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 …
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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 …
2025 Chery Tiggo 5X – Omoda 5 twin launched with 156 hp/230 Nm 1.5L turbo; from RM42k in China
The Chery Tiggo 5X High Energy Edition has been launched in China, and the B-segment SUV goes to the Chinese market at prices ranging from 69,900 yuan (RM42,807) to 83,900 yuan (RM51,388), …
JPJ investigating, auditing Ayer Keroh crash – 2025 will be “year of enforcement, with zero tolerance”
Following transport minister Anthony Loke's order on Christmas Eve, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) is investigating and auditing the vehicle companies involved in the fatal North-South Highway (PLUS) accident on the night …
Lynk & Co L946 teased – flagship SUV undergoes winter testing; PHEV expected; China launch in 2025
Lynk & Co has teased its upcoming flagship SUV currently codenamed L946, which will make its official debut in 2025 to take on rivals like Huawei’s Aito M9, Li Auto’s Li L9 …
Thailand vehicle production and sales hit a slump in 2024, down by 20.14% and 26.69% in first 11 months
Things aren't rosy for the automotive sector in Thailand this year. Vehicle manufacturing and sales numbers in Thailand have declined significantly in the first 11 months of 2024, dropping by 20.14% and …
Radar King Kong launched in China – EV pick-up truck cheaper than RD6; up to 381 PS, 605 km CLTC range
Geely has launched the new Radar King Kong in China, where it is priced from 99,800 to 159,800 yuan (about RM61k to RM98k) and available in seven trim levels. According to CarNewsChina, …
Renault mulling “all options” re: Nissan-Honda merger
Renault has cautiously weighed in on the Nissan-Honda merger announcement, saying it "will consider all options based on the best interest of the Group and its stakeholders." The French carmaker said in …
Sharing videos of traffic offences on social media should not be encouraged – Bukit Aman JSPT
As video clips of alleged road traffic offences are increasingly captured on video and shared on social media platforms, the proliferation of videos of this nature have led to 'trial by social …
JPJ issues summonses to 25 express and tour buses for not having a 2nd driver during special Penang op
As a result of not having a second driver, the road transport department issued summonses to 25 express and tour buses during a special operation at three toll plazas in Penang. For …
Malaysian fuel prices December 2024 week five – RON97 up 3 sen to RM3.25/litre; diesel stays at RM2.95
Season's greetings. It's Wednesday, which means it is time again for the usual weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail price of fuels for …
Op Lancar to run until January 2, 2025 to reduce congestion – traffic dispersal to apply to major routes
Bernama file image The Bukit Aman traffic investigation and enforcement department (JSPT) has commenced Op Lancar today to address increased traffic flow during the festive season and the year-end school holiday, the …
CATL announces new EV skateboard platform capable of withstanding 120 km/h impact without catching fire
CATL CIIC skateboard platform from 2023 Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the world's biggest EV battery maker, has launched a new electric vehicle chassis that has safety as its key selling point. According …
Xpeng X9 spotted Malaysia – 7-seat EV MPV with up to 503 PS, 702 km CLTC EV range; launching in 2025?
Bermaz Xpeng appears to be gearing up to introduce the Xpeng X9 in Malaysia following a recent sighting of the fully electric MPV. Spotted along Jalan Kemajuan Subang, the vehicle photographed can …
Loke orders immediate probe into Ayer Keroh accident
A multi-vehicle crash that sadly resulted in seven dead and 33 injured occurred last night on the North-South Highway (PLUS) near the Ayer Keroh services (R&R). Transport minister Anthony Loke has ordered …
New Smartlane on PLUS Bukit Tambun to Jawi today
Click to enlarge The LLM has announced a special Smartlane on the PLUS North South Highway for today, December 24. The Smartlane is from Bukit Tambun (S) to Jawi in Penang, KM159.3 …
Heavy vehicles contribute to rise in fatal crashes; light trucks, trailers, container lorries leading contributors
A total of 825 lorries were involved in fatal crashes, which resulted in 5,364 deaths in the first 10 months of the year, reported New Straits Times. Accidents involving lorries were part …