The Petrol Dealers Association of Malaysia (PDAM) has urged the government to delay introducing the RON 95 petrol subsidy rationalisation plan until critical industry issues are resolved, reports FMT. PDAM Continue Reading
I begin with a question: is there a point in slapping a performance badge on an EV these days, when even in base form, so many of them boast sub-four Continue Reading
GWM Malaysia has announced the launch of its new 3S showroom in Melaka to cater to customers in the state. With a built-up area of 3,949 square feet, the facility Continue Reading
Subaru distributor Motor Image Malaysia held the Subaru Track Day 2025 event at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit on Sunday, where a total of 185 Subaru owners took to the Continue Reading
Toyota has announced it will begin producing the GR Corolla in the United Kingdom starting in 2026. According to the Japanese automaker, preparations at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) Continue Reading
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is on schedule to reach 90% completion by December this year, reported Bernama. The 665 km-long rail infrastructure project had recorded progress at Continue Reading
The land public transport agency (APAD) has revoked the operating licence of the lorry company involved in the May 13 accident that claimed the lives of nine Federal Reserve Unit Continue Reading
Perodua has filed a trademark application for QV-E name and logo with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO), as sighted by local automotive news site CarPlus. The QV-E logo Continue Reading
BMW has announced some changes for the i4 electric vehicle (EV) as part of its summer 2025 update plan that sees powertrain and/or equipment revisions. From July this year, both Continue Reading
Geely has conducted a demonstration of the safety of its Golden Brick EV battery in a crush test, where the battery specified for the Galaxy E5 – twin to the Continue Reading
VinFast has revealed the right-hand drive (RHD) version of the VF6 at this year’s Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) in Surabaya. The B-segment SUV, which first made its debut back Continue Reading
Alpine has unveiled the A390, its latest electric model after the Renault R5-based A290. The A390 is the brand’s first SUV, and thus is aimed at the likes of the Continue Reading
Puspakom has announced that it is upgrading IT systems across its vehicle inspection centres across the country. With that, the upgraded system will be implemented and trialled at selected branches. Continue Reading
Following a highly successful inaugural outing last year, Volvo Car Malaysia is bringing back the Volvo Padel Open again this year, with the 2025 edition set to introduce new match Continue Reading
Peugeot will be bringing back the GTi badge with the e-208 GTi that is set for unveiling ahead of this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, reported Autocar. Continue Reading
The Madani government will implement the RON 95 subsidy rationalisation as planned, and it will be rolled out in the second half of this year, second finance minister Datuk Seri Continue Reading
No RON 95 price increase for Malaysians? Here’s the latest on the RON 95 fuel subsidy rationalisation plan that was supposed to start in mid 2025, which we’re approaching now. Continue Reading
Pusat Kajian dan Pembangunan Proton (PRDC) di China kini meraikan ulang tahun pertamanya selepas mula dibuka pada April tahun lalu. Terletak di Hangzhou Bay dalam perkarangan kawasan yang sama dengan Continue Reading
Oktober tahun lalu Kementerian Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri menegaskan bahawa ia akan terus mengekalkan sasaran untuk menyiapkan 10,000 pengecas EV di Malaysia menjelang tahun 2025, selari dengan sasaran yang telahpun Continue Reading
Lotus could offer the Emira with an even larger engine than the supercharged petrol V6 unit that currently serves the model, reported Autocar. “We are currently investigating the feasibility of Continue Reading
Car-themed phones are pretty rare these days and collaborations with Formula 1 teams are even rarer still. But Realme has done it with the forthcoming GT 7 Dream Edition, which Continue Reading
Today marks the start of the MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) Track Day 2025 which not only serves to celebrate the new JCW models launched in Malaysia recently, but also Continue Reading
Another day, another lorry-related road fatality. On Wednesday, a road transport department (JPJ) officer was killed after the motorcycle she was riding was involved in a collision with a refrigerated Continue Reading
Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow has justified the state government’s recent RM3.31 million purchase of 15 XV80 Toyota Camry 2.5V sedans for use by the administration, the New Straits Continue Reading
YAB Perdana Menteri, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim semasa majlis penyerahan Proton eMas di Putrajaya. 21 Mei 2025. IZZUDDIN ABD RADZAK/Pejabat Perdana Menteri.NO SALES; NO ARCHIVE; RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Continue Reading
The road transport department (JPJ) has announced that it has introduced a new version of the Malaysian driving licence (LMM), which comes with enhanced security features. The card form of Continue Reading
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has announced that it is the Official Royal & Government Fleet Provider of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2025. The airshow is taking place Continue Reading
Honda has announced that it is lowering its sales targets and scaling back on its investment plans for pure electric vehicles as part of a strategy realignment. The Japanese automaker Continue Reading
iCar (we know it as iCaur in Malaysia) CEO Su Jun recently took to Weibo to tease the V27, an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) that he nicknamed the “Chinese G-Class” Continue Reading
The upcoming 2025 Super GT Malaysia Festival will see UMW Toyota Motor and Toyota Gazoo Racing Malaysia present as title sponsors, as announced by event promoter and rights holder Haro Continue Reading
Deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed concern regarding the high number of road accidents involving youth, New Straits Times has reported. The situation called for urgent Continue Reading
Honda Malaysia says it received 200 bookings for the all-electric Honda e:N1 before the EV was officially introduced in Malaysia yesterday, priced at RM149,900 on-the-road without insurance. The company added Continue Reading
It’s been a rough few months for Neta, the struggling Chinese electric carmaker that’s been in the news plenty of times – and not for the right reasons. The bad Continue Reading
Bersama dengan SYM ADXTG 400, Mforce Bike Holdings Sdn Bhd turut melancarkan sebuah lagi skuter, iaitu daripada jenama QJMotor, AX200S. Ia ditawarkan dalam tiga warna iaitu coklat, biru dan kelabu, Continue Reading
Effective May 19, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will stop allowing conversion of foreign driving licences to Malaysian licences. In a press statement, JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said Continue Reading
Honda Malaysia has confidently expressed that it will be able to sell all its allocated volume of the fully-imported Honda e:N1 EV before the import duty and excise duty exemptions Continue Reading
Following a crash involving a Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) truck that claimed the lives of nine FRU personnel, deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that such incidents Continue Reading
Having built cars since 2018, Xpeng has released its first second-generation model, the new P7. Set to replace its flagship P7i, this electric sedan looks even more futuristic than its Continue Reading
Cycle & Carriage has unveiled its newly upgraded Mercedes-Benz 2S centre located in Batu Caves, now featuring the latest retail brand presence that focuses on improving customer touchpoints, seamless digital Continue Reading
Royal Enfield Bear 650 Two Four Nine Getting its official launch at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 are the 2025 Royal Enfield Bear 650 and Royal Enfield Classic 650, with pricing Continue Reading
Semasa Malaysia Autoshow 2025, Zontes mempamerkan beberapa model baru yang belum dilancarkan secara rasmi untuk pasaran Malaysia dan dua daripadanya adalah 368D dan 368E. Tempahan sudah dibuka untuk dua model Continue Reading
On display at the Malaysia Auto Show 2025 were the Givi M37.0 Grande helmet and the Ultimo Monolock top case as well as the latest range of Hevik gear designed Continue Reading
Launched at the ongoing Malaysian Auto Show 2025 is the 205 Honda CB1000 SP naked sports, priced at RM69,999. Pricing excludes road tax, insurance and registration and there only one Continue Reading
Launched yesterday at the ongoing Malaysia Autoshow 2025, the GWM Tank 500 HEV has collected 150 bookings in Malaysia since the order books opened on April 14. Not bad at Continue Reading
Malaysia dan pasaran ASEAN lain seperti Thailand sudahpun menerima Toyota Corolla Cross facelift sejak tahun lalu. Namun untuk Corolla Cross GR Sport, rupa luaran versi lebih sporty berkenaan kelihatan masih Continue Reading
A year after it was announced, the government’s journey into hydrogen mobility in the Peninsular has finally begun with the launch of its mobile hydrogen refuelling station (MHRS) pilot project Continue Reading
Alongside the Honda CB1000 SP, also unveiled was the 2025 Honda Gold Wing for Malaysia, priced at RM222,888, up from the previous RM212,888. Honda’s grand touring motorcycle comes in two Continue Reading
2025 Zontes 368D Shown at the Malaysia Autoshow are the 2025 Zontes 368D and 368E scooters, with estimated pricing from below RM25,000 and RM27,000 respectively. The 368D and 368E join Continue Reading
Jaecoo Malaysia telah mengumumkan ia kini telah dijenamakan semula dan dikenali sebagai Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia. Langkah itu dilakukan bersempena dengan ulang tahun pertama syarikat itu dan sejajar dengan strategi Continue Reading
Perodua is a company that plans everything in detail, and sticks to it. Annual sales records, a vice-like grip of its No.1 position and market share that’s now pushing 45% Continue Reading
Bagi peminat SUV off-road, mungkin anda bakal tertarik dengan Jetour T2 ini. SUV off-road ini sedang dipertontonkan dalam acara Malaysia Autoshow 2025 yang berlangsung di MAEPS, Serdang. Dikhabarkan Jetour Malaysia Continue Reading
Launched at the Malaysia Auto Show 2025 is the 2025 Yamaha Max scooter, priced at RM24,888. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance or registration and there are two colours Continue Reading
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) may have teased several special editions for this weekend’s Malaysia Autoshow, but evidently it could not wait that long – so it’s decided to launch Continue Reading
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) today launched the Wolfsburg Edition of the Arteon R-Line 4Motion, which is one of several special editions that will make their public debut at the Continue Reading
The Malaysia Autoshow returns this weekend, and alongside the usual array of new model launches will be a number of “bold concepts” from Perodua. The national carmaker is teasing future-ready Continue Reading
Lower than expected sales for the American motorcycle brand as Harley-Davidson (H-D) releases its first quarter report for 2025. Global motorcycle shipments decreased 33% year-over-year, with a corresponding loss of Continue Reading
Projek penghasilan model EV pertama Perodua bukan lagi perkara baharu. Pembuat kereta dari Rawang itu telahpun mula menunjukkan model konsep dalam skala 1:6 digelar sebagai EM-O (singkatan bagi Electric Motion Continue Reading
Displayed alongside the facelifted Chery Tiggo 7 at this year’s Auto Shanghai is the larger and also latest Tiggo 8 facelift. Pictured here in plug-in hybrid (PHEV) guise, the SUV Continue Reading
It’s clear that development of Perodua’s first electric vehicle, the eMO (Electric Motion Online), is progressing at a rate of knots. Just five months after the eMO-II concept was shown Continue Reading
Thailand is set to revise its excise duty system for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) from next year in what is a move to increase both manufacturing prospects and consumer Continue Reading
For years, Lego had been the undisputed champion of car-themed toy bricks, offering licenced, highly-desirable sets at pretty much every price point. Its monopoly has ended, however, because Mattel has Continue Reading
Revealed in November, the Dongfeng Nissan N7 was launched at the ongoing Auto Shanghai 2025 show, marking the start of Nissan’s first concerted effort at breaking into China’s burgeoning new Continue Reading
Although electric vehicle (EV) adoption remains in its early stages, Malaysia is making great strides, with a notable 64% increase in EV sales in 2024 compared to the year before. Continue Reading
Isuzu has unveiled the production version of the D-Max EV, the battery-electric version of its popular pick-up truck that was shown at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show as the Continue Reading
It’s Wednesday, which means it is now time again for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, and the ministry of finance has announced the retail prices of fuels for Continue Reading
At this year’s Auto Shanghai, Chery announced its target to achieve annual global sales of one million vehicles within the next two years. This is part of its ‘Navigating the Continue Reading
Having first made its debut in January this year, the Lynk & Co 900 SUV has gone on sale in China where it is priced from 289,900 yuan (RM172,231). The Continue Reading
Click to enlarge Last week, we reported that Chery sub-brand iCar will be coming to Malaysia, and in our part of the world, it will be known as iCaur with Continue Reading
Now in Malaysia is the 2025 Ariic 318GT adventure-scooter, priced at RM22,888. Pricing does not include road tax, insruacen and registration and the 318GT comes in three colour options – Continue Reading
All new cars are EVs, right? Seems so, feels so, but thankfully no. This is the new MINI Cooper Convertible, and it’s not powered by batteries; instead, there’s a good Continue Reading
Celebrate the sports car with Porsche Malaysia, where performance, engineering and lifestyle come together at Porsche Sportscar Weekend events that will be taking place at Porsche Centres nationwide from this Continue Reading
Chery today unveiled the Omoda 3, a new crossover that is meant to slot in below the Omoda 5 and 7. Alternatively known as the C3 depending on the market Continue Reading
At today’s Omoda Day event that saw the introduction of the Omoda 3/C3, Shawn Xu, CEO of Omoda & Jaecoo International, teased the next-generation C9. Internally known as the T29, Continue Reading
Teased here is the fourth generation of the Nissan Elgrand, the luxury MPV that has traditionally been the Toyota Alphard/Vellfire‘s main foe (but now has many more contenders to deal Continue Reading
This is the Nissan Frontier Pro, a product of the Zhengzhou-Nissan joint-venture that’ll launch in China later this year before going to other markets, which will be announced later (fingers Continue Reading
You saw it at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024; now the Jetour VT9 has been officially teased on Facebook. The seven-seater SUV is a D-segmenter that sits above the recently-launched five-seater Continue Reading
iCaur V23 The iCar brand is coming to Malaysia and will make its debut at next month’s Malaysia Autoshow 2025 (MAS 2025). However, the Chinese brand, which under Chery’s umbrella, Continue Reading
Geely’s big debut at the ongoing Auto Shanghai 2025 show is the Galaxy Cruiser, a striking new off-road-ready concept. China’s largest privately-owned carmaker looks to be finally entering the country’s Continue Reading
Making its world premiere at the ongoing Auto Shanghai 2025 show is the GWM Ora 07 Touring, adding the wagon body style to the Ora sub-brand’s flagship electric vehicle. The Continue Reading
Data jualan kenderaan terbaru yang dikeluarkan oleh Persatuan Automotif Malaysia (MAA) untuk bulan Mac 2025 menyaksikan 72,704 buah kenderaan berjaya diserahkan kepada pelanggan. Ini menunjukkan peningkatan sebanyak 12% berbanding jumlah Continue Reading
Nio has announced that the right-hand drive (RHD) version of its Firefly EV will be ready by October, and that it’ll first be available in the UK and Southeast Asia, Continue Reading
The home affairs ministry (KDN) has proposed the use of MyDigital ID for traffic summons (saman) payments, with minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail telling Berita Harian that although the Continue Reading
Arriving in Malaysia this May is the 2025 SYM ADXTG 400 scooter, with an estimated price of below RM30,000. According to SYM Malaysian distributor MForce Bike Holdings, the ADXTG 400 Continue Reading
Perhaps the epitome of Suzuki’s V-twins is the 2025 Suzuki SV650, priced at RM29,900 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. There are three colour options for the SV650 in Malaysia Continue Reading
Entering the middleweight cruiser market in Malaysia is the 2025 Benda LCF700 Pro, priced at RM48,888, Pricing does not include road tax, insurance and registration and there are two colour Continue Reading
There’s a new special number plate series under Putrajaya – A-A, with numbers 1 to 9999 in between. Brings to mind Kuala Lumpur’s old W-A series, which was introduced in Continue Reading
Suzuki Malaysia telah memperkenalkan secara rasmi model motosikal ikonik keluaran jenama itu, SV650 2025. Dilengkapi teknologi yang sudah terbukti selama dua dekad, model baru kini kembali ke pasaran tempatan dengan Continue Reading
Continental Tyres has unveiled the UltraContact UX7. Offered in sizes ranging from 15 to 22 inches, this SUV-dedicated tyre will be purchasable starting from the second quarter at Continental-branded outlets Continue Reading
In what is fast turning out to be a weekly revision of rates, the United States says that China now faces up to a 245% tariff on imports to the Continue Reading
Rapid Bus has announced that its Rapid KL On-Demand vans will start serving new areas starting from tomorrow, April 17. This round, there are two new zones and one existing Continue Reading
Launched in China back in 2022, the Geely Panda Mini has received a facelift ahead of the Auto Shanghai motor show later this month. The tiny four-seater electric city car, Continue Reading
While the US has paused its higher tariffs on most countries for the next three months, its trade war with China continues unabated, with the rate imposed on China now Continue Reading
The road transport department (JPJ) says it will be introducing new standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for commercial and public service vehicles next month. According to JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Continue Reading
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has revealed that it plans to increase the utilisation of its 1,655 km rail network that spans 10 states, New Straits Times has reported. Track Continue Reading
President Xi’s custom-built Hongqi N701 in Malaysia, a cousin of the Hongqi L5 The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has announced extensive road closures and traffic diversions across several key routes Continue Reading
After the teaser, BMW Motorrad has taken the covers off the new 2025 BMW Motorrad R 1300 R naked sports. Coming in four model variants – basic, Exclusive, Performance and Continue Reading
Ah yes, here it is then, the inevitable postponement, although it did take more than a day before the shift forward came about. It has now been announced that enforcement Continue Reading
Geely has launched the second of its plug-in hybrids based on its existing electric vehicles. The Galaxy Starshine 8, as it’s so called, comes hot on the heels of the Continue Reading
The 2025 BYD Seal is on sale in Singapore in three variants, starting with the single-motor Dynamic at S$191,888 (RM643,398), through the single-motor Premium at S$215,888 (RM723,870), up to the Continue Reading
The JPJ has released its vehicle registration data for the month of March 2025, and the Proton eMas 7 has retained its place at the top of the best-selling EV Continue Reading
The JPJ vehicle registration data for the month of March 2025 has shown that the Malaysian automotive landscape has somewhat returned to normalcy, at least for the top 20 best-selling Continue Reading
Well, that didn’t take long. Mere hours after China announced it would raise tariffs on good imported from the US from 34% to 84%, United States president Donald Trump has Continue Reading
China responded to United States president Donald Trump’s threat of an additional 50% tariff on Monday (April 7, 2025) by announced it is increasing its levies on goods imported from Continue Reading
No, this is not the fifth iteration of Metal Gear Solid, but the latest compact electric SUV from MG. The MG S5 has already been launched in Thailand and its Continue Reading
Proton distributor for the eMas 7 EV, Pro-Net has rolled out the Flyme Auto S version 1.1.4 firmware update over-the-air earlier this week, paultan.org has learnt. Some progress has been Continue Reading
The tit for tat continues. On Monday (April 7, 2025), United States president Donald Trump threatened to impose an additional 50% tariffs on imports from China. This is after China Continue Reading
Nissan will introduce a new compact car that will be based on the upcoming Twingo, the manufacturers have announced in a joint statement. The upcoming Twingo will be built on Continue Reading
The Carage is Malaysia’s largest car care product and car detailing retail chain. With upwards of 1,000 products from over 70 brands, it holds a Malaysian Book of Records certificate Continue Reading
The cars keep pouring in. This time, it’s Tan Chong Motor Holdings (TCMH) and Warisan TC Holdings (WTCH), which will jointly provide assistance to residents of Putra Heights impacted by Continue Reading
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 facelift cabin Hyundai will begin rolling out its next-generation cabin designs for models that will debut next year, with physical buttons set to stay in a Continue Reading
The new X-Trail will debut the third-gen e-Power system in the US Nissan is fighting back from its financial crisis with a brace of new models, powered by revised electrified Continue Reading
China wasted no time in responding to the reciprocal tariffs announced by United States president Donald Trump on Wednesday (April 2, 2025). On Friday (April 4), China announced an additional Continue Reading
As announced last month, the BYD Atto 3 has been refreshed for 2025, where the Extended Premium variant is now known as the Atto 3 Ultra. The all-electric SUV gets Continue Reading
On the other end of the spectrum from the Insteroid concept and facelifted Ioniq 6, the wider Hyundai group is also showcasing two show cars from its flagship Genesis brand, Continue Reading
PLUS, which is expecting more that two million vehicles per day on its highways over the next three days (April 4-6), is encouraging highway users to plan their return journey Continue Reading
That competition is keen in the automotive sector in China is without doubt, but it’s not just automakers who engage in the usual game of wits in a bid to Continue Reading
Honda has revealed the interior of its reborn Prelude as the hybrid sports coupé inches ever closer to reality. The car is currently on display at the Formula 1 Tokyo Continue Reading
The ongoing 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) feels like an appetiser for Auto Shanghai 2025 next month. Toyota and Honda had bodykitted current models on stage while the Chinese Continue Reading
A throwback to the days of the first “real” dual-purpose adventure-touring motorcycle is the BMW Motorrad R12 G/S. Following on the road oriented BMW Motorrad R12 (priced at RM123,000 in Continue Reading
Following the introduction of the updated Tesla Model Y in Singapore in January this year, the American brand has now added a new Category A COE-friend variant of the Juniper Continue Reading
Dalam acara Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) 2025 yang sedang berlangsung, MG turut mempamerkan sedan segmen-B MG5 yang dikemaskini untuk pasaran tersebut. Model yang digelar sebagai MG5 Pro ini menampilkan Continue Reading
Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata unjuran rakyat terutama pengguna kenderaan yang tidak terkesan dengan penyasaran subsidi RON95 kini meningkat kepada 90% berbanding 85% sebelum ini, laporan Berita Harian. Continue Reading
