MRT3 Circle Line construction only starting in 2027
Construction at the Mass Rapid Transit Circle Line (MRT3) project site is only expected to start in 2027 after MRT Corp completes the land acquisition process, Bernama reports. MRT Corp CEO Datuk …
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Ford Ranger Super Duty announced – launching in 2026; developed in Australia, to be built in Thailand
Ford has officially confirmed that it will launch the Ranger Super Duty in 2026, marking the first time the ‘Super Duty’ moniker is used on a model outside the F-Series line-up of …
Acura ADX – posh Honda ZR-V for US with 1.5L VTEC Turbo, CVT standard, optional AWD, from RM156k
Building on the success of the Integra, Acura has revealed the new ADX SUV, another compact premium model based on the 11th-generation Honda Civic – with pricing set to start in the …
Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV to debut at the LA show on Nov 21 – large electric three-row SUV will be made in USA
Click to enlarge The Hyundai Ioniq 9 will make its debut at AutoMobility LA – Los Angeles Auto Show on November 21. The three-row electric SUV will be unveiled by Jose Munoz, …
Mitsubishi opens second 4S centre in Sarawak
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) and Auto Pacifica Sdn Bhd have opened Sarawak's second Mitsubishi Motors 4S centre, also the brand's eighth nationwide. Located at Lot 4168, Block 24, Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa, …
Hycan in trouble – former Nio EV JV reportedly in dire financial situation, production suspended, staff laid off
Hycan V09 MPV. The ultra-competitive landscape that is the Chinese car market has already seen many start-up players fall by the wayside, and the natural cull isn't far from over. Another player …
Government to offer various incentives to promote local automotive industry and drive vehicle exports
According to a report by Bernama, the government has introduced various initiatives and incentives to enhance the capacity of the local automotive industry. The ministry of investment, trade and industry (MITI) said …
Govt to continue incentives for EV charging infra development – 100% tax exemption for CPOs
The government will continue to provide incentives for the development of EV charging infrastructure, even though these incentives were not specifically mentioned in Budget 2025, Bernama reports. According to the investment, trade …
GV Ride also joins Malaysian e-hailing segment – first to offer EV trips in Klang Valley starting December
The ride-hailing segment in Malaysia has seen a surprising amount of movement this month with the introduction of Bolt and Lalamove Ride. Another player is now throwing its hat in the ring …
Hyundai Elantra N TCR Edition unveiled – adjustable carbon swan neck spoiler, 19′ forged rims, Dec launch
Click to enlarge Race on Sunday, sell on Monday, they say. This is the best example of it, the new Hyundai Elantra N TCR Edition, which looks a like a road version …
CATL unveils 2nd-generation sodium-ion EV battery
Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has announced its second-generation sodium-ion battery, which it plans to launch in 2025 and is expected to be mass produced by 2027. This comes over three years after …
Gov’t to announce the system chosen for QR code immigration clearance at Johor border crossings soon
The decision on finalising the system that will be permanently used for QR code immigration clearance at the Malaysia-Singapore border will be made this year, according to home minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin …
RON95 petrol subsidy: employment, dependents to be considered in distribution of targeted subsidies
A person's employment status and their number of dependents will be among the cost-of-living indicators which will be used to determine the criteria for the targeted RON 95 petrol subsidy, reported The …
BYD has produced its ten millionth NEV – Denza Z9 for Feng Ji, creator of Black Myth: Wukong video game
BYD recently held an event in China to celebrate its 30th anniversary as well as the production of its ten millionth new energy vehicle (NEV). The latter comes just a few months …
MAA raises 2024 Malaysia TIV forecast to 800k units
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has raised its 2024 total industry volume (TIV) forecast for new vehicle sales in Malaysia to 800,000 units this year, Bernama reports. This is an increase of …
Remainder of MADANI number plates available from Nov 18 – from RM110 at JPJ Putrajaya, state HQs
Click to enlarge We focus on all the VIP number plates on the road and read about the huge sums that people pay for them, plus the considerable total revenue JPJ collects, …
VIP escort car hits civilian car on rainy highway
A police vehicle believed to be escorting a VIP hit the rear of a civilian Proton Saga at KM 259 of the PLUS highway on Saturday, November 16, in the rain. Bernama …
MyKad-based RON95 petrol subsidy plan poses data security concerns – identity theft, information misuse
As the Malaysian government considers the use of the e-wallets and the MyKad national identity card as a mechanism for implementing targeted subsidies for RON 95 petrol, data security remains a serious …
Bank Negara estimates Malaysia’s inflation to be between 2-3.5% in 2025 with RON95 targeted subsidy
Malaysia’s inflation is projected to average between 2% and 3.5% in 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia. The central bank’s governor, Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, said the estimates factor in domestic …
532,125 road accidents recorded in Malaysia from Jan-Oct, 2024; 5,364 fatal crashes, 68% involving bikers
Road safety in Malaysia doesn't have a good record, and the statistics continue to show that. In 2024, a total of 532,125 road accidents were reported from January to October, with 5,364 …
