Proton e.MAS 7 Tour Kicks Off an Electrifying Chapter for Malaysia’s First National EV Brand
The Proton e.MAS 7 Tour is officially kicking off on 5 October 2024, giving Malaysians their first up-close experience with Proton’s first electric vehicle (EV). Covering over 2,000 km across all Malaysian states, the tour showcases the e.MAS 7’s capabilities and highlight Proton’s commitment to innovation and engineering excellence. In its final phase of testing, […]
Zeekr Malaysia Opens Bookings for 009 MPV and X SUV
Zeekr Malaysia has officially launched its operations, offering the Zeekr X compact urban all-electric SUV and the ultra-luxurious Zeekr 009 MPV. Bookings are now open for both models, with indicative pricing set at below RM180,000 for the Zeekr X and below RM370,000 for the Zeekr 009. The booking fees are RM2,000 and RM4,000, respectively. Sentinel […]
BMW Warns of Trade Dispute Fallout as EU Considers High Tariffs on Chinese EV Imports
BMW has taken a strong stance against the European Commission’s proposed high tariffs on China-made electric vehicles (EVs), urging the German government to vote against the measures. In a statement on Wednesday, BMW’s CEO, Oliver Zipse, expressed concerns that the proposed tariffs could spark a trade dispute with China, which would not only harm Germany’s […]
Proton’s SUV Success Drives September Sales Amid Slower Market
Proton has reported a strong sales performance for September, selling 11,269 units (including domestic and export), bringing the company’s year-to-date (YTD) total to 112,758 units. This solidifies Proton’s second position in the national automotive sales rankings with a forecasted market share of 20.1% for the month and a YTD figure of 19.1% for 2024. September […]
All-New MG5 Sedan Officially Launched in Malaysia – Priced at RM93,900 with a RM7k Rebate Offer!
SAIC Motor gave us a preview of the all-new MG5 Sedan back in August of this year with an estimated price of below RM100,000 and we were impressed by it. Today, SAIC Motor Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. has officially launched the MG5 Sedan with a price tag of RM93,900! In celebration of MG’s 100-year anniversary, customers […]
Caterham Project V’s Electric Powertrain Components Will be Developed by Yamaha
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has announced its collaboration in the development of a new electric sports coupe, dubbed “Project V.” This initiative is being spearheaded by Caterham EVo Limited, a UK-based subsidiary of VT Holdings Co., Ltd., headquartered in Nagoya, Japan. The partnership seeks to drive the project toward mass production and commercialisation, blending both […]
Mercedes-Amg One Breaks Its Own Lap Record On The Nürburgring
The Mercedes-AMG One, a hypercar incorporating Formula 1™ technology, has once again set a new record on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. On September 23, 2024, DTM driver Maro Engel achieved an officially recorded lap time of 6:29.090 minutes, beating his previous record by over five seconds. This makes the AMG One the first road car to break […]
Toyota Delays First US Electric Vehicle Launch Amid Strategic EV Expansion
Toyota has announced a delay in the start of production for its first US-made electric vehicle (EV), pushing the launch from late 2025 to early 2026. This will affect the manufacturing of a three-row, battery-powered SUV at its Georgetown, Kentucky plant. However, the Japanese automaker remains committed to its EV strategy, planning to introduce up […]
Used Car Dealer Ordered to Cover Full Cost of Compressor Replacement
In a recent decision by the Johor Consumer Claims Tribunal, a used car dealer was ordered to cover the full cost of replacing a compressor in a customer’s hybrid car. Tribunal president Hafez Zalkapli emphasised that it is the dealer’s duty to ensure the used cars they sell are in good working condition. According to […]
Bentley Unveils Mulliner Editions of Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur
Bentley has expanded its portfolio of daily supercars with the introduction of Mulliner versions of the fourth-generation Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur. These models, developed by Bentley’s bespoke division, Mulliner, build upon the performance-focused Speed models, adding enhanced luxury, options, and technology. Exterior Highlights: Signature Mulliner ‘Floating Diamond’ grille with chrome surround, chrome lower […]