2025 MotoGP: Ducati dominates Sepang Winter Test
As expected, Ducati dominated the 2025 MotoGP Winter Test at Sepang International Circuit (SIC) over the previous week, with Alex Marquez of Gresini Racing firing out a 1:56.493 lap time. He was …
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Lorry associations say peak-hour ban on highways will disrupt supply chains, increase industry costs
Earlier this month, the government announced that from February 19, lorries would be banned from using certain highways to and from Kuala Lumpur during peak hours in a bid to reduce traffic …
Petronas right-sizing workforce for survival – GCEO
Petronas president and group CEO Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik has said that the company intends to right-size its workforce amidst an evolving and increasingly challenging global operating environment, The Edge reports. …
Perodua’s EV could be priced around RM80k, but with battery leasing – solves RV, batt degradation concerns
Click to enlarge What's the biggest cost in an electric vehicle? What do buyers fear going wrong the most? I bet your answer to both is 'battery'. So, would it be better …
Volvo confirms five new/refreshed models for 2025 – EX30 CC, ES90 EVs; EX60 and SPA3 models in 2026
Volvo Cars has confirmed it will introduce five new or refreshed models this year, with more to come in 2026. This was revealed in the company’s full-year 2024 financial results where it …
Nissan open to new partnerships after Honda merger stalls – Foxconn emerges as possible candidate
Following reports of Nissan calling off a planned merger with Honda, the former is now open to working with new partners. The deal, if it was seen through, would have led to …
Jaecoo J7 fire in Sarawak caused by improper aftermarket dashcam installation – dealer statement
Click to enlarge Following a publicised case of a Jaecoo J7 having caught fire, an internal dealer circular issued by Jaecoo Malaysia has been sighted, and which states that the incident was …
Perak JPJ impounds 143 motorcycles during CNY op – “Kelisa convert Mira Gino” owner also gets summon
During a special operation held in conjunction with Chinese New Year, the Perak road transport department (JPJ) impounded 143 out of 24,494 motorcycles inspected, reports Bernama. According to Perak JPJ director Mohammad …
2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid gets Toyota-sourced Strong Hybrid system – 197 PS, 40% more efficient
Just over a year after the world premiere of the sixth-generation Forester, Subaru has now pulled the covers off the Hybrid model ahead of the Chicago Auto Show this weekend. As previously …
Puspakom Wangsa Maju to close by June, new JPJ KL office to be built on same site by December 2026
File image, Puspakom centre The Wangsa Maju Puspakom centre will shut down by June following a directive from the ministry of transport, Malay Mail has reported. The closure of the inspection centre …
2025 MotoGP: “Circuit girls” question raised in Malaysian Parliament
A question was raised in Malaysian Parliament about government plans to stop the use of "circuit girls" at local motorsports events. In a written reply to Muhammad Fawwaz Mohamad Jan (PN-Permatang Pauh), …
Perodua has sold 5.1 million cars since inception – see each past, current model’s production numbers here
Here's something quite interesting - Perodua has revealed its Units in Operation (UIO), or all-time sales by model nameplate, as of end-2024. Since its 1993 birth, the national carmaker has sold 5.1 …
3 new vehicle inspection companies appointed by MoT – Puspakom monopoly ends, 2 years to build centres
The ministry of transport (MoT) has announced it has appointed three new motor vehicle inspection services (PPKM) besides Puspakom. These appointments, said minister Anthony Loke today, were made in line with the …
Honda CR-V is Malaysia’s best-selling C-segment SUV in 2024 – 11,300 units, 36% market share; 20% hybrids
The Honda CR-V was Malaysia's best-selling C-segment SUV in 2024, Honda Malaysia announced today. According to the company, the CR-V commanded a market share of 36% in the segment, with more than …
JPJePlate for EVs – plate design being replicated and used on ICE vehicles, which is not legally allowed
Launched last September, there's no denying that the JPJePlate, which is specifically meant for use on electric vehicles (EV), provides the type with a unique identity through its distinct physical appearance. Now, …
Volvo Car Malaysia sold 1,953 cars in 2024 – EVs account for 30% of sales, up 18% compared to 2023
Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has announced that it sold 1,953 vehicles last year, which is less than what was recorded in the preceding year. According to the company, 2024 saw battery electric …
Perodua climbs to number 2 in ASEAN by sales, overtaking Honda in 2024 – Proton still in 5th place
Perodua has climbed a spot from third place in ASEAN by sales in 2023 when it sold 330k units, to second place in 2024 with 358k units. In doing so it has …
Volvo EX90 EV coming to Malaysia this year – flagship 7-seater electric SUV is VCM’s next new model launch
The Volvo EX90 will be coming to Malaysia, very likely to be within this year. Not surprising; in fact, the brand's flagship seven-seater electric SUV was confirmed for our market some time …
Perodua currently has 68,000 outstanding bookings, 28,000 already with approved bank loans
With a record 358,100 vehicles sold last year, demand for Perodua cars is higher than ever before. It's telling that despite production also hitting a record 368,100 vehicles – well north of …
Perodua sets lower production, sales targets for 2025 as plants gear up for new models, higher self-reliance
Last year, Perodua manufactured a record 368,100 vehicles - way more than the 320,000-unit combined capacity of its two plants in Sungai Choh - and sold a record 358,102. This year, the …
