Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV teased – Malaysia launch soon?
Hyundai Ioniq 6 at the 2023 Bangkok International Motor Show The Hyundai Ioniq 6 has been teased for its Malaysian market arrival, with an image showing the streamliner EV's drag coefficient of …
New Mitsubishi five-seat compact SUV based on XFC Concept open for booking in Indonesia – August debut
Mitsubishi has begun accepting pre-orders in Indonesia for its all-new compact SUV previewed by the XFC Concept, which will only make its debut at this year’s Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) …
Decision to make child seat use mandatory still being studied, advocacy to continue for now – MoT
The government says is still studying the enforcement of using child car seats in vehicles. Even though its use became mandatory from January 2020, the ruling never came into effect, because following …
2024 Polestar 2 gets 22% EV range uplift – now up to 654 km; peak DC fast charging increased to 205 kW
The Polestar 2 has been given another update for the 2024 model year, with the carmaker claiming improved range, efficiency and performance, while simultaneously reducing its carbon footprint. This is a follow …
GAC presents GOVE flying car concept – eVTOL with two parts: passenger drone, 4-wheeled road chassis
Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group) recently unveiled a flying car concept called GOVE, which is an acronym for the words ‘GAC, On the Go, Vertical Flight and Electric Vehicle (EV)’. The GOVE …
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV spotted in Malaysia – is the all-new fourth-gen 7-seater SUV coming soon?
Click to enlarge Looks striking, doesn't it? This is the latest Mitsubishi Outlander, and it has been spotted in Malaysia with a KL plate. Specifically in SS2 Petaling Jaya, by a chap …
2023 BMW X1 M35i xDrive debuts – 2.0L turbo four-cylinder; 317 PS, 400 Nm; 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds
The third-generation BMW X1 welcomes a new high-performance variant with the debut of the new X1 M35i xDrive. Taking its place at the top of the X1 range, the M35i xDrive is …
2023 Peugeot Landtrek 1.9D Allure – RM120,072 OTR
The Peugeot Landtrek brings a pick-up truck offering to the French brand in Malaysia, arriving in our market as a sole 1.9D Allure variant for its double-cab bodystyle. Launched in March this …
Aston Martin electric cars to use Lucid technology – hypercar, sportscars, GT and SUV models on the way
Aston Martin Rapide E introduced in 2019 Aston Martin has announced that it will be building its future EVs using Lucid technology. It will pay US$232 million in shares and cash to …
Honda recalls 1.3m vehicles for faulty reverse camera; American market Odyssey, Pilot and Passport affected
Honda is recalling 1.3 million vehicles worldwide due to a potential issue with the image from the vehicle's rear view camera according to the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), …
Fake engine oil worth RM1.1 million seized since 2019
The issue of fake goods has been around forever, but in recent times things have amplified noticeably, and not just in frequency. With counterfeit stuff getting harder to spot, and nothing being …
Proton, Affin Bank launch Affiliate Credit Card/-i – 3x points at Proton outlets, 0% instalment for servicing
Proton and Affin Bank have launched an affiliate credit card targeted at Proton owners. The Affin Avance Proton Affiliate Credit Card/-i provides exclusive benefits to Proton customers when they use the card …
G90 BMW M5 already in development – next-gen to have hybrid powertrain, includes G99 M5 Touring
The next-generation BMW M5 will be available as both sedan and station wagon versions, and the German marque has revealed that the M5 Touring will be making its return next year. This …
Toyota Hilux to get 48V technology in 2024 – 2.8L mild hybrid with 10% better fuel economy, auto stop/start
The Toyota Hilux will be getting 48V mild hybrid technology in 2024, as confirmed by Toyota Australia. The perennial best-selling pick-up truck Down Under (and in Malaysia), is set to get a …
chargeEV, Gentari, JomCharge cross-access charging kicks off – over 600 EV chargers across Malaysia
In March, Gentari, EV Connection and Yinson GreenTech announced that they had signed a tripartite agreement to enable cross-tracking and cross-access charging of electric vehicles (EVs) on their Gentari, JomCharge and chargEV …
BYD expands its presence in Penang, JB – shopping mall showrooms in Gurney Plaza, MidValley Southkey
BYD has expanded its presence in Penang and Johor Bahru with the opening of two new BYD Centres. The Penang outlet is located in Gurney Plaza while the JB outlet is in …
2023 Daihatsu Xenia gets 3-star ASEAN NCAP rating – Alza twin gets low score due to low specs in Indonesia
The New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) has tested the Daihatsu Xenia, and this MPV for the Indonesian market has been given a three-star rating for its overall …
Chery to have 31 dealerships at launch, including in East Malaysia – more outlets opening by end-2023
By now, you must already be aware that Chery is back in Malaysia and its launch models - the Omoda 5 and Tiggo 8 Pro - are good looking modern SUVs that …
BYD Dolphin hits the European market, export spec car is a larger vehicle – is the Malaysian market next?
Above: BYD Dolphin export car. Below: BYD Dolphin China market car BYD is ramping up its export game, with the BYD Dolphin scheduled to be hitting the roads in multiple markets around …
2024 Toyota C-HR – 2nd-gen compact crossover has even bolder styling; 1.8L and 2.0L hybrid, 2.0L PHEV
Toyota has unveiled the second-generation C-HR, which succeeds the original that first debuted way back in 2016. First previewed by the C-HR Prologue from last year, the all-new compact crossover follows in …
