BMW i7 EV flagship sighted in Kuala Lumpur again
The BMW i7 fully electric sedan has been sighted once again in Kuala Lumpur this morning ahead of the BMW Group Malaysia 2023 Business Briefing, and this appears to be the same …
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BYD sold nearly 1.87 million NEVs globally in 2022 – 152.5% up from 2021; 229,020 units of Atto 3 EV sold
BYD (Build Your Dreams) has announced it sold a total of 1,868,543 new energy vehicles (NEVs) – a term referring to electrified cars – in 2022, which represents a year-on-year growth of …
BMW showcases next-generation head-up display at CES – tech to debut on Neue Klasse EV by 2025
The BMW i Vision Dee was the highlight of the German carmaker’s booth at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, but we were also given at what lies ahead. At the event, the …
Google Maps goes HD to help with driving assistance systems, to debut on Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3
Google has a new "HD map" service, but it isn't what you think it is. It's not some extra beautiful high resolution version of Google Maps, but instead an extra detailed version …
Nvidia brings GeForce Now to cars – Hyundai, BYD, Polestar are first brands to offer cloud gaming service
Nvidia’s GeForce Now is a cloud gaming service that allows users to stream games to hardware that may not necessarily be powerful enough to run them. At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show …
Hyundai Ioniq 5 with e-Corner system revealed for CES – crab walk, tank turn, diagonal driving and pivot turn
https://youtu.be/Bbw_smfOgVA Hyundai Mobis (MObility Beyond Integrated Solution) is responsible for developing technologies for Hyundai Motor Group, and in 2021, the company showed off its working e-Corner system with the reveal of the …
Volvo Car Malaysia sold 3,194 vehicles in 2022 – 43% increase from 2021; 7th consecutive year of growth
Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) delivered a total of 3,194 vehicles last year, which represents a 43% increase from 2021. This is a new record high for the company and marks a seventh …
BYD T3 EV vans to be locally assembled in Tanjung Malim by CSH Alliance – CBU sales to start before CKD
Alliance EV (AEV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSH Alliance, has obtained the manufacturing licence for the assembly of BYD T3 electric van in Malaysia. According to a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the …
Energy Absolute to build RM5 billion EV public transport manufacturing facility in Malaysia: MITI
A joint venture between Energy Absolute Thailand and Computer Forms Malaysia (CFM) has been formed for the construction of Malaysia's first EV manufacturing plant for public transportation, worth RM5 billion according to …
BMW i Vision Dee debuts at CES – colour-changing EV concept with massive HUD; previews the Neue Klasse
Prior to the start of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), BMW’s Instagram account was “taken over” by someone/something called Dee, which left many curious as to what was going on. Well, …
Toyota Hilux GR Sport – 224 PS, 550 Nm 2.8 diesel with wider track, tuned suspension debuts in Australia
The Toyota Hilux GR Sport exists in many forms in various markets - we've seen European, Thai, Japanese and South African versions before this, but this Australian version is the most hardcore …
New Perodua Myvi G4 concept by Saharudin Design
MIMOS design head Saharudin Busri is back with another 3D rendering of what he imagines the next-generation Perodua Myvi could look like. His latest creation is an alternative to another Myvi G4 …
Mercedes-Benz EQS local assembly has started in Malaysia – CKD EQS500 4Matic to be launched soon?
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) previously confirmed that locally-assembled (CKD) EQ models are on the way, and it appears the EQS is the first model from the German brand’s electric vehicle (EV) range to …
Toyota bZ4X sighted in Malaysia – EV crossover with 71.4 kWh battery and up to 500 km range coming soon
Last December, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) revealed during a media event that the Toyota bZ4X would be launched in Malaysia in 2023. At the time, company did not reveal when the all-electric …
UMW Toyota Motor considering Lexus RZ for Malaysia – EV SUV with 71.4 kWh battery, up to 450 km range
While hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are deemed as more appropriate for Malaysia by UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT), the company is also focused on bringing in battery electric vehicles (BEVs), keeping in line …
More EV incentives to be included in revised Budget 2023, says Nik Nazmi – tabling to happen on Feb 24
During the tabling of Budget 2023 (Bajet 2023) last year, it was announced that fully-imported (CBU) electric vehicles (EVs) would be exempt from import and excise duties until December 31, 2024. This …
2023 Proton X70 review in Malaysia – new 1.5L turbo three-cylinder engine better than the 1.8L turbo 4-pot?
https://youtu.be/7BtlnmkDmIE The Proton X70 MC was launched in June last year, with the biggest change to the popular SUV being the adoption of a 1.5 litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine to replace the …
Toyota says hybrid is still the most suitable electrified technology for Malaysia – Innova HEV coming in 2023?
In its pursuit of carbon neutrality, Toyota has taken a multi-technology approach to support widely varying customer needs and market conditions around the world. While the Japanese carmaker has taken its first …
Toyota sold over 100k units in Malaysia in 2022, up 40% – retains top overall non-national car brand spot
Toyota has maintained its top overall non-national car brand position by selling 100,042 units in 2022. Together with the 993 units closed by Lexus, UMW Toyota Motor's 101,035 tally is 40% higher …
Toyota Malaysia 2023 price list – Corolla Cross, Hilux, Fortuner up by up to RM5k; Alphard, Vellfire removed
After updating the prices of the Toyota Corolla and Camry in Malaysia, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has now done the same for other models in its line-up. One of those models is …
