Proton eMas 7 official launch date confirmed – Dec 16
Proton has revealed on its social media that the eMas 7 - the company's first electric vehicle - will be officially launched on December 16. That's less than a week away before …
Third-generation Mitsubishi Triton wins Design Car of The Year award at 2024-2025 Japan Car of The Year
The Mitsubishi Triton has won the Design Car of The Year award at the 2024-2025 Japan Car of The Year awards, after the third-generation model (sixth-generation Mitsubishi pick-up truck) made its debut …
2025 Toyota Corolla Cross can now be had in Mazda’s Soul Red Crystal – but only in the United States
Carmakers are quite rightly proud of the colours they formulate specifically for their cars. History is littered with iconic hues that have defined the car they're painted on, and sometimes even entire …
Leapmotor B10 specs revealed for China ahead of launch – up to 218 PS; five-seat SUV rivals BYD Atto 3
Specifications for the Leapmotor B10 have been revealed in China a few months after the all-electric SUV made its debut at this year’s Paris Motor Show. The B10 slots in below the …
McLaren now owned by Abu Dhabi’s CYVN Holdings
Abu Dhabi government-owned investor CYVN Holdings has acquired McLaren's automotive business and a non-controlling stake in its racing business from Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat. A potential partnership between Mumtalakat and CYVN …
Xiaomi YU7 SUV revealed – 2nd model after SU7 sedan, up to 690 PS, launch in June/July 2025
The Xiaomi SU7 has taken China by storm since it was revealed last year, and now it's time for the sophomore album. This is the tech giant's long-rumoured SUV, now confirmed to …
Tesla Model Q ‘Redwood’ – sub $30k model launching in H1 2025, 15% smaller than Model 3 at half the cost?
Tesla is set to launch a new EV called the 'Model Q' in the first half of 2025. This is the much-anticipated sub-US$30,000 (RM132,933) model that will compete against the BYD Dolphin …
BYD Dolphin facelift revealed in China – larger in size, updated design, new electric motor rated at 177 PS
New BYD Dolphin facelift (left), pre-facelift (right) The facelifted BYD Dolphin has been revealed by China's ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT), with changes made to the all-electric hatchback’s design, dimensions …
Volvo EX30 Malaysian review – Gothenburg’s smallest, cheapest EV provides surprising driving fun
This review is sponsored by RHB Bank. Enjoy competitive financing rates on an eco-friendly car starting from as low as 2.10% per annum, plus complimentary charging credits worth RM210 when you sign …
MGTC commences EV bike battery swapping project in Malaysia – 40 units to be trialled over two months
The Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) has commenced its electric motorcycle battery swapping systems project. Starting tomorrow, December 10, 2024, the EV bike demonstration runs for a duration of …
SAIC Motor Malaysia pledges to improve road safety in ASEAN region, collaborates with transport ministry
SAIC Motor Malaysia recently held a pledge ceremony in partnership with the ministry of transport to reaffirm its commitment to advancing road safety across the ASEAN region, with a particular focus on …
Top 20 best-selling cars in Malaysia YTD Nov 2024 – Perodua’s, Honda’s entire range, 5 Toyotas, 4 Protons
The Road Transport Department's (JPJ) latest registration data is out, and it's starting to sound like a broken record (forgive the pun) for Perodua, whose Bezza-Axia-Myvi triumvirate stays glued to the 1-2-3 …
BYD M6 best-selling EV in Nov, Sealion 7 5th – Atto 3 still top YTD, but Tesla Model 3 overtakes Seal to 2nd
It was only launched in October, but the BYD M6 appears to be already making an impression on buyers. The electric MPV was the best-selling EV last month, as the Chinese carmaker …
Proton sold 12,194 units in Nov 2024 – YTD at 137,751 units, 18.8% market share, exports exceed 2023 total
Proton has announced that it sold 12,194 units (domestic and export) in November, a decrease of 4.7% (or 605 units) compared to the 12,799 units shifted in October. According to the national …
Production Perodua EV based on eMO-II rendered – due Q4 2025, 400 km range, CATL LFP batt, RM50k-90k
Click to enlarge Perodua says that its eMO-II Concept, star of the ongoing Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2024, has all of the essence of the company's first EV, which is …
Sime Motors launches new BYD 3S centre in Sabah
Sime Motors, the official distributor of BYD vehicles in Malaysia, has announced the launch of the first-ever BYD 3S centre in East Malaysia. Located at Lot 33, Sedco Industrial Estate, Jalan Lintas, …
Chinese automakers switching to hybrids in Europe to counter EV tariffs – exports triple in Q3 from Q1
At the end of October, in a bid to protect its auto industry, the European Union began the application of new tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles, with the levies - which go …
2025 Hyundai Palisade revealed – boxy new look hides up to nine seats, 2.5L turbo hybrid rumoured
Hyundai's upmarket aspirations continue with the unveiling of the new Palisade in its home market of South Korea. While its six-year-old predecessor was a fairly conventional take on a premium three-row SUV …
Neta V gets zero stars in ASEAN NCAP – first EV crash test, first model to score zero under current protocol
The Neta V has obtained a zero-star safety rating from the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP), having been the first EV crash-tested at MIROS' Provisional CRASE Crash …
Zeekr 7X coming to Malaysia in 2025 – midsize SUV with up to 646 PS, 710 Nm, 780 km CLTC EV range
At today’s launch of the Zeekr X and 009, it was revealed that the next model coming our way will be the 7X in 2025. Officially launched in China in September this …
