Audi e-tron GT review – this over a Porsche Taycan?
The Audi e-tron GT serves as the poster car of Ingolstadt’s electric vehicle (EV) series and was first revealed way back in February 2021, before eventually reaching our shores in the middle …
Volvo to stop funding Polestar, hand control to Geely
Volvo is reportedly set to stop providing funding to Polestar and will transfer responsibility of the EV brand to Geely. According to Automotive News Europe, Zhejiang Geely Holding, the parent of both …
2024 G82 BMW M4, G83 M4 Convertible facelifts – revised styling, kit; Competition variants up to 530 PS
The G82 BMW M4 Coupé and G83 M4 Convertible have received their facelifts in the 2024 model year, bringing mild exterior styling and interior equipment updates, along with an increased power output …
SIRIM QAS launches EV fire blanket testing service and certification process – recognised by Bomba
While electric vehicle (EV) fires are rare, they pose a different challenge to those fighting them compared to conventional ICE vehicles, with thermal runaway being one of the major concerns. Solutions abound, …
2023 Malaysia car sales data by brand vs 2022 – take a look at last year’s biggest winners and losers
It was another record year for the Malaysian automotive industry, with sales reaching an astounding 799,731 vehicles in 2023. That's a massive 11% increase over the previous year, so there are bound …
Proton confirms sideloading Apple CarPlay, Android Auto on existing Atlas or GKUI IHU will void warranty
Proton has confirmed that existing owners who sideload Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (AACP) functions into their car's Atlas or GKUI IHU will have their vehicle's warranty affected. "If they do it, …
Selangor gov’t aims to prevent further child deaths in cars, will launch campaign to raise public awareness
The Selangor government says it is aiming to raise public awareness of children’s safety to prevent further deaths of children left unattended in cars. This comes following the recent incident in which …
Proton confirms Apple CarPlay, Android Auto support this year; X90 to get OTA update, but not older models
UPDATE: Proton has confirmed that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will not be added to existing cars via an over-the-air update. Another Proton event, another round of questioning on Apple CarPlay and …
Proton would welcome lemon law in Malaysia: Roslan
Proton would welcome a possible introduction of a lemon law in Malaysia, according to its deputy CEO, Roslan Abdullah. However, car manufacturers should be protected under the rule too, he told FMT. …
Perodua Kancil EV – how much are you willing to pay for a small, back-to-basics electric car in Malaysia?
For a car to truly go mainstream, affordability is key, and from a Malaysian perspective there are few cars that are more affordable to own and run than a compact runabout such …
2024 Toyota Hilux facelift gets 48V mild-hybrid 2.8 litre turbodiesel powertrain – 6-10% better efficiency
Toyota has unveiled the facelifted Hilux which now gets a mild-hybrid powertrain for selected 4X4 double-cab variants in Australia, in addition to styling updates for the ubiquitous pick-up truck model. According to …
Lewis Hamilton’s shock 2025 Ferrari move confirmed – to partner Charles Leclerc, replace Carlos Sainz
Well, it's official – seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton will be donning red in 2025 in a sensational move from Mercedes-AMG Petronas to Scuderia Ferrari, one that he says was …
Lewis Hamilton to become a Ferrari driver in F1 2025?
In what will surely go down as the move of the decade, seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has reportedly agreed to make a shock switch from Mercedes-AMG Petronas to Scuderia Ferrari …
Mitsubishi Xpander Hybrid e:motion: 1.6 litre MIVEC engine, 116 PS/255 Nm e-motor, 34% more efficient
The Mitsubishi Xpander HEV and Xpander Cross HEV have made their debuts in Thailand, bringing electrification to the seven-seater duo. Exterior dimensions of the Xpander HEV and Xpander Cross HEV are largely …
Proton S70 deliveries delayed to ensure high quality, 2023 reg would affect RV ‘just because of a few days’
Have you seen the Proton S70 on the road? Neither have we, despite it being over a month now since the sedan's grand launch on November 28 last year. Indeed, Proton's 2023 …
BYD tops Malaysia EV market; 3,728 units sold in 2023
Distributor for BYD passenger vehicles in Malaysia, Sime Darby Beyond Auto (SDBA) has emerged to be the best-selling electric vehicle brand in the country, the company has announced. According to data from …
Honda Malaysia Feb 2024 CNY promo – up to RM30k off; MY2023, MY2024; City, Civic, Accord, WR-V, HR-V
Click to enlarge We've just celebrated the new year and there's another new year around the corner. We're of course talking about Chinese New Year, which happens this month. Roar into the …
2024 GAC Emkoo previewed in Malaysia: C-segment SUV bigger than Proton X70; 177 PS 1.5T, 7-spd DCT?
Aside from the GS3 Emzoom and Aion Y Plus, Warisan Tan Chong Automotif (WTCA) has also previewed the GAC Emkoo in Malaysia today. The Chinese carmaker's latest C-segment SUV will enter the …
GAC Aion Y Plus EV previewed in Malaysia – roomy SUV with 63.2 kWh batt, 430 km range; 1H 2024 launch
Aside from the opening of order books for the GAC GS3 Emzoom SUV and the preview of the GAC Emkoo SUV, WTC Automotif (WTCA) also gave the GAC Aion Y Plus its …
2024 GAC GS3 Emzoom open for booking in Malaysia: X50, Omoda 5 rival with 1.5T, sub-RM130k, CKD April
Distributor of China-based brand GAC, Warisan Tan Chong Automotif (WTCA) has previewed a new entrant to the B-segment SUV category in Malaysia, the GAC GS3 Emzoom, which the company has made available …
