Global EV sales expected to increase by 30% in 2025
Global EV sales are projected to rise 30% year-on-year (YoY) to 15.1 million units in 2025, representing 16.7% of global light vehicle sales, which are expected to reach 89.6 million units (+1.7% …
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Authorities considering closure of key section of Jalan Bukit Bintang to traffic in a bid to ease congestion
In a bid to reduce traffic congestion in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle, authorities are said to be considering closing a key section of Jalan Bukit Bintang, the New Straits …
EVs set to outsell ICE cars in China in 2025 – report
You know how demand for electric vehicles isn't as strong as was predicted years ago, causing carmakers to rethink their electrification strategies? Yeah, that's not happening in China, where sales of EVs …
Deepal S07 EV launching in Singapore in Jan 2025
Deepal, a brand under Changan Automobile, has appointed Premium Automobiles as its authorised dealer in Singapore, reports Sgcarmart. The company also has two other Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brands in its portfolio, …
JPJ issued 5,306 notices in five-day special technical raid operation on commercial, public service vehicles
The road transport department (JPJ) has held a special technical raid operation focused on commercial and public service vehicles, held over five days and which had concluded on Sunday, reported Bernama. The …
Daihatsu announces Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 exhibits – Mira e:S GR Sport Concept heads the seven car list
Daihatsu has announced its vehicle exhibits for the Tokyo Auto Salon 2025, which is set to take place at the Makuhari Messe next month, on January 10 to 12, 2025. For this …
BMW Panoramic iDrive to be shown at CES 2025 – production version of infotainment, instrumentation
BMW will be showcasing its Panoramic iDrive at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 that returns to Las Vegas next year, which is the manufacturer's display and operation concept for production …
Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV sets Guinness World Record for greatest altitude change by an electric car – 5,802 m
A Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV has set a Guinness World Record for the greatest altitude change by an electric car - 5,802 metres. Organised by Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), the record …
MINI Cooper Electric, Aceman may not be produced at Oxford UK plant – EV successors also in doubt
According to BMWBlog, MINI may not produce the J01 Cooper Electric and J05 Aceman at its Oxford plant in the United Kingdom. Additionally, both electric vehicles (EVs), which originate from the Spotlight …
Neta to lay off 400 in Thailand, sales down nearly 46%
EV maker Neta's parent company Hozon Auto is considering cutting 400 jobs in Thailand, reports The Nation, as just 6,534 Neta V, V-II and X (pictured) units found Thai homes from January …
2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid confirmed for the US – likely to get Crosstrek Hybrid’s series-parallel system
The hybrid version of the sixth-generation Subaru Forester will arrive for the 2025 model year in the United States instead of 2026 as previously believed. This will join the existing non-hybrid model …
Electricity base tariff to go up by 14% from July 2025
The base electricity tariff in Peninsular Malaysia will be raised from the current 39.95 sen/kWh to 45.62 sen/kWh (+14.2%) come July 2025, along with a new tariff schedule, The Star reports. This …
Proton eMas 7 EV – over 2,500 bookings collected
Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) has announced that the Proton eMas 7 EV, which was officially launched on December 16, has achieved over 2,500 bookings so far. The all-electric SUV is available …
Use advanced monitoring tech, including tyre pressure monitoring, telematics in heavy vehicles: NIOSH
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has called for the implementing of advanced monitoring technology in heavy vehicles, reported the New Straits Times, after a three-vehicle crash on the …
2025 Mazda MX-5 35th Anniversary Edition in Japan – 1,000 units; special design touches; from RM106k
Since the debut of the Mazda MX-5 (also known as the Miata or Roadster) in 1989, over 1.2 million units of the convertible have been sold across four generations. To celebrate the …
Tesla to source battery cells from Eve Energy, Kedah?
Apparently a Malaysian factory will soon supply batteries for Tesla cars, if reports today turn out to be accurate. Listed Chinese battery company Eve Energy announced that it signed a deal to …
2025 Toyota Camry Glorious Edition launched in China – enhanced interior and kit; hybrid; from RM124k
GAC Toyota, the joint venture between GAC Group and Toyota, has unveiled a special edition of the ninth-generation Camry in China. Called the Glorious Edition, it retails from 202,800 yuan (about RM124k) …
Lorry operators association calls for stricter penalties on drivers, companies failing to ensure vehicle safety
You often hear the calls for stricter penalties to be imposed on lorry drivers or transport companies found guilty of failing to ensure the safety of their vehicles, most notably after a …
JPJ to impound, forfeit non-compliant commercial vehicles in nationwide ‘Gempur Teknikal’ Special Ops
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will impound and forfeit commercial vehicles found to be in contravention of the Land Public Transport Act 2010 (Act 715) through the nationwide 'Gempur Teknikal' Special Ops. …
Tesla’s Megafactory in Shanghai set for completion
Tesla China has announced that the US electric vehicle maker is slated to complete the build of its new Megafactory in Shanghai by the end of this year. The facility, which began …
