Perodua QV-E can now be obtained from as low as RM63,499, not inclusive of the battery leasing. The electric sportback was originally launched last December with a retail price of RM80,000. At the same time, Perodua also announced that customers can now get their hands on the QV-E as an outright purchase. Through this option, […]
A ‘global turning point for mangroves’, a new France-sized marine reserve, and how EVs save lives, plus more
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Pro-Net has officially unveiled the 3rd variant for Proton e.MAS 7 family at the ongoing KL International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2026. Called the Premium Plus, the new addition has several important upgrades that deliver greater range and additional comfort for the front occupants. Proton e.MAS 7 Premium Plus: What’s new? From the outside, the e.MAS […]
Devinci Cars commercial director Jonathan Rouanet explains how the French marque is seeking a different approach to luxury motoring.
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The XPeng X9 2026 facelift is now officially available in Malaysia. The 7-seater electric MPV, which was the Bronze recipient of SoyaCincau Awards 2025’s Electric MPV of the Year category, offers several performance, aesthetics, and creature comfort upgrades over its predecessor. XPeng X9 2026 Facelift Malaysia Pricing, Colourway, Warranty Officially called the XPeng New X9, […]
Electric vehicle battery fires remain one of the biggest concerns surrounding EV adoption, and now firefighters in Pennsylvania are using a specialized drill designed to pierce battery packs and inject water directly into lithium-ion cells. The EV-Drill LANCE marks the first deployment of the system in the United States and highlights how emergency responders are adapting to the growing risks…
The 2026 BYD Atto 3 is now officially in Malaysia – the first market to receive the facelifted model with rear-wheel drive (RWD) setup in Asia Pacific. Alongside the RWD version (officially called the 2026 BYD Atto 3 Premium), there is also the 2026 BYD Atto 3 Ultra, which has the same performance specs as […]
The local assembly (CKD) of Leapmotor EVs have officially begun at Stellantis’ facility in Gurun, Kedah. The multinational automotive conglomerate has also appointed Cycle & Carriage as the distributor for Leapmotor in Malaysia. Stellantis has invested over RM25 million to implement the CKD project in Malaysia. This includes upgrading the infrastructure at the Gurun plant. […]
The BYD Atto 3 RWD has officially been confirmed for release in Malaysia. This is based on yet another new social posting by Sime Motors on BYD Cars Malaysia’s social media pages. The new social post features a picture that states 5.5 seconds as the 0-100km/h timing for the 2026 Atto 3. As per our […]
Sime Motors has confirmed that the BYD Atto 3 Facelift (FL) will be launched in Malaysia soon. This was revealed through BYD Cars Malaysia’s social media pages. According to the social media post, the launch will take place on Friday, 5 June 2026. The post also noted that the FL model will be faster, further, […]
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Sime Motors will be launching a new BYD model very soon, according to a recent teaser on BYD Cars Malaysia’s social media pages. This is despite the recent changes made by the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) on the policies for the fully imported (CBU) and locally assembled (CKD) electric vehicles. The rumour […]
Pro-Net, the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) subsidiary of Proton, recently revealed that over RM40 million has been invested to localise the digital infrastructure for Proton e.MAS models. The majority of the investments went into establishing the vehicle connectivity platform and cloud services. This includes deployments at TM data centres in order to ensure that vehicle […]
Ferrari has been quietly working under the wraps to design an electric sports car in collaboration with LoveFrom, led by Jony Ive and Marc Newson....
iCaur Malaysia has announced the official availability of the iCaur 03 CKD, which is locally assembled (CKD) at Chery Corporate Malaysia’s plant in Shah Alam. It is the first iCaur EV to be assembled in Malaysia, and it is also the second EV under Chery Group to be CKD here after Chery Omoda E5. The […]
Maxus eTerron 9 electric pickup will be making its official debut in Malaysia at the upcoming KL International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2026. Its upcoming appearance at KLIMS was teased through social media by SAIC Maxus’ local partner, Weststar. The official public appearance is a long time coming, considering that Weststar Maxus has periodically highlighted the […]
Despite the recent changes to policies for the fully imported (CBU) and locally assembled (CKD) electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia that may threaten its entire lineup, BYD has sent strong signals that it is still committed to the Malaysian market. One of them is the remark made by Liu Xueliang, the Vice President of BYD […]
Most electric motorcycles still behave like motorcycles first and utility machines second. They chase performance numbers, oversized displays, or aggressive styling while ignoring a simple...
A malaria vaccine cut child deaths, ocean defenders triumphed in court, and electric trucks took off, plus more
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The American people have been led astray about what climate change means for their pocketbooks.
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As per California's e-bike law, anything faster than pedal-assist Class 3 bikes (which are capped at 28 mph) is legally a moped or motorcycle and requires a license, registration, insurance, and a minimum age. Amazon was selling plenty of things that weren't any of those — electric two-wheelers advertised at 40-plus mph, including one listing claiming 43 mph from a 5-horsepower (4,000-watt)…
Donald Trump's comments ring alarm bells in an industry that had systematically lobbied successive administrations to bar Chinese cars from the US market with tough data security rules and high tariffs on electric vehicles
The American car market has reached a turning point. As the rest of the world continues to embrace electrification — global sales of internal-combustion vehicles peaked all the way back in 2018 — the current regime in the United States is working to undermine the adoption of electric vehicles at seemingly every turn. The effort […]
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The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) dropped a bombshell on the local EV market yesterday by announcing yet another change to the policy surrounding fully-imported (CBU) EVs. This time around, the new policy dictates that the CBU EV would need to meet a minimum Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) value of RM200,000. Industry […]
Lamborghini may have nixed plans for a high-end EV, but that doesn’t mean the idea of an electric hypercar has lost all of its steam. Besides Ferrari’s highly anticipated foray into the world of electric vehicles, China’s BYD is also making its mark. As Car News China’s Adrian Leung reports, one of the automaker’s Yangwang […]
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Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) has officially opened the order books for its upcoming high-performance EV models, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Ioniq 6 N. Taking place at the opening day of Penang Autoshow 2026, the company has also revealed the estimated pricing for both models, which will mark the official arrival of the Hyundai […]
Trump’s Iran war will only accelerate the process.
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Integrating sustainable solutions beyond the car
A state audit on the Maryland Department of the Environment raised questions about the agency's payments to an organization that advocates for electric vehicles, an organization for which Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain is a board member.
As global oil prices fluctuate, modern EVs address range and infrastructure concerns to provide a strategic, sustainable future.
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