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  JPJ recalls – Kia Rio 5,123 units, Mercedes-Benz GLC /S580e/EQS/EQE/SL 32 units, Yamaha bikes 3,167 units

  9 July 2025 / 1 comment

  The road transport department (JPJ) has issued another list of product recalls from three automotive manufacturers in Malaysia, which has been made to rectify various safety-related defects that could potentially pose a risk to users. […]

   

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  Bermaz Q4 profits drop to a three-year low – slump attributed to competition from influx of Chinese brands

  13 June 2025 / 29 comments

  Bermaz Auto has reported a net profit of RM21.2 million for the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2025, which is a 76.51% drop from the RM90.2 million a year ago, making for its weakest quarterly […]

   

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  World Car of The Year 2025 – Kia EV3 emerges on top; Volvo EX90, Porsche 911 Carrera GTS win awards

  17 April 2025 / 8 comments

  The Kia EV3 has been crowned the 2025 World Car of The Year, beating two other finalists – the BMW X3 and the Hyundai Inster to the top spot. Unveiled in May 2024, the Kia […]

   

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  Kia Concept EV2 revealed – B-segment EV SUV with bench seating, suicide doors; in production next year

  4 March 2025 / 1 comment

  Aside from the production EV4, Kia also revealed the Concept EV2 during its recent EV Day event in Tarragona, Spain. Its name suggests it will be the company’s smallest electric vehicle yet, and indeed it’s […]

   

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  2025 Kia EV4 debuts – sedan, hatchback body styles; 400V E-GMP; 204 PS; up to 630 km WLTP EV range

  28 February 2025 / 1 comment

  Kia EV4 sedan The new Kia EV4 has made its debut at the South Korean automaker’s recent EV Day, which also saw the PV5 and Concept EV2 sharing the stage in Tarragona, Spain. Shown ahead […]

   

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  Kia PV5 passenger, cargo van – exterior images shown

  20 February 2025 / 0 comments

  Kia has unveiled early images of the production PV5, its first electric van which has been shown in passenger van and cargo van forms. The PV5 is the first model from the manufacturer to emerge […]

   

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  Kia EV4 shown ahead of full debut on Feb 27 – new EV offered in fastback sedan and hatchback body styles

  17 February 2025 / 5 comments

  Ahead of Kia’s EV Day, the South Korean carmaker released the first images of the EV4 that will make its full debut at the event later this month. Showcasing the brand’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy, […]

   

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  Kia to present production EV4 and PV5 at upcoming EV Day on Feb 27 – Concept EV2 also making its debut

  13 February 2025 / 0 comments

  Kia EV4 (left), Concept EV2 (middle), PV5 (right) On February 27, Kia will introduce three new vehicles during its EV Day event that will take place at the Tarraco Arena in Tarragona, Spain. Set to […]

   

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  2025 Kia Syros debuts in India – sub-4m SUV between Sonet, Seltos; 1.0T petrol or 1.5T diesel; Level 2 ADAS

  20 December 2024 / 2 comments

  Kia India has unveiled the Syros, which is a sub-four-metre SUV that sits between the Sonet and Seltos in the company’s line-up. Order taking for the all-new model will only be start from January 3 […]

   

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  2025 Kia Sportage CKD launched in Malaysia – four variants; 2.0L NA, 1.6L turbo; from RM147k-RM187k

  4 December 2024 / 13 comments

  The fifth-generation (NQ5) Kia Sportage is now open for booking and is currently on display at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS). Four variants of the C-segment SUV are offered to customers here, all […]

   

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  2025 Kia Sportage CKD estimated pricing in Malaysia – RM150k to RM190k; four variants; 2.0L NA, 1.6L turbo

  20 November 2024 / 16 comments

  Kia dealers in Malaysia have revealed estimated pricing for the fifth-generation (NQ5) Sportage (pre-facelift), which is currently open for booking and will make its debut at next month’s Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS). Based […]

   

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  2025 Kia Sportage bookings open in Malaysia – CKD; 1.6T, 7DCT or 2.0L NA, 6AT; active safety; KLIMS debut

  20 November 2024 / 16 comments

  Dinamikjaya Motors, the official distributor of Kia vehicles in Malaysia, has officially announced the start of order taking for the Kia Sportage. It has been a long wait for the C-segment SUV, and as previously […]

   

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  Kia to offer EVs priced above/below RM157k mark in emerging markets – 8 hybrid models in total by 2026

  15 November 2024 / 4 comments

  Kia has said it remains committed to its target of selling 1.6 million electric vehicles (EVs) annually by 2030 despite near-term market challenges. According to Ki Seok Ahn, president and CEO of Kia Asia Pacific […]

   

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  Kia EV3 to be launched in Asia Pacific markets in 2025 – compact SUV with up to 605 km WLTP EV range

  14 November 2024 / 7 comments

  The Kia EV3 will be launched in selected countries in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region in 2025. This was announced at the first-ever regional Kia EV Day, which was recently organised by Kia Asia Pacific […]

   

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  Kia V9 Advntr and PV5 Wkndr presented at SEMA Show – off-road-themed concepts built for adventure

  7 November 2024 / 0 comments

  Kia marked its return to the SEMA Show this year by presenting two concept lifestyle vehicles called the EV9 Advntr and PV5 Wkndr. Imagined by designers from Kia Design Centre America (KDCA), the concepts are […]

   

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