Mercedes-AMG EQE gets dual-motor 4Matic+ AWD
Revealed at the Munich Motor Show last September, the Mercedes-Benz EQE is set to receive a high-performance addition to its range in a day's time. This will be the Mercedes-AMG EQE, which …
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2022 Honda City Hatchback RS e:HEV priced at RM108k in Malaysia – hybrid five-door with Sensing
Two months after the launch of the new Honda City Hatchback, Honda Malaysia has finally revealed pricing for the range-topping RS e:HEV model. The hybrid variant is priced at RM107,783 on-the-road without …
Polestar takes a nice dig at Tesla and Volkswagen with its simple ‘No Compromises’ Super Bowl commercial
With a reach of around 100 million viewers, the Super Bowl is very much a high-profile event, and the occasion is a chance for companies to use commercials to catch eyeballs. Automakers …
UMW Toyota sold 7,528 units in Jan 2022, 96% up y-o-y – over 40% of Corolla Cross sales are hybrids, so far
Fresh from reclaiming its No.1 non-national brand title after six years as runner-up, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) is off to a great start in the new year. The company sold 7,528 units …
GALLERY: 2022 Kia Carnival in Malaysia – CBU 11-seat MPV; 202 PS 2.2L turbodiesel; priced from RM196k
Here’s a full gallery of the new Kia Carnival, which was first previewed in Malaysia last December and has since been given an official price tag of RM196,341. The on-the-road figure is …
CCM Motorcycles reveals Heritage 71 limited edition
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, CCM Motorcycles has unveiled the Heritage 71 limited edition, in tribute to founder Alan Clews. CCM Motorcycles - CCM standing for Clews Competition Machines - uses its Spitfire …
Toyota bZ4X EV coming to Malaysia in 2023 – all-electric SUV with up to 460 km range, around RM250k?
While there will be no shortage of new electric vehicle (EV) models heading our way now that the government’s move to offer fully-imported EVs complete exemption from import duty and excise duty …
Volvo XC40 Recharge EV sighted in KL; launch soon?
With registrations of interest for the Volvo XC40 Recharge battery-electric vehicle being opened in April last year, Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has since confirmed that the electric crossover will be making its …
Malaysia-Thailand border to reopen next month?
A plan to reopen the Malaysia-Thailand border is being formulated by Thai authorities, reports daily The Bangkok Post. This is to stimulate tourism and the economy in Thailand's southern provinces, heavily dependant …
Volvo C40 to be launched in Thailand on February 25
The Volvo C40 Recharge will be launched in Thailand on February 25, 2022, according to a report by Headlightmag, with Volvo Cars Thailand also announcing that an exclusive preview of the electric …
Toyota, Japan’s Fukuoka city team up for a ‘hydrogen society’ – gas from sewage for fuel cell vehicles
Yatai in Fukuoka, pic from Yokonavi It's probably not 100% true, but it does seem like the entire auto industry is putting its eggs into the electric basket, forsaking other routes towards …
EVs officially exempted from road tax until 2025; OKU also get rebate for modified, national, CKD vehicles
It's taken a while, but transport minister Wee Ka Siong has announced that his ministry, together with the Road Transport Department (JPJ), has officially introduced the road tax exemption for electric vehicles, …
Child seat purchase subsidy open for applications from March 1, 2022 – 50% subsidy up to RM150 offered
During the tabling of Budget 2022 (Bajet 2022), it was revealed that the government will subsidise the purchase of child restraint systems (CRS) or child seats to make them more affordable for …
2022 World Car of the Year – list of finalists announced
The finalists for the 2022 World Car of the Year (WCOTY) have been announced, with 10 models having been shortlisted for the top prize in this year's awards. Asian manufacturers are well …
Puspakom Senai closed for sanitisation until further notice – auto refunds; alternatives at JB and Kluang
Puspakom has announced the temporary closure of its Senai outlet in Johor for disinfection and sanitisation. This is effective today (February 14) and Puspakom Senai will remain closed until further notice. As …
EVs could restart Australian vehicle manufacturing through processing lithium for batteries – report
Australia could revive its automotive manufacturing industry in an "environmentally and socially transformative" way by tapping into the country's rich mineral resources for the manufacture of electric vehicles, The Guardian cited a …
RFID for tolls is the future, eliminates congestion by aiding MLFF and ITS implementation – Madani
Touch 'n Go's radio frequency identification (RFID) system for toll payments, which has come under fire of late due to a troubled rollout on the North-South Highway last month, has found an …
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets larger 77.4 kWh battery, digital mirrors, Smart Frequency Dampers in Europe
Hyundai has announced a series of updates for the Ioniq 5 for the 2023 model year in Europe, with the biggest change being a larger battery. Available from the second half of …
Ford GT 1,350-unit production run ends in Dec 2022
I still remember the first time I saw the current Ford GT in the metal. It was at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the car's European debut two months after the Detroit …
Brabus and KTM team up for Brabus 1300R limited
If you're looking for something special on Valentine's Day for your significant other, how about the limited edition Brabus 1300R? Produced in collaboration with motorcycle manufacturer KTM, the Brabus 1300R takes the …
