Nissan, Honda merger a “desperate move” – Ghosn
Nissan and Honda may have officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore a merger, but former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn isn't so optimistic about the deal, telling Bloomberg in an …
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Honda, Nissan sign MoU to explore merger – decision by June 2025; Mitsubishi considering joining alliance
It’s now official. Honda and Nissan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the possibility of a merger (worded as “business integration” in the joint press release), which will see …
Puspakom Johor branches changing operation days from Jan 1 – now Mon-Fri following weekend switch
Puspakom has announced that all its branches in Johor will be changing operation days from January 1. Next year, the vehicle inspection company will open from Monday to Friday there, following the …
Toyota pledges RM7.2 billion investment into Thailand for production of engines, hybrid-electric motors
Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda has pledged an investment of 55 billion baht (RM7.2 billion) into Thailand for the expansion of its hybrid vehicle production operations, the Bangkok Post has reported. This investment …
KTM MySawasdee ‘Edisi Penang’ train tickets now open for sale – Butterworth to Hat Yai, RM45 one way
KTM has opened online sales for its MySawasdee 'Edisi Penang' train tickets. This Penang edition of the popular MySawasdee train rides to Thailand takes one from Butterworth on the mainland to Hat …
Honda and Nissan set to announce start of merger talks, aiming to conclude discussions by June 2025
Honda and Nissan are set to unveil a pact to explore a merger, with the automakers' chief executives - joined by the head of Nissan partner Mitsubishi Motors - reportedly due to …
LRT Ampang/Sri Petaling Line to get women’s coach from Dec 31 – pink stickers on platform and trains
Rapid Rail has announced that from December 31, the LRT Ampang/Sri Petaling Line will implement women's coaches on its trains. It would be the third rail line under Rapid Rail to have …
List of DC EV chargers on major highways in Malaysia
Just in time for the holiday season, the Malaysian Electric Vehicle Owners Club (MyEVOC) has compiled and posted on its Facebook page a list of 50-kW-and-up DC EV chargers along the North-South …
Volkswagen to cut 35,000 jobs by 2030 – RM19 billion saving targeted, Germany output to drop by 734k units
Volkswagen will be cutting 35,000 jobs across its German locations by 2030, with the aim of saving 1.5 billion euros (RM7.03 billion) annually in labour costs through the Zukunft Volkswagen (translated as …
BYD Malaysia strengthens after-sales – 21 service centres nationwide including 17 body and paint
Eyeing a BYD? Here are more reasons to take the plunge. We know nothing beats peace of mind in the overall ownership experience, and so does the EV maker, which now operates …
3,354 EV chargers in Malaysia as of Nov 2024 – DC set to hit 1.5k target 6 months early, AC projected Q3 2026
In October, the ministry of investment, trade and industry (MITI) said it was keeping to its target of getting 10,000 EV chargers in place in Malaysia by 2025, as outlined by the …
Nio officially reveals new Firefly EV in China – pre-orders from RM91k; launching in Europe in 1H 2025
Nio has officially launched its new firefly sub-brand at the recent Nio Day 2024, with the first model being offered simply called Firefly. The new electric vehicle (EV) will not only be …
JPJ Putrajaya Galeria counter closed till Jan 1, 2025 – four mobile van counters in operation till Jan 17
Click to enlarge JPJ has announced the temporary closure of its counter at Putrajaya Galeria. The closure will be till January 1, 2025, and is to facilitate a relocation to the new …
Proton eMas showroom by SG Car opened in Shah Alam; 30 Pro-Net dealer outlets by end of 2024
The Proton eMas 7 is the brand's first battery-electric vehicle, and now the first of Proton eMas-branded showrooms has been officially opened to showcase and facilitate sales of the new addition to …
2025 Toyota Camry 2.5V launched in Malaysia – 204 PS 2.5L NA engine; RM221,800, RM27k less than hybrid
Following the launch of the ninth-generation (XV80) Toyota Camry Hybrid at this month’s Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS), UMW Toyota Motor has now introduced the non-hybrid variant of the D-segment sedan. …
Christmas 2024 toll-free highway travel on Dec 23-24
The works ministry has announced that highways nationwide will be toll-free today and tomorrow - December 23-24 - for Christmas. The toll-free period for Class 1 private vehicles started at 12.01 am …
Foxconn reportedly puts the brakes on Nissan bid attempt amidst ongoing Honda merger talks – report
According to Bloomberg, Foxconn (also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry) is holding off its interest in Nissan as the Japanese automaker explores a potential merger with Honda. Citing people familiar with …
MINI Aceman review – smaller than the Countryman; does a more compact EV crossover mean more fun?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx6A6Q7IdYY The MINI Aceman broke cover in April this year to bring a new bodystyle to the British marque's line-up, placed in the gap between the Cooper hatchback and the Countryman SUV, …
Subaru BRZ STI Sport Purple Edition to debut at 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon alongside WRX, Levorg Layback
Subaru has announced its line-up for next year’s Tokyo Auto Salon (2025) which will take place at Makuhari Messe in Chiba from January 10 to 12. The first model being touted is …
2025 Hyundai Palisade detailed: 2.5T petrol and hybrid, up to 334 PS, over 1,000 km range, 9-seat option
It's been about a week and a half since the new Hyundai Palisade was revealed, and now that pre-sales have started in South Korea, the company has released some details of the …
