Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has officially launched the all-new Volkswagen Tayron R-Line, the range-topping seven-seat SUV priced from RM237,490. With the Volkswagen Assurance Package (VAP), which includes five years of free maintenance, five years’ manufacturer warranty and five years’ roadside assistance, the price rises to RM250,074. The Tayron R-Line sits between the Tiguan and […]
What happens to an electric vehicle battery after it is no longer suitable for powering a car? BMW Group Malaysia and Universiti Malaya (UM) are exploring a practical answer – give it a second life as an energy storage system. The latest result of their collaboration is a solar-powered smartphone charging station at UM’s Central […]
Suzuki Cars Malaysia has appointed Carsome Malaysia as its exclusive official trade-in partner, giving customers a more convenient way to trade in their existing vehicles when upgrading to a new Suzuki. The new partnership brings Carsome’s vehicle inspection, valuation and trade-in services into Suzuki’s authorised dealership network nationwide. Customers can trade in vehicles of any […]
Inokom Corporation has invested approximately RM300 million in a new automotive painting facility in Kulim, Kedah, expanding its manufacturing capacity while strengthening its ability to support local and regional vehicle programmes. Known as Paint Shop 3 (PS3), the facility was officially launched by Investment, Trade and Industry Minister YB Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani on […]
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has handed over two Nissan Kicks e-Power units to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for a two-month real-world evaluation programme. The Proof of Concept (PoC) programme will see the electrified SUVs used in actual patrol operations, allowing PDRM to assess their performance, practicality, efficiency and suitability for frontline duties. Rather […]
Isuzu Malaysia is seeing strong demand for its new 2.2-litre D-Max range, with the updated pick-up helping the brand increase its share of Malaysia’s pick-up truck market to 17.3% in Q2 2026. The figure represents a three-percentage-point improvement over the previous quarter, highlighting growing demand for the latest D-Max following its introduction earlier this year. […]
The Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV has already established itself as Malaysia’s best-selling plug-in hybrid. Now, Proton is using the model to take a much bigger step – building more of it in Malaysia. PRO-NET has begun local assembly of the e.MAS 7 PHEV at Proton’s EV plant in Tanjong Malim, marking the latest step in […]
There is something slightly strange about driving an electric Toyota Hilux for the first time. You expect a Hilux to sound like a Hilux. You expect the diesel engine, the mechanical noises and that familiar sense of effort from a traditional 4×4 pickup. Instead, you get almost complete silence. And yet, after spending time with […]
There is a certain expectation that comes with the Toyota Vios. It is supposed to be sensible, reliable, easy to drive, economical, and comfortable enough. In other words, it is supposed to get the job done without making too much of a fuss. But after spending some proper time with the 2026 Toyota Vios HEV, […]
Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia has opened bookings for the all-new Omoda C7 and Omoda C7 PHEV, with estimated prices starting from RM160,000. The conventional petrol-powered Omoda C7 is estimated at RM160,000, while the Omoda C7 PHEV is expected to cost around RM180,000. Both figures are indicative and will only be confirmed when the models are officially […]
