While everyone is debating ICE or EV, the PHEV is a superior option to both While many in Malaysia will be debating between owning a petrol car or an electric vehicle (EV), the Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHEV) is the best of both worlds. Offering a perfect blend of electric and petrol power, these vehicles provide [] The post Here Are The Top 5 Reasons To Drive A Mercedes-Benz PHEV This Holiday Season first appeared on DSF.my .

smart has an ambitious plan for 2025, but may need a lot of help in Malaysia to grow. smart, the Mercedes-Benz and Geely joint venture, enters 2025 with ambitious expansion plans despite intensifying market competition. Following a 7% sales growth in 2024 with nearly 130,000 units sold globally, the brand aims to penetrate over 10 [] The post Will smart In Malaysia Match Its Global Ambitions For 2025? first appeared on DSF.my .

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is spending serious money to make its paint shop greener. JLR has announced a major ??65 million investment to expand its special paint facilities globally, responding to surging demand for personalized luxury vehicles while reducing its environmental footprint. Growing Demand for Personalization The UKs largest luxury car manufacturer has witnessed demand [] The post JLR Invests ??65M In Sustainable Paint Facilities to Meet Growing Luxury ..

iMotorbike is making the used motorcycle market much better for everyone now iMotorbike.com, Southeast Asia???s leading pre-owned motorcycle marketplace, has successfully raised USD10 million (about RM43.9 million) in Series A funding, a pivotal moment in the company???s growth. The funding round was led by Headline Asia, with additional participation from prominent investors such as 500 [] The post iMotorbike Secures USD10 Million To Revolutionize The Pre-Owned Motorcycle Market first ..

Tesla is joining the offensive against the EUs latest China tariffs. Tesla has joined a growing coalition of automakers challenging the European Unions recently imposed tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, according to court documents revealed Monday. The move marks another significant development in the ongoing tension between global automotive manufacturers and EU trade policies. According [] The post Tesla Challenges EU???s Chinese EV Tariffs in Latest Legal Battle ..

Isuzu PR Team Meets With KITT Owner To Explain More About The Borneo Safari Ready Isuzu D-Max This is what he had to say We want to introduce you to the most amazing car for our Borneo adventure. We have named it KITT after the car in the 80s series Knight Rider because it is [] The post Global Traveler Uses Isuzu D-Max For Borneo Safari first appeared on DSF.my .

The Jetour X50 almost has the same name as the Proton X50 When it arrives in Malaysia, which is very soon, some Malaysians will be confused as both are called X50 and the Proton X50 is already a very popular seller and the Jetour X50 is right now very popular in China. The problem is [] The post Will The Jetour X50 Crossover Be Renamed By Jetour Malaysia first appeared on DSF.my .

Happy Chinese New Year from DSF and we want to help you stay safe during your holiday highway travels To all DSF readers, friends, and family traveling on Malaysia???s highways, it???s essential to be prepared in case of an unexpected car breakdown. If your vehicle experiences a malfunction while on the road, make sure to [] The post Here Are Some Important Highway Roadside Assistance Information For The Holidays first appeared on DSF.my .

2024 was a wake up call for traditional Japanese and European car makers. The Chinese have arrived to the game and theyre taking no prisoners. Chery went from the bottom of the list to the top 5 car seller by volume in the country despite some significant hurdles. BYD is almost single-handedly doing battle with [] The post What Can European & Japanese Carmakers Do To Beat The Chinese In 2025? first appeared on DSF.my .

Is Proton inadvertently cannibalizing smart sales with the e.Mas7 here in Malaysia? In late 2024, our first national carmaker, Proton, unveiled its first-ever electric vehicle (EV), the e.Mas7, under its subsidiary Pro-Net. The launch of the e.Mas7 marked a significant milestone for Proton, which is now officially in the EV market. However, Pro-Net has already [] The post Proton e.Mas7 Reaching 3k Bookings Now, How Will smart Malaysia Survive? first appeared on DSF.my .

Celebrate the Rolls-Royce Phantom Dragon in the year of the snake? Rolls-Royce is renowned for crafting exceptional products that blend global luxury with deep cultural respect. One of the brand???s key strengths is its ability to integrate cultural iconography into its Bespoke designs, resulting in timeless masterpieces.? The Phantom Extended Dragon, commissioned to celebrate the [] The post Rolls-Royce Unveils Phantom Dragon, A Timeless Tale Of Kindness And Generosity first appeared on ..

Malaysian Audi and Genesis fans are rare. Snow is rare here too. Combine these elements and what do you get. Weve seen how relatively new and unknown Chinese brands have come to completely dominate the electric vehicle market with products that are mass market with premium aspirations. Traditional players are putting up a fight but [] The post Audi & Genesis Both Made Snow-Ready Off-Road Concepts first appeared on DSF.my .

This C 280 at the Mercedes-Benz Museum may well be one of the most interesting C-Class models ever made. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class isnt a particularly collectible vehicle from the brand, though some of its derivatives with AMG DNA or coup?? styling do retain value well. The earlier years of the C-Class werent particularly interesting, particularly [] The post Mercedes-Benz Museum Hosts One Of The Most Interesting C-Class Models first appeared on DSF.my .

What about SG electric cars buying subsidised electricity Two hundred enforcement officers from the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry???s division in Johor will be deployed to conduct frequent checks at petrol kiosks across the state, particularly kiosks near the Johor-Singapore Causeway and Second Link, said the divisions director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo. Since 2010, [] The post 200 Officers To STOP SG Cars Buying Subsidised RON95 Fuel In Johor first appeared on DSF.my .

Are Malaysian EV Charging Station Operators Making Enough To Continue FACT! While charge-point operators (CPO) can follow multiple strategies for generating revenues, two business models are now most common. A recent mckinsey.com report shares some information on how its being done in North America, which has been one of the longest in the EV business. [] The post American EV Charging Station Operators NOT Making Enough Money first appeared on DSF.my .

Leapmotor C10 Is Able To Deliver A WLTP Range Of 424km At its 2024 launch it was priced at RM159,900 and now the cash rebate of RM10,000 will incidentally bring the promotional price tag of this e-SUV back to its original introductory promotional price of RM149,900 offered during its local debut. The Leapmotor C10 is [] The post Leapmotor C10 Electric SUV Now With RM10,000 Discount first appeared on DSF.my .

This 27 and 28 January 2025, tolls will cost 50% what they normally do for CNY. Malaysian highway users can expect some savings when traveling this Chinese New Year, with the government introducing a substantial 50% toll discount across the nation. The Works Minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, has announced a two-day toll reduction [] The post 50% CNY Toll Discount Confirmed For 2025 first appeared on DSF.my .

Geely has expanded into Indonesia with the EX5, proving it wont wait on Proton. Geely Auto has officially entered the Indonesian market with the EX5, which is the same car the Proton e.MAS 7 is based on. This follows Geelys introduction of the EX5 to the Thailand market, side-stepping Protons ambitions of selling EVs there [] The post Geely Launches EX5 In Indonesia, Done Waiting For Proton first appeared on DSF.my .

Suzuki customers in Penang can relish in the brand???s expanded presence now Naza Eastern Motors, the exclusive distributor of Suzuki cars in Malaysia, has officially opened its newest showroom in Penang, marking its third branch in the country. This expansion highlights the company???s commitment to strengthening its presence in Malaysia???s Northern region and enhancing the [] The post New Suzuki Cars Showroom Opens In Penang, Marking 3rd Branch In Malaysia first appeared on DSF.my .

It would be nice to see Mahindra also return to Malaysia amid the boom of Chinese brands The XEV 9e is the epitome of luxury and performance, featuring a sleek SUV coupe design that effortlessly blends sophistication with dynamic boldness. With its long, flowing proportions and seamless glass cabin, the XEV 9e exudes elegance from [] The post Mahindra Should Return To Malaysia With The XEV 9e EV SUV first appeared on DSF.my .

See the newest that Harley-Davidson has to offer Malaysia this 2025 Harley-Davidson has officially launched its 2025 motorcycle lineup, introducing several exciting models that offer updated performance, advanced technology, and new designs. These refreshed and all-new bikes include the fully equipped Street Glide Ultra for long-haul touring enthusiasts and the versatile Pan America 1250 ST, [] The post Harley-Davidson Unveils All-New 2025 Motorcycle Lineup, Check It Out Here first ..

Why drive the regular Audi R8 when the V10 Performance RWD Spyder model was there? The Audi R8 V10 Performance RWD offers an exhilarating driving experience, taking the concept of ???performance??? to new heights. Available as a Coup?? or Spyder, this rear-wheel-drive sports car packs a powerful 570PS from its naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 engine. [] The post The Audi R8 V10 Performance RWD Spyder Was Faster And More Fun first appeared on DSF.my .

The French got inspired by Jaguar to take on the ultra-luxury segment with the DS sub-brand. Carlos Tavares had a lot of interesting ideas before he helped to merge PSA with FCA to create Stellantis and one of them was to spin off DS as a new luxury sub-brand. For a while this seemed like [] The post Stellantis Trying To Rebrand DS To Take On Bentley & Rolls-Royce first appeared on DSF.my .

Celebrate the holidays in style with the limited edition Touch n??? Go Oyen RFID tag If youre a pet lover or enjoy the thrill of fast drives, Touch ???n Go has something special for you! Introducing the Limited-Edition RFID Tag Cat Edition, featuring Malaysia???s favourite cheeky feline, Oyen. This adorable tag is not just [] The post Touch ???n Go???s Limited-Edition Oyen RFID Tag Makes Your Travels Purr-Fect first appeared on DSF.my .

See why I think the new Kia Sportage is very capable, comfortable and fun to drive So I recently got to test drive the new and improved (not very new but just go with it) Kia Sportage on the windy roads to Janda Baik from Glenmarie and back and if I had to sum up [] The post 2024 Kia Sportage Review, For Off-Road Fun And On-Road Comfort first appeared on DSF.my .

The Denza D9 luxury MPV is ready to shake up the market here in Malaysia The highly anticipated Denza D9 luxury MPV is now available for booking, bringing a new era of automotive excellence to the roads. Brought to you by Sime Motors, a well known name in Southeast Asia???s automotive industry, the Denza D9 [] The post Denza D9 Now Available For Booking In Malaysia, Alphard In Trouble? first appeared on DSF.my .

A List of the top 10 EV charge point providers in Malaysia as of December 2024. As Malaysia accelerates its shift towards sustainable mobility, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular. A critical component of this transition is the availability of EV charging infrastructure across the country. According to data compiled by the Malaysia Zero [] The post Here Are The Top 10 EV Charge Point Operators According To MyZEVA first appeared on DSF.my .

If this is your first electric vehicle roadtrip, you may want to take some notes. Last year, more electric vehicles were introduced and sold in Malaysia than in any other preceding year. This means that we have thousands of drivers on the road today who are about to embark on their first interstate journey with [] The post 1st EV Roadtrip This CNY? Here???s What We Advise first appeared on DSF.my .

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MAA reports 2024 saw an unbelievable 816,747 vehicles sold in the country. Malaysias automotive industry reached unprecedented heights in 2024, with total vehicle sales surpassing 800,000 units for the first time in history. The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) reported a Total Industry Volume (TIV) of 816,747 units, marking a 2.1% increase from the previous years [] The post Malaysian Automotive Industry Achieves Historic Milestone with Record-Breaking Sales in 2024 ..

Two of Malaysias Paralympic champions took delivery of their discounted Chery Omoda vehicles. Chery Malaysia demonstrated its commitment to Paralympic sports by hosting a vehicle delivery ceremony for Malaysian Paralympic medalists at their Glenmarie, Selangor showroom on January 21, 2025. The event featured the handover of specially discounted vehicles to Paralympic athletes who achieved excellence [] The post Chery Delivers Discounted Vehicles To Malaysian Paralympic Medalists ..

Could Stellantis find a way to avoid tariffs for its brands in the U.S because of Trump? Stellantis Chairman John Elkann recently spent 4 days in Washington, D.C., meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and top administration officials. This visit underscores Elkann???s efforts, along with other business leaders, to build strong ties with the U.S. [] The post Stellantis Chairman Met Trump In U.S, Why Did He Do This? first appeared on DSF.my .

Travel in style with Mercedes-Benz for your next flight with Malaysia Airlines Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and Malaysia Aviation Group, the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, have announced an exciting new strategic partnership to elevate the luxury travel experience for their elite clientele. Unveiled at an exclusive event at Hap Seng Star Setia Alam, the partnership aims [] The post Mercedes-Benz And Malaysia Airlines Collaborate For Private Terminal Transfer first appeared on DSF.my .

Enjoy a new Modenas model in a new segment with the newly launched Kriss 125 Fi Modenas, a subsidiary of DRB-HICOM, proudly unveiled its latest motorcycle model, the Modenas Kriss 125 Fi, during the company???s annual Modenas Dealer Dinner and Awards Presentation for 2024. This significant event marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter [] The post Modenas Enters A Whole New Market Segment With Kriss 125 Fi At RM5,620 first appeared on DSF.my .

New enthusiasts lose out hanks to EVs getting popular and our archaic road tax systems Okay, let me get this out of the way right off the bat, I am ranting, and yes, as far as the government side of things here in Malaysia goes, we all know who is responsible for what I think [] The post Future Enthusiasts In Malaysia Will Likely Never Experience High Displacement Engines?? first appeared on DSF.my .

With BYD vehicles causing a stir in the country, should we not also get a plant? Chinese electric vehicle (EV) leader BYD is set to finish the construction of its USD1 billion (roughly RM4,494,498,644) manufacturing plant in Indonesia by the end of 2025, according to an announcement from Eagle Zhao, the president director of BYD [] The post BYD Plant In Indonesia Confirmed, Will Malaysia Get One After? first appeared on DSF.my .

Perodua has chosen a partner university for its upcoming dive into EV R Perodua, Malaysias leading automotive manufacturer by a country mile, has joined forces with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) to develop electric vehicles (xEV) in Malaysia. This strategic partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday. Transforming Malaysias Automotive Landscape The collaboration [] The post Perodua Partners With UTM For EV Development first ..

Porsche has been forced to fall back on their sports cars for good news for 2024. Porsche was the first performance car manufacturer to find a way to sell a load of family-friendly vehicles with sportscar DNA. SUVs like the Cayenne and Macan were pioneers in their segments, as was the Panamera and Taycan. These [] The post Porsche Sales In China Drops, But Sports Car Popularity Is Up first appeared on DSF.my .

The BMW 3 Series got a very minor update for 2025 to improve Malaysian sales. BMW Malaysia has unveiled updates to its popular 3 Series lineup for 2025, introducing enhanced interior features, improved digital capabilities, and dynamic performance upgrades to the luxury mid-sized sedan. These updates come just a week after BMW Group Malaysias 2024 [] The post 2025 BMW 3 Series Gets Major Interior and Tech Updates in Malaysia first appeared on DSF.my .

The fine Toyotas Hino Motors got his with is dwarfed only by the Volkswagen Group fine. Hino Motors, a Toyota Group subsidiary, has agreed to pay a massive $1.6 billion settlement over fraudulent diesel emissions testing data submitted to US regulators. This case represents one of the largest penalties imposed on an automaker since the [] The post Toyota???s Hino Hit With US$1.6B Diesel Emissions Related Fine In US first appeared on DSF.my .