Leapmotor T03 EV in Malaysia – 95 PS, 280 km WLTP
As Leapmotor made its first Malaysian appearance with the local showing of the C10 electric SUV this month, the Stellantis brand has also shown the T03 compact electric vehicle in the country. …
BMW Concept Skytop – 4.4L biturbo V8 inspired by Z8 roadster, 503 coupé; limited production possible
The latest concept car from BMW is the BMW Concept Skytop, which has been unveiled at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este that takes place alongside Lake Como in Italy. Melding the latest …
Toyota, Mazda, Subaru commit to next-generation ICE development, multi-pathways to carbon neutrality
All in on EVs, ICE is dead. Legacy carmakers who believed in that and went all in on electric might not be so confident now, and some have even made U-turns, as …
992 Porsche 911 facelift debuts with first-ever hybrid system – 541 PS/610 Nm Carrera GTS with T-Hybrid
The Porsche 911 is now available with a hybrid powertrain for the first time as part of a facelift for the 992-generation model. The new T-Hybrid system will be offered with Carrera …
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB facelift to be launched in Malaysia soon – updated SUV to get mild hybrid tech?
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has teased the imminent arrival of the new GLB facelift on its social media pages. The updated SUV first broke cover globally back in March last year, bringing with …
2024 BMW 3 Series updated – bigger 19.5 kWh battery for PHEV, up to 101 km EV range; minor styling tweaks
It has been two years since the G20/G21 BMW 3 Series got a facelift, and the German carmaker has now saw it fit to give the model an update for the 2024 …
JPJ confirms 1.7m Perodua, Toyota cars in Malaysia named in Daihatsu safety scandal are safe – no recall
Perodua and Toyota vehicles in Malaysia - which were implicated in the Daihatsu 'procedural irregularities' safety testing scandal from late last year - have been confirmed as safe. Transport minister Anthony Loke …
Peugeot 408 in Malaysia – over 300 bookings; 60% for top GT variant, 22% for Premium, 18% for Allure
Peugeot Malaysia has announced that the recently-launched Peugeot 408 has accrued more than 300 bookings since the order books opened this year, with the vast majority opting for the top trim level. …
Chery Malaysia Omoda 5 recall: 92% of cars inspected
Here's an update on the Chery Omoda 5 rear axle issue and recall. Chery Malaysia has completed 92% of vehicle inspections for affected customers as of May 24. "At Chery Malaysia, ensuring …
Peugeot Landtrek SE launched in Malaysia – RM129k
The Peugeot line-up in Malaysia is now joined by the Peugeot Landtrek Special Edition, which was shown at the recent 2024 Malaysia Autoshow. Priced at RM129,124 on-the-road without insurance, the Landtrek SE …
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max scores five-star ANCAP rating
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is the latest from the Chinese brand to achieve the full, five-star rating in the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), joining its stablemates the Tiggo …
2024 Lexus LM in Malaysia – posh Alphard/Vellfire, 7-seat LM350h and 4-seat LM500h, RM1.2mil to RM1.5mil
Three years since the original rolled onto the scene, UMW Toyota Motor has officially launched the new second-generation Lexus LM in Malaysia. Built on the bones of the fourth-generation Toyota Alphard that …
Honda Malaysia Q1 2024 sales up 23% YoY – 21,500 units; 2 new models launching this year, Civic facelift?
At the recent launch of the facelifted Honda City Hatchback, Honda Malaysia revealed it managed to deliver 21,500 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024. This represents a 23% year-over-year (YoY) increase …
Chery Malaysia signs MoU with MoF’s Technology Depository Agency, to promote ESG practices
Chery Auto Malaysia recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Technology Depository Agency (TDA), a government agency under the finance ministry. Chery says the collaboration signifies a significant commitment to …
2025 Honda Civic facelift in the US – 2.0L hybrid and non-hybrid trims; 1.5L VTEC Turbo engine dropped
Honda has revealed more information about the facelifted 2025 Honda Civic in the United States, which will get the refreshed model in four trim levels. These include two hybrid options, and customers …
GAC Aion Hyper HT previewed in Malaysia – EV SUV, Tesla Model X-style “falcon” doors, end-2024 launch?
Aion, GAC's electric vehicle sub-brand, may have taken off in Malaysia with the launch of the Aion Y Plus, but at the Malaysia Autoshow, the company is showing another car that will …
PDRM adds Honda City sedan to its patrol vehicle fleet
Honda vehicles have proved to be a popular choice for patrol vehicles with the Royal Malaysian police (PDRM) in recent times, with the force first utilising 435 units of the Honda Civic …
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro e+ PHEV previewed in Malaysia – 326 PS, 545 Nm, up to 80 km EV range, launch soon?
While Chery's stand at the Malaysia Autoshow wasn't exactly a hubbub of activity (the real action for the company was happening elsewhere), the Chinese brand still had something to show at the …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia sets out to elevate customer experience with Star Elegance lifestyle retail concept
Yesterday's launch of the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ SUVs and sedans also saw Mercedes-Benz Malaysia introducing Star Elegance, a new lifestyle retail concept offering a host of experiential services, all aimed at elevating …
Jaecoo Malaysia signs partnership with 30 dealers for distribution, aftersales across 35 dealerships
Jaecoo Malaysia has officiated its partnership with 30 dedicated dealers in the country at the 2024 Malaysia Autoshow, the company has announced. These 30 dealers will operate 35 dealerships in charge of …
