Sime Motors Denza store opening in 1 Utama soon
In line with the trend of car showrooms located in high traffic areas like shopping malls these days, it looks like Denza will be having a presence in 1 Utama under the …
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Mazda 6e to be launched in Thailand this year; one more EV, PHEV, two hybrids by 2027 – Malaysia too?
Mazda has announced a significant five billion baht (RM658.9 million) investment in its Thai manufacturing base AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT) that will help turn it into a compact SUV hub with an annual …
2026 Volvo XC60 facelift – new grille, wheels; 11.2-inch infotainment with Google built-in, revised interior
The Volvo XC60 has been revised for the 2026 model year with an updated look and revised equipment, now wearing a front grille that resembles that of its larger sibling the 2025 …
Loose object kicked up and smashes through car’s windscreen on SKVE – part of leaf spring from lorry?
A Facebook user recently posted shocking dashcam footage showing an object crashing through his car’s windshield while driving along the South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE) yesterday. In the first video, the recording …
Honda open to resume Nissan merger talks, but only if Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida resigns – report
In a startling vote of no confidence, Honda is open to restarting merger talks with Nissan, but only if the latter's CEO Makoto Uchida resigns from the company. That's according to at …
Could brake dust be worse for you than diesel fumes?
Particulate matter (PM) from brake pads could be just as bad for your lungs as diesel emissions, CarExpert has cited a recent University of Southampton study as saying. Fine PM of less …
Donald Trump says he will impose 25% tariffs on cars imported into the US, applicable from April 2, 2025
United States president Donald Trump recently said he intends to impose a tariff of around 25% on imported cars, Reuters reports. Similar duties are also planned for semiconductors and pharmaceutical imports as …
Auto ConneXion Ford launches its largest 3S centre in Penang – 46,000 sq ft, RM16.6 million investment
Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor of Ford vehicles in Malaysia, has launched its latest 3S centre in Penang. Completed with an investment of RM16.6 million, it is the largest …
Ford Ranger PHEV to get 281 PS 2.3 EcoBoost, 11.8 kWh batt, 45 km EV range, 10AT in Australia – report
Ahead of its mid-2025 Australian launch, CarExpert has revealed some details on the Ford Ranger PHEV that will be sold there - almost two years after it was first unveiled to the …
Anthony Loke answers pressing questions on recent appointment of three new alternatives to Puspakom
There has been a lot of conjecture surrounding the transport ministry and road transport department's (JPJ) appointment of three new non-Puspakom vehicle inspection service (PPKM) providers earlier this month. To put those …
Public Accounts Committee recommends KKR, LLM conduct detailed cost-benefit analysis of MLFF project
The Public Accounts Committee has recommended that the works ministry (KKR) and the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) conduct a more detailed cost-benefit analysis on the multi-lane free flow (MLFF) toll collection project, …
New GAC, Aion 3S centre in Bayan Lepas, Penang
Malaysian GAC and Aion distributor WTC Automotif (WTCA) has opened a new 3S (sales, service and spare parts) centre in Bayan Lepas, Penang, located just five minutes away from the airport. Operated …
Cars over 15 years should undergo mandatory annual inspection, as they are likely to break down – MP
A member of Parliament has suggested that vehicles more than 15 years old be required to undergo mandatory vehicle inspections before their road tax can be renewed, FMT reports. Jimmy Puah (PH-Tebrau) …
2025 Aveta Nova 160 and Nova 125 scooters in Malaysia, priced at RM7,988 and RM5,188, respectively
Debuting in the Malaysian scooter market are the 2025 Aveta Nova 160 and 125 scooters, priced at RM7,988 and RM5,188, respectively. Both scooters will be available in authorised Aveta dealer showrooms beginning …
Companies approved for vehicle inspections “are not RM2 companies”; have enough paid-up capital – Loke
The three companies which have been granted conditional approval to conduct motor vehicle inspection services - Wawasan Bintang, Pakatan Petroleum and Beriman Gold - are not "RM2 companies", but instead have sufficient …
New Shell FuelSave Diesel formulation launched in Peninsular Malaysia – up to 19 km more per tank
Following the Malaysian market launch of Shell FuelSave Diesel beginning with Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan, Shell Malaysia has now launched the latest formulation of diesel fuel for Peninsular Malaysia. The latest FuelSave …
Tesla Model Y Juniper facelift in Malaysia – on display until March 2, April deliveries, from RM195,450
Just over a month after Tesla unveiled the facelifted Model Y (codenamed Project Juniper), the world's best-selling car has made its way to Malaysian shores. The refreshed electric SUV has made its …
Audi Q7 to be CKD in Malaysia, launching May – Malaysia’s first CKD Audi, first in Southeast Asia
PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM) and Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) MD Denyu Bosthandziev revealed to media at a luncheon today that the Audi Q7 will be locally assembled (CKD) in Malaysia. This …
Suzuki Cappuccino set to return in 2026 – co-developed with Toyota, Daihatsu, no more kei roadster
Suzuki's classic kei roadster, the Cappuccino, could be making a surprise return next year, 27 years after it was discontinued. Only now, the open-top sports car won't be constrained by Japan's minicar …
Emergency lane not exclusive for bikers, says LLM
All highway users, notably motorcyclists, are reminded the emergency lane is not for the exclusive use of any party. Malaysia Highway Authority (Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia, LLM) director-general Datuk Sazali Harun said this …
