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A successor to the Mazda CX-4 you never heard of - Mazda Arata concept - 25/04 6:51 pm

In Malaysia, the gap between the Mazda CX-3 and Mazda CX-5 is filled by the Mazda CX-30. Why isn???t there a Mazda CX-4? There exists a Mazda CX-4, but it???s a China-only model. The Mazda CX-4 was first





Facelift 2024 BMW 4 Series and i4 Gran Coupe (LCI) revealed - sleeker .. - 25/04 4:00 pm

The facelifted 2024 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G24) and i4 Gran Coupe (G26) have been unveiled. Roughly 3 years after their initial introduction in 2021, both models now get a range of aesthetic and tec





Debuting in China, this is the RWD Mazda EZ-6; available in BEV/PHEV .. - 25/04 2:13 pm

Freshly unveiled at the ongoing 2024 Beijing International Auto Show, this is the all-new Mazda EZ-6, a product of the Mazda-Changan joint venture to take on the deluge of rivals within the Chinese ma





Cold air intake, suspension upgrades, and more - 2024 Toyota Yaris G .. - 25/04 12:07 am

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has introduced the 2024 Toyota Yaris G Limited in Malaysia, as a limited-run variant of the popular Honda City Hatchback competitor. Only 600 units are available, priced from R





BMW iX3 Final Edition is a RM 9k cheaper farewell sendoff for the best BEV .. - 25/04 11:45 am

BMW Malaysia has launched a new variant of the BMW iX3, the Final Edition variant. Priced at RM 319,600 (with 5-year extended warranty and service package), the iX3 Final Edition is RM 9k less than th





Free fuel for one year! 2024 Citroen C3 Aircross launched in Indonesia .. - 25/04 10:00 am

The second-generation 2024 Citro??n C3 Aircross has officially been launched in Indonesia, as the brand's first seven-seater. Prices for the C3 Aircross start from IDR 290 million (~RM 86k), or IDR 295





Smart Concept #5 is the Geely-Mercedes-Benz's marque's biggest: AWD, 800V .. - 25/04 9:50 am

This is the third model under the Geely-Mercedes-Benz joint venture brand Smart, the Smart Concept 5. It???s currently still a concept car, so some of the finer details are not representative of the pro





Fuel Price Live Updates 25-April to 1-May 2024: All prices remain - 24/04 5:15 pm

Fuel price movements in Malaysia from 25-April to 1-May 2024 are as follows: Fuel Price Update 25-April to 1-May 2024 RON 95 RM 2.05 RON 97 RM 3.47 RON 100 RM 5.00 Shell V-Power RM 6.00 Diesel EURO 5





Mulled for Malaysia, Geely confirms trial production of RHD Zeekr cars has .. - 24/04 4:58 pm

Premium battery electric vehicle (BEV) maker, Zeekr, will commence sales in right-hand drive (RHD) Asia Pacific markets beginning Q3 2024, confirmed the Vice President of Zeekr Technology, Zhao Chunli





Think you can drive; test your skills at the GRA Academy Autocross 01 .. - 24/04 2:15 pm

Get ready for adrenaline-pumping autocross action at the upcoming GRA Academy Autocross 01 event happening 11-May 2024 at (MARDI) MAEPS Serdang. Organised by local motorsport outfit, Grass Racing Auto





For the tycoon that likes cars to turn like tanks - 2024 Mercedes-Benz .. - 24/04 1:53 pm

To the tycoons wanting to offset some of that carbon footprint, this here is the first-ever fully-electric 2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Class BEV. Officially, it's named the Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technol





From RM 242k, 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance order books opened in .. - 24/04 12:00 am

After months of teasers, Tesla has finally unveiled the 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance, which is announced simultaneously with the opening of order books in Malaysia. Billed as the most powerful Model





BEV price wars and high loan defaults spells a tough year for Thailand's .. - 24/04 9:48 am

Despite the number of cars booked and a surge in battery electric vehicle (BEV) interest in Thailand at the recent Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) 2024, Nikkei Asia reports that loan defaults





Prefer subtlety? Here's what to expect from the non-hybrid variants of the .. - 24/04 8:43 am

Ahead of its Q2 2024 launch, the 2024 Honda City Hatchback facelift is now open for booking in Malaysia. There's lots to expect from the model in this update ??? including a new look and a bevy of featu





MAA: March 2024 sees 74k cars sold in Malaysia, 10% more than February - 23/04 6:19 pm

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has announced that 71,052 new cars were sold in March 2024. While sales of the month were 10% more than February, it's 10% lesser than the same month last ye





New vs Old: LSF confirmed, a quick round-up of upgrades to await in the .. - 23/04 2:28 pm

The 2024 Honda City Hatchback facelift is on the brink of its launch here in Malaysia, and bookings are now open ahead of its Q2 2024 launch. Alongside its visual makeover, the facelift brings a slew





As Nissan exits, Chery moves in - 150k capacity Barcelona plant is key to .. - 23/04 12:44 am

Chery???s new Barcelona plant will have an annual production capacity of 150,000 units by 2029 and will be one of the Chinese company???s main export facilities, reports Reuters. Chery???s Zona Franca plant





First peek at the upcoming Kia Tasman pick-up truck - to battle BYD Shark, .. - 23/04 10:57 am

The Kia Tasman will soon be upon the world and the Korean carmaker has given a clear (albeit camouflaged) first look at the pick-up truck earlier today. Kia says that the model will be launched in glo





Waiting list for CBU-India Suzuki Jimny 5-door in Indonesia is half that .. - 22/04 5:19 pm

Indonesian buyers of the Suzuki Jimny 5-door will have to wait for at least 10 months before taking deliveries, reports CNN Indonesia in February. Suzuki???s Indonesian distributor, PT Suzuki Indomobil





To fight China BEVs on cost, Honda supplier seeks steel-based alternatives .. - 22/04 4:13 pm

G-Tekt, a supplier to the Honda Motor group, has announced that it has entered into a licensing agreement with global steel giant ArcelorMittal on a cost-effective solution for manufacturing auto chas





BEVs with depleted batteries can live on as range-extended EVs, now ready .. - 22/04 2:54 pm

A German-Austrian company, Obrist Group, has proposed a solution for end-of-life battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) with depleted battery packs: repurposed internal combustion engine (ICE) setups. Their





Official Smart Concept #5 sketches previews upcoming AI-powered CR-V-size .. - 22/04 2:35 pm

For over a quarter century, Smart is known for its small, compact car that can park in tight spaces with ease. That is no longer what the brand currently offers as both the Smart #1 and Smart #3 are a





Survey: Only 30% of Thai owners of Chinese cars will buy another Chinese .. - 22/04 1:05 pm

The Chinese carmakers have invaded Thailand and this is not just seen at the recent 2024 Bangkok Motor Show where the Chinese brands held among the biggest booths. The moment you exit Suvarnabhumi Air





Suzuki Jimny 5-door open for booking in Malaysia, launching in Q3 2024 - 22/04 12:38 am

Naza Eastern Motors has opened booking for the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door in Malaysia, as announced its social media platforms. Specifications of the Jimny 5-Door for Malaysia is yet to be revealed, but base





Launching in Q2 2024, Honda City Hatchback facelift open for booking in .. - 22/04 11:21 am

Set to launch in the second quarter of this year (Q2 2024), bookings for the 2024 Honda City Hatchback facelift are now open in Malaysia. Part of the changes will be a visual nip-and-tuck across the r





Good guy Nissan: Overestimated sales forecast, will compensate suppliers - 22/04 11:14 am

Nissan has revised its financial forecast downwards for fiscal year ending 31-March 2024. Forecast sales volume has been lowered from 3.55 million to 3.44 million. This second downward revision, after





BYD Shark name confirmed for upcoming PHEV Hilux/Ranger rival - Could .. - 22/04 10:20 am

BYD confirmed that its first-ever pick-up truck will be called the BYD Shark. The carnivorous beast???s name befits the rest of BYD???s international Ocean series lineup which are named after aquatic anim





RHD Smart #3 makes first public debut in Malaysia; launching here later .. - 22/04 10:05 am

At yesterday's (Sunday, 21-April 2024) KL Car Free Morning, Smart Malaysia held the first public preview of the upcoming Smart #3 battery electric vehicle (BEV) in the country. The larger sibling to t





Wade rivers, go rafting and get muddy in jungles; new Ford Ranger Getaway .. - 21/04 4:00 pm

Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the authorised distributor of Ford vehicles in Malaysia, has announced a series of Ford Ranger Getaways for Ranger and Ranger Raptor owners. These events include off-





How to win against depreciation: We select 5 bargain price high-end cars .. - 21/04 12:00 am

Purchasing any car is both an emotive and logical decision, regardless of the price tag. It doesn???t matter if it's RM 50k or RM 500k, we buy cars for how they make us look and feel, as much as to get





From RM 560k; Pre-owned BMW i7 are on sale with up to RM 180k discount, .. - 21/04 10:00 am

The BMW i7 is one of the largest, most powerful and most luxurious BEV models you can buy today, however, with prices starting at over RM 700k - it doesn???t come cheap. With that said, do you want one





Want a sub-RM 100k BEV? Pre-owned 2022 Hyundai Kona EV starting from RM 85k - 20/04 1:00 pm

At its launch in 2021, the Hyundai Kona Electric became Malaysia???s cheapest BEV, with prices starting around RM 150k. However, since then, a salvo of newer BEV models have undercut it, arriving at the





Check out GWM's Tank 300 as it tours around Malaysia! - 20/04 8:30 am

In anticipation of Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia???s launch of the Tank sub-brand in the country, its first model, the Tank 300 will be going on a roadshow in selected malls and GWM showrooms across M





Naza and Gentari enter into partnership to expand EV charging .. - 19/04 2:52 pm

In a move towards fostering sustainable electric mobility in Malaysia, Naza Automotive Holdings Sdn Bhd (Naza Auto), has formalised a collaboration with Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd (Gentari), a sub





Launching in Malaysia soon, here are the preliminary specs of the CKD .. - 19/04 1:45 pm

Locally assembled (CKD) at the Stellantis plant in Gurun, Kedah, the Peugeot 408 will soon make its awaited launch in Malaysia. The model has been imported to Thailand since late last year but while t





Best looking electric MPV yet? Chery's Exeed E08 to debut at Beijing Auto .. - 19/04 1:12 pm

Chery has revealed renderings of the Exeed E08, an addition to its Exlantix series. This all-electric MPV is anticipated to make its debut at the forthcoming Beijing Auto Show. The Exeed 08 embodies w





New 2024 Toyota Camry goes on sale in the USA with lower prices - Hybrid .. - 19/04 11:54 am

The first market to welcome the new 2024 Toyota Camry is the United States, as the model goes on sale there today. Pricing is finally announced for the market too; with the range starting from USD 24,





Mazda CX-80 debuts in Europe - Upscaled CX-8 gets petrol PHEV and diesel .. - 19/04 11:15 am

Mazda recently unveiled its fourth and latest model of the Large Product Group, the Mazda CX-80 for the European market. The crossover is essentially the CX-60 with a 3-row seating configuration, the





2024 GAC GS3 Emzoom launched in Malaysia, priced from RM 119k; X50, HR-V .. - 18/04 8:33 pm

At long last, the 2024 GAC GS3 Emzoom has just been launched in Malaysia. Two variants are on sale, the 1.5 T Exclusive (RM 118,900) and 1.5 T Premium R (RM 128,900). The GS3 Emzoom takes the fight di





Toyota unveils 'Start Your Impossible' Olympics, Paralympics campaign; .. - 18/04 4:10 pm

Worldwide Olympic partner, Toyota, has unveiled the latest phase of its "Start Your Impossible" campaign ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, which is only less than 100 days away. Markin




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Najib tak beri arahan pada 1MDB pindah AS$1.03b kepada .. - Mgazette
Najib tak beri arahan pada 1MDB pindah AS$1.03b kepada syarikat Jho Low - Saksi ?? MalaysiaGazette
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Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir under investigation, .. - Scmp
Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir under investigation, anti-corruption agency says ?? South China Morning Post
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China evacuates entire town as record rains, winds .. - Malaymail
China evacuates entire town as record rains, winds lash its south ?? Malay Mail Highest-level rainstorm warning issued in south China???s Guangdong ?? Al Jazeera English China floods: four killed in Guangdong sparking concerns over extreme weather defences ?? The Guardian Massive floods threaten ..
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Pro-Palestine protesters forcibly removed from Emory .. - Fox5atlanta
Pro-Palestine protesters forcibly removed from Emory University campus, 28 arrested ?? FOX 5 Atlanta University of Southern California cancels its main commencement event, citing 'safety measures' ?? BBC Kennesaw State Students Protest for Palestine Education mdjonline.com ?? MDJOnline.com ..
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Fallout 4's free PS5 upgrade isn't currently free with .. - Eurogamer
Fallout 4's free PS5 upgrade isn't currently free with the PS Plus version ?? Eurogamer.net Fallout 4's 'next gen' update is over 14 gigs, breaks modded saves, and doesn't seem to change much at all ?? PC Gamer Fallout 4's Next-Gen Upgrade Is A Mess For PS Plus Owners ?? Kotaku Fallout 4 ..
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Spain To Reopen Investigation Into Hacking of .. - Europeanconservati
Spain To Reopen Investigation Into Hacking of Premier's Phone ?? The European Conservative
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Will HMD Surprise With A New Smartphone Launch This .. - NewsCom
Will HMD Surprise With A New Smartphone Launch This Week? ??? channelnews ?? ChannelNews
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Health conglomerate Kaiser notifies millions of a data .. - CNA
Health conglomerate Kaiser notifies millions of a data breach ?? CNA
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Microsoft, Google drub quarterly earnings expectations .. - FMT
Microsoft, Google drub quarterly earnings expectations as AI drives revenue ?? Free Malaysia Today
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University of Surrey launches self-driving cars safety .. - BBC
University of Surrey launches self-driving cars safety project ?? BBC.com