The bZ4X Name Explained So what does bZ4X mean? Well the name breaks down into two meanings: bZ explains the nature of this battery-electric vehicle by going Beyond Zero emissions and 4X is defining it as a compact crossover SUV, where its numerical digit shared with the Toyota RAV4 which is almost the same size. [] The post Toyota bZ4X Over A Weekend Test Drive Review first appeared on DSF.my .

The long-awaited Ferrari Luce has finally broken covers and it looks interesting to say the least. More than 6 years after the launch of the Porsche Taycan, Ferrari has now entered the pure electric 4-door market with an entry of its own the Luce. Ferrari used the 79th anniversary of their first ever racing [] The post Ferrari Luce Unveiled: First Production EV From Maranello first appeared on DSF.my .

This is how large funded media houses from China come into a market and KILL the competition Let us explain. About 5 years ago a motoring website from China arrived in Malaysia with the same 'sales' format. The first email to introduce themselves to be 'partners' with you. Then they pretend to be your media [] The post Media Owners Take Note BitAuto Wants To Shut You Down first appeared on DSF.my .

Has the JAECOO J5 enough tech and features to rival segment leaders The compact SUV or otherwise known as the Crossover segment is very competitive right now . not because of having a high number or rivals but because of the price discounting and or rebates and the low level of loyalty buyers have [] The post JAECOO J5 Test Driven In Malaysia Over A Weekend first appeared on DSF.my .

The Honda City, now in its seventh generation, is now in its 2nd facelift cycle in Thailand. The B-segment gets a minor shake in India and in Thailand thanks to the introduction of a facelifted 2026 Honda City. This is the 2nd facelift of the 7th generation Honda City and it arrives in sedan form [] The post Honda City & City Hatchback 2nd Facelift Model Unveiled first appeared on DSF.my .

Stellantis to launch a new JEEP through its joint venture (JV) with Tata Motors. The move is part of the company's strategy to use India as a low-cost manufacturing and export hub for future new energy vehicles. The SUV is scheduled for launch in 2028 and will be developed on a Tata Motors platform, with [] The post Stellantis To Launch New JEEP JV With Tata Motors first appeared on DSF.my .

The Chery Tiggo 9 plans to give you a full-sized SUV with an unbeatable price. Chery Malaysia has officially taken the wraps off its highly anticipated flagship 7-seater SUV, the Chery Tiggo 9. Positioned at the absolute pinnacle of the brand's premium family vehicle lineup, the Tiggo 9 delivers a compelling blend of expansive cabin [] The post Chery Tiggo 9 Previewed For Malaysian Market: Full-Size SUV With 2.0L Turbo Under RM190K first appeared on DSF.my .

A bus carrying 17 express bus passengers including a child faced a moment of distress when the vehicle they were in suddenly caught fire at Kilometer 195.9 Highway PLUS southbound (near Malacca) on Thursday last week. It is understood that the incident happened when the rear tyre of a bus traveling from Kuala Lumpur to [] The post Express Bus Crashes And Burns Along PLUS Highway first appeared on DSF.my .

Auto Bavaria or Wearnes or Atlantis Motor Group might be selling brand new official Rolls Royce vehicles in the coming months. By now most of you 'gearheads' or elite luxury car owners might know that long time Rolls Royce brand guardian in Malaysia, Quill Motor Group is no longer handling the Rolls Royce brand. The [] The post Is It Auto Bavaria Or Atlantis Or Wearnes That Will Start Selling Rolls Royce In Malaysia first appeared on DSF.my .

Dongfeng Motor's M-Hero brand recently disclosed the official registration details of its Mengshi M817 model. The vehicle will be offered with two battery options: 51.9 kWh and 62.52 kWh. The larger-capacity battery variant delivers a WLTC all-electric range of 207 km and a combined CLTC range of up to 1,300 km. The M817 Ultimate version [] The post Dongfeng Mengshi M817 EV Offers 207km Driving Range first appeared on DSF.my .

As fun and undeniably cool as an open-top version sounds, engineering realities dictate that a drop-top e.MAS 5 is completely impossible. The recently launched Proton e.MAS 5 has successfully democratized electric vehicle ownership in Malaysia, arriving as a highly practical, affordable five-door EV hatchback. Yet, looking at its sleek proportions, it is hard for car [] The post Why We Will Never See an All-Electric Proton e.MAS 5 Cabrio first appeared on DSF.my .

Triumph Motorcycles Concludes Their Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2026 with 1,500 attendees. Didi Group, the sole distributor and importer for Triumph Motorcycles in Malaysia, has extended its heartfelt congratulations to the local motorcycling community following the successful completion of the Distinguished Gentlemans Ride (DGR) 2026. This years event once again showcased the incredible strength, passion, and [] The post Triumph Motorcycle Distinguished Gentlemans Ride 2026 ..

Some months ago a DSF.my reader shared this image of a Tesla stranded outside a workshop in an industrial area outside of Klang Valley. It seem, this white Tesla is not the only unit sitting there as there are another 2 units inside and at the side the workshop which does not seem to be [] The post 3 Different People Claimed To Own This Abandoned Tesla first appeared on DSF.my .

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) continues to prioritize Proton (backed by Geely) and Perodua (backed by Toyota/Daihatsu) as national automakers, aiming to protect the local supply chain and over 700,000 local jobs within the automotive ecosystem. While ownership of these brands has shifted, MITIs stance in 2026 remains focused on long-term industrial [] The post We Share The MITI Letter On The New Ceiling Price For CBU EVs first appeared on DSF.my .

Chery names Robert Lewandowski as new global brand ambassador. Chery has officially announced the appointment of world-renowned football icon Robert Lewandowski as its new Global Brand Ambassador. This high-profile partnership represents a monumental milestone in the Chinese automakers international expansion, strongly reinforcing its core "For Family" global brand philosophy. The official announcement and signing ceremony [] The post Chery Names Polish Footballer Robert ..

XPeng initiates the production of GX robotaxi in Guangzhou. XPeng has officially announced the rollout of its first mass-produced Robotaxi in Guangzhou. This achievement represents a major milestone in global autonomous mobility, marking the first time a Chinese automaker has successfully brought a Robotaxi to mass production through full-stack, entirely in-house development. Next-Gen Hardware: Built [] The post XPENG Achieves Landmark Milestone with First Mass-Produced Robotaxi Rollout ..

The GWM Tank 300 HEV is an electrified version of the off-roader that is already popular in petrol form. GWM Malaysia has officially expanded its rugged SUV lineup with the launch of the GWM TANK 300 HEV, following up from the pure petrol model that has been available in Malaysia for some time. This new [] The post GWM Tank 300 HEV Launched In Malaysia For RM259,800 first appeared on DSF.my .

Good news for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) as they have just released their financial results for the fiscal year 2025/26 Looks like full-year revenue reached 22.9 billion, with the fourth quarter contributing 6.9 billion which is a 51.4% sequential increase and an adjusted EBIT margin of 9.2%. While full-year profitability was pressured by a prior [] The post Jaguar Land Rover Sees A 51.4% Revenue Rise Last Year first appeared on DSF.my .

It is a well known fact that the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) can be irritating for some drivers (especially older drivers), with some frequently turning them OFF due to their high sensitivity, false warnings on occasion, or intrusive interventions in parking areas and in heavy traffic. While designed for safety, features like lane-keeping assist [] The post ADAS Systems Can Be Irritating For Some Drivers Today first appeared on DSF.my .

Did You Know About The MGS5 That Was Vandalised In Bamboo Hills Car Park Recently So far there is no widespread public news or social media reports about a MG electric car being vandalised at the Bamboo Hills car park, meaning it could be a very isolated personal issue incident, a localised dispute, or a [] The post MGS5 EV Vandalised In Bamboo Hills Car Park first appeared on DSF.my .

The Denza B8 has been introduced to the Malaysian market with a price tag that takes premium German makes on directly. Denza Malaysia has officially launched its highly anticipated luxury off-road SUV, the Denza B8, marking the brands first-ever plug-in hybrid (marketed as DMO Super Hybrid) model introduction in the country. Positioned to challenge the [] The post Denza B8 Launched In Malaysia: Two Variants Starting From RM458,800 first appeared on DSF.my .

Zeekr getting aggressive with a new showroom along Federal Highway This building has housed many other car showrooms in the last 3 decades. Ssangyong, Citroen, HUMMER and even a used car business. Now it is going to be a high tech Zeekr showroom and also after sales. You can see in the rear of the [] The post Zeekr NEW Showroom Coming Along Federal Highway first appeared on DSF.my .

Stellantis and Jagual Land Rover are suffering individually. Together, they can ease their suffering in the US at least. In a move that could significantly reshape the North American automotive landscape, Stellantis and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) have officially signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement marks the beginning of a joint effort [] The post Jaguar Land Rover & Stellantis Exploring Partnership In The USA first appeared on DSF.my .

Aston Martin Just Sought Emergency Funding for the Eighth Time Since 2018 British sports car manufacturer and vehicle supplier to Her Majestys Secret Service is again in financial trouble. Maybe its time for another Bond movie and this time 007 needs an Aston, like the Valhalla, with pop out machine guns and ejector passenger seat [] The post Aston Martin Seeking Another Cash Injection As Sales Plummet first appeared on DSF.my .

To those who currently own a three-pointed star, there will soon be a new place in Kuala Lumpur to give it some factory-spec TLC. Such is as NZ Wheels is set to soon open its brand-new Mercedes-Benz 2S (service and spare parts) centre in Setapak, replacing the outgoing facility that has long served customers within [] The post NZ Wheels Opening NEW 2S Mercedes-Benz Facility In Setapak first appeared on DSF.my .

The Thai PM's Office has called Volvo Car Thailand to a meeting with the Consumer Protection Board over the EX30 battery fire issue. The global rollout of the Volvo EX30 has hit a severe roadblock in Southeast Asia. Volvo Car Thailand has officially initiated a recall of 1,668 units of its all-electric compact SUV due [] The post Volvo Car Thailand Under Pressure To Explain EX30 Battery Fires first appeared on DSF.my .

An all-new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coup debuts without a petrol engine at all. The high-performance landscape has officially shifted for better or worse with the unveiling of the all-new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coup. The engineers at Affalterbach have re-engineered the classic sports car formula, transitioning it into a pure battery-electric vehicle (BEV) where in the [] The post The New Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coup Ditches V8 For Pure Electric Power first appeared on DSF.my .

Denza N9 Flash Charge Edition Launches from RMB409,800 On May 18, the Denza N9 Flash Charge Edition officially launched, offering three variants: Flash Charge Prestige, Flash Charge Explorer, and Flash Charge Flagship, with official guidance prices ranging from RMB409,800 to RMB469,800 (RM260k upwards). The vehicle is positioned as a Tech-Driven Flagship SUV. All variants come [] The post Denza N9 Is A Flagship Full Size Luxury SUV By BYDs Sub Brand first appeared on DSF.my .

The BYD Dolphin G is BYD's first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) small hatchback designed specifically for the European market to serve as a combustion-engined counterpart to its electric city cars. Unveiled by BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li at the Financial Times' "Future of the Car" event in United Kingdom, the B-segment vehicle will make its [] The post BYD Dolphin G PHEV Is Going Global first appeared on DSF.my .

The Zeekr 009 electric MPV has already been given an update in China. The Zeekr 009 has been around for some years now and in China this electric MPV is starting to lose a bit of its shine. Monthly sales have dipped below 1,000 units in its domestic market as competition heats up and rivals [] The post Upgraded Zeekr 009 In China Comes With 900V Architecture & Semi-Autonomous Driving first appeared on DSF.my .

News just in that Malaysia officially recorded a total of 94,165 electric vehicles (EVs) registered in the country since 2018. But we wonder, how many are still running and active and not sitting idle collecting dust due to software or even battery issues (which plague used recon units coming in from Japan and Hong Kong). [] The post There Are 94k EVs Registered In Malaysia But HOW Many Still Running first appeared on DSF.my .

The new Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5T Calligraphy is the new top-tier South Korean SUV entry and it looks different. The Hyundai Santa Fe has been on my radar for many years now. Across many generations, this product has married together all the elements that make for a really solid 1-car garage. It seats 7 in [] The post 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5T Calligraphy Review: Bold & Beautiful? first appeared on DSF.my .

The iCAUR 03 is now locally-assembled in Shah Alam for greater adoption in Malaysia. Since its Malaysian debut in September 2025, the iCAUR 03 has challenged the generic, aerodynamic mold of the current EV market with its unapologetic "Boxy Retro" aesthetic. This design-led approach has resonated deeply with local drivers, culminating in a record of [] The post The iCAUR 03: Goes From Global Import To Local Impact first appeared on DSF.my .

PRO-NET has moved 20,000 new energy vehicles and registered 1,000 e.MAS 7 PHEVs. PRO-NET, the new energy arm of national carmaker PROTON, has achieved a monumental milestone with more than 20,000 Proton e.MAS vehicles now actively driving on Malaysian roads. This rapid adoption signifies considerable progress in the brands acceleration of sustainable electric mobility nationwide. [] The post Proton e.MAS Surpasses 20,000 Vehicles on the Road as e:MAS 7 PHEV Dominates segment first ..

China Ties, Malaysian Questions: Can Stellantis and Dongfeng Find Synergy in Southeast Asia? Global automaker Stellantis and China's Dongfeng Group are deepening their 34-year relationship with a new strategic cooperation agreement in China. Focused on reinforcing their Dongfeng Peugeot Citron Automobile (DPCA) joint venture in Wuhan, the partnership will produce all-new Peugeot-branded and Jeep-branded New [] The post Stellantis And Dongfeng Deepen Relationship In China, Will It ..

General "EV Sudden Acceleration" Is Not Uncommon Today When electric vehicles are involved in accidents, discussions online often circle back to driver error or vehicle behavior. A common cause for newer EV drivers crashing into storefronts or restaurants is pedal mis-application especially when adjusting to "one-pedal driving" modes where drivers mistakenly hit hard on the [] The post Zeekr 7X Sudden Acceleration Misses Restaurant Patrons first appeared on DSF.my ..

Chery now has a unique outlet at Pavilion Bukit Jalil with their latest Gen 4 Corporate Identity. Chery Malaysia is continuing to aggressively strengthen its retail and network presence in the Klang Valley with the official opening of its latest boutique showroom. Strategically located inside the bustling Pavilion Bukit Jalil shopping mall, this new location [] The post Chery Opens A Boutique Showroom At Pavilion Bukit Jalil first appeared on DSF.my .

We were allowed to sit in the driver seat of an Xpeng P7 while it drove itself around Guangzhou. Theres a lot of marketing fluff that surrounds every car company, regardless of whether the brand is legacy or future-ready. XPeng is no exception. The brand wants to be perceived as a future mobility solutions provider, [] The post Xpeng Self Driving Is Truly Ahead Of The Pack first appeared on DSF.my .

According to recent data, the sales reductions of German automotive brands, Benz, BMW and Audi for dealers in China are approximately 20%, 24%, and 22%, respectively. This adjustment is a temporary measure aimed at alleviating dealers inventory and cash flow pressures amid declining demand for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, volatile fuel prices and weak [] The post BMW Mercedes-Benz and Audi have all reduced sales targets in the Chinese market first appeared on DSF.my .

Malaysian EV registrations surged 113.7% year-on-year to 14,591 units in Q1 2026, driven by competitive pricing and the Proton e.MAS 5's massive success, despite the end of CBU tax holidays. The market saw 6,239 units in Jan and 3,635 in Feb (a 42% contraction) before rebounding ~30% in March to 4,717 units. Best-Selling EV Models [] The post We Share Some Q1 EV Sales Data In Malaysia And Some ICE Sales Success first appeared on DSF.my .