Risk of EV fires remains low in Malaysia, says Bomba
The Malaysian fire and rescue department (Bomba) says that the public need not be concerned about the risk of electric vehicle (EV) fires, as these are rare and the country has yet …
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Audi A1, Q2 to be axed in 2026, replaced by possible A2 EV hatch – MEB-based, slots below Q4 e-tron
We've known for some time that the Audi A1 and Q2 were not long for this world, with ever-tightening emissions regulations for petrol and diesel engines and a desire to increase profits …
Road maintenance involving lane closures halted during Hari Raya, except for emergencies – Nanta
All road maintenance work that requires lane closures on highways will be halted from March 24 to April 7 this year for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, works minister Alexander Nanta Linggi …
BMW sold more EVs than Mercedes-Benz and Audi combined in 2024 – 368,475 units, 16.7% of total sales
BMW saw a surge in electric vehicle (EV) sales in 2024, delivering 368,475 units to customers globally. This figure represents a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 11.6% from the 330,197 units reported for …
Defer non-essential travel to Johor this weekend; heavy rain, long queue at checkpoints – SG’s ICA
Defer non-essential travel to Johor this weekend. That's the advise from Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), issued today. The reason is very heavy traffic expected at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints, …
MIROS introduces FitSURE, a guide detailing the compatibility of child seats with various car models
Back in 2019, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) issued an advisory on ensuring the use of suitable child seats, or child restraint systems (CRS), corresponding to the height and …
Geely confirmed for return to South Africa, where Proton is present – with EX5, Starray, RD6 EV pick-up?
Geely is returning to the South African market after its departure around a decade ago, according to Geely Auto CEO Jerry Gan, reported cars.co.za. While the Chinese carmaker has yet to officially …
2025 Toyota GR Supra A90 Final Edition in Japan – 150 units offered via lottery; nearly twice the price of RZ
2025 Toyota GR Supra A90 Final Edition After making its global debut back in November last year, the Toyota GR Supra A90 Final Edition has now been introduced in Japan. Only 150 …
Get Raya ready with car care promos from The Carage!
As the festive season of Hari Raya Aidilfitri approaches, it’s the perfect time to prepare your car for the joyful annual balik kampung journey. And let's face it – every journey is …
2025 Honda CBR150R updated for Malaysia, RM13.4k
Colour update for the 2025 Honda CBR150R sportsbike in Malaysia, with pricing now RM13,399, up RM100 from the 2023 price of RM13,299.Pricing is recommended retail and does not include road tax, insurance …
Tesla recalls Cybertruck over cantrail trim falling off – all units of the EV it has ever produced affected
Tesla has recalled the Cybertruck in the US over a body trim piece falling off the electric truck. As you can imagine, a metal piece falling off a stainless steel truck with …
2025 smart #1 to get 68 PS power bump, new wheels – RWD model now with 340 PS, AWD Brabus 496 PS
Now on its third year on the market, the smart #1 is set to receive a fairly substantial model year update in China, adding to the price reduction it received in 2024. …
Audi Q9 set for debut next year; three-row SUV to be positioned above Q7 as BMW X7, Mercedes GLS rival
2024 Audi Q7 facelift Audi is set to roll out the Q9 next year, and as its name suggests, it will be positioned above the Q7, and will therefore rival the likes …
Government to announce Hari Raya toll discount soon
Works minister Alexander Nanta Linggi has said the government will soon make an announcement regarding the 50% toll discount in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. He added that the …
2025 Benda Chinchilla 500 Malaysia launch, RM27.8k
Getting its official launch in Malaysia is the 2025 Benda Chinchilla 500 cruiser, priced at RM27,888. Three colours are offered - Black, Blue and Grey - and pricing does not include road …
BMW 3 Series driver seen in viral video sideswiping motorcyclist after overtaking in a dangerous manner
A driver of a BMW 3 Series sideswiped a motorcyclist after overtaking other cars in a dangerous manner, with the entire incident being captured in a dashcam video that has gone viral …
JPJ to enforce road ban on goods-carrying vehicles for Hari Raya – speed limit on federal roads reduced
The transport ministry has reiterated that authorities will enforce a nationwide road ban on goods-carrying vehicles for four days spanning the peak travel period during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive season. …
ASEAN to introduce standard EV policy at May summit
A standard electric vehicle (EV) policy aimed at strengthening sustainability initiatives and accelerating the transition to clean energy in the ASEAN region will be announced during the upcoming ASEAN Summit in May. …
JPJ eBid: ANX and BSG number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that ANX and BSG 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 ‘ANX’, …
Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia returns – registrations open, sim racing finals at Sepang June 8
Porsche distributor Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has announced the return of the Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia, a sim racing competition that will take place over the next three months. The …
