Thailand’s national oil company, PTT Public Company Limited, has announced plans to reduce its majority stake in Horizon Plus, the electric vehicle (EV) contract manufacturing joint venture with Taiwan’s Foxconn. PTT’s wholly owned EV ecosystem subsidiary, Arun Plus, currently holds a 60% stake in Horizon Plus, with the remaining 40% owned by Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn). Nikkei Asia reports that PTT President Kongkrapan Intarajang has confirmed construction of a USD 1 billion EV manufactu

Hans

Nov 27, 2024

Team Proton R3 (R3), the motorsport and performance division of Proton, achieved a fifth-place finish in the Malaysian Touring Car (MTC) class at the 2024 Sepang 1000KM (S1K). The race proved challenging, with one of the team’s cars retiring early and another losing over 40 minutes to a technical issue. Despite these hurdles, drivers Ariff Azmi and Alister Yoong in car 82 demonstrated resilience to climb through the field. This marked the competitive debut of the Proton S70 R3, which used a 1.6-

Sanjay

Nov 27, 2024

To mark its 2nd Anniversary on 8th December, BYD Sime Motors, the official distributor of BYD Cars in Malaysia, is excited to offer you an exclusive opportunity! Be among the first 1,208 customers to book a BYD ATTO 3, BYD DOLPHIN, or BYD SEAL and enjoy attractive promotions worth up to RM35,000 during the 2nd Anniversary Campaign, running until 8th December 2024. Don’t miss this limited-time celebration—your chance to drive home your dream BYD vehicle with exceptional value! Offer up to RM35,00

CY Foong

Nov 26, 2024

MG made its Malaysian debut with the MG4 and MG HS BEVs, but the brand isn’t stopping there. Enter the 2024 MG 5 sedan—MG's first ICE model in the Malaysia—poised to challenge stalwarts like the Honda City, Toyota Vios, and the newer Proton S70 in the highly competitive B-segment sedan market. Many challengers have entered this segment, only to fade away. Can the MG 5 carve out a place for itself? To find out, we took it on a journey from Kuala Lumpur to Desaru and back. Let’s dive in. Overview

Arvind

Nov 26, 2024

As the saying goes, "great things come in small packages." Japanese KEI-cars are perhaps the most intelligently designed vehicles on the roads. Combining practicality, fuel efficiency, and cute creature comforts, all within the footprint of an A-segment hatchback, make them perfect for tight, narrow streets and urban jungles. The added bonus? They’re extremely eye-catching. In recent years, a new wave of Japanese KEI-cars has gained popularity in Malaysia – notably the Toyota Roomy and Honda N-B

Arvind

Nov 26, 2024