China set to introduce world’s first mandatory EV efficiency standard
China is set to impose the world’s first mandatory energy efficiency standard for electric vehicles (EVs) starting 1st January 2026, according to an IT...
China’s state-owned FAW Group acquires 5% stake in Leapmotor
FAW Group, one of the four state-owned car manufacturers in China, has announced an investment worth CNY3.74 billion (approx. RM2.17 billion) in Stellantis-backed "startup"...
55 vehicles worth RM7.12 million seized by Labuan Customs due to duty-free abuse
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) has seized 55 vehicles worth RM7.12 million in Labuan, following a series of enforcement operations in Sabah and...
China poised to overtake Japan in global car sales for the first time in...
China carmakers are projected to sell approximately 27 million vehicles globally in 2025, a 17% year-on-year increase that will likely see them surpassing Japanese...
iPhone maker Foxconn’s first EV is here – meet the Foxtron Bria
Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, a Taiwanese-based joint venture between Foxconn and Yulon Motor, has finally unveiled its first EV model, called the Foxtron Bria. The...
The Lexus RZ600e F Sport Performance is a souped-up EV SUV for the ricer...
The 'ricer' movement isn't usually associated with Lexus, but it seems that the Japanese luxury marque is trying its damnest to change that -...
The Honda Civic e:HEV is about to get more exciting thanks to the Prelude’s...
Honda has announced that it will show off a new RS prototype for the Civic e:HEV at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 in...
Leapmotor celebrates its 10th anniversary with the unveiling of its first MPV, the D99
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Leapmotor has unveiled its first ever MPV, the D99. This new model will be officially launched in April 2026, and...
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV, iCaur V23 awarded 5-star ratings in ASEAN NCAP tests
The Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV and iCaur V23, two models from Chery group that recently made their debut in Malaysia, have both achieved a...
CKD car prices to remain until June 2026 as OMV excise tax revision gets...
The Ministry of Finance has announced that the implementation of the P.U.(A) 402/2019 Excise Tax Regulation (Determination of Value of Locally Produced Goods for...
