EV maker Netas parent company Hozon Auto is considering cutting 400 jobs in Thailand, reports The Nation, as just 6,534 Neta V, V-II and X (pictured) units found Thai homes from January to November 2024 [] The post Neta to lay off 400 in Thailand, sales down nearly 46% appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The hybrid version of the sixth-generation Subaru Forester will arrive for the 2025 model year in the United States instead of 2026 as previously believed. This will join the existing non-hybrid model that was revealed [] The post 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid confirmed for the US ??? likely to get Crosstrek Hybrid???s series-parallel system appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The base electricity tariff in Peninsular Malaysia will be raised from the current 39.95 sen/kWh to 45.62 sen/kWh (+14.2%) come July 2025, along with a new tariff schedule, The Star reports. This change is part [] The post Electricity base tariff to go up by 14% from July 2025 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) has announced that the Proton eMas 7 EV, which was officially launched on December 16, has achieved over 2,500 bookings so far. The all-electric SUV is available in two variant [] The post Proton eMas 7 EV over 2,500 bookings collected appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has called for the implementing of advanced monitoring technology in heavy vehicles, reported the New Straits Times, after a three-vehicle crash on the North-South Expressway claimed [] The post Use advanced monitoring tech, including tyre pressure monitoring, telematics in heavy vehicles: NIOSH appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Since the debut of the Mazda MX-5 (also known as the Miata or Roadster) in 1989, over 1.2 million units of the convertible have been sold across four generations. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of [] The post 2025 Mazda MX-5 35th Anniversary Edition in Japan ??? 1,000 units; special design touches; from RM106k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Apparently a Malaysian factory will soon supply batteries for Tesla cars, if reports today turn out to be accurate. Listed Chinese battery company Eve Energy announced that it signed a deal to supply an American [] The post Tesla to source battery cells from Eve Energy, Kedah? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

GAC Toyota, the joint venture between GAC Group and Toyota, has unveiled a special edition of the ninth-generation Camry in China. Called the Glorious Edition, it retails from 202,800 yuan (about RM124k) and comes with [] The post 2025 Toyota Camry Glorious Edition launched in China ??? enhanced interior and kit; hybrid; from RM124k appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

You often hear the calls for stricter penalties to be imposed on lorry drivers or transport companies found guilty of failing to ensure the safety of their vehicles, most notably after a spate of incidents, [] The post Lorry operators association calls for stricter penalties on drivers, companies failing to ensure vehicle safety appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will impound and forfeit commercial vehicles found to be in contravention of the Land Public Transport Act 2010 (Act 715) through the nationwide Gempur Teknikal Special Ops. It said in [] The post JPJ to impound, forfeit non-compliant commercial vehicles in nationwide Gempur Teknikal Special Ops appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Tesla China has announced that the US electric vehicle maker is slated to complete the build of its new Megafactory in Shanghai by the end of this year. The facility, which began construction in late [] The post Teslas Megafactory in Shanghai set for completion appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

The Chery Tiggo 5X High Energy Edition has been launched in China, and the B-segment SUV goes to the Chinese market at prices ranging from 69,900 yuan (RM42,807) to 83,900 yuan (RM51,388), reported Bit Auto. [] The post 2025 Chery Tiggo 5X Omoda 5 twin launched with 156 hp/230 Nm 1.5L turbo; from RM42k in China appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Seperti dijangka, sektor automotif Thailand menunjukkan prestasi yang hambar tahun ini. Menurut laporan Bangkok Post dan The Nation, jumlah produksi dan jualan kenderaan di negara berkenaan telah menjunam untuk 11 bulan pertama tahun ini, di mana masing-masing menunjukkan kejatuhan sehingga 20.14% dan 26.69%. Persekutuan Industri Thailand (FTI) Kelab Industri Automotif [] The post Jumlah produksi dan jualan kenderaan di Thailand jatuh lebih dari 20% untuk 11 bulan pertama 2024 appeared ..

Following transport minister Anthony Lokes order on Christmas Eve, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) is investigating and auditing the vehicle companies involved in the fatal North-South Highway (PLUS) accident on the night of December 23. JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the investigation focuses on various safety aspects, particularly [] The post JPJ investigating, auditing Ayer Keroh crash 2025 will be year of enforcement, with zero ..

Lynk & Co has teased its upcoming flagship SUV currently codenamed L946, which will make its official debut in 2025 to take on rivals like Huawei???s Aito M9, Li Auto???s Li L9 and the upcoming Denza N9. In official photos posted by the Geely and Zeekr-owned carmaker, the SUV is [] The post Lynk & Co L946 teased ??? flagship SUV undergoes winter testing; PHEV expected; China launch in 2025 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Bermaz Xpeng kelihatan seperti sedang mempersiapkan pengenalan model Xpeng X9 untuk pasaran tempatan. Model MPV elektrik berkenaan telah dilihat di Jalan Kemajuan, Subang, dengan pelekat yang jelas terpampang tulisan Bermaz Xpeng Research & Development baru-baru ini ??? ia juga model pemanduan sebelah kanan (RHD). Versi RHD bagi X9 ini sudahpun [] The post Xpeng X9 dilihat di Malaysia ??? MPV elektrik 7-seater hingga 503 PS, 702 km CLTC; dilancar pada 2025? appeared first ..

Things arent rosy for the automotive sector in Thailand this year. Vehicle manufacturing and sales numbers in Thailand have declined significantly in the first 11 months of 2024, dropping by 20.14% and 26.69% respectively, year-on-year, the Bangkok Post and The Nation report. The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) Automotive Industry [] The post Thailand vehicle production and sales hit a slump in 2024, down by 20.14% and 26.69% in first 11 months appeared first on Paul ..

Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) telah mengeluarkan sebanyak 25 sama ke atas bas ekspres dan bas persiaran kerana gagal menyediakan pemandu kedua. Operasi berkenaan dijalankan di tiga plaza tol di Pulau Pinang menjelang Hari Natal kelmarin. Bagi perjalanan melebihi 300 km atau empat jam, wajib ada pemandu kedua yang menyertai perjalanan [] The post JPJ keluarkan 25 saman ke atas bas ekspres dan bas persiaran kerana tidak sediakan pemandu kedua appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News ..

Geely has launched the new Radar King Kong in China, where it is priced from 99,800 to 159,800 yuan (about RM61k to RM98k) and available in seven trim levels. According to CarNewsChina, the King Kong is claimed to be a cheaper alternative (and possible replacement) to the RD6 (known as [] The post Radar King Kong launched in China ??? EV pick-up truck cheaper than RD6; up to 381 PS, 605 km CLTC range appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Sempena musim cuti di minggu terakhir Disember 2024 ini, kemaskini harga bahan api oleh Kementerian Kewangan menyaksikan ada perubahan bagi tempoh 26 Disember 2025 hingga 1 Januari 2025. Selepas naik tiga sen minggu lalu, petrol RON 97 sekali lagi naik dalam jumlah yang sama tiga sen menjadi RM3.25 seliter untuk [] The post Harga minyak 26 Dis 2024 1 Jan 2025 ??? RON97 naik tiga sen kepada RM3.25 seliter; diesel kekal RM2.95 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Renault has cautiously weighed in on the Nissan-Honda merger announcement, saying it will consider all options based on the best interest of the Group and its stakeholders. The French carmaker said in a December 23 statement that it acknowledged the announcements made by Nissan and Honda, which are still at [] The post Renault mulling all options re: Nissan-Honda merger appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

As video clips of alleged road traffic offences are increasingly captured on video and shared on social media platforms, the proliferation of videos of this nature have led to trial by social media, and should not be encouraged, The Star reported Bukit Aman traffic investigation and enforcement department (JSPT) director [] The post Sharing videos of traffic offences on social media should not be encouraged Bukit Aman JSPT appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive ..

As a result of not having a second driver, the road transport department issued summonses to 25 express and tour buses during a special operation at three toll plazas in Penang. For trips exceeding 300 km or four hours continuously, a second driver is compulsory when starting the journey. JPJ [] The post JPJ issues summonses to 25 express and tour buses for not having a 2nd driver during special Penang op appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Platform CATL CIIC jenis skateboard yang diperkenal pada 2023 Nama Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) setakat ini dikenali sebagai pengeluar bateri EV terbesar di dunia, yang membekalkan bateri EV kepada banyak jenama-jenama pengeluar automotif. Namun baru-baru ini syarikat dari China berkenaan telahpun memperkenalkan platform modular EV baharu yang akan ditawarkan kepada [] The post CATL perkenal platform EV jenis skateboard yang mampu serap impak 120 km/j tanpa terbakar appeared ..

Seasons greetings. Its Wednesday, which means it is time again for the usual weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, with the ministry of finance having announced the retail price of fuels for the coming week [] The post Malaysian fuel prices December 2024 week five ??? RON97 up 3 sen to RM3.25/litre; diesel stays at RM2.95 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Bernama file image The Bukit Aman traffic investigation and enforcement department (JSPT) has commenced Op Lancar today to address increased traffic flow during the festive season and the year-end school holiday, the department has announced. [] The post Op Lancar to run until January 2, 2025 to reduce congestion traffic dispersal to apply to major routes appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

CATL CIIC skateboard platform from 2023 Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the worlds biggest EV battery maker, has launched a new electric vehicle chassis that has safety as its key selling point. According to the company, [] The post CATL announces new EV skateboard platform capable of withstanding 120 km/h impact without catching fire appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Bermaz Xpeng appears to be gearing up to introduce the Xpeng X9 in Malaysia following a recent sighting of the fully electric MPV. Spotted along Jalan Kemajuan Subang, the vehicle photographed can be clearly seen [] The post Xpeng X9 spotted Malaysia ??? 7-seat EV MPV with up to 503 PS, 702 km CLTC EV range; launching in 2025? appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM) mengumumkan pembukaan laluan khas Smartlane khas di Lebuhraya PLUS untuk hari ini, 24 Disember 2024. Laluan yang dimaksudkan ialah dari Bukit Tambun (S) ke Jawi di Pulau Pinang, dari KM159.3 hingga KM162.7 arah selatan. Ia dibuka dari 12.30 pm hingga 10 pm malam ini. Ini adalah [] The post Tambahan Smartlane PLUS dari Bukit Tambun-Jawi appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Kemalangan yang melibatkan beberapa buah kenderaan berdekatan kawasan R Ayer Keroh di Lebuhraya PLUS semalam yang mengakibatkan tujuh nyawa terkorban dan 33 orang cedera kini mendapat perhatian Menteri Pengangkutan, Anthony Loke ??? beliau mengarahkan siasatan menyeluruh dalam kadar segera ke atas kejadian berkenaan. Siasatan awal pihak berkuasa mendapati kemalangan yang [] The post Siasat terperinci kemalangan di Ayer Keroh ??? Loke appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

A multi-vehicle crash that sadly resulted in seven dead and 33 injured occurred last night on the North-South Highway (PLUS) near the Ayer Keroh services (R). Transport minister Anthony Loke has ordered an immediate probe [] The post Loke orders immediate probe into Ayer Keroh accident appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Click to enlarge The LLM has announced a special Smartlane on the PLUS North South Highway for today, December 24. The Smartlane is from Bukit Tambun (S) to Jawi in Penang, KM159.3 to KM162.7, southbound. [] The post New Smartlane on PLUS Bukit Tambun to Jawi today appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

A total of 825 lorries were involved in fatal crashes, which resulted in 5,364 deaths in the first 10 months of the year, reported New Straits Times. Accidents involving lorries were part of a total [] The post Heavy vehicles contribute to rise in fatal crashes; light trucks, trailers, container lorries leading contributors appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Puspakom mengumumkan, semua cawangannya di Johor akan beroperasi Isnin hingga Jumaat, bermula 1 Januari 2025, selari dengan pengumuman kerajaan negeri itu yang menetapkan Sabtu dan Ahad sebagai cuti hujung minggu. Bagi lima hari bekerja itu, kemudahan Puspakom akan beroperasi dari 8am ke 5.30 pm, dengan waktu rehat tengahari ditetapkan pada [] The post Puspakom Johor tukar waktu operasi bermula 1 Januari 2025 Isnin hingga Jumaat, 8am ke 5.30pm appeared first on Paul Tan's ..

One year after revealing the ET9, Nio has officially launched the flagship sedan that retails for 788,000 yuan (about RM485k) before options. The Chinese carmaker is also offering the ET9 First Edition, which is priced [] The post 2025 Nio ET9 launched in China ??? world???s first 900V EV; 707 PS flagship sedan, up to 650 km CLTC range appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Toyota dikatakan sedang bersiap sedia untuk membina sebuah kilang baru di China untuk mengeluarkan kenderaan elektrik, dengan kemudahannya akan dibina di Shanghai lapor Nikkei. Sumber yang hampir dengan perkara itu memberitahu Nikkei bahawa pengeluar daripada Jepun itu mempunyai perancangan untuk mengeluarkan EV daripada jenama mewah mereka, iaitu Lexus di [] The post Toyota bersiap sedia bina kilang EV sendiri di China appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Perodua kini menjalin kerjasama strategik dengan TM bagi menyemarakkan lagi pembangunan kenderaan elektrik (EV), inovasi digital dan pertumbuhan mapan. Dimeterai secara rasmi dalam satu majlis tandatangan antara Presiden dan CEO Perodua, Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad dan CEO Kumpulan TM, Amar Huzaimi Md Deris. Kerjasama tersebut meliputi empat perkara strategik, [] The post Perodua jalin kerjasama strategik dengan TM untuk pembangunan EV, kemaskini prasarana pengilangan appeared first ..

Perodua has entered into a strategic partnership with TM to advance electric vehicle (EV) development, digital innovation, and sustainable growth. Formalised during a recent signing ceremony between Perodua president and CEO Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin [] The post Perodua enters into strategic partnership with TM for EV development and infrastructure upgrade appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Toyota is said to be preparing to build a new factory in China to produce electric vehicles, with the facility to be set up in Shanghai, the Nikkei has reported. Sources familiar with the matter [] The post Toyota set to build its own EV plant in China report appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

A multiple vehicle crash on the North-South expressway near Alor Gajah at 8:40pm last night claimed seven lives and injured 33 persons was caused by a tyre that had detached from a lorry trailer, reported [] The post Three-vehicle crash on PLUS highway in Alor Gajah leaves seven dead bus collided with tyre from trailer appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .