Tesla wooed by Saudi Arabia and Turkiye for factory
Work to build Tesla's latest confirmed factory in Mexico hasn't even started yet, but there have been many rumours flying around on where the next Tesla factory site is. Nevermind the constant …
2023 Toyota Yaris updated in Malaysia – 9-inch head unit, wireless charger; up to RM4.7k more, RM88-92k
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has given the Malaysian-market Toyota Yaris another update, following the previous revision in May this year when the B-segment hatchback range was trimmed to two variants. Effective today …
2023 Mazda 3 prices revealed in Malaysia – up to RM6k more; from RM149k; updated IPM launching soon?
Bermaz Motor has posted a revised price list for the Mazda 3 in Malaysia, with the new one effective September 1, 2023 replacing the previous one effective July 1, 2022. The price …
Gentari Charge Go partners with BMW for mobile EV DC charging using Proton Exoras; 4 units by this year
Announced as part of the BMW Group Malaysia House of Forwardism event in Kuala Lumpur that opens to the public this September 23 to 24, 2023 is the Charge Go mobile electric …
2023 BMW i7 at Forwardism, by BMW in Malaysia – 625 km EV range; fr RM707k; 158 units OTR as of Aug 31
At BMW Group Malaysia’s Forwardism, by BMW event happening from September 23-24, 2023 near Mandarin Oriental in Kuala Lumpur, visitors can get up close and personal with the BMW i7, which was …
Bermaz recalls Citroen and DS models in Malaysia for faulty Takata airbags – C3, C4, DS3, DS4, DS5 affected
Bermaz Auto Alliance (BAASB), the official Citroen and DS aftersales provider in Malaysia, has issued a recall for vehicles from both brands due to potentially faulty Takata airbags. This is part of …
2023 Foton iBlue EV van available in Malaysia – 50.23 kWh battery, 195 km range, 116 PS; from RM200k
The Foton iBlue is available for purchase in Malaysia through Berjaya China Motor (BCM), with two versions offered to customers. The first is a panel van that retails for RM200,035 on-the-road without …
BMW Group Malaysia sold over 1,600 EVs until August 2023; unlimited EV charging package from RM1,800
BMW Group Malaysia has announced its electric vehicle sales volume for the first eight months of 2023, and the group of brands comprised of BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad has reached sales …
Lotus Cars Malaysia ups prices due to weak ringgit – Eletre EV SUV up to RM50k more, Emira up RM83k
Lotus Cars Malaysia has updated the pricing of the Eletre and Emira, with both models costing more due to developments of the Malaysian ringgit against all major foreign currencies in recent months, …
Honda WR-V in Malaysia – 7,300 bookings as of early Sept, 3,300 units delivered, RS most popular variant
Honda Malaysia (HMSB) has announced that nearly 7,300 bookings have been received for the 2023 Honda WR-V as of September 6, just under two months after the small SUV made its local …
New Peugeot models sold in Malaysia now come with seven-year warranty/free maintenance, limited period
Bermaz Auto Alliance (BAASB) has announced that new Peugeot vehicles sold in Malaysia will be offered with a seven-year warranty and seven-year free service maintenance package for a limited period. The offer …
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV in Malaysia – Lite RWD at RM219,888, Plus RWD at RM249,888, 429 km range
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has expanded the Hyundai Ioniq 6 range in Malaysia with the introduction of two new variants of the fully-electric model. The Ioniq 6 Lite RWD and the Ioniq …
Indonesia asks Geely to help it research and build a homegrown EV by 2026, marketed as a local brand
Indonesia has reportedly asked Chinese automaker Geely to help it build a homegrown electric car by 2025 or 2026, with the brand supposedly agreeing to the request. This was revealed by senior …
Klang Valley to get 1,000 Rapid buses by year end, uptake increase at least 40% says Anthony Loke
A move to improve the efficiency of public transport in the Klang Valley will see at least 1,000 Rapid buses on the road. This was said by Minister of Transport Anthony Loke …
Great Wall Ora R1 – data shows one unit registered in 2022, is the Ora Black Cat coming to Malaysia?
Here's something we stumbled upon while trawling through the JPJ registration data on the MAMPU's data.gov.my portal. It appears there was a single unit of the Great Wall Ora R1 registered sometime …
Hello smart mobile application launched in Malaysia – find EV charging points, book services, apply for loans
With the smart #1 having made its first Malaysian appearance in July, more about the compact electric vehicle has been revealed gradually, such as its interior, along with the fact that it …
Toyota Hilux GR Sport on sale in Australia – widebody, uprated suspension with 224 PS/550 Nm; RM222k
Following Toyota Australia's debut of the Hilux GR Sport in January for the Australian market, the flagship double-cab pick-up truck has now gone on sale Down Under, priced from AUD73,990 (RM222k) before …
Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4Matic CKD RM51k cheaper than CBU; sunroof, Handsfree Access – RM379k
Five months on from the Malaysian launch of the X254-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has now launched the locally assembled (CKD) version of the SUV in the same GLC300 4Matic guise, now …
Mercedes EQA and EQS EVs are now more achievable with the comprehensive Drive Electric Plan by Agility+
For some parts of the Klang Valley, electric vehicles (EVs) are part of the scenery these days. You might have friends talking about it, EVs are mentioned in the media, and if …
Toyota Alphard vs Vellfire – which “face” of this popular luxe MPV do Malaysians buy more?
The Malaysian T20 group absolutely love their Alphards and Vellfires. Its spaciousness and comfort makes it immensely popular all the way from the lower end of the T20 bracket to the upper …
