Seat to be axed by 2029 in favour of Cupra – report
We all know Volkswagen has seen much brighter days, and now it looks like the latest casualty of its cost-cutting drive is going to be one of the group's many brands. WirtschaftsWoche …
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Car thieves can steal cars in two minutes – Bukit Aman
The increasing sophistication of vehicle theft syndicates have resulted in thefts of high-value vehicles that can occur in two to five minutes, New Straits Times has reported. Vehicle theft syndicates were increasingly …
Mazda 3 1.5L High Plus gallery in Malaysia – fr RM121k; RM45k cheaper than 2.0L but no sunroof, less power
Here’s a full gallery of the Mazda 3 1.5L High Plus, a variant of the fully-imported-from-Japan C-segment model that was launched in November last year. The car pictured here is the hatchback …
MATTA Fair, Sept 4-6 at MITEC – take the free Rapid KL shuttle bus from KL Sentral; save time and win prizes
The MATTA Fair is back and will be happening this weekend, starting today, September 4-6. Expect throngs of people heading to the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC, it hasn't been …
Sime Motors leadership visits BYD Shenzhen HQ – drawing closer to potential CKD partnership in Malaysia?
The Sime Motors leadership team visited BYD headquarters in Shenzhen, China to "strengthen collaboration, facilitate knowledge transfer and in-depth discussions" to support the Chinese brand's continued growth in the Malaysian market, according …
Carmakers urge US Congress to quickly pass law banning Chinese cars, given “scale and urgency”
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (AAI), which represents General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Honda, Stellantis and other major carmakers, yesterday urged the US Congress to pass legislation barring Chinese vehicles before …
Proton exports highest since Jan 2011, includes Geely models built in Tg Malim for better economies of scale
In its press release of its overall sales performance for August, Proton also announced it had exported the most number of cars since January 2011. All told, the national carmaker sent out …
Not a Saga Cross – Volvo EX30 Cross Country spotted in transit; tougher-looking EV finally launching in Malaysia?
Click to enlarge Guys, not everything under wraps is the Proton Saga Cross. And this 'Saga Cross OTW guys' sighting by Miorsabri on Threads certainly isn't the upcoming Saga-based budget SUV - …
Kedah JPJ seizes lorry in Jerlun, road tax expired 1997
Kedah Road Transport Department (JPJ) seized a commercial lorry after it was found to have committed several serious offences during an enforcement operation in the Jerlun area. Checks by enforcement officers found …
Bank Negara maintains OPR at 2.75% after Sept 2026 meeting – hire purchase rates likely to stay unchanged
For the fifth time this year, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75%. This was announced following its monetary police committee (MPC) meeting on September 3, …
Xiaomi Auto to enter Europe in 2027 – MOUs signed with 8 German dealers, not Tesla-style direct sales?
Xiaomi has taken its first concrete step towards selling cars outside China. At the IFA Berlin 2026 consumer electronics show, the company signed memoranda of understanding with eight German dealer groups, confirming …
Carro Care body & paint promo – 30% off full car respray from RM2,100, free naxPro kit worth RM270
Faded clear coat, swirl marks, that one scratch you've learned to ignore - paint is usually the first thing to make a perfectly good car feel old. A full respray fixes all …
Proton sold 22,632 units in August 2026 – 22.7% up from July, best ever monthly domestic sales volume, YTD 141k
Proton has announced its sales numbers for August 2026, with the automaker reporting that total group sales (including exports as well as eMas and smart brands) reached 22,632 units, which the company …
Hanging MRT grounding cable in Cheras damages cars, injures motorcyclist – train operations safe, unaffected
There was an incident in Cheras this morning, where an earthing cable was hanging from the MRT Kajang Line's elevated track. The stray cable, between Sri Raya and Bandar Tun Hussein Onn …
2026 BYD Atto 3 Performance teased for Malaysia – AWD with 449 PS, 570 Nm, 470 km WLTP, limited units only
When the facelifted BYD Atto 3 was launched in Malaysia in June, it was missing the all-wheel-drive range-topper, instead being offered only in front-wheel-drive Ultra and rear-wheel-drive Premium trims. Well, it turns …
2027 Mitsubishi Pajero detailed for Australia – Triton-based 4×4 fr RM199k, more expensive than Ford Everest
Just a day after the new fifth-generation Mitsubishi Pajero was unveiled to the world, details and pricing for the Australian market have been released. Deliveries of this reborn 4x4 will kick off …
Honda tells suppliers to cut costs, source more Chinese components; “extremely large” cost-cut targets – report
Honda has apparently instructed its suppliers to reduce their prices significantly as the carmaker aims to cut over 1.5 trillion yen (RM38.6 billion) in costs by 2030, Reuters has reported in an …
JPJ eBid: JG_J and NEM number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that JG_J and NEM are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Johor's latest running number series is ‘JG_J’, …
Mercedes-Benz GLC350e 4Matic Coupé Nightfall Edition launched in Malaysia – cosmetic Night Package, RM443k
Nightfall Editions of the GLA200, GLA250 and GLC43 4Matic Coupé are already in Malaysia; now here's another - the Mercedes-Benz GLC350e 4Matic Coupé Nightfall Edition, which asks for RM442,888, OTR before insurance. …
Full implementation of JPJePlate licence plate soon, for new petrol, diesel, hybrid and commercial vehicles
The road transport department (JPJ) has announced a request for proposal (RFP) for a special licence plate (RPK, or rekaan plat khas), similar to the RFP exercise it carried out in 2023 …
