Agong visits NAMI in Russia, test drives Aurus Senat
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, is in Russia for a state visit, and how could a true car fan like His Majesty not visit the Central Scientific Research Automobile and …
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Proton eMas 5 previewed – rebadged Geome Xingyuan, RWD, 250 to 325 km WLTP, Oct launch
Proton may have taken its time in getting the eMas 7 to market, but the national automaker is showing less inclination to linger about with its second all-electric offering, the eMas 5, …
Hap Seng no longer a smart EV dealer in Malaysia – smart sales network down to 10 outlets nationwide
An online look-up of automotive dealer Hap Seng on Facebook will now reveal that the firm is no longer a dealer for smart electric vehicles in Malaysia. The company's Facebook page for …
Toyota announces plan to build new vehicle assembly plant in Japan – operations to start in early 2030s
Toyota has announced it will build a new vehicle manufacturing plant in Japan on land it plans to acquire in the Teihoucho area of Toyota City, which is found in the Aichi …
GM, Hyundai to develop 5 new models together – compact car, compact SUV, EV van, 2 pick-up trucks
General Motors (GM) and Hyundai last September shook hands to jointly develop and build passenger and commercial vehicles; now we have more details. The two companies will work together on five new …
Tesla issues recall for brake line corrosion on Model 3 Highland, pre-facelift Model Y in Europe
Tesla is issuing a recall for selected vehicles in Europe for a potential issue with brake line corrosion, reported Not A Tesla App, and the carmaker is contacting vehicle owners ahead of …
Federal Highway to receive RM20mil to upgrade bike lanes; no plans to add more to existing roads
The Federal Highway is set to receive a much-needed upgrade to its motorcycle lanes, with an infusion of RM20 million coming its way, according to The Star. Works minister Alexander Nanta Linggi …
2025 Xpeng P7 gets over 10k orders in under 7 mins in China – EV sedan with up to 594 PS, 820 km CLTC
The order books for the second-generation Xpeng P7 are now open in China, a few months after the brand’s new flagship sedan was revealed in May this year. Response to the new …
Toyota to source Chinese-made parts for electric vehicles to be produced in Thailand from 2028
Toyota will be sourcing Chinese-made parts for its manufacturing base in Thailand, according to 36Kr. This will see the use of Chinese parts in the manufacturer's electric vehicles which are set to …
Audi A5L Sportback launched in China – world’s first ICE car with Huawei ADAS, incl navigation autopilot
The Audi A5L Sportback in China has become the world's first ICE car to have Huawei's ADAS system (named Qiankun), reports Car News China. Some 9,800 pre-orders were received for the from-RMB259,900 …
BYD Zhengzhou ship delivers BYD cars to Malaysia – shorter delivery times, greater volumes promised
A new BYD has landed in Malaysia. It's huge, and unlike the others sold here, it's combustion engined rather than electric. But it's not a car. This is the BYD Zhengzhou, a …
Volkswagen Touareg to be discontinued with no successor – replaced by Tayron; ID.5 EV also axed
The third-generation Volkswagen Touareg may have only been launched in Malaysia last year, but globally the nameplate already looks to be headed the way of the dodo. Autocar reports that the mass …
Geely EX5 launched in Nepal to rival the Proton eMas 7 – different badges, same price, from RM175k
The Geely EX5, known in China as the Geely Galaxy E5, continues its movement into Asian markets, with Nepal being the latest country to introduce the all-electric SUV. It was reported that …
Cycle & Carriage launches pop-up store in 1 Utama – showcases both Leapmotor and Peugeot models
Cycle & Carriage has launched a new pop-up store located in the new wing of 1 Utama, which will run for three months starting from August 1, 2025. As with the company’s …
Suzuki Fronx teased for Malaysia – launching soon to rival Perodua Ativa, Honda WR-V, Chery Tiggo Cross?
Suzuki Malaysia has teased the Suzuki Fronx on its Facebook page. We saw it inside and out recently at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) and are happy to report that …
MG Cyberster – Malaysia is top market for EV roadster across Asia, Oceania; over 90 orders since launch
Malaysia is the top-performing market for the MG Cyberster across the Asia and Oceania regions. This was revealed by MG Motor Malaysia, which noted that over 90 orders were received in the …
Omoda C7 spied in SS15 – 1.6T, available AWD, yet another O&J model to be launched in Malaysia soon?
Omoda & Jaecoo Malaysia may have already teased two new models for its Omoda & Jaecoo Carnival, but a new spyshot suggests that yet another new car is in the works. Rick …
Hyundai Ioniq 6 facelift in Korea – larger 84 kWh battery, up to 562 km range, improved ADAS
Hyundai has launched the facelifted Ioniq 6 in its home market of South Korea, three months after unveiling the car in April. The release was accompanied by full specifications of the refreshed …
Mercedes-Benz G-Class hits 600,000-unit milestone
Mercedes-Benz has announced it has built its 600,000th G-Class at its production line in Graz, Austria, with the milestone vehicle being a fully electric G580 with EQ Technology finished in obsidian black …
2025 MG4 EV – 42.8 kWh and 53.9 kWh LFP batteries, up to 530 km range CLTC; from RM43k in China
Pricing for the 2025 MG4 has been revealed in China, where the brand's latest EV starts from approximately 73,800 yuan, or US$10,100 (RM43,443). Four variants of the second-generation EV have been priced …
