Avoid using only one hand to steer and drive a car – JPJ
We’ve all done it enough times, and some even make it a standard practice, but the road transport department (JPJ), in a Facebook post, has issued a reminder on why you really …
Honda Super-One EV in Thailand – 95 PS, 205 km WLTP range, 30 units only, Bulldog and Mugen kits, RM122k
Having gone on sale in Japan and the UK earlier this year, the Honda Super-One is quickly making its way through Southeast Asia. Following debuts in Singapore and Indonesia, the sporty city …
Proton eMas EVs are just rebadged, not true national cars? Did Proton get gamed by Geely? Pro-Net answers
Pro-Net's chief branding officer Salawati Mohd Yusoff and product marketing assistant manager David Tiah have been interviewed by the Jangan Kecam podcast in a Proton eMas-sponsored episode. The Proton eMas distributor has …
Proton-branded public DC chargers planned this year
Proton-branded public DC chargers are being planned for roll-out this year, Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) chief branding officer Salawati Mohd Yusoff has revealed on the Jangan Kecam podcast. While she could …
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA250+ in Malaysia – C174 EV, 272 PS, 792 km WLTP range, MBUX Superscreen, RM275k
Seven months on from its Malaysian preview, the C174 Mercedes-Benz CLA has been launched at The Exchange TRX today. The third-generation compact four-door coupé has been redeveloped as a fully-electric model, debuting …
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV – RM370k-400k estimated price in Malaysia for rival to BMW iX3, Volvo EX60
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has announced estimated pricing for the Mercedes-Benz GLC electric in Malaysia, for which registration of interest had opened last December. The battery-electric GLC is a direct rival to the BMW …
Proton S70 facelift spied testing in Malaysia – Saga MC3 tail light elements; sedan update not from Geely?
A camouflaged example of the Proton S70 has been sighted on public roads, as shown by this image courtesy of paultan.org reader Michael Chin. Closer inspection finds that the disguised sedan seen …
Chevrolet to stop selling cars in China, vehicles will continue to be built there for export outside the US only
After 21 years and over 7.5 million owners in China, Chevrolet is leaving the world's biggest car market, after selling fewer than 9,000 units there last year, according to CarNewsChina. Chevys will …
Porsche to join Xpeng CO2 emissions pool in Europe
Porsche has reportedly departed from the CO2 emissions pool of parent company the Volkswagen Group, reported Electrive, citing documents from the European Commission. With the new arrangement, Porsche will form an open …
Geely Starray EM-R in Thailand – new REEV is a Proton eMas 7 PHEV without clutch, 105 km NEDC EV, fr RM86k
The Geely Starray EM-R celebrates its world premiere with its launch in Thailand earlier today. This is Geely's first range extender EV to be sold globally, and if you're wondering why it …
Production of some Lincoln models to be moved from China to the US; China-made Nautilus faces 52.5% tariff
Ford CEO Jim Farley has told Reuters that the carmaker plans to move production of some Lincoln models from China to the US from 2030. For instance, because it's built in China, …
Tesla to recall 20,349 cars in the US over excessively bright low-beam headlamps – Model 3 and Y affected
Tesla has issued a recall for 20,349 cars in the United States due to a lighting issue, reports Autoblog. According to a safety recall report posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety …
Jetour T2 facelift leaked – round headlights, more body colour for popular SUV; 1.5T i-DM PHEV retained
Aside from the Tourer/TX, Jetour is also bringing the facelifted T2 to the Chengdu Motor Show next week. Official photos of the car have leaked onto social media platforms such as Weibo, …
Honda Prelude celebrated – Malaysia’s first 3 owners of the sixth-gen coupe reveal their bond with the nameplate
Following its local debut in June, there has certainly been no shortage of interest in the new Honda Prelude, with Honda Malaysia (HMSB) indicating that bookings have already accounted for the first …
Malaysia car sales on track for third straight record year: 489,340 cars registered in the first seven months of 2026
A total of 489,340 vehicles were registered in the first seven months of 2026, according to road transport department (JPJ) data, and that makes it the biggest January-to-July on record, edging past …
Jetour Tourer/TX leaked – sub-T1 EV to compete with Atto 3, eMas 7; up to 374 PS, global sales possible
Jetour TX concept Jetour is on a roll – fresh from launching the T2 and T1 globally, it will follow those up with several new models set to be revealed next week …
2026 Volkswagen Tayron R-Line priced from RM239k in Malaysia – RM48k more than Elegance; 2.0 TSI, more kit
We finally have official pricing for the Volkswagen Tayron R-Line, which is the top variant of the seven-seat SUV that succeeds the Tiguan Allspace. This comes just a month after the Tayron …
Zeekr Bandar Sri Damansara service centre by Carro launched – end-to-end aftersales support, with B&P
Carro Malaysia has opened its first dedicated service facility for Zeekr in Bandar Sri Damansara. This marks a major milestone in Carro’s growing partnership with Zeekr since its appointment as an authorised …
Ford Fathom – brand’s first midsize electric pick-up truck based on UEV platform gets a name; launching in 2027
One year ago, Ford announced the Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform that will underpin a variety of models, with the first set to be a midsize, four-door pick-up truck. Today, the company …
TQ Wuling Porta EV panel van open for booking in Malaysia – 300 or 400 km CLTC range, RM100k-106k est
Soon, the Bingo won't be the only TQ Wuling you can buy in Malaysia, because the TQ Wuling Porta EV panel van is now open for booking. There are two variants available, …
