Volvo Cars to close Stockholm office in March 2027
In an attempt to cut costs and improve efficiency, Volvo Cars will close its Stockholm office on March 1, 2027 and relocate responsibilities to its Gothenburg HQ, Reuters reports. The company said …
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2026 Proton eMas 7 PHEV CKD now on sale – massage seats, no price difference, still from RM105,800
Having previewed the car almost exactly a month ago, Proton has very quietly introduced the locally-assembled eMas 7 PHEV in Malaysia. It did so without a press release or a post to …
2027 Mitsubishi Pajero teased again before Sept 2 debut
Before the fifth-generation Mitsubishi Pajero makes its debut tomorrow on September 2, 2026, the Japanese automaker has dropped another teaser. This time, we’re being shown a little more of the exterior design …
Budi95 and Diesel quota reinstated to 300L from today – extra 100L for pick-up trucks, jeeps; no need to reapply
Click to enlarge If you somehow missed it, Budi Madani subsidised fuel quotas have been reinstated to 300 litres from 200 litres, effective today, September 1. It was announced by prime minister …
2027 Lexus IS Special Appearance Package debuts in the US – Envious green exterior, 19-inch BBS forged alloys
To celebrate 25 years of the Lexus IS being on sale in the United States, Lexus USA has introduced the new IS Special Appearance Package. This made its debut recently in in …
Jln Gasing-Templer, NPE contraflow stopped till Sept 4
PJ folks, take note. MBPJ has announced that the usual weekday contraflow that’s on Jalan Gasing, Jalan Templer and the NPE highway will not operate during the Merdeka Day long weekend and …
Works minister urges use of AI for road maintenance
Works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has urged industry players to adopt AI and digital technology to improve the efficiency of road maintenance and avoid excessive spending, Bernama reports. "We need …
2026 Honda WR-V launched in Malaysia – new 10-inch head unit, 360-degree cam, wireless charger; from RM95k
Honda Malaysia today launched the updated Honda WR-V, which receives exterior and interior revisions for the 2026 model year. These are being introduced over three years after the ‘Winsome Runabout Vehicle’ first …
Teksi Madani programme expanded to Sarawak – red Proton S70 with ‘GET’ white plates, Flagship X variant
The transport ministry has expanded the Teksi Madani national renewed taxi programme to Sarawak. The programme - launched by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in July - features the Proton S70 …
Geely Starray EM-i AWD – 299 PS, 412 Nm, 130 km WLTP EV, 1,065 km total, coming to Proton eMas 7 PHEV too?
Geely has announced that the Starray EM-i – known to you and me as the Proton eMas 7 PHEV – will receive a range-topping all-wheel-drive variant starting in Australia, with the first …
Honda and Nissan enter joint development agreement for ECUs used in next-gen SDVs starting from FY2029
Honda and Nissan have announced a joint development agreement to standardise multiple electronic control units (ECUs) that will feature in next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Both parties will also work together on the …
Renting vehicles out to Rohingya without valid driving licences: 34 owners in Kelantan brought to court
According to a report by NST, 34 individuals in Kelantan have recently been brought to court for various offences, including renting out their vehicles to Rohingya without valid driving licences. Kelantan road …
Jaecoo J5 EV Roadshow at AEON AU2 Setiawangsa, Sept 1-6 – see and test drive the 402 km EV SUV
Discover it. Experience it. Drive it. The Jaecoo J5 EV Roadshow by Omoda Jaecoo Carro is happening at AEON AU2 Setiawangsa from September 1-6 - and with the electric SUV's official launch …
Sapura, ZZ Tech inaugurate SIB ZZT plant in Gurun, Kedah – produces battery cans, lids for export markets
In March 2025, automotive component maker Sapura Industrial Berhad (SIB) signed an MoU with Zhejiang Zhongze Precision Technology Co Ltd (ZZ Tech) to make EV battery components in Malaysia, and a joint-venture …
Honda City facelift public preview – SS2 Durian Wonderland, Alamanda, MyTOWN, Sunway Pyramid
Curious about the new Honda City? Here's your chance to be among the first to see it in the metal. Honda Malaysia is holding a series of public previews of the facelifted …
Budi95 monthly quota increased to 300 litres from Sept 1, Budi Madani Diesel to 400 litres – PM Anwar
Prime minister and finance minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that the government will increase the monthly Budi Madani fuel subsidy quotas from September 1. The monthly quota for subsidised RON …
Daihatsu to rebadge Perodua QV-E or be involved in the development of Malaysia’s next EV models?
This week, the Malaysian minister of investment, trade and industry Johari Abdul Ghani met with his Japanese counterpart, parliamentary vice-minister of economy, trade and industry Takuo Komori, in an effort to strengthen …
Geely EX2, EX5 and EX5 EM-i now in Egypt, blocks potential Proton eMas NEV export plans to MENA region?
Over in Egypt, Geely now has a few new additions to its model line-up, with the Geely EX2, which we of course know as the Proton eMas 5, as well as the …
Puspakom GiCheck Auto Weekend 2026, Sep 5-6 at Aeon Bukit Tinggi Klang – fun road safety activities, lucky draw
The first edition of Puspakom's GiCheck Auto Weekend 2026 will happen next weekend (September 5-6) at Aeon Bukit Tinggi in Klang. The event will have fun interactive road safety activities for the …
China recalls 4.3 million cars over hidden door handles – Tesla makes up majority out of nine companies involved
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced last week (August 21, 2026) the largest automotive recall in the country’s history over hidden door handles that may be difficult to open in …
