Jokowi confident that Tesla will invest in Indonesia
Earlier this month, it was reported that Tesla was close to a preliminary deal to set up of a production plant in Indonesia, and while nothing has yet emerged of it, Indonesian …
2023 Audi RS e-tron GT seen undisguised in Malaysia before Q2 launch – 598 PS, 830 Nm, 487 km EV range
The Audi RS e-tron GT has been sighted in Malaysia ahead of a planned in Q2 this year, with this example being sighted at EQ Kuala Lumpur. PHS Automotive Malaysia’s (PHSAM), which …
Zeekr X revealed as brand’s third model – all-new EV crossover is larger than the smart #1; from RM127k est
After some teasing, Zeekr has released the first official photos of its third model without any camouflage. Instead of being called the 003, Geely’s offshoot electric vehicle company has chosen to call …
Volvo Car Malaysia to begin exporting cars made in Shah Alam to the Philippines and Vietnam this year
Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has announced plans to export vehicles to Vietnam and the Philippines this year as part of efforts to transform Malaysia into an electric vehicle hub. Last year, the …
Mitsubishi Xpander Venture event in Johor Bharu – put the MPV to the test at Toppen Mall this February 4-5
Having successfully completed the outing in Shah Alam earlier this month, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) is bringing the Mitsubishi Xpander Venture event to its next location. Southern folk will be able to …
2023 Range Rover – fifth-gen L460 spied in Malaysia; luxury SUV launching this month in HSE 4.4L V8 form
Click to enlarge Say hello to the fifth-generation Range Rover, which has arrived in Malaysia ahead of its official launch in the middle of this month. These pics were taken by our …
Lotus to list its EV unit on US Nasdaq by merging with LCAA – combined company to be worth RM22.9 billion
British carmaker Lotus Cars has formally announced plans to list its electric vehicle unit (Lotus Technology) on the Nasdaq in the United States. At present, Lotus Cars is 51% owned by Geely, …
Zeekr 003 teased ahead of debut this year – new EV is the sister model to the smart #1; will be sold in Europe
Zeekr was founded in March 2021 and already has two models in its line-up, with the first being the 001 crossover that debuted in April the same year, while the 009 MPV …
Perodua will not increase prices of existing models in 2023; ‘as long as we can withstand, we will,’ says CEO
There have been some upward movement in car prices this year as costs rise, but market leader Perodua has vowed to maintain its prices in 2023. "For Perodua's existing models, although there's …
Proton and Geely 10-year plan on track, still targets to be No.1 in Malaysia, top three player in ASEAN by 2027
Proton says the first five years of its partnership with Geely has seen plenty of positive movement, among them being a return to profitability, something it said was paramount at the beginning …
Perodua to introduce New Outlet Standard in 2023 – revamped showroom and service centre look and feel
Besides announcing its sales and production targets for 2023, Perodua will also implement its New Outlet Standard (NOS), which will see existing dealerships be upgraded with a fresh new look. According to …
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE, GLE Coupe facelifts debut – only electrified powertrains, including AMG variants
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the newly facelifted GLE and GLE Coupe, with both receiving exterior, interior, technology and equipment updates. Set to arrive at European dealerships from July this year, customers will be …
Perodua to launch car subscription plans this year
Just like how hybrids being a part of Perodua's near future plans isn't a surprise, so is car subscription. That's because the 300-unit Ativa Hybrid subscription plan - launched in September 2022 …
Is Tesla officially coming to Malaysia? Tesla Sdn Bhd gets ‘Services’ dropped from its name in Oct 2022
Tesla might be preparing to set up shop in Malaysia, as checks with SSM data has revealed that the Tesla Services Sdn Bhd subsidiary has undergone a name change in October 2022 …
Perodua working on localising EV manufacturing – key components like batteries must be made in Malaysia
With electric vehicles being the talk of the automotive industry, Perodua has given its input on the matter during its recent outlook media conference. First and foremost, the carmaker has no immediate …
Proton EV roadmap – to start with MHEV, then PHEV and BEV; targeting Malaysia as an EV RHD hub
Back in 2021, Proton indicated that it had a planned roadmap for electrification involving hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and full electric vehicles, and also that it would enter the market when the …
Perodua’s first hybrid will be launched with full model change – no Ativa Hybrid, but Bezza or Myvi Hybrid?
It's no surprise that hybrid vehicles are in Perodua's plans - the hints have been plenty and obvious - but it has now been unequivocally declared by Perodua president and CEO Datuk …
Perodua has 220k outstanding bookings – will absorb SST for deliveries after March 31, including new Axia
Car buyers in Malaysia took full advantage of the government’s decision to exempt passenger cars from sales and service tax (SST), which was done as part of efforts to stimulate the automotive …
2024 Mazda CX-90 debuts – new three-row SUV; 3.3L turbo mild hybrid inline-six, 2.5L PHEV; standard AWD
Here it is, the all-new Mazda CX-90. The three-row SUV is the latest to join the carmaker’s Large Product group that includes the two-row CX-60, with the CX-70 and CX-80 set to …
2023 Perodua Axia Manual will be launched after Hari Raya – could base MT be a sub-RM25k carryover?
2019 Perodua Axia E MT Today's official announcement of the 2023 Perodua Axia raised a question or two among some industry watchers and perhaps a petrolhead or two. I say some, because …
