Latest Stories (Page 232)
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JPJ has announced that ANE and DEV are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Perak’s latest running number series is ‘ANE’, and it will […]
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2024 Volkswagen Tiguan – third-gen SUV debuts, up to 100 km electric range and DC fast charging for PHEV
Leaked last month, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan has now made its official debut. Underpinned by the MQB evo platform, the third-generation SUV is three cm longer than the previous iteration, while the height, width and […]
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Proton and smart ink agreement to explore possibility of CKD local assembly of smart vehicles in Malaysia
Proton has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with smart Automobile to explore the possibility of locally assembling smart vehicles at the national automaker’s plant in Tanjung Malim. Both parties said they would conduct a […]
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2023 smart #1 EV now open for booking in Malaysia – Pro, Premium, Brabus variants, fr RM200k to RM250k
At long last, the smart #1 is now officially open for booking in Malaysia, which becomes the first ASEAN country to begin order taking for the fully electric SUV. Bookings can be made through the […]
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2023 BYD Dolphin Malaysian review – a great value EV
While the pace has undoubtedly picked up for electrification in the country, things are still inevitably centred around pricier offerings, so much so that one of the lines you’re bound to hear in discussions about […]
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Cardo Malaysia introduces Packtalk Custom Bluetooth motorcycle communicator with subscription service – three package tiers, from RM22.99 per month
Now in Malaysia is the Cardo Packtalk Custom Bluetooth motorcycle communicator, priced at RM999 retail. Unique to the Packtalk Custom is Cardo’s different pay-per-feature packages for enabling different functions using a monthly or annual subscription. […]
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Next BMW M3 to be an EV based on Neue Klasse platform with quad-motor powertrain – 2027 debut
According to a report by Autocar, the next-generation BMW M3 will be fully electric when it arrives in 2027. To be based on the German carmaker’s Neue Klasse platform, it will arrive soon after the […]
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DC Handal – new EV chargepoint operator in town? Kempower chargers sighted at UOA Glenmarie
We sighted these new KemPower DC chargers under construction at UOA Business Park Glenmarie where our office is. These four “satellite” points are located in the middle of the ground floor open air parking area, […]
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Betamek terminates MoU with Krakatoa Technologies for development of EV battery management systems
Electronics manufacturing services provider Betamek has decided not to proceed with a collaboration with Singapore-based semiconductor company Krakatoa Technologies. Both companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in March this year to explore a potential […]
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Gov’t to focus on EV sector under NIMP 2030, ensure development of local EV technology-related talent
The government says it will focus on developing the electric vehicle (EV) sector under its New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), which was unveiled on September 1. According to deputy investment, trade and industry […]
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Tesla has made its five millionth EV – milestone car is Shanghai-made Model 3; 50,000th Supercharger added
Tesla announced on September 17, 2023 via its X (formerly Twitter) page that it has produced its five millionth electric vehicle (EV). This milestone comes about 20 years after the company was incorporated in 2003, […]
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BYD Atto 3 – EV crossover production hits 500k-unit mark in just 19 months after initial launch in China
BYD has reached a new milestone after the 500,000th Atto 3 rolled off the assembly line at its Hefei factory. This comes 19 months after the fully electric crossover made its launch debut in China […]
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Tesla wooed by Saudi Arabia and Turkiye for factory
Work to build Tesla’s latest confirmed factory in Mexico hasn’t even started yet, but there have been many rumours flying around on where the next Tesla factory site is. Nevermind the constant tug of war […]
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2023 Toyota Yaris updated in Malaysia – 9-inch head unit, wireless charger; up to RM4.7k more, RM88-92k
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has given the Malaysian-market Toyota Yaris another update, following the previous revision in May this year when the B-segment hatchback range was trimmed to two variants. Effective today (September 18), the […]
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2023 Mazda 3 prices revealed in Malaysia – up to RM6k more; from RM149k; updated IPM launching soon?
Bermaz Motor has posted a revised price list for the Mazda 3 in Malaysia, with the new one effective September 1, 2023 replacing the previous one effective July 1, 2022. The price revision comes ahead […]