Chery Omoda E5 CKD production starts in Kulim
It's been eight months since Chery launched the Omoda E5 in Malaysia, but the CKD local assembly of the electric SUV has finally begun at the Inokom factory in Kulim, Kedah, according …
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Jetour T5 off-road SUV to launch in China in Oct 2025 – P5 PHEV pick-up in 2026, global markets to follow
Off-road SUVs are becoming quite the thing with Chinese automakers, as shown by the growing number of such offerings in their product ranges. Jetour is no exception. It already has the Traveller …
BYD Sealion 7 EV SUV launching in Malaysia Nov 14
The BYD Sealion 7 will launch in Malaysia next Thursday, November 14, and the public can get up close and personal with the Tesla Model Y fighter at The Exchange 106 over …
Jetour Dashing and 7-seat CKD SUVs launching in Malaysia ‘after CNY’ – T2 off-roader Q3 2025, T1 later
The Jetour brand - which was previewed at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024 in May - will be officially launching its first two models in our market 'after Chinese New Year' next year. …
Nuclear power for electricity in Malaysia – cleaner energy for electric vehicle charging to come soon?
Malaysia could adopt nuclear power as one of its energy sources in the coming years, economy minister Rafizi Ramli has said. The decision on the country's potential use of nuclear energy has …
Tokyo Auto Salon KL 2024 from Nov 8-10 – here’s a preview of the modified cars you will see at MITEC
The 2024 edition of the Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur (TASKL) opens its doors to the public today. Taking place at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) from November 8-10, …
Mercedes-AMG performance SUV teased – AMG.EA platform-based model to undergo testing from winter
Mercedes-Benz performance arm, Mercedes-AMG has teased its upcoming model, which the manufacturer says is its first standalone, high-performance SUV, and the second to be built on the AMG.EA platform for fully electric …
More than 90% of MyLesen participants have obtained their B2 motorcycle, bus/e-hailing PSV, GDL licences
The transport ministry says that more than 90% of the 35,000 participants in this year's MyLesen programme have completed their training and obtained licences. Transport minister Anthony Loke said that the rest …
Express bus company failed safety code – Loke
Last week, an 18-year old was sadly fatally electrocuted while charging his phone through a power socket on an express bus at Penang Sentral. Since then, the transport ministry has activated an …
Audi launches AUDI in China – new EV sub-brand with SAIC; E concept shown with 775 PS, 700 km range
Audi has launched a new electric vehicle (EV) sub-brand in China as part of an expanded joint venture with long-time partner SAIC Motor. Simply called AUDI - without the four rings logo …
The MINI Aceman arrives in the southern region, at Auto Bavaria Tebrau – amazing rebates, free Wallbox
The recently-introduced MINI Aceman has reached the southern region, and you can now check out the all-electric crossover at the Auto Bavaria Tebrau showroom, located at 3B, Jalan Persiaran Tebrau, Taman Desa …
2025 Honda Amaze teased – new sub-4 metre small sedan for India, HR-V face, based on Elevate?
Honda India has teased the new third-generation Amaze sedan, set to replace its six-year-old predecessor. The sub-four-metre four-door takes aim at the Tata Tigor and Maruti Suzuki Dzire, the latter also slated …
JPJePlate for EVs – open to all EV owners from Nov 9, RM98; nearly 500 authorised installers available
Owners of existing electric vehicles (EVs) who are looking to change their vehicle licence plate to the new JPJePlate, which was launched on September 9, will be able to do so starting …
Kia V9 Advntr and PV5 Wkndr presented at SEMA Show – off-road-themed concepts built for adventure
Kia marked its return to the SEMA Show this year by presenting two concept lifestyle vehicles called the EV9 Advntr and PV5 Wkndr. Imagined by designers from Kia Design Centre America (KDCA), …
Auto Bavaria Grand Finale from Nov 8-10 – unbeatable year-end offers on BMW, MINI, BMW Motorrad models
As 2024 draws to a close, Auto Bavaria is offering unbeatable year-end offers on a wide range of vehicles from BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad to ensure you’re rolling around in style …
APAD imposes temporary ban on charging socket use in all express buses following electrocution death
The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has issued a temporary ban on the use of charging sockets in all express buses until the completion of the investigation into the death of a …
Celebrate the year-end with the Sime Darby Motors Grand Finale – enjoy unbeatable offers across brands
The Sime Darby Motors Grand Finale is taking place this weekend, offering you the opportunity to close out the year in style and go home with a new automobile. Happening across three …
Toyota Land Cruiser Rox pick-up for SEMA – open-air concept based on Prado/250; should Toyota make it?
Aside from the GR86 Rally Legacy, RAV-X and Ultimate Tailgate Tundra concepts, Toyota Motor North America has also built the intriguing Land Cruiser Rox for the ongoing 2024 SEMA Show in Las …
Transport ministry, works ministry in final stages of developing high-speed weigh-in-motion system
The minister of transport and the ministry of works (KKR) are in the final stages of developing a high speed weigh-in-motion (HS-WiM) system to address road crashes caused by overloaded vehicles, reported …
RON95 targeted subsidy: monthly credit system, MyKad-based two-tier pricing, vehicle type – pros/cons
Budget 2025 saw prime minister and finance minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announce that beginning mid-2025 - which can you believe is only half a year away - subsidies for RON 95 …
