Denza – BYD’s premium brand forges its own identity
Denza, which is set to make its official Malaysian debut very soon, may be a new name for many here, but the brand itself isn’t a fresh face, having been around for …
TNB monopole transmission towers now illuminated – don’t stop on Penang Bridge for pics, warns PDRM
Have you been to Penang lately? If you crossed from mainland to island using the (first) Penang Bridge, you might have noticed a row of structures in the sea running parallel to …
JPJ staff to wear bodycams for transparency – Loke
In a bid to enhance enforcement transparency, Road Transport Department (JPJ) personnel will be given body cameras to wear, Transport Minister Anthony Loke has said, according to a Bernama report. Loke said …
JPJ eBid: PRP and JXR number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that PRP and JXR are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Penang's latest running number series is ‘PRP’, …
Proton eMas 3 EV rendered – sub-Geely Xingyuan, BYD Seagull A-seg EV rival looks too good to be true
Click to enlarge Our good friend and rendering whiz Theophilus Chin is more known for his accurate (sometimes spookily so) digital predictions of upcoming cars than flights of fancy, but this 'Proton …
Landslide at Jalan Besar Kampung Raja blocks road to Cameron Highlands – alternative routes available
Continuous heavy rain on Sunday (January 5, 2025) caused a landslide at Jalan Besar Kampung Raja near the Blue Valley junction on Monday (January 6). As reported by The Star, information about …
Retreaded tyres, Chinese tyres make up 80% of commercial vehicle tyre market, quality checks needed
Retreaded tyres and tyres imported from China comprise 80% of the commercial vehicle tyre market due to their affordability, Bernama reports. Although the price difference can exceed RM500 a tyre, saving operators …
JPJ, KPDN to discuss ‘cosmetic agents’ at Puspakom helping commercial vehicles pass inspections
The road transport department (JPJ) and the ministry of domestic trade and cost of living (KPDN) will be meeting next week to discuss the activities of "cosmetic agents" at Puspakom vehicle inspection …
CKD locally assembled Volvo EX30 open for booking – base Plus is gone, MY25 starts from RM209k Ultra
Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has announced the opening of order books for the CKD locally assembled Volvo EX30. Launched in September 2024, the first batch of the EV - CBU imported from …
Proton to launch second EV model this year – smaller, more affordable eMas 5 to take on Perodua eMO EV?
We are only a few days into 2025, but Proton CEO Dr Li Chunrong has already confirmed that the national car company will launch its second all-electric model this year. The announcement …
2025 Toyota Corolla GR Sport launched in Malaysia – CVT gets 10-speed mode, tuned suspension, RM150k
Everyone's attention is on the two facelifted GR hot hatches at the Toyota Gazoo Racing Season 7 finale, happening at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit now, but there's another car on stage, …
2025 Toyota GR Corolla facelift in Malaysia – 300 PS/400 Nm 1.6T, still 6MT, 8AT coming later, RM367k
Aside from the facelifted GR Yaris, UMW Toyota Motor has also launched the new 2025 Toyota GR Corolla in Malaysia. The also-refreshed hot hatch gets much of the same performance upgrades as …
2025 Toyota GR Yaris facelift launched in Malaysia – 6MT only, new 8AT later, 300 PS/400 Nm, RM315,600
You saw it quietly previewed at the 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) last month, and here's the Toyota GR Yaris facelift again, this time officially launched in Malaysia at the …
BYD Sealion 7 vs Tesla Model Y in Malaysia – we compare both electric SUVs to see how they stack up
BYD and Tesla are currently engaged in a war to attract electric vehicle (EV) buyers in Malaysia, and the first battle saw the Seal take on the Model 3 in the sedan …
Sime Motors AutoArena, Jan 10 to 12 – first car event in Stadium Bukit Jalil; promos, test drives from brands
Sime Motors is kicking off the new year with the Sime Motors AutoArena event, happening next weekend, January 10 to 12. This is the first automotive event being held right inside the …
Ford Raptor Rev event postponed to February 22-23
The Ford Raptor Rev event has been postponed to February 22-23 from the original January 11-12 "due to overwhelming response". "We sincerely regret for any inconvenience caused by the rescheduling of our …
DBKL no longer accepting JomParking for payment in 2025 – six other apps retained for street parking lots
Those who work and play in KL, take note. DBKL has announced the discontinuation of the JomParking app as a payment method for public parking lots. This is effective January 1, 2025 …
Lorry made in 2023, stub axle failure suspected, report ‘incomplete’ as tyre cannot be found – Puspakom
Puspakom has submitted its findings on the tragic Ayer Keroh crash to the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) for further action, but the inspection remains incomplete as the dislodged lorry …
Volkswagen Touareg R-Line price revised in Malaysia – now from RM385k without VAP; up to RM70k less
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has revised the pricing for the Volkswagen Touareg R-Line, which was first launched here in March last year. The new asking price is RM384,972 on-the-road without insurance …
Bank credit and debit cards now accepted at KL-Karak Highway’s Gombak and Bentong toll plazas
Finally, one can use credit and debit cards for payment on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway, as concessionaire AFA Prime has announced a public pilot test of the open payment system. If you …
