Is this the new Tesla Model Y Juniper facelift?
We haven't heard a peep about the Tesla Model Y facelift, codenamed "Project Juniper", ever since it was reported that the car would not be arriving in showrooms anytime soon – at …
Lamborghini Urus SE in Malaysia – 800 PS/950 Nm 4.0L V8 PHEV, 60 km EV range; RM1.03m before taxes
The Lamborghini Urus SE has now made its Malaysian-market debut, bringing the model’s first plug-in hybrid powertrain six years on from the local arrival of the Italian supercar marque’s first super-SUV. Here, …
New EV road tax structure for Malaysia announced from 2026 – cheaper than ICE; as low as RM40 per year
Originally scheduled to be announced sometime in April, the government has finally revealed the new road tax structure for electric vehicles (EVs), with transport minister Anthony Loke unveiling the new rates earlier …
Ops Hormat Undang Undang to run till June 15
In a social media announcement, police Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) said Ops Hormat Undang Undang (Respect the Law Operation) will run from today till June 15. The large scale operation …
Proton Apple CarPlay, Android Auto will only come on new model launches – existing cars will not support it
A lot of you will have been waiting with bated breath for Proton to add the long-overdue Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality to its models. Some will have even bought cars …
2025 F70 BMW 1 Series teased ahead of world debut
BMW has begun teasing the imminent debut of the fourth-generation 1 Series, which is reportedly codenamed the F70. Set to debut in the year the 1 Series celebrates its 20th anniversary, the …
2024 Proton X50 RC launched – same looks, better 360 cam and NVH, still RM86k-RM113k, new RM7k discount
Almost four years on from the model’s original debut in 2020 and with more than 110,000 units sold across 12 right-hand-drive markets, the Proton X50 arrives for the 2024 model-year as the …
Toyota Corolla, Yaris Cross stop sale over crash test discrepancies, 4 discontinued models also affected
There's no rest for the wicked, it seems. The latest safety saga to engulf Toyota in Japan involves a batch of new and discontinued vehicles that have been certified using improper crash …
Mazda confirms irregularities in five tests – 150,878 units of Mazda 2, 3, 6 and MX-5 RF affected
Following Daihatsu’s admission of wrongdoing in safety crash tests last year, Japan’s ministry of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism (MLIT) requested various car manufacturers to verify their car certification applications, referred to …
2024 Proton X50 to be launched next week, June 4
What do we have here? A posting on social media by a Proton showroom representative suggests that the 2024 Proton X50 will be unveiled on Tuesday, June 4. That's right after this …
Volkswagen confirms more CKD models coming to Malaysia – return of base Golf with Mk8.5, Audi Q7/Q8?
During the media drive event of the new Volkswagen Touareg earlier this week, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) held a Q&A session in which senior officials fielded questions related to the car …
Chery Malaysia reaches 10,000-unit CKD production – Tiggo 7 Pro, Omoda E5 to be locally assembled soon
Chery Auto Malaysia has assembled its 10,000th vehicle since partnering with Inokom in May 2023. The accomplishment comes within eight months after local assembly (CKD) operations started at Inokom’s 200-acre facility in …
Pro-Net signs deal to integrate ChargeSini EV chargers into its network – accessible via Hello smart app
Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net), the distributor of smart vehicles in Malaysia, has announced an agreement with ChargeSini to provide customers with access to a wider electric vehicle (EV) charging network. Through …
Jaecoo J7 PHEV previewed in Malaysia – 1.5 TGDi with 347 PS/525 Nm, 88 km EV range; DC charging, V2L
The Jaecoo J7 PHEV that was first unveiled at Auto China 2024 in Beijing last month has also been shown at the recent Malaysia Autoshow 2024, where the brand also previewed its …
New Subaru models sold in Malaysia from 2025 will be CBU from Japan, TC Subaru confirms in statement
TC Subaru (TCS), the official distributor of Subaru vehicles and aftersales provider in Malaysia, has announced that beginning from 2025, new Subaru vehicles sold in the country will come fully imported (CBU) …
First Porsche Experience Centre in Southeast Asia to be built in Singapore – start of operations in 2027
Porsche has announced it would set up its 11th Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) in Singapore. Set to be operational in 2027, PEC Singapore will be located just 20 minutes away from Changi …
2024 Jeep Wagoneer S debuts as brand’s first global EV – 400V architecture, 600 hp, 800 Nm, 483 km range
Jeep has unveiled its first global electric vehicle (EV) called the Wagoneer S, which will first launch in the United States and Canada in the second half of 2024 before being made …
Donald Trump threatens to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese-brand cars even if they are made in Mexico
Former United States president and current presidential candidate Donald Trump has revealed if he was elected back into office, he would slap a 100% tariff on cars (including electric vehicles) from Chinese …
SDAC launches digital booking platform – you can now place an order for a Ford Ranger or Everest online
At the introduction of the Ford Ranger StormTrak earlier today, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) announced the launch of its Ford online booking service. Available through the SDAC website, this provides customers …
Subaru to end CKD operations in Malaysia, other SE Asian markets next year – switch to CBU from Japan
In a filing with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, Tan Chong International Limited (TCIL) and Subaru Corporation have announced they will end complete knock down (CKD) operations in Southeast Asia. “After …
