TNB AFA rate August 2026 set at +3.80 sen/kWh
The Energy Commission's (ST) Automatic Fuel Adjustment (AFA) rate for August 2026 has been set at +3.80 sen per kWh, which is up slightly from +3.59 sen/kWh in July 2026. Fuel cost …
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GAC Aion Ray 7 teased – first model of youth-focused Ray series is a 5-metre EV sedan to rival Xiaomi SU7
GAC Aion has taken the wraps off an all-new model series called Ray, and has teased the series' first model, the Ray 7. The reveal came on July 28 – the brand's …
China to fast-track a dedicated “15th Five-Year Plan” for smart, connected EVs, focus on software and autonomy
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) says it will accelerate the drafting and release of a dedicated 15th Five-Year Plan for the country's intelligent connected new energy vehicle (NEV) industry, …
Tesla Destination Chargers in Malaysia no longer free, now RM0.88 per kWh for 11kW AC charging
The free ride is over. Tesla has started charging for the use of its Destination Chargers in Malaysia, with the Tesla app now listing a rate of RM0.88 per kWh at these …
Carro Care body & paint promo: 30% off full car respray from RM2,100 + naxPro grooming products worth RM270
Giving your car a brand new coat of paint can make you fall in love with it all over again because it will look like it just rolled off the assembly line. …
Renew your MSIG car insurance online in minutes — and get 10% off with promo PAULTAN
MSIG car insurance renewal doesn't have to mean chasing an agent for a quote. Through paultan.org's online renewal service, you can price your MSIG policy, compare it against rival insurers and pay …
Proton vs Perodua at half-time 2026 – the closest national car race since 2013, who will win in 2026?
For most of the past decade, Malaysia's national car race has not really been a race. Perodua pulled ahead of Proton in 2006 and simply kept going, and by 2018 it was …
Mitsubishi Xforce HEV launched in Indonesia – first hybrid built there, 24.4 km/l, Malaysia next?
Mitsubishi has launched the Xforce HEV in Indonesia, and the milestone here is twofold - it's the first hybrid electric vehicle the brand has introduced to the Indonesian market, and the first …
Tesla Malaysia raises prices – Model 3 from RM149k, Model Y from RM198k; up RM1,400 to RM3,000
Earlier this week, we reported that Tesla Malaysia would be raising prices range-wide as part of a global pricing adjustment exercise, and the new prices are now live on the Tesla Malaysia …
Tesla Malaysia prices to go up this week as part of global adjustment – will the Model 3 Rahmah remain?
We have just received word from a source in Tesla Malaysia that pricing will be increased range-wide this week as part of a global pricing adjustment exercise. So while potential EV buyers …
2026 Lexus ES teased by Lexus Malaysia – launch of new sedan coming soon, will we get the EV variant?
Looks like the eighth-generation Lexus ES is on its way here, as Lexus Malaysia has posted a teaser on its official social media channels showing the rear end of the new executive …
Malaysia’s car market at half-time 2026 – 409,310 regs, second-best 1H ever; who’s up, who’s down
We are halfway through 2026, and it is a good moment to take stock of the Malaysian new vehicle market. According to road transport department (JPJ) data, a total of 409,310 vehicles …
EV sales in Malaysia, first half of 2026 – 31,738 units, up 85% on last year; Proton drives growth
The first-half numbers for 2026 are in, and Malaysia's EV market has shrugged off its biggest test yet. A total of 31,738 fully electric vehicles were registered between January and June 2026, …
Volkswagen Tayron open for preview in Malaysia this July 18-19 – 11 showrooms nationwide, launch soon
Following its teaser earlier this month, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is giving the public its first proper look at the Tayron. The seven-seat SUV will be open for an exclusive preview …
New BYD Seagull revealed via China MIIT filing – 425 mm longer, near Dolphin-sized; 95 kW, late Q3 launch
The BYD Seagull is growing up. China's ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) has published homologation filings for an all-new, second-generation version of BYD's small EV, and the headline change is …
The new LRT3 Shah Alam line – the ultimate guide!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11j29Uu6aKk The LRT3 Shah Alam Line is finally open – and with rides free for the whole of July, there's no better time to get acquainted with the Klang Valley's newest rail …
Top 20 EV brands in June 2026 – Proton closes in on BYD’s full-2025 record; Tesla surges to third
Proton continues to dominate when it comes to electric vehicle (EV) registrations this year. According to the latest data from the road transport department (JPJ) for the month ending June 2026, a …
Top 20 car brands in June 2026 – Perodua rebounds to 27.5k, Honda up 71%, Tesla storms into the top 10
The road transport department (JPJ) has released its latest vehicle registration data for the month ending June 2026, and Perodua is once again on top. The national carmaker registered 27,517 units last …
Top 20 EV cars in June 2026: eMas 5 snatches crown from eMas 7, Teslas surge to 3rd/4th, Atto 3 is back
Normal service has resumed at the top of Malaysia's EV chart. One month after the eMas 7 snatched the crown by the narrowest of margins, the Proton eMas 5 has taken it …
Top 20 cars in June 2026 – Bezza snatches back top spot from Saga, Honda City surges to fifth
New car registration data from the road transport department (JPJ) is out, showing the bestselling cars for the month of June 2026. The Perodua Bezza has snatched back the top spot after …
