KUALA LUMPUR: MINI Malaysia has launched three high-performance John Cooper Works (JCW) models and the new Cooper convertible. The new JCW models are the 2.0-litre MINI JCW and two all-electric cars - MINI JCW and MINI JCW Aceman. The petrol-powered MINI JCW delivers 170kW (231hp) and 380Nm of torque, and comes with an adaptive suspension. [...]

PUTRAJAYA: BYD Sime Motors is partnering the Transport Ministry to advance the nations low-carbon mobility agenda. Under the six-month "Jom Pandu BYD Bersama MOT" programme, BYD Sime Motors will provide a full range of BYD electric vehicles (EV) for Ministry staff to test drive while its partner Gentari had installed two EV chargers at the [...]

Zhao (left) and Malayan Banking Corp's Head of Consumer Finance, Maybank Community Financial Services (Malaysia) Zolkefli Awang showing the MoU. KUALA LUMPUR: BYD Malaysia, the official distributor for Denza brand in Malaysia, and Malayan Banking (Maybank) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide hassle-free financial assistance in supporting the growth of sustainable mobility [...]

SHANGHAI: At Auto Shanghai 2025, the GAC Honda GT and Dongfeng Honda GT made their world premieres as the second set of the Ye Series - a China-only Honda EV (electric vehicle) series. In a statement, Honda says both new cars were developed as flagship models of the Ye Series and feature a low and [...]

SHANGHAI: At Auto Shanghai 2025, the E5 Sportback made its debut as the first production model for Audis China-only premium New Energy Vehicle brand AUDI. The premium German automaker says the new brand AUDI spelled in capital letters, without the four rings stands for a shared DNA but clear differentiation. "It marks the [...]

SHANGHAI: At Auto Shanghai 2025, the Changan Mazda Motor Corp joint venture unveiled the new Mazda EZ-60 crossover SUV. The EZ-60 is the second new energy vehicle (NEV) developed and manufactured by Changan Mazda, following the EZ-6 launched last year under the "Yu Dian Xin Jing (breaking new ground with electric vehicles) theme. The EZ-60 [...]

SHANGHAI: The sleek, all-electric Dongfeng Nissan N7 sedan is a highlight at Auto Shanghai 2025. It will go on sale in China this month, just five months after making its debut. Prices will be announced later this month. Two lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery options are available. Rated at 58kWh and 73kWh, both feature a [...]

SHANGHAI: Nissan today debuted the Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid (PHEV) pickup truck at Auto Shanghai 2025. The Frontier Pro will be Nissans first-ever PHEV and Nissans first-ever electrified pickup truck. Co-developed with Zhengzhou Nissan (ZNA), the Frontier Pro PHEV will be produced and go on sale in China before end-2025. It will also be exported [...]

SHANGHAI: Volkswagen unveiled three new concept cars at Auto Shanghai 2025 together with its Chinese joint venture partners. In a statement, the German automaker says the ID. AURA (from FAW-Volkswagen), the ID. ERA (from SAIC Volkswagen) and the ID. EVO (from Volkswagen Anhui) are representative of a new generation of smart electric vehicles and give [...]

SHANGHAI: At Auto Shanghai 2025, Porsche presented the 911 Spirit 70, a convertible limited to 1,500 units that embodies the essence of the 1970s and early 1980s. Created as part of the Heritage Design strategy, this collector's item is the third 911 model in which Porsche has revived an era with the help of iconographic [...]

SHANGHAI: At Auto Shanghai 2025, Toyota debuted the new bZ7 battery electric vehicle (BEV), which follows the bZ4X, bZ3, bZ3X, and bZ5. The new bZ7 was developed locally by Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) and Toyota. In a statement, Toyota says the bZ7 sedan is over five meters in length and combines Toyota's reliable, and high-quality [...]

SHANGHAI: The eighth-generation Lexus ES luxury sedan had its global premiere at Auto Shanghai 2025, and features a diverse lineup of powertrains. Developed at the new Lexus home in Shimoyama, Japan, the new ES is said to feature advanced electrification powertrain technology and new levels of quietness and ride comfort. The new ES is built [...]

KUALA LUMPUR: Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) and authorised dealer MN Wheels Sdn Bhd opened the latest Mitsubishi Motors 3S centre (sales, service and spare parts) in Teluk Panglima Garang, Selangor recently. This latest expansion increases the Mitsubishi Motors dealer network to 18 3S centres in the Klang Valley. The new outlet located on Jalan Gangsa, [...]

LONDON: Mercedes has revealed what its luxury vans of the future will look like with the Vision V Concept. Underneath its skin, the vehicle uses a new electric van platform called VAN.EA that Mercedes says will be the start of a new era from 2026. The exterior design of the vehicle features a chrome and [...]

KUALA LUMPUR: From April 22 - 28, Tesla owners can get a chance to win the Tesla 20th Anniversary Commemorative Speedform Set by referring friends and family to experience and place orders of the new Model Y or Model 3. The Tesla owner with the most referrals who have placed orders during the Earth Week [...]

LOS ANGELES: Tesla investors will be eager to ask CEO Elon Musk two pressing questions when the electric vehicle maker reports results on Tuesday: when will the affordable vehicle launch, and is the robotaxi plan on schedule? Wall Street has pinned its hopes on a cheaper car - promised by the end of the first [...]

TOKYO: Toyota Motor unit Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus, a subsidiary of Germany's Daimler Truck, are moving to finalise a merger agreement, Nikkei Asia reported on Tuesday. The two auto groups aim to establish a holding company for the truck units and list it on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime market in [...]

KLANG: Northport (Malaysia) Bhd and Pro-Net (Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd) announced the deployment of three units of the Proton e.MAS 7 for Northports auxiliary police patrol fleet. This marks Northport as the first company and port operator in the country to purchase and operate the e.MAS 7 under a fleet arrangement. Pro-Net CEO [...]

SHANGHAI: Auto Shanghai 2025 is setting the stage for the debut of Chery Life an immersive, next-generation exhibition. Bringing together innovations in hybrid powertrains, AI ecosystems, and user-centric spatial design, Chery Life showcases how technology and lifestyle can converge. Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) is the brands proprietary hybrid technology platform that is highlighting its [...]

KUALA LUMPUR: The all-electric Volvo EX90 has been crowned World Luxury Car of the Year 2024. Announced ahead of the New York International Auto Show, the World Car Awards jury comprising 96 automotive journalists from 30 countries praised the EX90s refined Scandinavian luxury, powerful all-electric performance, and safety-first innovation. The accolade further cements [...]

SHANGHAI: China's CATL launched today a new brand for its sodium-ion batteries, Naxtra, which it said would go into mass production in December, and a second generation of its fast-charging battery for electric cars. CATL became the first major automotive battery maker to launch a sodium-ion battery in 2021. Unlike other battery materials, sodium is [...]

PETALING JAYA: A recent media event at M World Hotel, Petaling Jaya showcased three Leapmotor range extender electric vehicles (REEVs) namely the C10, the sleek C11 and six-seater C16. The three REEVs were on an Asean Expedition Drive, which took them a 3,000km journey from Hangzhou, China to Johor. The REEVs were also on a [...]

KUALA LUMPUR: The new BMW F 900 GS Adventure sets a new standard for versatile, off-road-ready explorers. The recommended retail price (on the road, with BMW Motorrad Malaysia's 3-year warranty and 3-year Roadside Assistance programmes, without insurance) is RM95,500. With the Straight Line Financing Plan from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia (based on estimates of [...]

KUALA LUMPUR: The new BMW S 1000 RR redefines high-performance sport motorcycles, and features refined riding dynamics, and a more daring, aggressive design. The recommended retail price (on the road, with BMW Motorrad Malaysia's 3-year warranty and 3-year Roadside Assistance programmes, without insurance) are RM139,500 (S 1000 RR) and RM159,500 (S 1000 RR with M [...]

PENANG: Cycle & Carriage (C&C;) has opened a 3S (sales, service and spare parts) George Town outlet in Penang, which represents Stellantis brands Peugeot and Leapmotor. As C&Cs; second Peugeot branch and its first Leapmotor branch, this new showroom spans 7,260 sq ft, accommodating up to 11 vehicles at a time, along with a dedicated [...]

SHANGHAI: More than 70 Chinese and international automotive brands will showcase more than 100 new or refreshed models at the Shanghai auto show this week, intensifying already cutthroat competition in the world's premier market for electric vehicles and hybrids. Top-selling Chinese brands such as BYD and Geely are expected to take centre stage at the [...]

PETALING JAYA: The growing appeal of Isuzu Malaysia's D-Max pick-up truck lineup has enabled the model to reach a new record market share of 18.3% in the first quarter of the year. Previously, the model accounted for 14.0% of the market share in the corresponding period of 2024. Isuzu Malaysia had attributed the award-winning D-Max's [...]

JAKARATA: When Indonesian executive Heret Frasthio takes his antique 1957 VL Vespa for a ride, its white paint peeling off, the usual fumes and hum of the free-spirited scooters cannot be seen or heard. The two-wheeler is just one of the vintage models converted by his company as it tries to turn a love for [...]

PETALING JAYA: Stellantis Malaysia and Public Bank are collaborating on the bank's "Paint the Town Green" campaign that offers benefits including preferential interest rates as low as 0.38% per annum for financing the Leapmotor C10. The all-electric C10 pairs sleek aesthetics with powerful performance. It features a 69.9kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery and 214hp electric motor, [...]

DETROIT: Ford Motor Co is preparing to raise prices on cars rolling off assembly lines starting next month if President Donald Trump doesn't deliver on the tariff relief he's hinted at for automakers. Without a major change in Trump's tariff policies, "we anticipate the need to make vehicle pricing adjustments in the future, which is [...]

LONDON: A unit of Tata Sons Pvt. has signed a 750 million ($990.79 million) loan, to build what could be Britain's largest battery making facility, according to people familiar with the matter. About 15 banks have signed the two-year bridge loan deal this month for Agratas Energy Storage Solutions Pvt., the people said, who asked [...]

PETALING JAYA: With increased emphasis on road safety and putting the brakes on accidents caused by heavy vehicles, a new standard operating procedure (SOP) will be revealed next month with emphasis on ensuring that these vehicles are safe and do not pose a danger to other motorists. Road safety experts said strict enforcement of lane [...]

SAN FRANCISCO/NEW DELHI/SEOUL: Tesla's long-awaited plans for an affordable car include a US-made, stripped-down version of its best-selling electric SUV, the Model Y, but the production launch has been delayed, say three sources with knowledge of the matter. Tesla has promised affordable vehicles beginning in the first half of the year, providing a potential boost [...]

BEIJING: Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng Inc. is ramping up its global expansion, despite the intensifying trade war between Washington and Beijing, and the European Union's punitive tariffs against Chinese cars. Xpeng hosted its first global launch of a flagship vehicle, the X9 minivan, in Hong Kong on Wednesday - attended by more than 800 [...]

TOKYO: Mazda Motor Corp will pause exporting one model type to Canada that it makes in the US as a temporary countermeasure to President Donald Trump's tariffs, a spokesperson said Friday. The Japanese automaker will halt production of CX-50 sport utility vehicles destined for Canada at its Alabama plant effective May 12. Production of the [...]

PETALING JAYA: The local assembly of Leapmotor vehicles in Malaysia will start with an investment of five million euros (RM25mil), and will be based at Stellantis existing plant in Gurun, Kedah. This milestone marks more than the start of local assembly it marks the next chapter in Stellantis electrification journey across Asean," said Stellantis [...]

SHAH ALAM: The Proton e.MAS 7 is Malaysias top selling electric vehicle for the third consecutive month, maintaining its leadership position since January 2025. With over 5,500 bookings since the order-taking be

NEW YORK/SEOUL: The Kia EV3 has been hailed the outright winner at the 2025 World Car Awards. Revealed during a live announcement at the World Car Awards ceremony at the 2025 New York International Auto Show, the EV3 secured the prestigious title of 2025 World Car of the Year. "It is an immense honour for [...]

SEOUL: Hyundai Motor plans to temporarily suspend production of some of its electric vehicles (EVs) in South Korea due to slow demand and US tariffs, Yonhap news agency reported on Thursday, citing unnamed industry sources. The South Korean automaker is expected to halt operations on some production lines from April 24-30 at its Ulsan complex, [...]

NEW YORK: Tesla faces a proposed class action claiming it speeds up odometers on its electric vehicles so they fall out of warranty faster, saving Elon Musk's company from having to pay for repairs. The plaintiff Nyree Hinton alleged that Tesla odometer readings reflect energy consumption, driver behaviour and "predictive algorithms" rather than actual mileage [...]