Yamaha R25 and MT-25 ABS brake recall for Malaysia
Yamaha MT-25 Owners of the Yamaha YZF-R25 and MT-25 in Malaysia be advised a recall has been issued for a brake issue. Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) issued a recall notice for …
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SarkCyber electric scooters enter Malaysia market
2023 SarkCyber HC200 Electric scooter (e-scooter) brand SarkCyber makes its entry into the Malaysia market with the Sarkcyber HC10 and HC200. SarkCyber originates from Shanghai, China and is distributed in Malaysia under …
Bermaz Auto looking to add a Chinese EV brand to its line-up, reportedly talking to Xpeng, Dongfeng, Geely
Bermaz Auto (BAuto) is reportedly looking into expanding into the electric vehicle (EV) segment with the addition of a Chinese EV brand to its portfolio. According to Affin Hwang Investment Bank (AHIB), …
2023 Volvo EX30 teased – brand’s smallest EV SUV to debut on June 7; leaked patents show cues from EX90
The Volvo EX30 has been confirmed as the Swedish carmaker’s next electric vehicle (EV), with a full debut set to take place on June 7. Set to become the brand’s second dedicated …
Porsche Centres in Malaysia gain upgraded 350 kW DC High Performance Chargers; solar car port in Penang
Porsche Malaysia, through Sime Darby Auto Performance has upgraded the output of its high performance charger (HPC) facilities in Porsche Centres across Malaysia, enabling the output of up to 350 kW from …
Toyota Hilux prices raised in Malaysia – GR Sport up by RM9.2k, Rogue by RM6k; Fortuner also up by RM5k
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has revised the pricing of the Hilux and Fortuner in Malaysia, with increases affecting several variants of both models. Starting with the Hilux, the workhorse 2.4 Single Cab …
2023 Toyota Vios Malaysian review, priced from RM90k
The fourth-generation Toyota Vios was launched in Malaysia in March this year, and here’s our video review of the redesigned B-segment sedan – you can find our written review here. This is …
Volkswagen Malaysia and MHV Autohaus open Das WeltAuto Gombak; first independent outlet in Malaysia
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) with its dealer partner MHV Autohaus has officially opened the first independent Das WeltAuto (DWA) used vehicle dealership in Malaysia, and this is located a short distance …
PLUS Juru toll motorcycle lane closure from May 10-26
PLUS has announced that the motorcycle lane at the Juru toll plaza in Penang, northbound heading to Sungai Dua, will be temporarily closed from tomorrow, May 10, till May 26. That's a …
GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid previewed in Malaysia – X50 and HR-V rival; 190 PS, 375 Nm; launching this year
In addition to the Haval H6, Great Wall Motor will also introduce the Haval Jolion in Malaysia by this year, according to an official representative. The B-segment SUV was recently previewed here …
Proton sold 9,415 cars in April 2023, up 6.5% – YTD of nearly 50k is 39.8% higher y-o-y; market share 20.4%
Proton sold 9,415 units in April 2023 to make it a fourth consecutive month of year-on-year sales growth. Last month's tally - including exports, as is always the case with Proton sales …
GWM Haval H6 Hybrid previewed in Malaysia – 1.5T, 7DCT, 243 PS; X70, CR-V rival; launch in Q4 2023
The Haval H6 has been previewed in Malaysia ahead of an expected launch debut in the fourth quarter of this year. This is one of two Haval models earmarked for our market …
Ital Auto named as new Ferrari distributor for Malaysia
In early March, it was announced that the business partnership between Ferrari and Naza Italia, which had been in place since 2008, was set to come to an end on April 8. …
2023 Toyota Yaris in Malaysia – J variant gone; USB-C ports added; G gains paddle shifters; from RM83k
2021 Toyota Yaris 1.5G UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has updated the Yaris for the 2023 model year in Malaysia, with one change being a reduced variant line-up that sees the departure of …
Closure of Nilai Impian exit from PLUS toll on May 9
PLUS has shared on its social media an announcement by a contractor that is in charge of road works at the Nilai Impian 2 roundabout area. It says that the exit to …
Sime Darby Motors opens three new BYD 3S centres in the Klang Valley – Ara Damansara, Glenmarie, Cheras
Sime Darby Motors (SDM) has announced the launch of three new BYD 3S centres in the Klang Valley. The first is located in Ara Damansara, and is operated by SDM subsidiary Sime …
Proton X90 gets 5-star ASEAN NCAP crash test rating
The 2023 Proton X90 has received a five-star rating from ASEAN NCAP. Under the latest 2021-2025 assessment protocol, cars are assessed based on four categories comprising adult occupant protection (AOP) with the …
Toyota Vios DNGA sales suspended in Thailand due to ‘notchgate’ but here’s why it’s still on sale in Malaysia
Toyota today announced that it has stopped the sales of the Toyota Yaris Ativ (known as the Toyota Vios here in Malaysia) in Thailand pending a retest in Japan. Despite this, the …
New 10-year driving licence validity will not impede JPJ enforcement against serious traffic offences: Loke
The recently updated driving licence validity of up to 10 years will not impede the road transport department in carrying out their enforcement duties, transport minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said as …
UMW Toyota sold 6,767 cars in Apr 2023, YTD up 9%
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) posted sales of 6,681 Toyota and 86 Lexus vehicles in April 2023, which is a 3% decrease year-on-year versus the same month last year. However, year-to-date sales is …
