Perodua Kancil EV envisioned by Saharudin Design
Ever wondered what the Perodua Kancil would look like if it was reimagined as a modern electric vehicle (EV)? Well, that’s exactly what Saharudin Busri, head of industrial design at MIMOS and …
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2023 Yamaha Ego Gear scooter new colours, RM5,998
Priced at RM5,998 in Malaysia is the 2023 Yamaha Ego Gear budget segment scooter which gets a colour update. Pricing is recommended retail excluding road tax, insurance and registration and the new …
Purem Aapico to supply exhaust systems to Proton – component production begins at new Malaysian plant
At yesterday's signing of a strategic partnership between Proton and Aapico Hitech, one of the largest auto parts companies in Thailand, mention was also made of another Aapico collaboration that is entering …
Foxconn to invest RM1.2 billion in EV parts production in Vietnam; production to start in 2025 with 1,200 staff
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn will be investing around US$250 million (RM1.2 billion) into two new projects in Vietnam for the production of components for electric vehicles, the company said according to Reuters. …
Next-gen Mitsubishi Triton Group T1 for AXCR 2023 – rally racer prepped ahead of production model debut
After emerging as champions at last year’s Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR), Team Mitsubishi Ralliart has announced it will return for the 2023 edition of the competition with the aim of securing …
JPJ eBid: QS_S number plates bidding ends on July 6
The road transport department (JPJ) has announced QS_S is the latest number plate series that is available for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Bidding for Sibu’s latest running number …
GAC Aion to enter Thailand market – Chinese EV brand to start selling cars in Q3; local assembly planned
GAC Aion LX Plus Chinese EV brand Aion, which is part of the Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group), has signed a memorandum of understanding with Gold Integrate, its first overseas distributor based …
Perodua MyEV rendered based on EMO EV concept, showing a production-ready, all-electric next-gen Myvi
Back in May, Perodua showcased its Electric Motion Online (EMO) concept in scale model form at the Malaysia Autoshow, hinting at how its all-electric path could shape up in the future. Not …
Mercedes-Benz CLE announced to replace C-Class and E-Class coupé models; to premiere July 5
The unveiling of the Mercedes-Benz CLE coupé is just a day away, and the upcoming new model that is announced will be taking the place of the C-Class and E-Class coupé models. …
Op Lancar in conjunction with Aidiladha – 7,644 road accidents, 85 deaths recorded from June 28 to July 2
A total of 7,644 road accidents were recorded from June 28 to July 2 during Op Lancar, which was organised by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha. …
2023 Harley-Davidson X440 for India, RM13,045
For 2023 and specific to its market, India gets the Harley-Davidson X440, priced at 229,000 Indian rupees (RM13,045). Likely the cheapest Harley-Davidson (H-D) in decades and perhaps the cheapest ever, the X440 …
2023 Toyota Alphard 2.4 Turbo and Vellfire 2.5L price lists appear on social media – RM438k-RM538k?
Toyota dealers in Malaysia have begun posting price lists of the all-new Toyota Alphard and Vellfire, which were revealed to the world only just last month. UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has not …
Proton confirms new SS11 model coming soon – S50 sedan to rival B-segment Toyota Vios, Honda City?
At the Aapico-Proton JV annoucement, Proton CEO Dr Li Chunrong let slip that Proton is indeed working on a new sedan model, and that it will be introduced sooner rather than later. …
VPCM introduces Volkswagen Assurance Package for Golf GTI and Arteon – extended warranty, free service
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced the availability of the Volkswagen Assurance Package (VAP) for all models equipped with IQ.Drive, which are currently the Golf GTI and Arteon R-Line 4Motion. With …
Aapico, Thailand’s largest auto parts maker partners with Proton to invest RM140m in Avee Global (Miyazu)
Malaysian carmaker Proton has entered into a strategic partnership with Aapico Hitech, the largest auto parts company in Thailand. The collaboration is for Advanced Vehicle Engineering Global (Avee Global) to produce dies, …
New Mitsubishi SUV for ASEAN debuts Aug 10 – Wet drive mode, Yamaha audio; to be badged Destinator?
Mitsubishi has announced its all-new compact SUV will make its official world debut at this year’s Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) on August 10. The model was first previewed by the …
Gentari partners with JomCharge, chargEV for roaming network – access 600 chargers with Setel app
Gentari has officially announced that it has activated its roaming network of electric vehicle chargers, in partnership with EV Connection and Green EV Charge, a subsidiary of Yinson GreenTech. The cross-access charging …
Touch ‘n Go eWallet – complete payment coverage now for on-street parking in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor
Touch ‘n Go (TnG) has announced that its eWallet users are now able to pay for on-street parking at more areas, with the addition of Majlis Perbandaran Klang, Majlis Bandaraya Seremban (Nilai) …
Volvo, Lotus, Geely, Proton X70 designer Peter Horbury dies aged 73; 50 years of automotive design
Renowned British designer Peter Horbury has died aged 73, while on a business visit to the Geely group headquarters in China. Best known for his work at Volvo, Horbury began his design …
Maxus 9 EV MPV coming to Malaysia soon – larger all-electric rival to Toyota Alphard/Vellfire, 540 km range
Weststar Maxus has teased the upcoming arrival of an electric vehicle in the near future, and while nothing is mentioned specifically in the short video clip the company posted on Instagram, the …
