JPJ eBid: PRP and JXR number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that PRP and JXR are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Penang's latest running number series is ‘PRP’, …
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Nearly 16 million new cars sold in the US in 2024, highest since 2019 – hybrids up by more than 36%
A total of 15.9 million new cars (+2.2% year-on-year) found owners in the US in 2024 - a five-year high - amidst replenished inventories, higher incentives and surging hybrid vehicle demand, Reuters …
Lynk & Co 900 flagship SUV debuts in China – SPA Evo platform; PHEV up to 857 PS; dual 30-inch displays
Lynk & Co has officially unveiled its new flagship SUV in China. Previously known by its codename L946, the brand’s largest vehicle to date is called the Lynk & Co 900 and …
Zeekr to enter South Korea market by end of 2025
Zeekr is set to enter the South Korean market by the end of this year, reported Car News China. When it does, the brand will be introducing the 007 and the X …
Proton eMas 3 EV rendered – sub-Geely Xingyuan, BYD Seagull A-seg EV rival looks too good to be true
Click to enlarge Our good friend and rendering whiz Theophilus Chin is more known for his accurate (sometimes spookily so) digital predictions of upcoming cars than flights of fancy, but this 'Proton …
Landslide at Jalan Besar Kampung Raja blocks road to Cameron Highlands – alternative routes available
Continuous heavy rain on Sunday (January 5, 2025) caused a landslide at Jalan Besar Kampung Raja near the Blue Valley junction on Monday (January 6). As reported by The Star, information about …
Retreaded tyres, Chinese tyres make up 80% of commercial vehicle tyre market, quality checks needed
Retreaded tyres and tyres imported from China comprise 80% of the commercial vehicle tyre market due to their affordability, Bernama reports. Although the price difference can exceed RM500 a tyre, saving operators …
JPJ, KPDN to discuss ‘cosmetic agents’ at Puspakom helping commercial vehicles pass inspections
The road transport department (JPJ) and the ministry of domestic trade and cost of living (KPDN) will be meeting next week to discuss the activities of "cosmetic agents" at Puspakom vehicle inspection …
New York becomes 1st US city with congestion charge – USD9 for passengers cars entering Manhattan
New York has become the first city in the United States to implement a congestion charge scheme. Known officially as the Congestion Relief Zone Toll and activated on January 5, 2025, the …
CKD locally assembled Volvo EX30 open for booking – base Plus is gone, MY25 starts from RM209k Ultra
Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has announced the opening of order books for the CKD locally assembled Volvo EX30. Launched in September 2024, the first batch of the EV - CBU imported from …
Proton to launch second EV model this year – smaller, more affordable eMas 5 to take on Perodua eMO EV?
We are only a few days into 2025, but Proton CEO Dr Li Chunrong has already confirmed that the national car company will launch its second all-electric model this year. The announcement …
2025 Toyota Corolla GR Sport launched in Malaysia – CVT gets 10-speed mode, tuned suspension, RM150k
Everyone's attention is on the two facelifted GR hot hatches at the Toyota Gazoo Racing Season 7 finale, happening at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit now, but there's another car on stage, …
2025 Toyota GR Corolla facelift in Malaysia – 300 PS/400 Nm 1.6T, still 6MT, 8AT coming later, RM367k
Aside from the facelifted GR Yaris, UMW Toyota Motor has also launched the new 2025 Toyota GR Corolla in Malaysia. The also-refreshed hot hatch gets much of the same performance upgrades as …
2025 Toyota GR Yaris facelift launched in Malaysia – 6MT only, new 8AT later, 300 PS/400 Nm, RM315,600
You saw it quietly previewed at the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) last month, and here's the Toyota GR Yaris facelift again, this time officially launched in Malaysia at the …
BYD Sealion 7 vs Tesla Model Y in Malaysia – we compare both electric SUVs to see how they stack up
BYD and Tesla are currently engaged in a war to attract electric vehicle (EV) buyers in Malaysia, and the first battle saw the Seal take on the Model 3 in the sedan …
Sime Motors AutoArena, Jan 10 to 12 – first car event in Stadium Bukit Jalil; promos, test drives from brands
Sime Motors is kicking off the new year with the Sime Motors AutoArena event, happening next weekend, January 10 to 12. This is the first automotive event being held right inside the …
Ford Raptor Rev event postponed to February 22-23
The Ford Raptor Rev event has been postponed to February 22-23 from the original January 11-12 "due to overwhelming response". "We sincerely regret for any inconvenience caused by the rescheduling of our …
Chery Group sells record 2,603,916 units in 2024, including 1,144,588 exports and 583,569 NEVs
The Chery Group sold a record 2,603,916 vehicles worldwide in 2024 (+38.4% vs 2023), including a whopping 1,144,588 units outside China (+21.4% vs 2023). This means it's beaten Geely in overall sales …
Moda Sporter-S for Malaysia unveiled, RM17,888
2025 Moda Sporter-S Sporty Red Getting its Malaysian public unveiling is the Moda Sporter-S 250 scooter, priced at RM17,888. Coming in two colour options - Sporty Red and Meteor Grey - pricing …
Geely sells 2,176,567 vehicles in 2024, 32% increase year-on-year – exports up 53% to 403,923 units
Geely Auto evidently went great guns last year, announcing it sold 2,176,567 vehicles in the last 12 months. That's a 32% increase over 2023, mirroring the continuous improvement of its cars. Exports …
