January 2022 week four fuel price – all unchanged
It's time again for the weekly fuel price update, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuel for the coming week of January 20 to 26. There's no …
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Proton to sell smart EVs in Malaysia and Thailand – Proton Edar to be official importer and distributor
Proton has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with electric vehicle brand, smart Automobile Company for the brand's renewed presence in the ASEAN automotive market, the Malaysian carmaker said in a statement. …
MG ZS EV facelift launching in Thailand in March: new look and up to 440 km range from 72.6 kWh battery
Launched in Thailand back in 2019, the MG ZS EV is set to receive a facelift in the Land of Smiles in March, according to Headlight Magazine. The electric B-segment SUV gets …
2022 Kia Niro – 1.6L hybrid with 141 PS, 4.8 l/100 km; Digital Key 2 Touch, Car to Home IoT device control
Kia has released more details on the 2022 Niro, its second-generation crossover that is offered in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric versions. The Korean brand has now revealed that the hybrid …
SPIED: Proton X90 seen heading up Genting Highlands
The Geely Haoyue, otherwise known as the Okavango in international markets, has been sighted again carrying out road trials in Malaysia. Last seen in November last year, the SUV was spotted earlier …
Indian government proposes six airbags be made mandatory for all new cars sold from October 2022
India's minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari has proposed that six airbags be made compulsory for private vehicles carrying up to eight passengers (M1 category) from October this year, The …
myTukar AutoFair 2022 – 443 cars worth RM29m sold
The myTukar AutoFair 2022 which took place earlier this month from January 7 to 9 saw 443 vehicle bookings, from its inventory of more than 1,000 vehicles which were on display at …
Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Malaysian review, RM137k
https://youtu.be/C94aZLD9f1k With full electric cars still some years away from becoming mainstream in Malaysia, UMW Toyota Motors claims that hybrid technology is still the best intermediary solution for customers who want a …
PLUS giving out free RFID replacements for faulty tags
Since it was announced last month that the entire North-South Highway would support Touch 'n Go's radio frequency identification (RFID) system for toll payments, there have been several concerns raised over the …
AirAsia aims to be the largest food delivery and ride-hailing company in Asia – CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes
AirAsia Group has set its sights to become the largest food delivery and ride-hailing company in Asia. According to a report by The Edge, CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes is confident that …
Porsche Taycan GTS launched in Malaysia – uprated electric sedan with 598 PS, 504 km range, RM708k
Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has kicked off the new year in earnest with the launch of the Porsche Taycan GTS, the latest variant in the electric vehicle stable. The mid-range performance …
JPJ to launch automated driving test system in April
The road transport department (JPJ) is planning to launch its automated, electronic testing system in April this year, Bernama reports. The automated test and training system is now at the proof-of-concept (POC) …
2022 Porsche Taycan now tax-free in Malaysia – electric sedan priced from RM508,000 to RM934,000
The latest company to announce tax-free pricing for its electric vehicles is Porsche, via its local distributor Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP). For 2022, the Taycan now starts from RM508,000 nett for …
Yamaha Fazzio Hybrid scooter launched in Indonesia
Entering the Indonesia market is the 2022 Yamaha Fazzio Hybrid, priced at 21.7 million rupiah (RM6,340). Within this segment in Malaysia's ASEAN neighbour, the equivalent model in the Yamaha catalogue is the …
2022 W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in Singapore – C180, C200 with 1.5L mild hybrid turbo, from RM794k
European-market W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class The W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been launched in Singapore, and the fifth-generation sedan arrives in the city-state in two variants - the C 180 AMG Line at S$255,888 …
Toyota Hilux wins 2022 Dakar Rally with Al-Attiyah
The Toyota Hilux is now a two-time Dakar Rally winner, with Nasser Al-Attiyah clinching overall victory in a GR DKR Hilux T1+ for the works Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa team. The …
JPJ collected RM4 billion in 2021, RM71.2 million from traffic summonses; aims for RM4.12b revenue in 2022
The road transport department (JPJ) has collected RM 4.004 billion in revenue in 2021, of which RM2.79 billion or 70% has been from road tax renewals, followed by RM521.1 million or 13% …
GALLERY: 2022 Volkswagen Passat R-Line in Malaysia – 220 PS/350 Nm, 6DCT, Harman Kardon; fr RM213k
The Volkswagen Passat R-Line was updated for the 2022 model year recently and we’re bringing you a gallery of the range-topping variant that sits above the Elegance. Still locally assembled in Malaysia, …
PTT sets up new battery joint venture in Thailand
The latest development in the electric vehicle industry in Thailand sees PTT and its power generation arm Global Power Synergy (GPSC) forming a joint venture company to support the former's EV production, …
EV chargers to be more profitable than petrol pumps
Electric vehicle fast chargers are soon becoming more profitable than petrol pumps, according to energy firm BP. Though the provision of EV charging services have been a loss-making operation for energy providers …
