BMW i5 gets new xDrive40 dual motor AWD variant
BMW has added a new dual motor variant to the BMW i5 range called the BMW i5 xDrive40. The i5 was initially launched with eDrive40 and M60 xDrive variants, with the former …
GWM Malaysia range to expand with Ora 07 EV, Haval H6 HEV, Tank 300 SUV soon – trio teased in CNY ad
GWM Malaysia recently posted a Chinese New Year greeting on its social media, and while the greeting itself doesn't stand out, the cars chosen for the graphic certainly do. The Ora Good …
2024 Aston Martin Vantage gets 665 PS/800 Nm 4.0L twin-turbo V8, chassis upgrades, DB12 interior
Just over six years on from the unveiling of the Aston Martin Vantage comes its latest iteration, the 2024 Aston Martin Vantage. The recipe carries on as before, with a front-mounted 4.0 …
2024 Tesla Model Y updates in Malaysia – privacy glass, full double glazing, HW4, no parcel shelf
A couple of weeks ago, we got a hold of the keys (or rather, the card) to the Tesla Model Y Performance, the first time we've seen the electric SUV in the …
Daihatsu safety scandal – President, chairman resign; to be replaced by current Toyota chiefs from March 1
In light of the Daihatsu safety scandal that has been uncovered and rectification order issued by Japan's ministry of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism (MLIT), Daihatsu Motor Co. Ltd has announced its …
Tesla Supercharger now at Pavilion Bukit Jalil – 6x SC, 2x Destination at B1; total 6 stations in Malaysia now
Click to enlarge Tesla Malaysia has announced the opening of a new Supercharging station at Pavilion Bukit Jalil. The latest site has six Superchargers and two Destination Chargers at the mall's B1 …
BYD Seal U SUV – EV with 87 kWh battery, up to 500 km range WLTP; two variants, from RM215k in Europe
Chinese manufacturer BYD has expanded its product offering in Europe with the Seal U, a fully electric SUV that will be made available on the European market in two variants which will …
Tesla Model Y Juniper facelift – not in near future
Tesla Model Y "Juniper" rendering by @lamiandesign The Tesla Model Y will not be given its rumoured 'Juniper' facelift in the United States, according to Clean Technica, nor in China, according to …
Biker blocks car using Smart Lane on toll highway
With the 2024 Lunar New Year balik kampung exodus in full swing, the Smart Lane system is in effect on certain stretches of Malaysia's toll highways. Done to alleviate traffic congestion on …
Mr. Bean‘s Rowan Atkinson blamed for low EV sales in the UK – actor’s comment piece called “damaging”
Rowan Atkinson has been blamed for the slow adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the United Kingdom, reports Sky News. The Mr. Bean and Johnny English actor was name-checked during an environment …
Production to resume for 10 Daihatsu, Toyota, Subaru models at Daihatsu Kyushu Oita plant fr February 26
Following the production halt of Daihatsu vehicles in Japan after confirmation of safety testing irregularities in April last year, Daihatsu has announced that production and shipment of 10 models at the Daihatsu …
PDRM gains Honda Civic FE in patrol vehicle fleet
The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has received the latest Honda Civic for its patrol vehicle fleet, with the Kajang patrol unit in particular receiving the C-segment model as shown on the Cawangan …
2024 Toyota Corolla Cross facelift – 1.8L petrol, hybrid; digital dash, EPB, wireless CarPlay, Android Auto
The Toyota Corolla Cross facelift has made its debut, over three years since the original made its global premiere in Thailand. Four variants comprised of one ICE version and three hybrids emerge …
BYD Seal EV launching in Malaysia Feb 23 – 3 variants
BYD Malaysia has revealed the launch dates for the BYD Seal, which will be unveiled on February 23 at The Exchange, TRX. The much-anticipated EV will be at the swanky new mall's …
Proton S70 uses torsion beam rear for sub-RM100k price – Proton ride and handling makes the difference
By now, I hope you've read our review of the new Proton S70 sedan – if you haven't, you can do so here – and it's safe to say the car has …
UMW Toyota ended 2023 as No.1 non-national brand, continues momentum with 6,276 units in Jan 2024
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) ended 2023 as the top non-national carmaker for the third year running. Last year, the company sold 108,107 units of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, the highest ever in …
Tesla Cybertruck aero wheel covers causing unusual wear on tyres, to be redesigned before deliveries
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Club Forum image The Tesla Cybertruck wears a set of unique design cues, and among them are its wheel covers which feature straight lines and edges to echo those …
2024 BYD Yuan Up revealed in China – smaller than Atto 3; up to 401 km EV range; from RM67k estimated
BYD has revealed the new Yuan Up, which is a fully electric SUV built on the company’s e-Platform 3.0 that is also used by the Dolphin, Atto 3 (also known as the …
2023 Malaysia premium car sales data – BMW, Mercedes-Benz sales down despite growing market
So far we've taken a look at overall, passenger car and pick-up truck sales data broken down by brand, but there's one more we haven't touched, and that is the premium car …
2024 Honda City Hatchback facelift now in Thailand – improved Sensing; VTEC Turbo, e:HEV; from RM80k
The Honda City Hatchback has been given a facelift in Thailand, just over three years after the B-segment model made its global debut there. As part of the facelift, the hatchback gets …
