More than 10,000 EVs registered in Malaysia – JPJ
There are more than 10,000 electric vehicles already registered in Malaysia right now, according to JPJ director-general Datuk Zailani Hj Hashim, who spoke at the launch of the BYD brand and the …
BYD plans to open two EV production plants in Europe
Chinese automaker BYD is planning to open two production sites in Europe, according to Bloomberg. BYD is looking at site in the western and eastern regions of Europe, and the manufacturer is …
2023 Japan CoTY – Civic Type R wins Performance award, BMW iX Design, Hyundai Ioniq 5 Best Import
The list of winners for the 2023 Japan Car of the Year (JCOTY) has been announced with the fully electric Nissan Sakura and its EV twin, the Mitsubishi eK X named the …
Honda returning as F1 engine supplier from 2026?
Honda has raised speculation of its return as an engine supplier in Formula 1 after registering its interest with the Formula governing body FIA on engine regulations for the 2026 season. The …
Geely Panda Mini EV revealed – small and adorable city car; 41 PS, 150 km EV range; priced from RM25k
Geely Auto has added a particularly cute electric vehicle (EV) to its line-up. This is the Panda Mini EV, a small city car that occupies the same segment as the Jiayuan Komi, …
Mercedes-Benz committed to manufacturing EVs in Thailand – cheaper CKD EQS500 4Matic introduced
According to a report by Bloomberg, Mercedes-Benz has committed to manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand after signing an agreement to import its EVs into the country. Under the agreement, the German …
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia confirms local assembly of EVs – CKD EQ models coming soon, EQS first?
We will soon have CKD EVs from Mercedes-Benz. At today's launch of the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ at 1 Utama, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia president and CEO Sagree Sardien confirmed that locally-assembled EQ models are …
Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ launched in Malaysia – up to 669 km range WLTP from 90.56 kWh battery; RM420k
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched a new addition to its electric vehicle range with the Malaysian arrival of the EQE, which comes to market as the EQE350+ that is priced at RM419,888 on-the-road …
Hannah Yeoh visits Sepang, room for improvement
From left: Caroline Lee, Tan Sri Mohamed Azman Yahya, Hannah Yeoh, Abdullah Hassan and Azhan Shafriman Hanif After assuming the Youth and Sports Ministry portfolio following the 15th Malaysian General Election, Minister …
Lithium-ion battery pack prices increased for the first time since 2010 – could make EVs more expensive
Lithium-ion battery pack prices have gone up for the first time since 2010 due to the rising cost of raw materials and battery components. This is according to a report by BloombergNEF …
Tun Mahathir explores a Polestar 2 brought to him by DRB-Hicom – hopes Proton will produce its own EV
Earlier this morning, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad got up close and personal with the Polestar 2, with DRB-Hicom bringing a white unit with the registration plate ‘WHX 2020’ to the former prime …
Chery Omoda 5 scores five stars in Euro NCAP testing
The Chery Omoda 5 has scored the full five-star rating in the Euro New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) crash test. The variant tested was specified with the 1.6 litre turbocharged engine …
G82 BMW M4 Competition 50 Jahre in Singapore – 3 units only, from RM1.85 mil; M4 CSL also on display
First revealed in May this year, the G82 BMW M4 Competition 50 Jahre has now made its way to Singapore, with just three units being offered to customers. The special model celebrates …
Nissan Sakura and Mitsubishi eK X named 2022/23 Japan Car of the Year – Nissan’s 6th overall title
The Nissan Sakura and its close cousin, the Mitsubishi eK X, have been named the 2022/23 Japan Car of the Year (JCOTY). Both the fully-electric Kei cars also went home with the …
BYD Atto 3 to be sold in Japan early 2023 from RM142k; 22 stores by Jan 2023, more than 100 by 2025
As previously reported, the BYD Atto 3 will be sold in Japan beginning January 2023, followed by the Dolphin in mid-2023 and the Seal by the end of the next year. It's …
Gymkhana 2022 – Travis Pastrana jumps a helicopter, drifts, shreds tyres in a Subaru GL wagon with 862 hp
Travis Pastrana is back for the 12th edition of the Gymkhana series, which means plenty of tyre-shredding and stunts that must be seen to believe. This time, a heavily modified 1983 Subaru …
BYD Atto 3 EV walk-around video tour, from RM149.8k
The BYD Atto 3, launched yesterday as the first model of the Chinese EV specialist in Malaysia, is quite some car for RM150k. The exterior design is modern and neat, but it's …
VinFast VF6 and VF7 EV SUVs detailed – FWD, AWD; up to 354 PS and 500 Nm; 10-year battery warranty
In January this year, VinFast presented three new electric vehicles at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), namely the VF5, VF6 and VF7. All three were joined by the VF8 and VF9 that …
VinFast files for IPO in the US to fuel global expansion
VinFast recently announced it has officially made a filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of its ordinary shares. In an official …
BYD Atto 3 EV in Malaysia – more than 4,500 test drive appointments booked for Dec 9-11 launch weekend
The BYD Atto 3 has made its official launch debut in Malaysia, and you can read all about the fully electric crossover in our report here. Prior to the EV’s introduction, Sime …
