Latest Stories (Page 408)
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Proton has announced it has exported its 1,000th vehicle to South Africa to meet encouraging demand for the X50 and X70 in the country. This comes a few months after the carmaker resumed exports to […]
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MITI meets MAA, Proton, Perodua on EV development – building a robust local EV industry is the main goal
The ministry of international trade and industry (MITI) recently met local industry players to talk about electric vehicles and the development of the local EV industry. This was revealed by deputy minister Liew Chin Tong, […]
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Miros and PLUS looking for Malaysian motorcycle riders to test MCAS collision warning system
After constructing a prototype and conducting early phase testing, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety (MIROS) is ready to perform real world testing of its Motorcycle Collision Avoidance System (MCAS). Jointly developed with highway concessionaire […]
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2023 Yamaha Avantiz, new colours for Malaysia, RM6k
Getting colours updates for the Malaysia market is the 2023 Yamaha Ego Avantiz scooter, with recommended retail pricing at RM5,998 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. New colour choices for the Ego Avantiz are grey […]
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GWM Ora Grand Cat previewed in Thailand – EV with up to 408 PS, 705 km range; coming to Malaysia too?
At this year’s Thailand International Motor Expo that concluded earlier this month, Great Wall Motors (GWM) held its ‘Light Your Future’ event, which included a preview for the Grand Cat. Also known as the Lightning […]
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LPT2 landslide update – both directions fully opened
Click to enlarge Here’s today’s update on the current conditions at the Lebuhraya Pantai Timur 2 (LPT2), following the landslide that occurred on Monday (December 19). This update was released by the highway concessionaire this […]
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Shell Recharge 180 kW DC EV charging network now complete in Malaysia – all 6 locations fully operational
In March 2021, Shell and Porsche Asia Pacific announced plans to implement Southeast Asia’s first cross-border, high performance charging (HPC) network for electric vehicles to offer EV drivers the convenience of travelling between Singapore and […]
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MAA expects EV demand to rise significantly in 2023 due to incentives – 2,093 EVs registered as of Oct 2022
Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) president Datuk Aishah Ahmad expects demand for electric vehicles (EVs) to grow significantly in 2023. In a report by The Star, she said this will be driven by current incentives provided […]
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Toyota Mirai seen in Kuching service centre – second-gen hydrogen fuel cell car joining Sarawak state fleet?
Here’s something interesting from Kuching, specifically the Borneo Mobility service centre in Sarawak’s capital. It looks like a Lexus at a glance but this black saloon is actually the Toyota Mirai, the hydrogen fuel cell […]
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2023 Proton X90 SUV sighted again, in Kuala Lumpur
Here is yet another sighting of the upcoming Proton X90 SUV, this time in the urban surroundings of Kuala Lumpur, as posted to Facebook as well as from paultan.org reader Izack Aizat. Previously sighted on […]
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Fuell Fllow electric motorcycle, preorders taken
Pre-orders are now being taken for the Fuell Fllow electric motorcycle (e-bike), with a projected sales price of USD 11,995 (RM). Securing a place in the Fllow reservation queue is done with a USD 200 […]
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All car brands should agree on minimum safety standards – Jean Todt on road safety in Malaysia
Agreement between all car manufacturers on a minimum safety standard in all new vehicles sold would be a significant milestone in automotive safety, said Jean Todt, United Nations secretary general’s special envoy for road safety. […]
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Motorcyclist crashes into lorry on Malaysian highway and is thrown off his bike – be mindful on the road
A scary accident involving a lorry and motorcycle on a highway in Kuala Lumpur was captured on video recently and went viral after it was posted on the We are Malaysians Facebook page. In the […]
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BYD Atto 3 reaches 1k orders in 10 days since launch
The BYD Atto 3 has breached the 1,000 orders mark and the milestone was achieved in 10 days since the Chinese EV specialist’s brand launch in Malaysia. At the December 8 event, the Atto 3 […]
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Toyota offers catalytic converter shields as an optional accessory for the new Prius, other models in the US
Catalytic converter theft is a big problem in the United States, with the precious metals used in these emissions-reducing devices being the main target. Some cars are “favoured” by thieves more than others, and according […]