CBU EVs from new brands must be priced above RM250k starting 2026, document alleges
An alleged policy document from the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) has been circulating on LinkedIn, revealing new requirements for fully-imported (CBU)...
New Marine Blue paint colour for Tesla Model 3 – RM5k add-on, replaces Deep...
Tesla Malaysia has announced an update to the Model 3 colour options, introducing Marine Blue as a new hue for the sedan, replacing Deep...
China’s Chery is going racing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans
China carmakers aren't exactly known for their involvement in motorsports, but having now dominated the passenger car market, Chinese automotive giant Chery has decided...
Science confirms again that touchscreens in cars are more dangerous than plain buttons
It is the automotive industry’s favourite trend, but a car’s touchscreen infotainment display serves only to turn a capable driver into a distracted hazard...
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 -...
