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  2023 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro makes Malaysian debut – 7-seater SUV, 2.0T with 250 hp/390 Nm, June launch

  3 May 2023 / 23 comments

  As reported, Chery is making its public debut at the Malaysia Autoshow 2023 event this week. Held at MAEPS Serdang, the show is open to the public from May 4-7. We’re here at the press […]

   

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  Malaysia driving license can be renewed up to 10 years validity – up from current 5 years limit, buy 9 free 1

  3 May 2023 / 30 comments

  Minister of Transport Anthony Loke announced today that JPJ would be allowing the renewal of driving licenses up to 10 years, which is double the length of the current maximum permitted 5 years of renewal. […]

   

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  2023 MINI Electric Resolute Edition in Malaysia – now available in 3 colours; 90 units only; from RM206k

  3 May 2023 / 5 comments

  MINI Malaysia has brought back the MINI Electric Resolute Edition for the 2023 model year with a limited run of 90 units being offered to customers. Each one is priced at RM205,834 on-the-road without insurance, […]

   

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  BMW Malaysia, EV Connection unveil first Mobile Charging Vehicle in Malaysia – up to 20 kWh, 15 kW DC

  3 May 2023 / 14 comments

  BMW Group Malaysia has partnered with electric vehicle charging solutions provider EV Connection for the development of the first mobile EV charging vehicle powered by repurposed BMW and MINI electric vehicle batteries, shown at the […]

   

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  2023 BMW i4 M50 EV debuts in Malaysia – all-electric M with 544 PS/795 Nm, 510 km range, from RM430k

  3 May 2023 / 13 comments

  First announced for our market last year, BMW Malaysia has finally given the BMW i4 M50 its Malaysian premiere, with the all-electric performance Gran Coupe making its local debut today at the Malaysia Autoshow 2023. […]

   

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  2023 BMW iX1 xDrive30 M Sport launched in Malaysia – 313 PS, 64.7 kWh, 440 km EV range; from RM272k

  3 May 2023 / 25 comments

  BMW Malaysia has officially introduced the iX1, which is the all-electric version of the third-generation U11 X1 revealed globally last June. For our market, the iX1, which is the first in the X1’s history, will […]

   

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  Proton X50 R3 20th Anniversary Edition, 200 units only

  3 May 2023 / 45 comments

  Hello and good morning from the media day of the Malaysia Autoshow 2023, which opens to the public tomorrow. You won’t miss this one as you enter the event’s main hall, a matte black Proton […]

   

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  BMW and MINI Value Service Campaign for models five years and older – free engine oil, 30% labour discount

  2 May 2023 / 4 comments

  BMW Group Malaysia is introducing the BMW and MINI Value Service Campaign, which provides owners of selected BMW and MINI models that are five years and older the opportunity to a series of service and […]

   

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  Chery making its official brand debut at the Malaysia Autoshow 2023 – Omoda 5, Tiggo 8 Pro for test drives

  2 May 2023 / 5 comments

  You’ve heard about Chery and its upcoming models for a while now, but this is not another coming soon announcement, this is not a drill. The returning brand will be making its public debut at […]

   

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  Daihatsu crash test issue – Miros to assess new Perodua Axia, even without complaints from owners

  2 May 2023 / 35 comments

  In light of the admission of wrongdoing by Daihatsu in crash safety tests done for four models, the Malaysian Institute for Road Safety Research (Miros) will be conducting assessments of the latest-generation Perodua Axia even […]

   

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  Rainy season means lots of falling trees – avoid parking under trees and get Special Perils insurance

  2 May 2023 / 3 comments

  Of late, it has been raining almost daily in the Klang Valley, and heavily too, with ferocious lighting and thunder for effect. This writer was drenched yesterday despite carrying an umbrella, as the accompanying wind […]

   

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  2023 Toyota Vios sales to continue despite Daihatsu crash test issue – UMWT says no need for halt or recall

  1 May 2023 / 68 comments

  Following Daihatsu’s admission of “wrongdoings” in particular crash safety tests done for regulatory approval applications involving four models, one of which was the new Toyota Vios, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has issued an official statement […]

   

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  2023 Perodua Axia deliveries will continue despite Daihatsu crash test issue; no recall as it’s safe – P2

  30 April 2023 / 83 comments

  Following Daihatsu’s admission of “wrongdoings” in particular crash safety tests done for regulatory approval applications involving four models, Perodua has issued an official statement on the matter. According to Perodua president and CEO Datuk Seri […]

   

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  Daihatsu admits wrongdoings in crash safety tests for 2023 Perodua Axia, Toyota Vios: shipments suspended

  28 April 2023 / 112 comments

  Daihatsu has just confirmed that it has committed “wrongdoings” in particular crash safety tests done for regulatory approval applications for four models. This includes the 2023 Perodua Axia, Toyota Vios (badged as the Yaris Ativ […]

   

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  Rapid KL Skip Stop Xpress shuttle bus from LRT Ampang to KLCC made permanent – DS01, RM1.10

  28 April 2023 / 0 comments

  Click to enlarge Rapid KL’s Skip Stop Xpress bus service that connects LRT Ampang to Ampang Park and KLCC is now a permanent route. Assigned the DS01 number, a one-way ride costs just RM1.10. The […]

   

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