Honda Malaysia has issued a clarification over the rear brake specifications of the new Honda City E, following a discrepancy in its promotional materials that sparked questions among customers. The issue came to light after a customer highlighted that the Honda City E was fitted with rear drum brakes, despite promotional information indicating otherwise. The […]
The latest rear-axle incident has prompted a recall and the temporary suspension of vehicle type approval, but not every Chery model is affected. Here is what owners and prospective buyers need to know. Chery’s rear-axle controversy has resurfaced in Malaysia, nearly two and a half years after a similar incident involving the Omoda 5 triggered […]
Typically, ask a Malaysian why they bought Mitsubishi or a Japanese car, and you will hear familiar answers. “Reliable.” “Senang jaga.” “Tahan lama.” Or perhaps the most Malaysian answer of all: “Dah pakai lama, tak ada masalah.” Indeed, there is a reason these phrases have become almost synonymous with mitsubishi. For generations, Japanese automakers have […]
If there is one thing that becomes obvious at LuftWasser, it is that Porsche culture is about much more than owning a Porsche. The third edition of LuftWasser, held at LYL International Karting Circuit on 5 September, brought together more than 3,500 enthusiasts and over 600 Porsche cars from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and other parts […]
For years, one of the biggest questions surrounding electric vehicles has been a simple one – how far can it actually go on a single charge? That question is becoming increasingly difficult to answer simply because the Malaysian EV market has expanded rapidly, with manufacturers quoting range figures based on different testing standards. Some Chinese […]
Malaysia’s general insurance industry may have posted a healthy RM1.2 billion underwriting profit in 2025, but there is one major problem hiding beneath the surface — motor insurance is still bleeding money, and that matters to almost every Malaysian driver. According to the latest figures released by the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM), motor […]
Malaysia’s EV market is about to undergo one of its biggest shake-ups yet. In a move that caught both the automotive industry and consumers by surprise, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has confirmed new requirements for completely built-up (CBU) electric vehicles entering Malaysia beginning 1 July 2026. Under the new policy, imported […]
Following our earlier feature on Aeson Power sodium-ion battery technology, we’ve now had the chance to try one in a real-world scenario. The unit in question is the NaPulse Black NS40L, fitted to a 2012 Perodua Myvi 1.5SE—arguably one of the most relatable test beds for any new automotive tech in Malaysia. Priced between RM369 […]
Let’s be honest, buying a car today isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. You’ve got petrol cars, EVs, plug-in hybrids, mild hybrids… and somewhere in between all that noise, you’re just trying to find something that works. Something that won’t disrupt your lifestyle, won’t stress you out, and most importantly, won’t make you […]
Malaysia’s BUDI95 fuel subsidy programme is entering a tougher phase, with the subsidised RON95 quota now reduced from 300 litres to 200 litres per person per month — and while that may sound like bad news for drivers, the bigger story is really about timing, global pressure, and how long Malaysia can realistically keep petrol […]
