Latest Stories (Page 374)
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There have been some upward movement in car prices this year as costs rise, but market leader Perodua has vowed to maintain its prices in 2023. “For Perodua’s existing models, although there’s an increase in […]
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Proton and Geely 10-year plan on track, still targets to be No.1 in Malaysia, top three player in ASEAN by 2027
Proton says the first five years of its partnership with Geely has seen plenty of positive movement, among them being a return to profitability, something it said was paramount at the beginning of the association, […]
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Perodua to introduce New Outlet Standard in 2023 – revamped showroom and service centre look and feel
Besides announcing its sales and production targets for 2023, Perodua will also implement its New Outlet Standard (NOS), which will see existing dealerships be upgraded with a fresh new look. According to the local carmaker, […]
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RON 97 petrol price February 2023 week one update – price of premium petrol still unchanged at RM3.35/litre
Time again for the weekly Malaysian fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail price of fuel for the coming week of February 2 to 8, 2023. As it has been […]
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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE, GLE Coupe facelifts debut – only electrified powertrains, including AMG variants
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the newly facelifted GLE and GLE Coupe, with both receiving exterior, interior, technology and equipment updates. Set to arrive at European dealerships from July this year, customers will be able to order […]
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Perodua to launch car subscription plans this year
Just like how hybrids being a part of Perodua’s near future plans isn’t a surprise, so is car subscription. That’s because the 300-unit Ativa Hybrid subscription plan – launched in September 2022 – isn’t just […]
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Is Tesla officially coming to Malaysia? Tesla Sdn Bhd gets ‘Services’ dropped from its name in Oct 2022
Tesla might be preparing to set up shop in Malaysia, as checks with SSM data has revealed that the Tesla Services Sdn Bhd subsidiary has undergone a name change in October 2022 to Tesla Sdn […]
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Perodua working on localising EV manufacturing – key components like batteries must be made in Malaysia
With electric vehicles being the talk of the automotive industry, Perodua has given its input on the matter during its recent outlook media conference. First and foremost, the carmaker has no immediate plans to launch […]
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Proton EV roadmap – to start with MHEV, then PHEV and BEV; targeting Malaysia as an EV RHD hub
Back in 2021, Proton indicated that it had a planned roadmap for electrification involving hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and full electric vehicles, and also that it would enter the market when the time was right. […]
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Perodua’s first hybrid will be launched with full model change – no Ativa Hybrid, but Bezza or Myvi Hybrid?
It’s no surprise that hybrid vehicles are in Perodua’s plans – the hints have been plenty and obvious – but it has now been unequivocally declared by Perodua president and CEO Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin […]
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2023 KTM 390 Adventure revised, new spoked wheels
Updated for the new year is the 2023 KTM 390 Adventure (priced at RM30,800 in Malaysia for 2021). The 390 Adventure now comes fitted with black anodised aluminium rims and spoked wheels – 19-inch front […]
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Perodua has 220k outstanding bookings – will absorb SST for deliveries after March 31, including new Axia
Car buyers in Malaysia took full advantage of the government’s decision to exempt passenger cars from sales and service tax (SST), which was done as part of efforts to stimulate the automotive industry and the […]
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2024 Mazda CX-90 debuts – new three-row SUV; 3.3L turbo mild hybrid inline-six, 2.5L PHEV; standard AWD
Here it is, the all-new Mazda CX-90. The three-row SUV is the latest to join the carmaker’s Large Product group that includes the two-row CX-60, with the CX-70 and CX-80 set to arrive later this […]
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2023 Perodua Axia Manual will be launched after Hari Raya – could base MT be a sub-RM25k carryover?
2019 Perodua Axia E MT Today’s official announcement of the 2023 Perodua Axia raised a question or two among some industry watchers and perhaps a petrolhead or two. I say some, because the majority of […]
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Perodua targets to increase exports by 640% by 2025
Increasing domestic sales isn’t the only goal for Perodua, as the local carmaker also revealed today that it plans to revive its export business significantly over the coming years. After a slump in exports from […]