JPJ eBid: SWM and SMQ number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that SMQ and SWM are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Sabah's latest running number series is ‘SMQ’, …
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2024 Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono launched in Malaysia – base model at RM70,900, RVE at RM77,900
Launched in Malaysia is the 2024 Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono, with two model variants. The base model Supermotard is priced at RM70,900 while the Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE retails at RM77,900, with …
Jaguar Land Rover to launch Tata platform-based models next year; built in India, likely to be pure-ICE
A new Jaguar Land Rover model is to be built on a new platform developed by the British brands' parent firm Tata, and this model will be launched next year, reported Autocar. …
Toyota Raize scores 1-star Latin NCAP safety rating – Perodua Ativa twin gets standard 2 airbags, no ADAS
It's not often that us Malaysians have it good, but that really is the case with the Perodua Ativa. That car comes as standard with six airbags and a range of driver …
JPJ identifies measures to improve counter service – four areas to reduce congestion and waiting time
JPJ has identified several measures to improve on the delivery of counter service nationwide. The four points were listed in a statement by the department's director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly bin Ramli following …
Malaysian government considering amending laws to support development of autonomous vehicles
The Malaysian government is considering amending laws to support the digitalisation and development of autonomous vehicles, New Straits Times reported. "We need to take steps to see the future because maybe now …
Is Honda planning a four-cylinder 400 cc sports bike?
2024 Honda CBR650R A trademark filing with the Japanese intellectual property office seems to indicate a Honda CBR400R Four might be on the books. A four-cylinder 400 cc sportsbike is not a …
Woman faced with RM700 fine for allowing 10-year-old son to drive her car and getting into an accident
A woman was fined RM700 by the traffic magistrate's court for allowing her 10-year-old son to drive her Toyota Corolla which later was involved in an accident, according to a report by …
MG EVs set to get solid state batteries in Q2 2025
Solid state batteries have often been looked upon as the panacea for making electric vehicles viable for mass adoption, except they've always seemed so far away. In recent years, however, the technology …
UK town seeks to ban motorcycle and car ‘convoys’
A UK town council has drafted an order to ban any vehicles gathering on roads or public spaces without official permission, with failure to do so attracting a fine or fixed penalty …
Proton Saga CKD production to start in Egypt in Dec – assembly by ESAF; first 120 CKD packs shipped out
Proton has announced that the Saga will be locally assembled (CKD) in Egypt by Ezz Elsewedy Automotive Factories (ESAF), which formed a partnership with local distributor Ezz Elarab last November. With investments …
Badminton star M. Thinaah takes delivery of Chery Omoda 5 – 30% discount for Olympic semi-finalists
Malaysia's women's doubles badminton star Thinaah Muralitharan has taken delivery of a Chery Omoda 5. Chery Malaysia posted up pictures of the 26-year old Klang-born athlete - who along with partner Pearly …
Jaecoo opens first East Malaysian dealership in Kota Kinabalu – “geometric” 3S showroom off Jalan Lintas
Jaecoo is expanding to East Malaysia with a new dealership in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The striking "geometric" showroom, operated by Universal Jaecoo, is located on Jalan Limau Manis Iramanis, off the city's …
Scout brand to unveil new EV models next month
Returning brand Scout will be unveiling its new range of models next month, on October 24, Autocar has reported, and the upcoming vehicles will be battery-electric rivals to the likes of the …
JPJePlate for EVs launched – Euro-style embossed design with Malaysia flag, embedded RFID, RM98
The transport ministry has introduced the new special licence plate (RPK, or rekaan plat khas) specifically for electric vehicles, with transport minister Anthony Loke officially introducing the JPJePlate in Cyberjaya earlier this …
Touch n Go releases Hot Wheels card – 2k units, RM25
Click to enlarge Touch n Go has released the third edition of the popular Hot Wheels card, which features a cool dual-tone design. Only 2,000 units of this limited edition card are …
Subaru Crosstrek e-Boxer coming to Thailand 2025 – new XV mild hybrid priced at RM232k estimated
It's taken a good long while, but the latest Subaru Crosstrek is finally making its way to Thailand next year. According to Headlight Magazine, the car will enter the Land of Smiles …
Special ‘EV’ number plate series now on JPJ eBid – reserved for electric vehicles, bidding ends Sept 13
The special 'EV' number plate series is now available on JPJ eBid. The bidding period on JPJ's online bidding platform is five days, ending 10pm on September 13. As usual, the results …
Lower highway toll rates possible if construction costs are controlled, leakages prevented – PM Anwar
Lower highway toll rates are possible if development costs of highways are managed well and are free of corruption, prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has said, reported New Straits Times. "I …
BYD PHEVs coming to Malaysia – DM-i, DM-p powertrains confirmed; Sealion 6 launching soon?
Today's news cycle has been dominated by BYD with the launch of the Seal Dynamic and 2024 Atto 3, as well as confirmation of the premium Denza brand coming to Malaysia. But …
