ECRL now at 81% progress, to be complete Dec 2026
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has now reached a progress rate of 81.07%, and the alignment from Kota Baru to Selangor is on track for completion by December 2026, Bernama …
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Mazda EZ-60 interior revealed with 26.45″ widescreen display; EV gets 600 km range, 1.5L REEV 1,000 km
The Mazda EZ-60 is only making its full debut at Auto Shanghai next week, but selected Chinese media have apparently already gotten a proper look at the new Changan-derived SUV. That includes …
Horse Powertrain Future Hybrid Concept – ICE-hybrid modular powertrain to fit battery-electric vehicles
Horse Powertrain, a Geely-Renault joint venture has unveiled its Future Hybrid Concept, a modular powertrain concept that is designed to hybridise battery-electric vehicle platforms to yield an internal-combustion hybrid powertrain that fits …
Bentley Continental GT Speed launched in Malaysia – 4th-gen is a V8 PHEV; 782 PS, 1k Nm; from RM3.12m
The fourth-generation Bentley Continental GT is now in Malaysia, in Speed performance flagship form. Now a plug-in hybrid V8, the new Speed is the most powerful road-going Bentley ever, and the price …
Proton eMas 7 bookings exceed 5,500 units – over 1.8k units delivered; Malaysia’s best-selling EV this year
Proton has announced it has received over 5,500 bookings for the eMas 7 since order taking for the electric vehicle (EV) began in October last year - the launch took place in …
2025 Porsche 911 GT3 with manual gearbox, Weissach package sets new Nurburgring record – 6:56.294 min
Porsche has set another lap record at the iconic Nürburgring Nordschleife, this time with a facelifted (992.2) 911 GT3 equipped with a manual transmission and the Weissach package. With Porsche brand ambassador …
2025 Subaru Forester launched in Japan – 1.8L turbo, 2.5L hybrid, world’s first cyclist airbag, fr RM125k
You'd think that a Japanese carmaker would reserve its cars' debuts for their home country, but Subaru doesn't seem to have gotten the memo – its sixth-generation Forester arrives in Japan a …
China to tighten regulations for EVs – batteries must not catch fire or explode after thermal runaway
China will be tightening regulations for electric vehicle batteries with a set of newly-introduced technical standards for these batteries with the aim of reducing the risk of fire or explosions, reported Car …
Honda to shift production of Civic Hybrid hatchback from Japan to the US in response to Trump tariffs
According to reports by Bloomberg and CBS News, Honda has said it will move production of its Civic Hybrid hatchback from Japan to the United States in response to president Donald Trump’s …
GWM Ora Good Cat GT launching in Malaysia soon – EV with sportier design; more powerful 171 PS motor?
During yesterday’s preview of the Tank 500 HEV, Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia revealed that it will also add the Ora Good Cat GT to its local line-up soon. The Good Cat …
JPJ eBid: PRS and TDC number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that PRS and TDC are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Penang's latest running number series is ‘PRS’, …
GWM Tank 500 HEV – seven-seat luxury 2.0T hybrid SUV shown again in Malaysia ahead of official debut
Following the opening of the order books for the GWM Tank 500 earlier this week, Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has offered another showcase viewing of the upcoming SUV, doing so at …
Lotus Technology to buy 51% of Lotus UK from Geely
Lotus Technology (Lotus Tech) will be buying back a 51% equity interest from Geely International Hong Kong Limited (Geely) - a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding (ZGH) - which holds said …
China clamps down on autonomous driving features and use after Xiaomi SU7 accident leaves three dead
Chinese carmakers have been touting advanced, highly-automated driving features for some time now but the central government has decided that enough is enough. According to Car News China, the Chinese ministry of …
2025 Volvo S90 facelift debuts with heavily revised looks – mild hybrid or PHEV with up to 80 km EV range
Nearly a decade after its debut at the North American International Auto Show in 2016, the Volvo S90 has now received its second facelift. Unlike the first facelift announced in 2020, the …
Chinese carmakers may shift focus to SE Asia amidst tariff pressures, Malaysia likely a key target – CIMB
Chinese carmakers and parts suppliers are expected to shift their focus towards tariff-friendly regions such as Southeast Asia, and Malaysia is likely to emerge as a key target, reports the New Straits …
Neta to swap debt for equity with 134 suppliers: report
Financially-challenged Neta has, according to Chinese media, reached a debt-to-equity swap agreement with 134 core suppliers worth over RMB2 billion (RM1.2 billion) so that production can continue, according to a report by …
World Car of The Year 2025 – Kia EV3 emerges on top; Volvo EX90, Porsche 911 Carrera GTS win awards
The Kia EV3 has been crowned the 2025 World Car of The Year, beating two other finalists - the BMW X3 and the Hyundai Inster to the top spot. Unveiled in May …
Sepang International Circuit appoints Anita Azrina as chairman, Azman Yahya steps down
Stepping down after 15 years as chairman of Petronas Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is Tan Sri Azman Yahya. His place will be taken by Datin Anita Azrina Abdul Aziz, marking a milestone …
2026 Subaru Outback debuts – 7th-gen looks more rugged; Wilderness variant returns; 2.5L NA or 2.4T
2026 Subaru Outback The Subaru Outback has always been known as a lifted station wagon, but this is no longer the case with the seventh-generation model that has made its debut at …
