Active safety as important as passive – ASEAN NCAP
On March 15, ASEAN NCAP (New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries) announced that it had downgraded the safety rating of the new Proton X90 MC to a one-star rating from …
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Tesla Malaysia warranty now applicable across M’sia, Singapore and Thailand for cross-border mobility
Tesla has revised its new car warranty to allow warranty claims for cars sold in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand to be done seamlessly across all three countries. Previously, owners of Teslas sold …
Omoda C9 Matte Black Limited Edition in Malaysia – limited units, deliveries have begun, RM191,800
First announced in December, the Omoda C9 Matte Black Limited Edition showed up at the same 1 Utama roadshow where the Omoda C9 PHEV was launched. Here it is in all its …
Ferrari says it owns the right to use ‘Luce’ name globally after Mazda files trademark for it in Japan
Ferrari has said it holds the right to use the ‘Luce’ name, which will be used for its first-ever electric vehicle (EV), reports CarExpert. This comes after Mazda filed to trademark the …
BYD Malaysia appoints Jacob Ma as its new MD – Eagle Zhao to focus on BYD Indonesia president role
BYD Malaysia has appointed Jacob Ma as its new managing director, overseeing BYD and Denza brands in Malaysia. He succeeds Eagle Zhao, who will now fully focus on his role as president …
Audi Q9 SUV to replace A8 as flagship model – CEO
2024 Audi Q7 facelift The upcoming Audi Q9 will indirectly succeed the A8 sedan as the German brand's flagship model when the SUV makes its debut later this year, Audi CEO Gernot …
2026 Isuzu D-Max to get 2.2L Ddi MaxForce engine in Malaysia – replaces 1.9L Ddi BluePower; ROI open
Isuzu Malaysia is gearing up to launch the new D-Max 2.2 TD, which you can now register your interest for. Like in Thailand, we can expect the long-serving RZ4E-TC 1.9 litre Ddi …
MaxTag’s new Champagne Gold and Titanium Grey SmartTAG devices – new colours to match your car
MaxTag has added two new colours to its special edition collection of SmartTAG compatible devices. The two new colours are "Champagne Gold" which is a kind of light metallic gold and "Titanium …
2026 BMW i3 revealed – NA0 EV 3 Series with up to 469 PS, 900 km WLTP range, 400 kW DC fast charging
Last year marked the start of BMW's crucial new Neue Klasse era with the iX3, but the car we've all been waiting for is this one – the NA0 BMW i3. The …
2026 World Car of the Year – NA5 BMW iX3, Hyundai Palisade and Nissan Leaf named as top three finalists
The finalists for this year’s World Car Awards have been announced, with the eventual winners for each of the six categories set to be revealed at the upcoming New York International Auto …
Omoda C9 PHEV launched in Malaysia – 1.5T petrol, 537 PS/650 Nm PHEV, 145 km EV range WLTP; RM209k
First previewed in October last year before estimated pricing was indicated, the Omoda C9 PHEV has now been officially launched in Malaysia, priced at RM208,800 on-the-road without insurance. The C9 PHEV comes …
2026 MINI Paul Smith Edition launched in Malaysia – based on Cooper SE EV; limited units, from RM222k
If you’re a fan of English fashion designer Paul Smith, MINI Malaysia has something special to offer you. The company today announced the launch of the MINI Paul Smith Edition, which comes …
Audi A2 e-tron to debut later this year; entry-level electric model to be built in Ingolstadt, Germany
Audi has officially announced the return of the A2 nameplate as the A2 e-tron, which will be for a battery-electric, entry-level model that is to be unveiled later this year. This follows …
Tesla sued for USD1 million after Cybertruck nearly drives off Houston overpass while FSD mode engaged
A woman from Houston, Texas is suing Tesla for USD1 million after a terrifying incident which she claimed put her and her one-year-old child’s lives in danger, KHOU reports. The incident, which …
Lotus Eletre 600 receives MY27 upgrades, still RM499k – Emeya 600 also updated in Malaysia, now RM489k
Lotus Cars Malaysia has announced updates to its Lotus Eletre and Emeya line-up with the arrival of the MY27 versions of the Eletre 600 and Emeya 600. The update introduces an upgrade …
Tesla Model 3 Standard in Malaysia – first impressions
Stocks of the Tesla Model 3 Standard are now in Malaysia, with display and test drive units now available at various locations for potential buyers and the EV-curious in general to check …
Nissan to sell US-built Murano in Japan from 2027
Nissan has announced it will begin selling the United States-built Murano in Japan beginning early 2027. As with Honda and Toyota, Nissan is using the new certification system for US-made passenger vehicles …
2026 Zeekr 009 to be updated in China – now with 900-volt system, up to 925 PS; expected debut in April
The Zeekr 009 is set to receive another update in China, with the country’s ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) revealing early specifications in a filing. The revised MPV is likely …
BMW M3 Touring 24H – M4 GT3-based station wagon to enter Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race in May
What began as a BMW M3 Touring-shaped edition of the German manufacturer's long-running line of April Fool's jokes has now materialised as a real-life machine that will take part in racing events …
More workshops to be added for installation of speed limiter devices (SLD) in commercial vehicles – Loke
The transport ministry says it is in the process of increasing the number of workshops authorised to install speed limiter devices (SLD) to ensure that all heavy vehicles comply with the requirement. …
