest model to date will officially be launched at the end of […]
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Survey shows that car owners in Thailand are looking to keep their cars for longer due to slowing economy
In a sluggish economy, big ticket items are inevitably the first to go off the shopping list, and so it is with new cars. Unless there is a pressing need to replace it, car owners […]
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Omoda C9 coupé SUV previewed in Malaysia – sold by Jaecoo; 261 PS/400 Nm 2.0L turbo SUV from RM185k
The Omoda C9 SUV has been previewed today in Malaysia ahead of its market launch that will take place in December this year, coming to market as a locally assembled (CKD) model. Given its D-segment […]
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2025 Kawasaki Z900RS SE in Malaysia, RM73,300
After the “Yellow Ball”, the Malaysia retro bike market sees the release of the 2025 Kawasaki Z900RS SE, priced at RM73,700. Coming in as CBU, pricing for the Z900RS SE does not include road tax, […]
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Burst pipe caused road to subside at Jalan Sultan Ismail – repair works to be completed within 24 hours
Pengurusan Air Selangor (Air Selangor) has said works are ongoing to repair a burst pipe at a slip road in Jalan Sultan Ismail. As reported by The Star, the concessionaire revealed yesterday (September 23, 2024) […]
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2024 Kawasaki Versys 650 SE in Malaysia – pricing starts from RM43,600, with matching side panniers
Updated pricing and colours for the 2024 Kawasaki Versys 650 SE in Malaysia, with pricing starting from RM43,600. This price is for the Versys 650 SE in Metallic Spark Black while the Candy Lime Green/Metallic […]
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Omoda C9 to be previewed in Malaysia via livestream on Facebook and Instagram at 10.30am today
The Omoda C9 will be previewed in Malaysia via a livestream scheduled for today at 10.30am, according to a social media post by Jaecoo Malaysia. This comes after the SUV, which is also known as […]
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Jetour SUVs launched in South Africa – 1.5T petrol engines; Dashing from RM106k, 7-seater from RM110k
Chinese carmaker Jetour has launched the Dashing and a 7-seat SUV in South Africa. In Malaysia, these models have been previewed in May this year, and the duo is set to enter the Malaysian market […]
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2024 Zeekr 009 launched in Thailand – 612 PS, 582 km EV range; RM395k, less than Toyota Alphard/Vellfire
The Zeekr 009 has been launched in Thailand, several months after the smaller X went on sale back in July this year – both electric vehicles (EVs) were made available for pre-orders since March. Thailand […]
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Gov’t should relook at Cash for Clunkers scheme to help dispose old cars, says PJ MP Lee Chean Chung
Remember the Cash for Clunkers scrappage scheme programme that was proposed as part of the Vehicle End of Life policy, which never got off the ground? Well, a member of parliament has suggested that the […]
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2025 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak – the adventure-touring motorcycle that identifies as a sports bike
While motorcycles no longer race the legendary Pikes Peak International Hillclimb in the US, that hasn’t stopped Ducati from releasing the 2025 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak. Calling it a “crossover” the Multistrada V4 Pikes […]
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2024 Zeeho AE4 electric scooter in Malaysia, RM6,999
A special brand under China motorcycle maker CFMoto, the 2024 Zeeho AE4 electric scooter is now in Malaysia, priced at RM6,999. Pricing does not include insurance or government rebate and colour options are Velocity Gray, […]