Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk’s RM267 bil pay
Tesla shareholders have voted to ratify CEO Elon Musk’s mega 2018 pay package, which is said to be worth $56 billion (RM267 billion). It comes after Tesla board chair Robyn Denholm said …
2024 BMW X3 Final Edition – sign-off adds extra kit, priced fr. RM312k for sDrive20i, RM358k for xDrive30e
Announced last week, BMW X3 Final Edition made an appearance at the Auto Bavaria AutoFest at KL Base last weekend. Available in sDrive20i and xDrive30e guises, the FE was shown in its …
Chery Omoda 5 rear axle case closed – ‘I’m satisfied with the condition of the vehicle,’ says customer
The Chery Omoda 5 rear axle case is closed, according to the customer whose car suffered a malfunction, and which case went viral. "I would like to share that Chery Malaysia and …
2025 BMW M2 debuts – more performance from 480 hp/600 Nm 3.0L biturbo engine, fewer physical buttons
The G87-generation BMW M2 has been updated, a little under two years since the junior rear-wheel-drive M division product made its debut in October 2022. Powertrain for the G87 M2 continues to …
Proton apologises for mislabelling Sabah, Sarawak in eMas EV brand presentation – official statement
Proton has issued an official statement of apology for mislabelling Sabah and Sarawak on a map of Malaysia in its eMas EV brand presentation yesterday. "Proton acknowledges an error in a presentation …
Nissan Lightfoot Quest fuel efficiency challenge for Almera Turbo owners – prizes up to RM7,500 to be won
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) will be running the Nissan Lightfoot Quest fuel efficiency challenge next week, and this will be exclusively for Malaysian owners of the N18 Almera Turbo 1.0L. This …
Proton Global Modular Architecture – GMA platform to base five new eMas models, including PHEV and EV
At today's unveiling of Proton's EV brand and logo, the national carmaker announced that it is developing its Global Modular Architecture or GMA. This architecture will form the basis of five new …
Proton eMas EV brand and new logo unveiled – first Malaysian EV model to be launched in December 2024
Proton has revealed the name of its upcoming electric vehicle (EV) brand, and it is the eMas (stylised as e.MAS). The spelling is deliberate, leading in lower case followed by capitalised letters. …
Peugeot Malaysia reverts to 5-year warranty for new cars – 7-year coverage now optional, from RM895
Peugeot Malaysia has announced its new standard warranty package for all new Peugeot vehicles, which is coverage for five years or 150,000 km, effective immediately. The five-year warranty coverage consists of three …
2024 BMW i5 Limited Edition EV from Auto Bavaria – RM100k of M Performance Parts, 22 units; RM450k
Special edition models from BMW, such as the 218i Gran Coupe Final Edition, were shown at the Auto Bavaria AutoFest at KL Base last weekend, and among those present was the BMW …
BMW 218i Gran Coupe Final Edition – gloss black trim, Y-spoke rims, charging pad, 10 speakers, RM5k more
The BMW 218i Gran Coupe Final Edition that was announced last week made a weekend appearance at the Auto Bavaria AutoFest at KL Base, and we have a full live gallery of …
UMW Toyota sold 8,422 units in May 2024, 39.2k YTD
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) ended May 2024 with total sales of 8,422 units, which includes Lexus vehicles. The company says that it’s a ‘strong performance’, and year-to-date sales as of May 2024 …
Peugeot 408 roadshow offers rebates up to RM8,000 on other models, plus test drives and merchandise
Launched at the end of April, the new Peugeot 408 is embarking on a roadshow in the northern, southern and central regions of Peninsular Malaysia. At the event, Stellantis Malaysia is offering …
ZF shows new steering wheel airbag design allowing smartphone-like functions with touchscreens, sensors
The airbag is now a staple of passive safety equipment in a passenger vehicle, with the component assembly having been introduced to cars in the 1980s. The steering wheel has since been …
BAIC BJ30, BJ60 coming to Malaysia in 2025 – no EVs planned, hybrids and PHEVs being considered
With BAIC having made its debut in Malaysia with the X55 and BJ40, attention now turns to future models from the Beijing-based carmaker. The company has now confirmed that two new off-road-biased …
Kia EV9 officially launched in Malaysia – GT-Line AWD dual-motor, 505 km range, 6 or 7 seats, from RM370k
The Kia EV9 was officially launched by Dinamikjaya Motors, a subsidiary of Bermaz Auto, at The Exchange TRX today. The eye-catching big electric SUV is the main star of the Kia Exclusive …
BAIC X55, BJ40 Plus Malaysia prices to be announced in July, deliveries soon after – 6 dealerships confirmed
Some BAIC-related updates. Having previewed its X55 and BJ40 Plus SUVs here last month, the Beijing-based automaker has announced that it is expecting to announce the official price for both models by …
Zeekr 009 EV coming to Malaysia – large premium electric MPV to rival Toyota Alphard/Vellfire
The private preview of the Zeekr X that was held last week indicated that the brand is on its way into Malaysia, which has been confirmed by the signing of a cooperation …
Targeted diesel subsidy doesn’t affect Perodua – CEO
Yesterday, the government kicked off its fuel subsidy rationalisation programme by proclaiming that diesel prices in Peninsular Malaysia will be floated, and will retail at RM3.35 per litre starting from today, June …
2024 BMW 520i G60 in Malaysia – 2.0T mild-hybrid petrol with 208 hp/330 Nm; from RM333k OTR
BMW Malaysia has announced official pricing for the G60-generation 520i sedan that was shown in Malaysia last month. The locally assembled (CKD) 520i starts at RM332,800 as a base, while the addition …
