The removal of subsidies for RON 95 petrol should have been carried out a long time ago, as the subsidies have been enjoyed by the rich, said prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The prime
Over in Thailand, Tokio Marine Safety Insurance said that it has halted its current insurance premiums for new EV customers, including those who own transferred cars, and would now consider new premium rates on a
In less than one month, the government’s move to rationalise diesel subsidy is starting to show results, especially in curbing smuggling. The proof of this is in the average daily sales of diesel in Peninsular
Proton has announced that Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) has taken the reins in managing its eMas electric vehicle brand following its official launch earlier this month. The national automaker said that Pro-Net, which handles…
Gentari was one of the few holdouts still using per-minute pricing for at least some of its electric vehicle chargers. As of today, however, Petronas’ sustainable energy subsidiary has finally followed much of the industry
With Bermaz Auto having secured distributorship for the Xpeng brand of vehicles in Malaysia, the brand will be launching the G6 in Malaysia, reported The Edge Malaysia. A check online reveals a Malaysian Xpeng website
Here’s a second Lego Transformers model as a follow up from the previously released Lego 10302 Optimus Prime. This time the Transformer to get the Lego treatment is Bumblebee. The Lego 10338 Bumbleebee set has
The average weight of new cars has increased by almost 400 kg over the past seven years, according to Autocar. This was observed from the British magazine’s own data from vehicle road tests, and figures
The VinFast VF5 has gone on sale in Indonesia, where the compact EV hatchback is priced from Rp 242 juta. That’s equivalent to just RM70k, but for that sum, you get the car without the battery. There’s a battery leasing programme to get…
The Tesla Model Y became the first electric vehicle to become the bestselling vehicle in Europe last year, though the sales chart for the continent has painted a rather different picture as of May 2024, with the EV model having dropped…
Mei tahun lalu Tesla Model Y mencatatkan sejarah apabila menjadi model EV pertama yang dinobatkan sebagai model terlaris di Eropah dengan mengungguli carta jualan kenderaan di benua berkenaan. Namun untuk Mei 2024, segala-galanya berubah…
Honda Malaysia has introduced the upgraded Honda Insurance Plus (HiP) for Honda owners. The improved HiP offers a combination of three enhanced benefits, which are unlimited mileage towing, 100% payout up to 15 years and 100% coverage on…
There are currently no plans to place a limit on the age of Malaysian drivers, transport minister Anthony Loke has said, reported The Star, and the transport minister acknowledged that there had been calls in
Looking for things to do this weekend? How does driving Mercedes-Benz cars on a runway in the city sound? Now that we’ve piqued your interest, check out Mercedes-Benz World at KL Base, Sungai Besi this
Toyota and Lexus distributor UMW Toyota Motor may have dragged its feet in bringing electric vehicles to Malaysia, but it looks like it will finally do so soon – and it’s starting with the premium
While the government says it is continuing to study the expansion of its fuel subsidy rationalisation programme to incorporate RON 95 petrol, stating it has yet to make any decision on the subject, it is
A brave move that few saw coming. We’re not talking about AUKUS or Europe, but an ASEAN country ‘standing up’ to our region’s superpower and biggest trade partner – China. Over the weekend, news surfaced
The smart #3 is set to go on sale in Malaysia in just a few days’ time, with smart Malaysia counting down to the electric vehicle’s launch on July 10, 2024. The #3 will join the #1 in the brand’s local line-up and will mirror the latter’s…
Click to enlarge PLUSMiles users, take note. The highway operator has announced service disruptions to make way for scheduled maintenance for the PLUSMiles app and portal on July 2-3, midnight till 3am. This scheduled maintenance means…
Coming into force on July 1 are new traffic compound rates from DBKL (Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur). Coming under the Road Transport Act 1987 and subsidiary legislation, the new compound rates will have a sliding scale applied for payment.…
Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has announced that the first units of the Tank 300 have now arrived in the country, and that the off-road SUV is all set for a mid-July launch, with deliveries to begin right after that, as scheduled. As…
Croatian hypercar maker Rimac has unveiled the Verne, a two-seater robotaxi that will enter autonomous taxi service in 2026. The robotaxi service will enter service in 2026 initially in Zagreb, Croatia, where Rimac is based, and the firm…
Pushing for e-motorcycle conversions and net-zero emissions, Malaysia’s ASEAN neighbour Indonesia has opened yet another electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in Tangerang, Banten province. Inaugurated by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral…
The drastic decrease in diesel sales following the implementation of the government’s fuel subsidy rationalisation programme points to the fuel subsidy being widely abused, according to domestic trade and cost of living deputy minister…
Updated for this year in Malaysia is the 2024 Honda Dash 125 underbone, priced at RM6,599 with a two-year or 20,000 km warranty against manufacturing defects. Pricing excludes road tax, insurance and registration and is
The third-generation Honda Freed has gone on sale in market, a few weeks after the redesigned mini MPV made its debut. Priced between 2.508 million and 3,437,500 yen (about RM74k and RM101k), the latest Freed is available in two versions,…
According to a report by Car and Driver, deliveries of the Volvo EX30 in the United States have been delayed until 2025. A spokesperson told the media outlet the reason for the delay was due to “changes in the global automotive landscape,”…
At the ongoing international press drive of the new Lotus Emeya electric sedan in Austria, we have been informed that the British brand plans to price it lower than the Eletre SUV in key Asian markets, including Malaysia. This is a new…
2024 Honda CB350RS Athletic Blue Metallic Getting its market debut in Malaysia is the 2024 Honda CB350RS, priced at RM20,500 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. Malaysian riders had their first look of the retro-styled CB350RS…
Time again for the usual weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail prices of fuel for the coming week of June 27 to July 3. No change in the price of diesel, which underwent a price…