Latest Stories (Page 519)
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Demand for new cars of late is especially strong, which means that supply will be far overtaken by demand. Even for mainstream models which are clearly the love of the nation, the imbalance remains, and […]
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RON97 petrol in Malaysia hits new all-time high – now up 11 sen to RM4.83 per litre for June 2022 week three
It is time once again for the weekly fuel price update, with the announcement from the ministry of finance on the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of June 16 to 22. The […]
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2022 Perodua Alza D27A teased for the first time in Malaysia – based on Toyota Avanza; Dual VVT-i engine
Perodua has begun teasing the 2022 Alza (codenamed D27A) in a new video posted to its social media channels. The video, which actually focuses more on the carmaker’s Smart Build sustainable blueprint, contains several shots […]
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Toyota Gazoo Racing Dream Team – we try out TGR Malaysia’s fantasy team game for Vios Challenge
The next instalment of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival is happening next weekend, June 25 and 26, at the Sepang International Circuit. There’s plenty to look forward to – not only is this the first […]
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2022 Daihatsu Gran Max minor change in Malaysia – now with Android head unit, power windows; fr RM74k
Daihatsu Malaysia has launched the 2022 Daihatsu Gran Max Euro 4 minor change, which brings a host of updates to the pick-up and panel van range. This succeeds the Gran Max 1.5L Euro 4 that […]
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2022 Kia EV6 sold out in Malaysia before launch – we wanted hundreds, but only given 5, says Bermaz CEO
First sighted last month, and then previewed at the end of May, the Kia EV6 looks to be on track for its Q3/Q4 market introduction here, with a dealer having indicated that deliveries of the […]
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Bentley Flying Spur S debuts – sportier trim; 4.0L V8 with 550 PS; 2.9L PHEV with 544 PS, 41 km EV range
Bentley has unveiled the new Flying Spur S, which joins three models in the carmaker’s driver-focused S line-up, namely the Bentayga S, Continental GT S and Continental GTC S. As with those offerings, the four-door […]
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BYD Atto 3 electric SUV coming to Singapore via Sime Darby Motors, when will it be Malaysia’s turn?
Warren Buffet-backed Chinese automaker BYD is expanding the availability of right hand drive versions of its passenger cars with the upcoming introduction of the BYD Atto 3 in Singapore. This comes after an Australian launch […]
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Only 18% of cars towed have flood cover, Malaysian motorists are still grossly under-insured – AXA
You’d think that with our country’s unpredictable weather and frequent flooding, Malaysian motorists would insist on flood cover for auto insurance. But the opposite is true, which is shocking. According to insurance company AXA, during […]
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EVs made up 8.4% of new cars registered in Singapore from Jan-May 2022 – Grab drivers reluctant to switch
In the first five months of 2022, electric vehicles (EVs) made up 8.4% of all new car registrations in Singapore, which indicates a growth rate of more than double compared to last year and over […]
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Putrajaya area to get maglev monorail; to be integrated with other rail, transportation systems – Wee Ka Siong
Rapid KL Monorail The ministry of transport (MOT) has been briefed on plans for a maglev (magnetic levitation) rail system for the Putrajaya, transport minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said in a statement. Further […]
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No Cub Prix races for Modenas for at least three years
With a reputation in the Malaysian Cub Prix racing scene going back years, many have asked if the newly revived Modenas, in collaboration with Kawasaki, will return to competition. The answer is, according to Roslan […]
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Nio to produce self-developed battery packs in 2024
According to a report by Reuters, Chinese EV maker Nio has revealed that it will start making high-voltage battery packs that it has developed itself in 2024. This is part of efforts to improve the […]
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Touch n Go eWallet now accepted in Singapore taxis
You can now use Touch n Go eWallet to pay for taxi rides in Singapore, specifically cabs operated by ComfortDelGro. This capability is available through a collaboration with Alipay+, a suite of global cross-border digital […]
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Modenas Supercub project with Kawasaki imminent?
Modenas Kriss Concept by Shaharuddin Busri Whatever you’ve heard about the previous Modenas “Supercub” project, it’s all over and done with, everything. This was said by Modenas chief executive officer Roslan Roskan during the media […]