When you want the best or nothing in the EV space, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC SUV has you covered. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has essentially got the entire electric lineup represented in Malaysia, from the compact EQA to the high-performance electric AMG models. Ive tested quite a few electric Benz vehicles, and while the standard EQE [] The post Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC SUV Review first appeared on DSF.my .

Neta is apparently going to have to cut up to 400 jobs in Thailand, why is this? Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Hozon Auto is reportedly planning to lay off 400 employees in Thailand as part of a restructuring effort aimed at realigning its operations and improving financial performance. The decision follows a period of disappointing [] The post Chinese EV manufacturer, Neta, Reportedly Cutting Jobs In Thailand, What Next? first appeared on DSF.my .

While Nissan and Honda work out their merger, it appears Thailand will be losing jobs Nissan is set to cut or transfer around 1,000 jobs in Thailand as part of its broader plan to reduce its global workforce, sources familiar with the situation told Reuters on Friday. This decision follows the company???s plan to scale [] The post Nissan To Reportedly Cut Or Transfer About 1,000 Jobs In Thailand first appeared on DSF.my .

Merry Christmas everyone, I hope you like electricity tariff hikes! It looks like the Madani government has more than just the removal of the blanket fuel subsidy in mind for 2025. According to Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), changes as part of Regulatory Period 4 (RP4) mean that by July 2024, the base electricity tariff is [] The post Not Just RON95 But Electricity Tariffs Are Up In 2025 first appeared on DSF.my .

Malaysia???s first national EV, the Proton e.MAS 7 is proving popular PRO-NET, a subsidiary of the Malaysian automaker Proton, is celebrating a significant achievement as the Proton e.MAS 7, the company???s first electric vehicle (EV), surpasses 2,500 bookings. This milestone highlights the increasing interest among Malaysians in sustainable mobility and indicates strong demand for the [] The post Proton e.MAS 7 Gains 2,500 Bookings So Far, Congratulations Proton first appeared on DSF.my ..

Perodua might be the first with 5S centres the 5th s for swap! Its no secret that one of the most expensive components of an electric vehicle is the battery pack. These are said to sometimes make up 30-40% of the bill of materials for the entire electric vehicle. Carmakers have come up with some [] The post Will Perodua Use Battery-Swapping Technology To Hit Lower EV Pricing? first appeared on DSF.my .

GMC Canyon would be good competition for the Ford Ranger if it were sold here In 2021, GMC unveiled the Canyon AT4 Off-Road Performance Edition, designed to enhance the Canyon AT4 with advanced off-road capabilities while maintaining the premium comforts. This new edition is tailored for customers who want to confidently tackle off-road environments, providing [] The post GMC Canyon AT4 Already Selling In The U.S, Will It Ever Come To Malaysia? first appeared on DSF.my .

Volkswagen Secures German Factories Amid Industry Challenges Volkswagen has reached an agreement with its IG Metall union, ensuring all 10 of its German plants remain operational until at least 2030. This development comes after months of uncertainty, with fears of closures fueled by declining demand and shifting market dynamics. Its a Christmas miracle for thousands [] The post Christmas Miracle: Volkswagen Won???t Be Closing Factories After All first appeared on DSF.my .

I drive the Mitsubishi Xpander again and it is still the most practical family MPV I tried So I have once again been given the chance to drive the Mitsubishi Xpander 7-seater family MPV. WHile the last time was a controlled convoy drive, this time, Mitsubishi loaned it to me for Christmas (Merry Christmas to [] The post Mitsubishi Xpander Plus Malaysian Drive Review: For The Practical Family Man first appeared on DSF.my .

The Xpeng G6 580 Pro was the coolest EV of 2024 but it has a major flaw. In a year filled with new brand and EV launches in Malaysia, the arrival of the Xpeng G6 arguably garnered the most intrigue and interest. This was partly due to the brand itself but equally significant was the [] The post Xpeng G6 580 Pro Review: My Favourite EV Of 2024 Has A Massive Design Flaw first appeared on DSF.my .

She could have just passed it down or sold her Mazda RX-7 which is worth a pretty penny Yesterday, I wrote about a very silly story and today, I???m back with a tear jerker instead. So here it goes. In 1999 at age 55, Naoko Nishimoto-san, became the proud owner of a new Mazda RX-7, [] The post 80 Year Old Japanese Woman Willingly Returns Her Mazda RX-7, Why? first appeared on DSF.my .

The Audi Nanuk Quattro Concept has both familiar Audi design language and new designs At the 2013 IAA in Frankfurt am Main, Audi unveiled the Audi Nanuk Quattro Concept, a stunning crossover concept that blends the agility of a high-performance sports car with Audi???s renowned quattro expertise. Designed in collaboration with Italdesign Giugiaro, the Nanuk [] The post Audi Reveals The Nanuk Quattro Concept And It Looks Familiar But Different first appeared on DSF.my .

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Sime Darby Poised to Acquire Ingress??? BMW and MINI Operations. Sime Darby Berhad, now rebranded Sime, is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire a significant portion of the retail and after-sales businesses of Ingress Corporation Berhad. Sources familiar with the matter suggest that the acquisition could be concluded as early as January 2024. Whether Ingress [] The post Sime Is Buying Ingress, Will It Be Merged With Auto Bavaria? first appeared on DSF.my .

Toyota Capital Malaysia makes car ownership more accessible and flexible wit the EZ Value Plan. Toyota Capital Malaysia is pushing the boundaries of car financing with its latest offering, the EZ Value Plan, an innovative balloon car financing product designed to make owning a Toyota more accessible and flexible for Malaysians. This plan provides customers [] The post Toyota Now Offers EZ Value Plan For Flexible & Accessible Car Financing first appeared on DSF.my .

The G-Wagon was a gift to incentivise the child to go to school, mine was the belt Okay, so if you, like me, are occasionally on reddit (simply to see the dark side of humanity, not for anything detestable, ok?) then you know that for the posts regarding our beloved (although sometimes slightly infuriating) countrymen [] The post Malaysian Couple Gifts 5 Year Old Daughter Mercedes G-Wagon, Malaysia Boleh I Guess? first appeared on DSF.my .

TM and Perodua Collaborate to Drive Malaysia???s Automotive Future Under NIMP 2030 In a significant step toward revolutionizing Malaysia???s automotive industry, Telekom Malaysia (TM) and Perodua have announced a strategic partnership aimed at fostering innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation in line with the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030). This collaboration, formalized on December [] The post Perodua Working With TM To Prepare For Its EV Phase first appeared ..

Will British brands be able to survive if their production numbers don???t go up next year? British car brands have seen their production numbers plunge to the lowest they have ever been in over 40 years, a worrying trend that highlights the struggles faced by automakers in the UK as they grapple with a sharp [] The post British Car Brands Production Numbers Hit Lowest Point In 40 Years, Is China To Blame? first appeared on DSF.my .

The Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo fits Malaysians??? taste so much better than the sedan The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, launched in 2021, builds on the strengths of the Taycan, offering impressive performance, long range, and increased practicality. It features more headroom for rear passengers and up to 1,200 liters of cargo space with a [] The post Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo Is Ideal For Malaysians first appeared on DSF.my .

While other Japanese manufacturers work together on EVs, can Mazda go a different way? Mazda has unveiled the all-new Mazda CX-60, a groundbreaking addition to the European SUV market that introduces the brand???s first-ever plug-in hybrid technology. As the first of two new models in the company???s Large Product group, the CX-60 combines Mazda???s commitment [] The post Mazda CX-60 Is The Pinnacle Of Hybrid Tech, Can It Phase Out EVs? first appeared on DSF.my .

Casio Unveils Limited Edition MRG-B2000JS Watch Inspired by Japanese Katana Swords. Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has announced the release of a new, extraordinary addition to its flagship G-SHOCK MR-G line: the MRG-B2000JS. This watch, limited to just 800 pieces worldwide, pays homage to the unparalleled craftsmanship and timeless beauty of Japanese katana swords, particularly the [] The post Limited Edition Casio G-Shock MRG-B2000JS Costs RM43,995 first appeared on DSF.my .

The first showroom authorised to sell Proton e.MAS vehicles opens and its in Shah Alam. On December 21, 2024, SG Cars Sdn Bhd officially inaugurated Malaysia???s first Proton e.MAS dealership at the Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC) in Shah Alam. This marks a significant milestone in the nation???s transition towards sustainable mobility, as Proton ventures into [] The post Malaysia???s First Proton e.MAS Showroom Launched in Shah Alam first appeared on DSF.my .

Many Malaysians complain about electric car drivers being selfish about parking spots This is NOT a Malaysian issue. Selfish electric car drivers can also be found in Europe and probably all around the world. In a recent trip to Eastern Europe we found a few selfish electric car drivers who did not park properly (like [] The post Selfish Electric Car Drivers Even In Europe first appeared on DSF.my .

The Geely Starray Looks More Like An Electric Vehicle But It is Petrol Powered First shown in early 2024, this vehicle is another interesting product from Geely which is not yet targeted for a Proton rebadging exercise. We visited the Geely showroom in Slovenia (Europe) and saw the latest version of the Coolray (Proton X50) [] The post Geely Starray Spotted But Not In Malaysia first appeared on DSF.my .

Who is the lucky owner of this Rolls-Royce Spectre Did you know that In 1900, Rolls-Royce co-founder, Charles Rolls, prophesized an electric future for the motor car. Having acquired an electric vehicle named The Columbia Electric Carriage, he foresaw its suitability as a clean, noiseless alternative to the internal combustion engine and provided there was [] The post Rolls-Royce Spectre Arrives In Malaysia For Who first appeared on DSF.my .

Saudi Refugee Drives Car Into Christmas Market 2 people have died, 15 left with serious injuries (including a small child) and the rest are injured after a black rented BMW car drove straight into the crowd at the Christmas market, in the eastern German town of Magdeburg. Right now local officials in Germany are describing [] The post Car Ploughs Into German Christmas Market Seriously Injuring 68 And Killing 2 first appeared on DSF.my .

Sime Motors is offering BYD customers in Malaysia more peace of mind now As Malaysia continues to embrace the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs), Sime Motors, the official distributor of BYD cars in the country, remains dedicated to providing exceptional care and peace of mind to all BYD owners. In 2024, the company celebrated [] The post Sime Motors Officially Opens 21st BYD Service Centre In Malaysia first appeared on DSF.my .

The Chery Omoda E5 improves every negative aspect of the petrol variant of the car, but is it a great EV option? Last week, I test drove the Chery Omoda E5. It was my second session behind the wheel of the electric Omoda, the first was during our VOTY 2024 test session where we got [] The post Chery Omoda E5 Review: The Right Omoda 5 To Get first appeared on DSF.my .

Get to know these special Michelin tyres built specifically for EVs Did you know that electric vehicles (EVs) require special tires designed specifically for their unique needs? While most people assume regular tires will work just fine on EVs, the truth is that there is a growing demand for specialized tires that maximize performance, efficiency [] The post Did You Know There Is A Specific Type Of Tyre Built Specially For EVs? Now You Do first appeared on DSF.my .

This Volkswagen and Fujifilm partnership will also see great prizes to be won Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) and Fujifilm Malaysia are inviting photographers from across the country to share their visual stories through the exciting Volkswagen Shutter Stories competition. This contest, which celebrates the shared visionary spirit of both brands, is open to all [] The post Volkswagen And Fujifilm Partner To Drive Creativity Through Photo Competition first appeared on DSF.my .

Will the Proton e.MAS 7 Prime become e-waste when every customer springs for the Premium model? Back Story: Wanting To START pricing At RM120,000 Back in October 2024, Proton opened the order books for their first ever electric vehicle, the e.MAS 7. The initial presentation of the car mentioned the same two battery options that [] The post The Proton e.MAS 7 Prime Exists Only To Nudge Sales Towards The Premium Variant first appeared on DSF.my .

While the Toyota Hilux is fine here, a Rangga may be even more lucrative for the brand In October 2024, Toyota introduced the Hilux Rangga, a new entry-level pickup truck based on its popular Hilux model, in Indonesia. The vehicle is aimed at boosting Toyota???s presence within the country???s small business sector and among private [] The post Now Comes News Of A 3 Row Version Of The Toyota Rangga, Will Malaysia Be Next? first appeared on DSF.my .

The Kia Syros is an all-new nameplate for the Indian market. Kia India has introduced the Kia Syros, a compact SUV redefining the industry with its interesting boxy design, innovative technology, and top-tier safety features. Premiered on December 19, 2024, in New Delhi, the Syros might actually make it to the Malaysian market if Dinamikjaya [] The post Kia Syros SUV Unveiled For Indian Market But Be Sold Here first appeared on DSF.my .

The Chery Omoda E5 proves its battery is safe despite being an EV Chery Malaysia has made a significant milestone in the electric vehicle (EV) industry by becoming the first automotive brand in the country to receive SIRIM certification for its EV battery, the Lithium Battery Pack.? This achievement, awarded by SIRIM QAS International, Malaysia???s [] The post Chery OMODA E5 Receives SIRIM Certification For Its EV Battery first appeared on DSF.my .

Prior to the launch of the Proton e.MAS 7, we got to learn about the tech that goes into the car. One of the interesting aspects about electric vehicles is the battery. No other single component has ever come to define the overall cost of building a vehicle quite like the battery of an EV. [] The post Proton e.MAS 7 Uses Geely???s Short Blade And It???s Better Than You???d Think first appeared on DSF.my .

Toyota has an extensive GR lineup of vehicles in Europe and why not Malaysia Did you know that in the European ???left-hand-drive??? markets, there are about 8 Toyota models that are GR tuned and it starts with the 4-door hot hatch Yaris? It is not the same Yaris model sold in Malaysia, but it starts [] The post Will This 4 Door Toyota Yaris GR Sport Be Launched In Malaysia first appeared on DSF.my .

It was at the car park of the largest lake in Hungary that we spotted this latest Volkswagen Tiguan Yes, it does look a lot like the latest VW Touareg (which is a large and powerful SUV) but this Tiguan remains a slightly smaller sibling. Sales in Europe has been very promising and it is [] The post Volkswagen Tiguan 3rd Generation Spotted In Hungary first appeared on DSF.my .

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia now offers the E 350e PHEV and the all-electric EQE, which should you pick? Over the last month, Ive had the opportunity to test drive two executive sedans from Mercedes-Benz. The first was the recently-updated-for-2024 EQE 350+ AMG Line. This is very similar to the 2022 model which won a VOTY award in [] The post Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 vs E 350e: Which Benz Is Better For A Similar Price? first appeared on DSF.my .

Not only did Porsche enthusiasts break a new record, they embed the year strong too On 15 December 2024, the IMPACT Speedpark karting circuit in Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, hosted the ninth edition of Das Treffen, Southeast Asia???s largest Porsche gathering. Attracting 3,050 Porsche enthusiasts and 627 vehicles from across the region, the event showcased [] The post Southeast Asian Porsche Enthusiasts Break Record Turnout At Das Treffen 9 first appeared on DSF.my .

Will Auto Bavaria finally be able to make EV charging infrastructure viable in Malaysia? Auto Bavaria, a leader in premium automotive solutions and the largest authorized dealer for the BMW Group in Malaysia, has announced a strategic collaboration with AFFIN Group to enhance the country???s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.? This partnership aligns with both [] The post Auto Bavaria And AFFIN Group Partner To Expand EV Charging Infrastructure?? first appeared on DSF.my .