Chery still China’s top car exporter – 255k units in Q1
Having sold 214,770 units in March (+18% year-on-year, or YoY), the Chery Group has closed the year's first quarter (1Q25) with sales of 620,025 vehicles globally (+17% YoY) - the most it …
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Jaecoo J7 PHEV Malaysian review – cheapest plug-in hybrid on sale with super efficient powertrain
Launched earlier this year, the Jaecoo J7 PHEV augments the surprisingly successful petrol J7, giving the car some serious efficiency credentials. For just RM10,000 more than the AWD model (RM158,800 on-the-road), you …
JPJ to set up mobile counters to assist affected residents of Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion
The road transport department (JPJ) will set up mobile counters at the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion site for two days, starting from today, April 3, in order to assist affected residents …
Prasarana provides six Rapid KL On-Demand vans in FOC service for Putra Heights gas pipeline fire victims
Prasarana is providing door-to-door van services to victims of the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire, between the temporary shelter at Dewan Masjid Putra Heights and the surrounding residential areas, the company has …
MG S5 EV Malaysian teaser released – BYD Atto 3 and Proton eMas 7 electric SUV rival launching in May 2025
Click to enlarge MG Malaysia has teased the MG S5 EV that we showed you from the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show. A teaser image on Instagram zooms in on the electric …
Trump reveals reciprocal tariffs – 10% on all countries; individualised rates of up to 50%; 24% for Malaysia
Liberation Day has arrived. On Wednesday (April 2, 2025), United States president Donald Trump kept to his word and announced a series of reciprocal tariffs affecting over 180 countries, including Malaysia. These …
Beijing and Shanghai trade councils tussle over who has the rights to run Auto China 2025 in Shanghai
That competition is keen in the automotive sector in China is without doubt, but it's not just automakers who engage in the usual game of wits in a bid to establish dominance …
2026 Honda Prelude interior shown – e:HEV coupé with simulated gearshifts, full reveal later this year
Honda has revealed the interior of its reborn Prelude as the hybrid sports coupé inches ever closer to reality. The car is currently on display at the Formula 1 Tokyo Fan Festival …
Malaysian fuel prices April 2025 week one – RON97 up 5 sen to RM3.33/litre; RON95 petrol, diesel unchanged
It is Wednesday, which makes it time once again for the weekly fuel price update by the ministry of finance, which has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week …
BYD e7 teased – mid-size sedan with 136 PS, up to 520 km CLTC EV range; budget offering for taxi services?
BYD has teased a new mid-size electric sedan called the e7, which looks to be targeted at EV buyers on a budget. While the company isn’t revealing much in the way of …
Puspakom to operate on three Saturdays this month
Vehicle inspection company Puspakom has been extending operations to Saturdays of late, and there are three extra days this month. The extended operations - which is scheduled for April 12, 19 and …
Insurance industry expediting claims process for Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion, fire victims – PIAM
The General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) has issued a statement saying that insurance providers will work to expedite claims for vehicles and property covered by insurance, and has advised those affected …
Hyundai Insteroid revealed – gaming-inspired EV concept with Drift Mode; previews budget hot hatch?
This is the Hyundai Insteroid concept, which the company says serves "to challenge conventions, create emotions and redefine what a sporty EV can be." Based on the Inster that is in the …
Dongfeng and Changan reportedly in merger talks
Chinese state-owned automakers Dongfeng Motor and Chongqing Changan Automobile are reportedly in advanced merger talks, sources familiar with the matter have told a news publication. As the New York Times reports, both …
Grab secures licence to operate taxis from Singapore’s LTA – GrabCab is the city state’s sixth taxi company
E-hailing company Grab, a disruptor of the traditional taxi business, is now a taxi operator in Singapore. The republic's Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a Street-hail Service Operator Licence (SSOL) to …
Tesla Model Y Juniper facelift – Launch Series no longer available in Malaysia, LR AWD 0.5 secs slower
True to its word, Tesla has discontinued Launch Series versions of the facelifted Model Y, codenamed Project Juniper, less than three months after the refreshed electric SUV went on sale in Malaysia. …
Porsche Malaysia and MAM partner up for nationwide road safety awareness programme for students
Porsche Malaysia, represented by Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), and the Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM) have partnered to educate the drivers of tomorrow about the importance of road safety. The nationwide …
Bangkok 2025: MG S5 EV – ‘SUV sister’ of the MG4 to rival BYD Atto 3, up to 550 km range, coming to M’sia?
Another booth, another electric SUV. At least that was what we felt at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) as they all look the same after awhile, but more variety is …
Chery Malaysia lends 50 cars to Putra Heights victims
Chery Malaysia is going to provide 50 cars for the temporary usage of those affected by the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire, according to Selangor executive councillor Ng Sze Han. "We understand …
Håkan Samuelsson returns to Volvo as CEO and president for two-year term, replacing Jim Rowan
Volvo Cars has appointed Håkan Samuelsson as chief executive officer and president for a two-year term from April 1, 2025 in preparation to appoint a long-term successor, the carmaker has announced. In …
