669 Johoreans done for drunk driving in 2023
"Don't drive drunk!" That's the stern message from Malaysian police for those who might be drinking and driving. In a social media post, Johor traffic police (Johor JSPT) said with the current …
Artisan GT-R revealed – modified Nissan R35 with R34 styling, up to 1,000 hp; only 36 units; from RM2.17 mil
Remember the Nissan Skyline GT-R design concept from last year by Roman Miah and Avante Design? Well, it will be put into production thanks to London-based Artisan Vehicle Design, which will offer …
2025 Nio ET9 – brand’s new flagship EV sedan; 707 PS, 900V architecture, 600 kW charging, active suspension
Nio Day 2023 was recently held on December 23, 2023, and during the event, the company unveiled its new executive flagship model, the ET9. Currently open for pre-orders in China ahead of …
Daihatsu to halt all production in Japan until end-Jan 2024 – Perodua production reported to have resumed
An update on the Daihatsu safety testing irregularities issue that came back to light last week. Having first announced last week it was suspending shipments of all vehicles it developed that are …
2024 BMW M5 Touring gets Christmas-themed teaser before debut – G99 PHEV wagon with over 700 PS
BMW’s Christmas gift to all wagon lovers is the M5 Touring, which has been teased ahead of an official unwrapping in 2024. First announced in June this year, the G61-based M5 Touring …
Indonesia greenlights Daihatsu shipments to resume
The latest episode of Daihatsu's safety test irregularity situation looks like it could end up shortlived, as there are reports that shipments to Indonesia have resumed. According to a report by The …
Wuling Bingo EV launched in Indonesia – 68 PS; 333 and 410 km EV range options; priced from RM107k
The Wuling Bingo EV has been launched in Indonesia as the brand’s second electric vehicle (EV) after the Air EV. First introduced in China earlier this year, the Bingo is offered in …
2024 McLaren GTS debuts – 635 PS/630 Nm biturbo V8, 10 kg lighter; quicker 20 mm nose lift mechanism
Mclaren has pulled the cover off its latest grand tourer entrant, now called the GTS which replaces the GT that made its debut in 2019. Detail changes abound, though first, the headline …
Porsche and Aston Martin preview upcoming models with next-generation Apple CarPlay – launch in 2024
At last year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple gave us a preview of the next-generation CarPlay, which will more deeply integrate with a car’s hardware and can be spread out across multiple …
Lucid mid-sized EV model line in the works to rival Tesla Model 3, Model Y; debut after 2025, before 2030
American EV maker Lucid Motors in July this year has stated its aim of producing rivals to the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, including right-hand-drive versions of those models, and now …
Daihatsu ‘procedural irregularities’ – UMW Toyota Motor issues statement, working to address the matter
Earlier this week, on December 20, Daihatsu announced that it would temporarily suspend shipments of all vehicles it developed that are currently being produced in Japan and overseas markets. The move came …
Hyundai Ioniq 5 ASEAN Tour concludes in Vietnam – 3,197 km travelled; total cost per EV was just RM537
After 11 days and travelling 3,197 km across five Southeast Asian countries, Hyundai’s “Go Far with Zero Worries” Ioniq 5 ASEAN Tour came to its successful conclusion in Ho Chi Minh City, …
Toyota to recall 1.12 million vehicles for airbag sensor short circuit issue; one million vehicles in US
Toyota will recall 1.12 million vehicles worldwide due to a short circuit in a sensor that could lead to airbags not deploying as designed, Reuters reported. This recall will involve vehicles made …
Range Rover Evoque facelift launching in Malaysia in Jan 2024 – updated exterior, new 11.4-inch screen
Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia (JLRM) has announced it will launch the new Range Rover Evoque facelift in January 2024. Currently in its second generation, the Evoque’s most recent update was announced in …
2024 Chery Omoda E5 – ROI now open in Malaysia; 204 PS, 61 kWh, 430 km EV range; Q1 2024 launch
Chery Malaysia has begun accepting registrations of interest for the Omoda E5, which is expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2024. The fully electric version of the Omoda 5 …
2023 Jaguar I-Pace EV – with RM12k Stealth Pack
Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia announced the availability of the 2023 Jaguar I-Pace electric vehicle with the Stealth Pack at the beginning of this month, and now we are able to bring a …
Merry Savings with Volkswagen – free merchandise with RM1,500 spend, only available on VW Cares app
Here's a Christmas gift for VW owners. Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia is running the Merry Savings campaign that offers customers exclusive Volkswagen merchandise! The first 200 customers who spend RM1,500 or more …
General Motors dropping Apple CarPlay, Android Auto for safety; issues cause drivers to pick up phones
General Motors plans to stop offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on its future electric vehicles beginning with the Chevrolet Blazer, Motor Trend reported. According to the carmaker, safety was the key …
2023 BMW i4 eDrive35 M Sport in Malaysia gallery – 286 PS, 400 Nm; 483 km EV range; priced from RM284k
Here’s a gallery of the BMW i4 eDrive35 M Sport, which is one of two new variants of the i4 added to the local line-up in August this year, the other being …
Lynk & Co enters Southeast Asia – Vietnam first, the Philippines next; Malaysia to be RHD production hub?
Geely’s Lynk & Co has made its entry into Southeast Asia with the launch of its flagship store in Hanoi, Vietnam. As announced back in August this year, GreenLynk Automotives, a subsidiary …
