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 …
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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 …
Hyundai reveals Pleos Connect – next-generation infotainment system based on AAOS; Q2 2026 launch
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) has revealed Pleos, a new end-to-end software platform that integrates chips and controllers, vehicle operating system, infotainment system, cloud infrastructure, fleet management as well as mobility and logistics …
Bangkok 2025: Deepal Hunter K50 is a REEV Peugeot Landtrek with 272 PS, 131 km EV range, RM143k
Now here's something we weren't expecting. On the Changan stand at the ongoing Bangkok Motor Show is the Deepal Hunter K50, a rebadged version of the Changan Hunter that is said to …
JKR says it has patched more than 31,000 square metres of potholes in Kelantan since January this year
The public works department (JKR) says that it has repaired more than 31,180 sq metres of potholes - which is the equivalent of about four and a half football fields – on …
BYD sells almost a million cars in Q1, exports up 111%
Having sold 377,420 EVs globally in March, BYD's sales in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25) have hit 990,711 passenger vehicles (+59% year-on-year, or YoY), reports Car News China, a record 206,084 …
Elite Highway open to traffic following Putra Heights fire – Seafield-Saujana Putra was closed for precaution
Click to enlarge The Elite Highway is now fully open to traffic following the conclusion of the gas pipe leak fire near Putra Heights yesterday. Yesterday PLUS announced a closure of the …
Zeekr announces 1.2MW EV charger – Shanghai debut; company sets target of 10k chargers in China by 2026
Zeekr has announced a new fully liquid-cooled electric vehicle (EV) charger with a peak power of 1.2MW (1,200 kW), which will make its public debut this month at the Shanghai Auto Show. …
Geely EX5 joins EV price war in Thailand with RM13k discount – eMas 7 twin now from RM104k, long range
While other EV models (BYD Atto 3, Chery Omoda E5 and Aion Y Plus) are scrambling to price match the Proton eMas 7 in Malaysia, it is the Geely EX5 that is …
Jetour Dashing SUV – first shipment of CBU units arrives in Malaysia; CKD local assembly from late-May
Jetour Auto Malaysia has announced that the first shipment of the Dashing SUV has arrived in Port Klang, Selangor, ahead of the model's official Malaysian market launch next month, following its initial …
Anwar says 90% of Malaysians won’t be affected by targeted RON95 subsidy, only foreigners, the wealthy
Prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has said the rationalisation of the RON 95 fuel subsidy won’t affect the majority of the population, reports NST. "I don't believe ordinary citizens need to …
Bangkok 2025: JY Air EV sedan from Chinese airline JuneYao – up to 216 PS, 520 km range, from RM98k
The JY Air was launched in Thailand in December, but the ongoing Bangkok Motor Show gave us our first look at this intriguing one-box electric liftback. You see, the car is the …
