Perodua Ativa facelift rendered by Theophilus Chin
Having been launched in 2021, the Perodua Ativa has been on sale for over three years now, which could make it ripe for a facelift, given that the related Daihatsu Rocky/Toyota Raize …
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 in Malaysia: Mk8 anniversary special with Oettinger bodykit, RM268k
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) recently celebrated the Golf's 50th anniversary with the introduction of the Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50. Announced all the way back in March, the locally-built special was …
CKD locally-assembled GAC GS3 Emzoom rolls off Segambut line – Premium-R at RM126,800, 2k cheaper
WTC Automotif (WTCA) has announced the market debut of the CKD locally-assembled GAC GS3 Emzoom, the first in right-hand drive form in ASEAN. As such, effective August 10, WTCA will no longer …
2024 Volvo EX30 ROI now open in Malaysia – compact electric SUV with up to 428 PS, 479 km WLTP EV range
Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) looks set to launch the Volvo EX30 soon, as the company has sent out an email blast welcoming customers to register their interest - there's also a dedicated …
2024 Chery Omoda 5 gets five-star Asean NCAP rating
The 2024 Chery Omoda 5 has been awarded a five-star rating in the Asean NCAP (New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries) 2021-2025 assessment protocol, with an overall score of 88.64. …
A Volvo Made For You showcase in Sentul Depot – over RM25k in EV rebates, plus Selekt pre-owned deals
Following on from our gallery post from earlier this week, Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) is now holding its A Volvo Made For You showcase at Sentul Depot until August 11. The customised …
Leader Energy picks BMW EVs for its corporate fleet
In a step towards more sustainable and responsible corporate mobility solutions, Leader Energy Group has announced the acquisition of several new electric vehicles (EVs) for its corporate fleet, in partnership with BMW …
A-segment car sales in Malaysia – see how the Perodua Axia, Bezza and Proton Saga compare
In the local A-segment market, three models that stand out are the Perodua Axia and Bezza as well as the Proton Saga. Last month saw a close fight between them in the …
Tesla cannot compete with Chinese EV makers: Anwar
The minister of investment, trade and industry is in the process of getting updates from Tesla regarding its investment in Malaysia, said Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, reported New Straits …
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 in Malaysia – Oettinger body kit, 50th anniversary accessories, RM269k OTR
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has introduced a new limited edition Golf GTI variant as part of the Golf’s 50 years anniversary celebrations. The GTI Edition 50, as it is called, is …
Auto Bavaria Merdeka Specials in Ara Damansara this weekend – promos on BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad
Looking to buy a BMW or MINI? This weekend, Auto Bavaria Ara Damansara is hosting the Auto Bavaria Merdeka Specials, offering exclusive promotions for both brands, as well as BMW Motorrad bikes …
Perodua Myvi king of B-segment sales in Malaysia; Toyota Vios/Yaris lead Honda City Sedan/Hatchback
Based on vehicle registration data provided by the road transport department (JPJ), the Perodua Myvi is leading the way in terms of sales among B-segment models so far this year. In the …
2025 Kia K8 – 2.5L, 3.5L petrol and hybrid engines, predictive suspension; from RM122k in South Korea
Kia has released early images of its 2025 K8 sedan, and the full-sized sedan now takes on the brand's current design language. The brand's latest model draws from its large electric SUV, …
BYD Seal tops EV sales in Malaysia in July, beating Tesla Model 3 – three BYD models in YTD top five
Sales of fully-electric vehicles in Malaysia look to surpass that of 2023 well before the year is out, with the current sales volume for new passenger vehicles already close to the 12,000 …
Tesla not scrapping Southeast Asia factory plans; reports of regional plant cancellation not official – MITI
Following a report of Tesla's alleged cancellation of plans to build an EV factory in Thailand, Malaysia or Indonesia, a source within the ministry of investment, trade and industry of Malaysia (MITI) …
2025 Proton X70 facelift officially launching on Aug 15
The 2025 Proton X70 facelift will be officially launched on August 15. That's seven days more till the price reveal of the refreshed SUV, which we've detailed in full last week. Proton …
Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival Vios Challenge Season 7 begins this weekend – new cars, international racers
The Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival Vios Challenge returns for its seventh season this weekend, August 9 to 11 at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit, where the one-make series will feature the latest …
Proton set to return to UK later this decade as part of AHTV investment; Australia, New Zealand also planned
A bombshell report from Autocar suggests that Proton is on the verge of a major return to export markets. The British publication stated that the national carmaker is set to begin selling …
Chery to start exports from Shah Alam plant this year, Malaysia its ASEAN regional production hub – Zafrul
Exports from Chery's new Shah Alam plant will start at the end of this year, part of plans to make Malaysia the carmaker's export hub in ASEAN. This was shared by minister …
Ford Mustang Mach-E sets new EV distance record – 916 km on a single charge over 24 hours in the UK
Photo credit: Kevin Booker (LinkedIn) Fleet management provider Webfleet has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance travelled by an electric vehicle on a single charge, achieved with a …
