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• Proton sells 13,395 units in Sept 2025 – down 12.04% from Aug, but YTD 114,297 volume now ahead of 2024

  In Cars, Local News, Proton / by Anthony Lim / 3 October 2025 6:00 pm

  

  Proton has announced its group sales numbers for September 2025, revealing that it delivered 13,395 units (domestic and export) last month, which is 1,833 units – or 12.04% – less than the 15,228 units it managed in August. This brought its total sales in Q3 to 42,141 units and the year-to-date (YTD) volume to 114,297 units, the latter being 0.9% ahead of the same period last year.

  The company added that its market share for the month is estimated at 23.4%, while its YTD market share stands at 19.9%. In terms of model specific performance, no surprise as to the brand’s best seller being the Saga yet again. With 6,058 units shifted last month, this makes it the third consecutive month sales of the sedan have passed the 6,000 unit mark.

  Elsewhere, the new X50 continued to perform strongly, with 3,438 units being delivered in the model’s second full month of sales, resulting in it becoming its segment leader and the overall best-selling SUV in the country. Up to the end of September, YTD sales for the SUV stood at 21,154 units, which is 24.4% ahead of the volume recorded last year.

  

  

  No monthly numbers were provided for the X70, with the brand simply indicating that YTD numbers up to September for the SUV stood at 6,033 units, 10.1% ahead of its volume from the same period in 2024.

  As for the X90, 194 units were sold in September. Meanwhile, 979 units of the S70 sedan were sold last month, placing it between the Persona and Iriz, which achieved sales of 1,161 and 278 units respectively.

  The eMas 7 continues to be the most popular EV in the country, with the 845 units sold in September bringing its total sales to 6,656 units in nine months. With the impending arrival of the eMas 5 and the commencement of local assembly at its new EV plant in Tanjong Malim, the company said it is looking to a significant increase in its EV sales performance come 2026.

  

  “The third quarter has been exceptionally good for the company and we plan to carry this momentum into the final three months of the year to both meet our volume target and act as a springboard for 2026,” said Proton Edar deputy CEO Zhang Qiang.

  Export numbers were also mentioned, with the automaker’s export focused subsidiary, Proton International Sales Corporation, recording sales of 815 units last month. This brings YTD export sales to 3,959 units, 56% ahead of the previous year. Leading the export charge was the X50, with volume this year growing by 220%, while 443 units of the eMas 7 have been exported so far in 2025.

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• MV Agusta teases new generation Brutale 950

  In Bikes, International Bike News, MV Agusta / by Mohan K Ramanujam / 3 October 2025 5:33 pm

  

  Set to be unveiled November 3, 2025 at the EICMA show in Italy as a Serie Oro variant is the new generation MV Agusta Brutale 950. The Brutale has anchored MV Agusta’s range of road-going naked sports, and 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of what some call “the Porsche 911 of the motorcycle world.”

  New for the Brutale in 2026 will be its 950 ‘Evo’ inline-three cylinder, with ncreased power and torque, and smoother throttle response. MV Agusta says riders can also expect enhanced refinement and reliability from the new Brutale.

  Completely redesigned in the chassis department, the 2026 Brutale will come with a new frame and swingarm, offering greater stability and balance. A new suspension geometry provides precise and confidence-inspiring handling while rider ergonomics is improved for maximum control and comfort.

  Improvements have also been made in the suspension and braking systems, giving the rider better feedback, performance, and safety. New production processes and quality-control systems adopted in recent years increase reliability for the new Brutale 950, as does a five-year standard warranty.

  Also new for the Brutale is a new HMI (Human Machine Interface), or instrument panel, that is clearer and more intuitive to read and use, along with an updated MV Ride app. MV Agusta chief executive officer Luca Martin says the 2026 Brutale is more powerful, refined, and thrilling, yet it remains true to its soul: a motorcycle designed by riders, for riders.

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• Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV launched in Malaysia – 1.5T petrol hybrid, 90 km EV range, 1,200 km combined; RM130k

  In Cars, Chery, Local Car Launches, Local News / by Mick Chan / 3 October 2025 4:10 pm

  

  One of two Chery models launched in Malaysia today is the Tiggo 7 PHEV plug-in hybrid, which is launched alongside the Tiggo 8 PHEV, following the opening of the order books for both near the end of last month.

  The Tiggo 7 PHEV arrives on the Malaysian market priced from RM129,800, locally assembled (CKD) from the outset, from Kulim, Kedah. This plug-in hybrid variant will go on sale alongside the petrol-powered Tiggo 7 Pro which continues to be on sale at a RM14,000 rebate from its original launch price of RM123,800.

  The internal combustion engine is a 1.5 litre turbocharged TGDi four-cylinder engine that outputs 143 PS and 215 Nm, pairing with a 204 PS/310 Nm electric motor and a single-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT). The ICE essentially operates as a range extender, and combined, powertrain outputs are 279 PS and 365 Nm, sent to the front wheels.

  For comparison, the Tiggo 7 Pro gets a 1.6 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that outputs 197 hp and 290 Nm, driving the front wheels through a seven-speed wet-dual-clutch automatic transmission.

  

  

  

  

  

  2025 Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV CSH specifications; click to enlarge

  The electrified segment of the powertrain consists of a 18.3 kWh battery that can be recharged via DC up to 40 kW, getting a 30-80% SoC in 19 minutes, while AC charging at up to 6.6 kW attains the same 30-80% recharge in three hours. Conversely, vehicle-to-load (V2L) is supplied at up to 3.3 kW.

  In the Tiggo 7 PHEV, this yields a fully electric range of up to 90 km, and can attain a maximum hybrid range of 1,200 km, this claimed figure being the same for both the Tiggo 7 PHEV and the Tiggo 8 PHEV. Fuel tank capacity for the Tiggo 7 PHEV is 60 litres.

  Measuring 4,553 mm long, 1,862 mm wide and 1,696 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,670 mm, the Tiggo 7 PHEV has a claimed wading depth of 500 mm, which is matched by the Tiggo 8 PHEV; kerb weight is 1,795 kg. Rolling stock is a set of 18-inch alloy wheels, shod in tyres measuring 255/60R18, and these are supplemented by a tyre repair kit.

  Exterior equipment on the Tiggo 7 PHEV includes automatic LED headlamps and DRLs, LED foglamps, active cornering and front sequential indicators, LED tail lamps and a hands-free powered tailgate.

  

  

  

  

  Inside, the Tiggo 7 PHEV gets a 24.6-inch (dual 12.3-inch) screen setup for the digital driver’s instrumentation and infotainment touchscreen, with support for wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Audio output is by an eight-speaker Sony premium audio system, while an intelligent voice assistant is also included.

  For device connectivity, there are USB-C and USB-A ports the front row, while the rear seat occupants get USB-A ports. The front row gets a 50-watt wireless device charger and a 12-volt power outlet, while another 12-volt power outlet is located in the luggage compartment.

  Upholstery is by synthetic leather, with heating and ventilation for the front seats in the Tiggo 7 PHEV; the driver’s seat is six-way power-adjustable, and the front passenger seat is four-way power-adjustable. Further conveniences include remote engine start, a cooled front centre console storage box, double-glazed acoustic glass, and rear passenger air-conditioning vents.

  For safety and driving assistance systems, the Tiggo 7 PHEV gets lane departure warning, lane departure prevention, lane change assist, lane keeping assist, emergency lane keeping assist, blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert and braking, front and rear collision warning, adaptive cruise control, integrated cruise control, and AEB.

  

  

  

  

  Also on are traffic jam assist, door opening warning, speed limit reminder, intelligent high beam control, driver monitoring, drive-way information, intelligent avoidance system and multi-collision braking, along with eight airbags, ABS, EBD, emergency brake assist, traction control, stability control, hill start assist, hill descent control, a tyre pressure monitoring system and a digital video recorder.

  In Malaysia, the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV is offered in Phantom Grey, Khaki White and as seen here, Blood Stone Red with a contrasting black roof; this is a RM2,000 cost option.

  Warranty coverage is seven years or up to 150,000 km for the vehicle, with an eight-year, 160,000 km warranty on the drive battery, electric motor and hybrid powertrain control unit. Also offered is a five-year service package (free labour) for six service intervals.

  For added ownership peace of mind, the Tiggo 7 PHEV, like the Tiggo 8 PHEV, is offered with a one-to-one battery exchange policy should the hybrid drive battery’s state of health fall below 70% during the vehicle’s battery warranty period.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  
  

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• Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV launched in Malaysia: 1.5T hybrid, 1,200 km total range, 90 km EV range, RM159,800

  In Cars, Chery, Local Car Launches, Local News / by Jonathan James Tan / 3 October 2025 4:10 pm

  

  Chery Malaysia today launched plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions of the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 SUVs, both of which carry the CSH (Chery Super Hybrid) moniker. This story focuses on the bigger one with seven seats. Locally assembled (CKD) in Kulim, the Tiggo 8 PHEV is yours for RM159,800, OTR before insurance.

  Comparatively, the concurrently-launched five-seat Tiggo 7 PHEV asks for RM129,800, while the Tiggo 8 Pro (also) cost RM159,800 at launch. Both the non-hybrid Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro will continue to be on sale without any price changes on paper, but expect significant discounts there.

  Based on the first-gen facelift (see the new second gen here), the Tiggo 8 PHEV’s face differs slightly from our non-facelift Tiggo 8 Pro’s (with the Max update) – the headlamp internals have dashed eyebrows, the grille has a chrome and gloss black surround plus a different internal pattern, and the front bumper is different, now featuring 7-shaped side cut-outs. The Chery logo on the nose is illuminated and there are cornering lamps that follow steering angle.

  

  Round the side, you’ll see flush door handles and new 10-spoke alloys (still 235/50R19), and the T8P’s big chromed side blade is nowhere to be found here; instead there’s a thin chrome strip along the bottom of the doors. The only differences at the back are the model badging and the diffuser element (T8P has quad tailpipes; this PHEV has twin parallelogram-shaped units). The functional roof rails carry over.

  But the interior is completely unrecognisable from the T8P’s – only the steering wheel is familiar. Where the T8P has conjoined twin screens, the PHEV has two separate screens (10.25-inch gauge cluster and 15.6-inch centre touch-screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155-powered), and where the T8P has a horizontal dash, the PHEV’s is T-shaped, with a centre console that houses the centre air vents, 50W wireless charger, twin cupholders, drive mode dial (Eco/Normal/Sport) and EV/HEV switch.

  Where’s the gear lever? It’s now the right-hand-side steering wheel stalk. New seat upholstery (synthetic leather, driver’s seat is six-way powered while the front passenger’s is four-way powered) and door cards too, and you’ll need to go into the screen to adjust the dual-zone air-con, as the T8P’s long horizontal row of climate controls is absent here. You’ll also find Comfort and Sport steering modes, an HD dashcam, double-glazed glass, 10 Sony speakers and 64-colour ambient lighting.

  

  You also get all-LED auto lighting, sequential indicators, a cooled front armrest box, a front passenger seat ‘boss switch’, an auto-dim rear-view mirror, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a 540-degree camera and voice command. Curiously, there’s no powered tailgate (this, even the RM30k-cheaper Tiggo 7 PHEV has) nor a sunroof, both of which are on the Tiggo 8 Pro. On entry into the third row, one-touch fold and slide is still only on the right side of the vehicle, and the middle row’s 60:40 split remains uncorrected for RHD.

  The CSH series-parallel hybrid powertrain is shared between the T7 and T8 PHEVs. A 143 PS/215 Nm 1.5 litre turbo Miller-cycle four-cylinder engine joins forces with a 204 PS/310 Nm electric motor that’s integrated within a stepless dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT150).

  Altogether, output is 275 PS and 365 Nm of torque. Chery claims 44.5% thermal efficiency for the engine, 98% mechanical efficiency for the DHT, a combined range of up to 1,200 km (contributed by a 60-litre tank), an EV-only range of up to 90 km WLTP and a 500 mm wading depth. There’s also 3.3-kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) for you to run your external devices.

  
  

  The company is keen to emphasise the IP68-certified battery’s durability – besides being dust- and water-resistant, and capable of withstanding up to 95 degrees Celsius, the 18.3 kWh LFP battery was recently submerged in a metre-deep tank of seawater for over 53 hours before being reinstalled in a Tiggo 8 PHEV (and it still worked) as part of a test in Jakarta.

  Earlier in China, the Tiggo 9 PHEV vehicles endured a series of extreme safety tests, including spiral rollovers, a head-on vehicle collision, a seven-car stack test, 55 km/h side intrusion, a 4.9-metre vertical drop and 720 hours of salt spray exposure.

  In terms of charging, the battery can swallow up to 40 kW DC (30-80% in 19 minutes) and up to 6.6 kW AC (30-80% in three hours), while three-pin charging would get you from 10-100% in 8.5 hours. If any of the above-mentioned numbers seem familiar to you, it’s because the CSH system is closely related to Jaecoo’s Super Hybrid System (SHS).

  

  

  

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  Safety? The Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV gets eight airbags and ADAS functions including AEB, ACC, every conceivable lane function including lane change assist, rear cross traffic braking and rear cross traffic alert, but it omits the multi-collision braking and driver monitoring system found on the Tiggo 7 PHEV, instead featuring driver fatigue monitoring system.

  You can have your Tiggo 8 PHEV in Aurora Green, Khaki White or Carbon Black. Buy one and you’ll get a seven-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty, an eight-year/160,000 km battery power pack, power motor and hybrid control unit warranty, plus five years’ free labour service (six service intervals).

  Moreover, if your battery’s state of health dips under 70% while still under warranty, you’ll get a one-to-one exchange, which could be the first of its kind for a PHEV in Malaysia.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  
  

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• Le Tour de Langkawi race finale at KLCC this weekend – city centre stretches of Jalan Ampang closed

  In Local News / by Danny Tan / 3 October 2025 3:51 pm

  

  Here’s another reason to not step anywhere near KL city centre this weekend. In addition to the KL Standard Chartered Marathon 2025 – which will see road closures in the city and DUKE/AKLEH highways – the Le Tour De Langkawi (LtdL) 2025 cycling event’s final stage will end at KLCC.

  The world’s top cycling teams will end their tour of Peninsular Malaysia at the foot of the Petronas Twin Towers (Petronas is the event’s title sponsor), and as such, roads around the iconic landmark will be closed to make way for the event.

  Tomorrow night (October 4), two lanes of Jalan Ampang near KLCC (from Wisma Central to the Jalan P.Ramlee junction will be closed to traffic. The closure will be from 11.30 pm till 7am the following day (Sunday, October 5).

  Sunday is race day as the 180.5 km final stage from Tangkak flows into the city. Jalan Ampang will be fully closed to traffic from the Jalan Tun Razak intersection to the Jalan P.Ramlee junction. This is from 1pm to 9pm. Also fully closed is the Jalan Ampang stretch between Jalan Yap Kwan Seng and Jalan Mayang, from 3.30 pm to 7pm.

  While the LtdL road closures focus more on the roads approaching KLCC, the roads closed for KLSCM are more comprehensive as the full marathon’s 42.195 km route is basically a city tour plus a long slog of AKLEH and DUKE highways, before ending at Stadium Merdeka – full details on that one here. Basically, avoid KL city this weekend if you don’t have any essential business there.

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• Tesla Malaysia EV charging network – 73 Destination Chargers, 68 Superchargers currently; more this year

  In Local News, Tesla Motors / by Gerard Lye / 3 October 2025 3:42 pm

  

  In addition to introducing a new Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive variant and adjusting the pricing for the Model 3 Highland, Tesla Malaysia also announced that it currently operates 15 Supercharging stations nationwide, with a total of 68 Superchargers available to use.

  These are joined by 16 Destination Charging stations with 73 Destination Chargers to support over 10,000 Tesla owners on the road in Malaysia. Destination Chargers are AC chargers that differ from Superchargers which provide faster DC charging.

  According to Tesla Malaysia, more charging stations are set to come online by the end of 2025, including at Pavilion Damansara Heights, Nexus Bangsar South as well as the The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey. The company also noted that under its Home Charging Program, there are currently over 8,000 owners who own a charger at home in Malaysia. Pricing for a home charger starts from RM1,900 and come with a one-year warranty.

  A requirement for Tesla’s AP exemption when its approval was secured under the BEV Global Leaders programme in 2023 was that at least 30% of its DC fast chargers (with a minimum of 180 kW) are open to the public, and for use by EVs from other brands from 2025, but this has yet to happen.

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• GWM Souo 2000 touring motorcycle Malaysian preview

  In Bikes, Local Bike News / by Mohan K Ramanujam / 3 October 2025 3:33 pm

  

  Getting a surprise reveal at the recent Mforce Mid-Autumn Gala dinner was the GWM Souo 2000 touring motorcycle. Designed as a direct rival to the Honda Goldwing, and other touring motorcycles such as the Harley-Davidson Street Glide Ultra and the BMW Motorrad K1600LT, the Souo 2000 will have a provisional price in Malaysia of RM188,000, though this is as yet unconfirmed.

  Unique to the Souo is its engine, the only production motorcycle to come with a flat-eight engine configuration with dual camshafts per cylinder bank. Displacing 1,999 cc, the flat-eight engine, or opposed-eight if you prefer, produces 151.5 hp at 6,000 rpm and 190 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm.

  Power goes through an eight-speed DCT (DualClutch Transmission) gearbox, with shaft drive to the rear wheel. An electric reverse gear aids parking lot manoeuvres while top speed is claimed to be 210 kmh with a fuel consumption of 5.9-litres per 100 km.

  

  

  

  

  The flat-eight engine and DCT gearbox is mounted low in the frame to lower the centre of gravity. The frame itself is a welded die-cast aluminium unit, assembled without the use of screws or bolts.

  The Souo 2000 also comes with a unique front suspension, a Hossack design girder fork with dual front wishbones while both the front and read ends get electronically controlled suspension with variable damping. As befits a touring mtoorcyle, three cases are provided, a top box and two side cases, giving 118-litres in storage capacity.

  Electronics features prominently in the Souo 2000, with a 12.3-inch TFT-LCD digital instrument cluster powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 SoC (suite on chips) and supporting over-the-air updates. This allows for voice control of the various functions, alongside the usual buttons, switches and joysticks located on the handlebar pods, which might make this the world’s most expensive mobile phone.

  

  Riding conveniences include heated seats and handlebar grips, power adjustable windshield, a 360-watt eight-speaker sound system, hill start assist, cruise control, rear parking sensors, and electronic parking brake. Riding aids include ABS, traction control, lane change assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear-collision warning, rear cross traffic alert, and emergency calls.

  From the specifications sheets, the Souo 2000 tips the scales at 461 kg, with a fuel tank capacity of 26.2-litres and a seat height of 740 mm. The Souo 2000 is produced by Great Wall Souo Moto, a sub brand of Great Wall Motor (GWM) with development was led by Great Wall chairman Wei Jianjun, who considers it his passion project.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

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• MForce collaborates with Petronas for MForce Oil

  In Bike Parts and Accessories, Bikes, Local Bike News / by Mohan K Ramanujam / 3 October 2025 2:09 pm

  

  Entering the Malaysian motorcycle lubricant market is MForce Oil. A collaboration between motorcycle importer, assembler and distributor MForce Bike Holdings and national oil company Petronas, MForce Oil is available in eight variants, catering to various motorcycle types.

  A genuine product developed specifically for MForce, MForce Oil is formulated in fully synthetic, semi-synthetic and mineral oil blends. Viscosity ranges include 15W-50, 15W-40 and 20W-40 as well as 40 SG.

  

  As for pricing, the fully synthetic MForce oils are priced at RM56 per litre in West Malaysia, and RM58 per litre in East Malaysia with the semi-synthetic blends retailing at RM46 and RM48 per litre in West and East Malaysia, respectively.

  Meanwhile, for the budget end of the market, the 20W-40 mineral blend retails at RM25 perlite in West Malaysia and RM27 in East Malaysia, while the 40 SG grade is priced at RM17 in West Malaysia and RM19 in East Malaysia. The launch was officiated by Asri Ahmad, Chief Operating Officer of Mforce Bike Holdings, and Mohd Zameer Zahur Hussain, Chief Executive Officer of Petronas Lubricants Marketing.

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• New Emerald Green livery for 2026 Ducati Scrambler

  In Bikes, Ducati, International Bike News / by Mohan K Ramanujam / 3 October 2025 12:20 pm

  

  For the 2026 model year, the Ducati Scrambler Nightshift will come in a new Emerald Green livery. Created by Centro Stile Ducati, the Borgo Panigale motorcycle maker’s in-house design studio, the new colour scheme draws inspiration from the 1970s.

  Being perhaps the essence of the Ducati Scrambler line, the Nightshift is a cafe racer in the classic retro style. This look is brought home by the flat, variable-section handlebar and bar-end mirrors, along with the use of matte and glossy finishes.

  Details such as the stitched seat, side number plates, minimal front mudguard, and deleted rear mudguard further enhance the looks of the 2026 Scrambler Nightshift. Aside from the new colour scheme, improvements have also been mode to the Ducati Desmodue V-twin that powers the Scrambler range.

  

  

  The eight-plate clutch gives smoother clutch operation, while the clutch itself is more compact. This allows for a smaller clutch housing, with the rider getting more space on the foot peg, while overall weight is 185 kg, giving a more manageable and easier to ride motorcycle.

  The air-cooled Desmodue twin soldiers on, generating 73 hp and 68 Nm of torque, fed by EFI. There is also ride-by-wire throttle, giving two ride mode and traction control, while a range of performance and lifestyle accessories is available from the official Scrambler catalogue.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  
  

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• 2025 WMoto EZ125i scooter Malaysian launch, RM4.5k

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, WMoto / by Mohan K Ramanujam / 3 October 2025 11:44 am

  

  Now in Malaysia is the 205 WMoto EZ125i scooter, priced at RM4,588 exploding road tax, insurance and registration. Destined for the budget end of the Malaysian scooter market, the EZ125i comes in three colour options, Silver Grey, Grey, Red and Deep Sky Blue, as well as a two-year or 20,000 km warranty agains manufacturing defects.

  The EZ125i is powered by an air-cooled, single-cylinder mill displacing 124 cc with a horizontal cylinder layout. Power for the EZ125i is rated at 11.8 hp at 7,000 rpm and a maximum 9.5 Nm of torque.

  Fed by EFI, the EZ125i delivers power to the rear wheel via a CVT gearbox and belt final drive. Wheel sizing for the EZ125i is 14-inches front and rear, shod with 70/90 front and 80/90 rear tyres.

  

  

  With a step-through floorboard configuration, the EZ125i places the rider 760 mm off the ground, with a claimed dry weight of 95 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 6.5-litres. Front suspension on the EZ125i is done with conventional telescopic forks while twin preload-adjustable shock absorbers are installed in the rear.

  A digital LED speedometer displays all the necessary information while LED lighting is used throughout for the EZ125i. Rinding conveniences include a USB Type-A charging port, left and right storage pockets inside the front cowl and storage space under the seat.

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• GAC Emkoo launched in Malaysia – C-segment SUV, larger than Proton X70, 177 PS/270 Nm, from RM120k

  In Cars, GAC, Local Car Launches, Local News / by Jonathan Lee / 3 October 2025 11:23 am

  

  Shown to Malaysian media less than three weeks ago, the GAC Emkoo has finally been launched in Malaysia, some 20 months after it first debuted here. As previously reported, this rival to the Proton X70 comes in Premium and Premium Pro versions, both being reasonably well equipped.

  We’ve known about pretty much everything, so the only missing piece of the puzzle was the price, which has at last been revealed. Locally assembled in CKD form in Segambut, the Emkoo starts from RM123,800 for the Premium variant, rising up to RM133,800 for the Premium Pro. Both figures are on-the-road without insurance and include a five-year/150,000 km warranty and a seven-year/180,000 km powertrain warranty.

  To sweeten the deal, the first 500 customers will receive a RM4,000 cash rebate, bringing the price down to RM119,800 for the Premium and RM129,800 for the Premium Pro, bang on the estimated pricing. Their cars will also come with a RM10,000 accessories package that includes front and rear dash cams (replete with a 64GB microSD card, side sill scuff plates, a luggage tray, sports pedals and V-Kool solar tinting for the Premium and security tinting for the Premium Pro.

  

  Common to both variants is the 1.5 litre turbocharged and direct-injected four-cylinder engine from the smaller GS3 Emzoom, producing 177 PS at 5,500 rpm and 270 Nm of torque from 1,400 to 4,500 rpm. Also carried over from that car is a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.

  So equipped, the Emkoo gets from zero to 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds on its way to a top speed of 190 km/h; fuel consumption is rated at 6.6 litres per 100 km on the NEDC cycle. As is the C-segment norm, the Emkoo is independently suspended using MacPherson struts at the front and multilinks at the rear.

  Sharing its Global Platform Modular Architecture (GPMA) with the Emzoom, the Emkoo is actually at the larger end of the segment – at 4,680 mm long, 1,901 mm wide and 1,670 mm tall, it’s 161 mm longer and 70 mm wider than the aforementioned X70, while its 2,750 mm wheelbase is 70 mm longer. In fact, it’s closer in size to the Honda CR-V, being just 11 shorter and lower while costing significantly less.

  

  You also get a car that looks like practically nothing else on the road, with sharp L-shaped LED headlights framing a distinctive “Borderless V-Shape Grille” consisting of several chevron openings. Angular creases form the front bumper, the contours of the clamshell bonnet and the chiselled flanks, supported by a wraparound windscreen design that leads the eye towards the heavily-kinked D-pillars. You also get in-vogue flush pop-out door handles and silver roof rails integrated into the elaborate tailgate spoiler.

  At the back, you’ll find vertical elements such as the slim taillights and dual integrated exhaust exits that form part of the shapely silver diffuser. All models come with the same 19-inch ten-spoke two-tone alloys wrapped in Continental EcoContact 6 tyres, along with five colour options that include Super Star Silver, Graphite Grey, Asphalt Black, Frost White and the new Star Lake Green. However, only the Premium Pro gets an animated welcome light sequence that includes the lightsaber-style taillight bars.

  The future-forward design continues on the inside, where the Emkoo sports tubular design elements all around, most notable on the dashboard where the centre air-con vents and large temperature control knob are mounted. Front and centre is a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, coming with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and flanked by touch-sensitive volume and fan speed sliders on either side. A 50-watt Qi wireless charger comes standard, sitting next to the stubby square-shaped crystalline gear selector.

  

  

  

  In terms of equipment, the Premium version comes as standard with keyless entry, push-button start, single-zone automatic air con with rear air vents, a seven-inch digital instrument display, a six-way power-adjustable and ventilated driver’s seat, faux leather upholstery, six speakers and a 360-degree camera system with a transparency function.

  Stepping up to the Premium Pro nets you a panoramic glass roof with a power sunshade, 12-way driver and four-way passenger power-adjustable seats (both with ventilation), heated door mirrors with auto dipping, an air ioniser and multi-colour ambient lighting. A powered tailgate (also fitted to the Premium for the first 500 customers) opens up to a generous 638 litre boot, expandable to 1,586 litres with the rear seats folded.

  Both variants come with a suite of driver assists, including autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centring assist, speed limit assist and automatic high beam. The only additional feature on the Premium Pro is park assist, while six airbags, stability control and a tyre pressure monitoring system are fitted as standard, earning it a five-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating.

  GALLERY: GAC Emkoo Premium in Malaysia

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: GAC Emkoo Premium Pro in Malaysia

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

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• Tesla Model 3 Highland now cheaper by up to RM13k in Malaysia – updated with signal stalk, front camera

  In Cars, Local News, Tesla Motors / by Anthony Lim / 3 October 2025 10:51 am

  

  Besides the introduction of a new Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive variant, there are also some changes to the Tesla Model 3 Highland facelift range for Malaysia, the primary one being a revision in the prices, with all models now cheaper than before.

  As indicated on Tesla Malaysia’s website, the current Model 3 Highland facelift prices are:

  • Rear-Wheel Drive – RM169,000 (previously RM181,000, reduction of RM12,000)
  • Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive – RM185,000 (new variant)
  • Long Range All-Wheel Drive – RM199,000 (previously RM210,000, reduction of RM11,000)
  • Performance All-Wheel Drive – RM229,000 (previously RM242,000, reduction of RM13,000)

  This is of course the second pricing revision for the standard range RWD and Long-Range RWD versions. When the Highland made its Malaysian debut in October 2023, the RWD was priced at RM189,000, while the LR RWD went for RM218,000. In April last year, following the Performance’s appearance, prices for both were adjusted, with the RWD reduced to RM181,000, and the LR RWD’s to RM210,000.

  Aside from the revised pricing, the model range also gets some specification changes and technical improvements, the latter being an increase in the WLTP-rated range of the Performance All-Wheel Drive, from 528 km to 571 km.

  

  Like the range improvement made for the Rear-Wheel Drive variant (from 513 km to 520 km) earlier this year, the bump is likely brought about by an upgraded battery pack. The figure is just slightly short of the 580 km available on the recently updated Model Y Performance.

  There are also a few new hardware additions, and these come in the form of:

  • a new front bumper camera; improved Autopilot Vision system with eight cameras
  • a column-mounted turn signal stalk
  • matte black front and rear Tesla logos

  No changes to the colour palette that was revised from earlier this year, when Stealth Grey became the standard hue instead of the previous Pearl White Multi-Coat, which is now, like Deep Blue Metallic and Diamond Black (the replacement for Solid Black) a RM5,000 option. Meanwhile, Quicksilver and Ultra Red are RM11,000 cost options.

  The company also announced in a statement that it will be further expanding its charging nfrastructure network in the country, with more charging stations set to be in place by the end of 2025, including at Pavilion Damansara Heights, Nexus Bangsar South and The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey.

  It presently has 15 Supercharging stations (with 68 Superchargers) and 16 Destination Charging stations (with 73 destination chargers) in the country.

  

  

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• Check out the Zeekr 7X SUV and Zeekr 009 MPV at the The Gardens Mall roadshow this weekend

  ADVERTORIAL / by Paul Tan / 3 October 2025 10:04 am

  

  Experience the highly sought-after Zeekr 7X and the ultra-comfortable Zeekr 009 at Zeekr Carro‘s roadshow happening at The Gardens Mall. The roadshow starts Friday, October 3 and will end this Tuesday, October 7.

  Zeekr Carro currently operates the Zeekr Space Bangsar showroom on Jalan Maarof. Other outlets that will serve the Klang Valley region include an outlet in Mutiara Damansara as well as a service centre in Bandar Sri Damansara. If you are from the north, Zeekr Carro will be able to serve you through the Zeekr House Juru Auto City outlet, a 12,000 sq ft 3S (sales, service and spare parts) facility.

  Click here and fill up the form and choose to schedule a test drive. A Zeekr Carro representative will get in touch with you.

  You can also communicate via Whatsapp by clicking here to request a test drive.

  Zeekr 009 – the luxury electric MPV

  

  If long range is your priority, you can have the single motor, seven-seat Zeekr 009 Executive with a WLTP range of 604 km at an attractive price of RM299,800.

  For maximum performance and luxury, your choice can be the two-motor, seven-seat Zeekr 009 Luxury at RM349,800 or the two-motor, six-seat Zeekr 009 Ultra Luxury at RM359,800 which can hit the 100 km/h sprint mark in just 4.5 seconds thanks to its powerful 612 PS of elcetric motors.

  No matter which variant you choose, you get dual-chamber air suspension, 19-inch alloys, full ADAS, seven airbags, powered front- and middle-row seats with massage and ventilation, Nappa upholstery, an 8.6-litre fridge, a panoramic sunroof, a 17-inch OLED ceiling monitor with remote control, a middle-row camera and lots more – the Zeekr 009 is properly loaded.

  Zeekr 7X – the premium electric SUV

  

  The Zeekr 7X range starts with the RWD Standard at RM179,800, followed by the RWD Long Range at RM190,800, rounded up by the AWD Performance at RM226,800.

  The two lower variants share the same 421 PS/440 Nm rear-mounted electric motor and six-second 0-100 km/h time, but the Standard Range uses a 75 kWh LFP battery (480 km WLTP) while the Long Range has a 100 kWh NMC battery, making it the range king (615 km WLTP) of the three variants.

  The powerful Performance model has two motors making 646 PS and 710 Nm of torque altogether, so it does the century sprint in just 3.8 seconds.

  Get in touch with Zeekr Carro

  Click here and fill up the form and choose to schedule a test drive. A Zeekr Carro representative will get in touch with you.

  You can also communicate via Whatsapp by clicking here to request a test drive.

   

• 2025 Tesla Model 3 Highland Long Range RWD in Malaysia – RM185k; 750 km WLTP; 0-100 in 5.2s

  In Cars, Electric Cars in Malaysia, Local News, Tesla Motors / by Gerard Lye / 3 October 2025 10:03 am

  

  The Tesla Model 3 Highland has gained a new variant in Malaysia called the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive, which slots in between the existing Rear-Wheel Drive and Long Range All-Wheel Drive.

  Priced at RM185,000, the new LR RWD is RM16,000 more than the RWD that is now cheaper than before (RM169,000; previously RM181,000). Meanwhile, the LR AWD is now RM199,000 (previously RM210k), meaning the step up from the new variant is RM14,000.

  For the money, you’re getting a variant of the Model 3 Highland with the most range at 750 km following the WLTP standard. For context, the base RWD offers 520 km, while it is 660 km for the LR AWD and 571 km for the Performance All-Wheel Drive.

  The LR RWD also gets a more powerful electric motor compared to the RWD, as its 0-100 km/h time of 5.2 seconds is quicker than the latter that needs 6.1 seconds – both share the same top speed of 201 km/h. The new variant also has a higher DC fast charging rate of 250 kW (311 km recoverable in just 15 minutes) compared to 170 kW for the RWD.

  

  

  Tesla doesn’t explicitly publish battery capacities and power outputs on its website, but these figures are pretty much identical to the LR RWD that was launched in China in August this year – our cars come from Gigafactory Shanghai.

  According to Chinese media outlets, the LR RWD is equipped with an LG-sourced nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery with 78.4 kWh of capacity, which is an improvement over the RWD’s CATL-sourced 62.5-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. This is paired with a more powerful electric motor on the rear axle rated at 306 PS (302 hp or 225 kW), more than the RWD that packs 264 PS (260 hp or 194 kW).

  China’s LR RWD is quoted as having a range of 830 km, although this is following the country’s generous CLTC standard. Germany also has a LR RWD variant of the Model 3, but its WLTP-rated range is 702 km.

  

  As with other variants of the Model 3, the LR RWD comes in Stealth Grey by default following a prior update for the electric vehicle (EV) in July this year. An extra RM5,000 unlocks Pearl White Multi-Coat, Deep Blue Metallic and Diamond Black, while Quicksilver and Ultra Red are RM11,000 options.

  Other cost options include a black and white interior for RM5,000 (default is black), while the 18-inch Photon wheels can be swapped out for larger 19-inch Nova units, although this bumps the max range down to 691 km. Next comes the Autopilot packages if you want to upgrade from the basic system, with Enhance Autopilot costing an additional RM16,000, or RM32,000 for Full Self-Driving Capability.

  The LR RWD also debuts with a new forward-facing bumper camera that is part of the Tesla Vision hardware suite, now with eight cameras in total. This is welcomed following Tesla’s decision to remove ultrasonic sensors from the Model 3 in 2022 and should help address a visibility gap when parking. Other changes include the return of signal stalk and the Tesla logo on the bonnet and boot is now more discreet and finished in matte black. These revisions also apply to the other variants in the line-up.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

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• KL Standard Chartered Marathon 2025 – many roads in city centre, DUKE, AKLEH closed this weekend for run

  In Local News / by Danny Tan / 3 October 2025 9:13 am

  

  

  

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  It’s that time of the year for runners – the run is happening this weekend. The KL Standard Chartered Marathon 2025 (KLSCM) will see a long list of road closures on Saturday and Sunday – two days instead of one as the 10KM and 5KM distances will be held on Saturday, leaving Sunday for the half and full marathons.

  The 2022 edition introduced a new route for the 42.195 km full marathon, and it has been largely the same since. Not so this year – the start line is at Jalan Raja Laut and runners will finish their race in the iconic Stadium Merdeka, sitting on the foot of Merdeka 118. This alone should be enough to excite regular participants.

  From the stadium, runners will take a tour of the KL city centre (Jalan Raja Laut, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, KLCC) before heading down Jalan Ampang to enter the AKLEH. They then ran back towards the city centre and make a U-turn at the end, crossing the Saloma Bridge twice.

  

  

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  After the comprehensive city tour, it’s all the way to Ampang, joining the MRR2 briefly before running almost the full length of the DUKE highway. FM runners will then exit the DUKE at Jalan Kuching for a straight line towards Stadium Merdeka for their medals, passing the good ol’ Dataran on the way.

  The 21.097 km half marathon route is pretty much similar to the FM route, but without the AKLEH U-turn and DUKE highway stretch. Like the full marathon, HM runners will finish at Stadium Merdeka.

  The flag off times are 6am on Saturday for the 10KM race and 7.45 am for the 5KM race. On Sunday, FM runners will start at 3.30 am and HM runners at 4.45 am, which is earlier than before.

  

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  As usual, organiser Dirigo has arranged free LRT and MRT rides for runners in the morning but while all Rapid KL lines will be operating, trains will not stop at all stations – check the image below to see which stations are covered and drive to the nearest one. The free train rides are from 3.30 am on Saturday, and from 1.30 am on Sunday. Train frequency is every 15 minutes for the LRT and every 20 minutes for the MRT.

  Lastly, the race pack collection expo a.k.a. Active Lifestyle Expo is happening at Hall 6 of the KL Convention Centre. Today’s opening hours is from 11am to 8pm, while it’s 10am to 6pm on Saturday. Good luck runners and may you achieve your targets!

  If you’re not running, it’s best to leave brunch and shopping in KL for another weekend – see the full list of closed roads above.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

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