SERDANG: Visit Tesla's showcase at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) from May 9-15 and learn about the company's vision. On display are Teslas technology and sustainableexhibits as well as the refreshed Model Y. In addition, Teslas Optimus, a robot with artificial intelligence, will be greeting attendees, following the trend by other carmakers doing [...]

Khoo (left) andTan Chong Motor Holdings Group CEO Daniel Ho presenting the Kicks e-Power Impul Edition. KUALA LUMPUR: Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) has unveiled the Impul Edition package for the Nissan Kicks e-Power compact sports utility vehicle that features more exciting and eye-catching road presence. Priced at RM8,500, the upgrade is available [...]

SERDANG: Jetour Malaysia has expanded its lineup with the seven-seater VT9 sports utility vehicle (SUV). The VT9 now joins its Dashing sibling in showrooms and comes in two variants of Comfort priced at RM118,800 and Prime at RM123,800. Powering the SUV is a 1.5-litre turbo engine delivering156PS and 230Nm of torque paired to a six-speed [...]

SERDANG: It's iCar in China, and iCaur outside the country. The new Chery sub- brand made its first Asean foray in Malaysia today following its global debut at Auto Shanghai 2025 last month. Three models will be showcased here to whet local appetite: the 03, 03T, and V23, with the 03 to launch by the third [...]

SERDANG: Chery Malaysia has previewed the Tiggo Cross compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025. Also known as the Tiggo 4 in other markets, this sub-RM100,000 SUV will be arriving in two variants starting with the standard 1.5-litre turbocharged variant and a range-topping 1.5-litre (naturally aspirated) Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) which was [...]

SERDANG: After much pre-launch teasing, GWM Malaysia has rolled out the Tank 500 HEV priced at RM328,800. The luxury seven-seater sports utility vehicle (SUV) also comes with lifetime warranty on engine, transmission and hybrid system exclusively for first-hand private owners. Also offered are 8 years/200,000km warranty for power battery and 6 years/unlimited mileage warranty for [...]

SERDANG: PRO-NET, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Proton is keeping the buzz on its second electric vehicle (EV) high with the e.MAS 5 in camouflaged wrap. Displayed at the company's showcase in MAEPS here from May 9 to 15, the e.MAS 5 is slated for launch in the final quarter of the year. The EV is [...]

Introducing the rebranding move are (from left) Chen, Lu, Lek and Bian. KUALA LUMPUR: After a period of brand confusion, Cherys sub-brands Jaecoo and Omoda are undergoing a strategic streamlining process in Malaysia, starting this year. And the rebranding comes along with a preview of the C-segment Omoda C7 Neo plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and first-ever [...]

SERDANG: Following the estimated price reveal of the all-new B-segment MGS5 EV SUV starting from RM115,000, MG Motor Malaysia today announced its exclusive early bird package here today. Customers who place a booking for the MGS5 EV during the Malaysia Autoshow here with a RM500 booking fee will be entitled to an exclusive early bird [...]

SERDANG: Perodua is giving a fresh teaser on its future electric vehicle (EV) at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025, MAEPS here. Showing a half-cut of a vehicle within a dark confines, it is undoubtedly a promise of things to come. The seconds national carmaker also indicated that the display is the "final episode" of its EV [...]

SERDANG: Zeekr in Malaysia has pulled the covers off its latest sports utility vehicle - the 7X. Available in three variants, the 7X starts with the RWD Standard priced on-the-road without insurance at RM182,000. This is followed by the RWD Long Range at RM195,00 and the range-topping AWD Performance costing RM230,000. Key highlights about the [...]

SERDANG: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has gathered together its newest internal- combustion, plug-in-hybrid and fully electric vehicles alongside a used car display here. The marques exhibit featured three engineering showpieces: the Mercedes-AMG GT63SEPerformance performance hybrid, the all-electric Mercedes- AMG EQE534Matic+ and the C350e plug-in hybrid. The GT63pairs a handcrafted 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine with an electric motor to deliver [...]

SERDANG: Smart Malaysia today previewed the smart #5, marking the brand's entry into the premium mid-size electric SUV segment, and officially opened bookings for the exclusive smart #1 Brabus Limited Edition. The smart #5 is positioned as a major milestone for the brand, designed for all-terrain exploration and modern lifestyles. It features a bold, boxy [...]

KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Malaysia has unveiled the new 330Li M Sport, priced from RM347,200 inclusive of BMW Service and Repair Inclusive (BSRI). BMW Group Malaysia managing director Benjamin Nagel said, With the new 330Li M Sport, this model perfectly embodies BMWs proud heritage while meeting the refined expectations of todays discerning drivers. The new 330Li [...]

KUALA LUMPUR: At the Malaysia Autoshow 2025, BMW Group Malaysia presented the new R 1300 GS Adventure, billed as the most refined and capable GS ever built. It is said to set a new benchmark for large adventure motorcycles, redefining the adventure touring experience. Available in four variants, estimated prices are RM150,000 for the Racing [...]

TOKYO: Toyota Motor expects profit to decline by a fifth in the current financial year, it said today, as weakness in the US dollar and the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs weigh on the world's largest automaker. In the latest example of how global trade disruption is hitting bottom lines, the world's top-selling car [...]

SHANGHAI/WUHU: While a number of auto shows around the world are fading or have shuttered, thats not the case in China. Things went full throttle in Shanghai, where the recently concluded car show drew over a million visitors who came not just to glimpse the future of mobility, but also to experience the excitement of [...]

PARIS: Renault's limited-edition, electric remake of its iconic 1980 R5 Turbo petrol-engine hatchback, originally designed to compete in rally sports, drew 850 orders in its first week despite a 155,000 (RM747,000) starting price, the carmaker said. Renault plans to sell only 1,980 units of the 555-horsepower Renault 5 Turbo 3E electric vehicle, which boasts the [...]

LONDON: Jeep has taken the covers off the new Compass SUV which will come with several electrified powertrains. The Compass can be specified with a mild- hybrid engine that the firm calls "e-Hybrid", which will produce 147bhp, and this is joined by a 197bhp plug-in hybrid model. However details of performance, engine capacity and electric ranges [...]

BEIJING: Hyundai Motor Co. is set to launch its first battery electric vehicle specifically for the Chinese market as the carmaker seeks to counter local competition and reverse slumping sales. The Elexio - an electric sport utility vehicle developed with local partner BAIC Motor Corp. - is a "retaliatory strike," the joint venture said in [...]

LOS ANGELES: Rivian Automotive Inc. said full-year deliveries will decline more sharply than it anticipated just a month ago over the risk that consumer worries stoked by President Donald Trump's trade war will further dampen demand for electric vehicles. The company now expects to sell 40,000 to 46,000 battery-powered pickups, SUVs and delivery vans this [...]

MUNICH: German carmaker BMW reported a 26.4% drop in first-quarter net profit to 2.2 billion ($2.5 billion), as weak demand in China weighed on earnings. Revenues fell 7.8% to 33.8 billion as global vehicle deliveries dropped 1.4% to 586,000 units, driven by a decline in China amid intense market competition. "Given the sustained demand for [...]

TAIPEI: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. has agreed to supply Mitsubishi Motors Corp. with an electric vehicle that will be manufactured in Taiwan, and sold in Australia and New Zealand by the end of 2026. The car will be developed by Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co., a subsidiary of Hon Hai, and produced in Taiwan by [...]

SYDNEY: Toyota Australia has upgraded its small Yaris hatchback with a range of driver assistance technologies, designed to improve safety. All models of the five-door Yaris hatchback are powered by a 85kW 1.5-litre hybrid powertrain. All three Ascent Sport, SX and ZR grades gain a low-speed acoustic vehicle alert system that warns other road users [...]

LONDON: As Rolls-Royce marks Phantoms centenary, the marques designers have created a series of original artworks that pay tribute to Phantoms legacy. The artworks celebrate this remarkable motor cars cultural impact through the decades and capture the spirit of each of its eight generations. These artworks echo a historical precedent dating back to 1910, when [...]

SHAH ALAM: Pro-Net, the new energy subsidiary of Proton, has joined forces with four of the regions top charging point operators (CPO) namely Charge+, ChargeSini, RExharge, and Charge N Go to enhance electric vehicle (EV) charging accessibility at residential condominiums. Our collaboration with these CPOs supports our goal of making EV ownership simpler and [...]

KUALA LUMPUR: 99 Speed Mart Sdn Bhd took delivery of Malaysias first fully electric Foton eAumark light-duty trucks today, receiving 10 units from Angka- Tan Motor Sdn Bhd in a handover ceremony, marking a step toward a cleaner, more efficient logistics fleet. With this procurement of 10 Foton eAumark electric trucks, it marks an important step [...]

KUALA LUMPUR: Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has introduced the Wolfsburg and Black special edition models enhanced with stylish elements and detailing feature that will make their debut appearance at the Malaysia Auto Show 2025at MAEPS Serdang from May 9- 15. The Wolfsburg Edition models are the Tiguan Allspace Elegance, Tiguan Allspace R-Line and Volkswagen [...]

GEORGE TOWN: You pop into a shop for a quick errand, skipping the parking payment, thinking you will not be long. In the meantime, you keep an eye on your vehicle, ready to rush out upon seeing a local council enforcement officer. However, with the introduction of the Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system, the [...]

MILAN: Ferrari's first fully electric model will hit the streets in October 2026, its CEO said on Tuesday as the luxury sports car maker posted a 15% rise in first-quarter core earnings and stuck to its broad financial guidance for the year. Chief executive Benedetto Vigna said in February the much anticipated first EV, a [...]

PETALING JAYA: Ducati enthusiasts across Malaysia joined the global celebration of "We Ride As One," marking itsfourth consecutive edition in the country on Saturday. This annual event, held simultaneously in over 50 countries, highlights Ducatis commitment to uniting riders worldwide under a shared passion for performance and camaraderie. In Malaysia, more than 400 Ducatisti participated [...]

ATLANTA: This year, movie theatres will be the hot spot for Formula 1 fans worldwide when the film of the summer, F1, starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, hits the big screen. Filmed at actual Formula 1 races around the world, the film will deliver authentic racing action combined with equally compelling characters and a [...]

PARIS: Stellantis chairman John Elkann and Renault CEO Luca de Meo urged the European Union to adopt more favourable rules for small cars, warning that the declining profitability of small cars could force plant closures without changes. In a joint interview in French newspaper Le Figaro, Elkann and de Meo added that France, Italy and [...]

SEPANG: BMW Motorrad Malaysia introduces the new R 12 nineT, which embraces the brand's heritage as a classic roadster for dynamic riding on country roads. The retail price (on the road, with BMW Motorrad Malaysia's 3-year warranty and 3-Year roadside assistance programmes, without insurance) is RM124,500. With the Financing Plan from BMW Group Financial Services [...]

SEPANG: BMW Motorrad Malaysia introduces the new F 900 XR, which features several technical and visual upgrades, alongside a significantly extended standard equipment for the long-distance sports bike in the mid-range segment. The retail price (on the road, with BMW Motorrad Malaysia's 3-year warranty and 3-year roadside assistance programmes, without insurance) is RM82,500. With the [...]

LONDON: Lotus honours one of the greatest drivers of all time with the introduction of the Emira Clark Edition, in collaboration with the Jim Clark Trust. This exclusive model, limited to just 60 cars for selected markets, will make its world debut leading at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. The legacy of Jim Clark [...]

LONDON: On April 30, Honda scored the high notes on International Jazz Day with a unique duet between sounds created by its award-winning Jazz e:HEV and renowned, award-winning saxophonist, Otis Lawrence. By capturing the cars seat mechanism, fuel filler cap opening, and remote key fob, plus its doors, bonnet, and windows being opened and closed, [...]

PETALING JAYA: Jaecoo Malaysia is introducing a "Professional Affiliates Programme" (PAP), a move aimed at growing its customer base among working professionals and corporate clients in Malaysia. The programme starts this month and offers purchase discounts on the Jaecoo J7 All-Wheel Drive, Two- Wheel Drive, and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHEV) models. Eligibility for the PAP extends [...]

LONDON: The Pi8 McLaren Edition, a new version of the award-winning Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 wireless earbuds goes on sale today in celebration of its tenth anniversary as a McLaren Automotive Partner. Developed in collaboration with McLaren Automotive and the McLaren Formula 1 Team, the new earbuds build on the success of the award-winning Pi8, [...]

BOLOGNA: Lamborghini reported today a 29.6% jump in revenue to 895.2 million (RM4.3bil), driven by strong global demand for its new hybrid models, the Revuelto and Urus SE, despite the complex global scenario. Lamborghini, part of Germany's Volkswagen group also made an operating profit (EBIT) of 248.1 million, up 32.8% from the same period in [...]