2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE Djebel shown at MBE
Harking back to the days of the original Paris-Dakar Rally is the 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE Djebel. With colour reminiscent of the original Paris-Dakar rally raid Suzuki DR650 and the DR …
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GTV Motor – first Cambodian automotive brand sets up assembly plant; production to commence this year
Cambodian brand GTV Motor is set to commence vehicle assembly operations early this year in Cambodia, and will begin with the assembly of five affordable models, according to Khmer Times. Located in …
Honda Malaysia sold over 80,000 units in 2023 – City most popular model; e:HEV sales up by 87% YoY
Honda Malaysia has announced it delivered more than 80,000 vehicles in 2023, which is enough to maintain its number one position in the non-national passenger vehicle segment for a tenth consecutive year. …
BNM maintains OPR at 3% in January 2024 meeting – your car HP interest rate isn’t going up, for now
Following today’s monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3%. The 3% OPR has been the same since May 2023 …
2024 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Ten celebrates “The Clan”
Celebrating a decade of the Moto Guzzi owners group is the 2024 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Ten. The Moto Guzzi owners group, dubbed "The Clan" was formed in 2014 and today has …
Tesla plans to build new affordable model in 2025 – Model 2 “Redwood” to be firm’s USD25k vehicle?
Tesla has informed suppliers that it wants to start production of a new mass-market electric vehicle, codenamed "Redwood," sometime in mid-2025. This was reported by Reuters, which cited information gleaned from four …
Daihatsu Cast and Toyota Pixis Joy kei cars recalled for defective power door locks – 322,740 units affected
Several days after receiving a rectification order from Japan’s ministry of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism (MLIT), Daihatsu has issued a recall for the Cast and Toyota Pixis Joy. Previously, both models …
2024 Mazda CX-5 facelift launching in Malaysia on Jan 30 – units begin arriving in dealerships; from RM149k?
The wait for the Mazda CX-5 facelift continues, but it looks like we won’t be waiting for much longer. In December last year, it was reported that the refreshed C-segment SUV would …
BMW Motorrad R18 One Eight “C” is a 50s Lead Sled
Taking a BMW Motorrad R18 Transcontinental (RM198,500 in Malaysia), custom motorcycle builder Paul Yaffe has created a homage to the classic hot rod of the 1950s. Yaffe's latest creation was unveiled at …
Peugeot e-2008 EV – Peugeot Malaysia teases electric SUV; 136 PS/260 Nm, 320 km range, coming soon?
In November, Stellantis announced that it would be taking over the sales and distribution of Peugeot vehicles from Bermaz, with the automotive group saying it would establish a new national sales company …
Mercedes-Benz in 2024 – W214 E-Class; facelifts for GLE SUV and EQA EV? CLE launching in Malaysia?
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) had quite a number of highlights in 2023, beginning with the introduction of the locally-assembled (CKD) EQS500 4Matic in February. The brand’s EQ range would gradually expand over the …
Ducati unveils racing livery for 2024 MotoGP, WSBK
Heading into the 2024 motorcycle racing season, Ducati Corse, the racing arm of the Borgo Panigale bike maker, has unveiled its race livery. With double champions and championships in the MotoGP and …
Lokatag Pro integrated TnG SmartTag + dashcam device with Loka app launched in Malaysia – RM1,799
Nearly five years on from the introduction of Lokatag in 2019, Amtel, the company behind the brand has launched Lokatag Pro, an upgraded version of the built-in Touch 'n Go card reader …
Gov’t to review 10k EV chargers by 2025 target – Zafrul
Back in 2021, Malaysia revealed its plan to have 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) public charging stations in place across the country by 2025, consisting of 9,000 alternating current (AC) chargers and 1,000 …
2024 Volkswagen Golf Mk8.5 facelift debuts – styling tweaks, physical buttons, GTE and GTI get more power
The Volkswagen Golf Mk8.5 facelift has made its debut in the year the nameplate celebrates its 50th anniversary and over 37 million units sold. As before, the latest iteration of the Golf …
Kawasaki Malaysia launches Sarawak 4S centre
Owners of Kawasaki motorcycles in Sarawak can now visit the new flagship Kawasaki 4S Centre in Kuching. Under the ownership and management of Ghee Hua Co, the 4S Centre in Kuching is …
Porsche Macan EV sketch teased ahead of reveal
Porsche has teased the next generation Porsche Macan ahead of its reveal on January 25 2024. The teaser comes in the form of two sketches showing the front and rear end of …
Boon Siew Honda Malaysia fixes Honda RS-X lifter tensioner issue – units purchased pre-Aug 2022
Owners of the Honda RS-X in Malaysia will be pleased to know Boon Siew Honda Malaysia has resolved the lifter tensioner issue. The problem lies in the cylinder of the RS-X and …
Vespa 946 Dragon ushers in the Lunar New Year
Ushering in the Year of the Dragon is the 2024 Vespa 946 Dragon, with exclusive matching varsity jacket. Coming as a limited edition, only 1,888 units of the 946 Dragon will be …
Gov’t committed to solving KL traffic congestion issue
Traffic congestion in Kuala Lumpur, especially in the city centre, remains a long-standing issue, but the government says it is committed to resolve the matter and is engaging in discussions with stakeholders …
