Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) and Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, have officially unveiled a strategic partnership earlier today at Hap Seng Star Setia Alam. The partnership, which entails the use of the Mercedes-Benz EQS and S580e electrified vehicles as private terminal transfers for business class flyers, also introduces more value-added luxury services and experiences for their clientele. These include the #MyMercedesRewards, where Mala

Sanjay

Jan 21, 2025

Petronas AutoExpert and CARSOME have formed a strategic partnership to enhance aftersales service offerings for customers across Malaysia. The partnership designates Petronas AutoExpert as CARSOME’s official panel workshop with the car e-commerce platform providing training, internships, and workforce supply to support the expansion of existing and future service centres. Additionally, CARSOME Academy will collaborate with Petronas AutoExpert outlets under Siljil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) TVET Ap

CY Foong

Jan 21, 2025

Despite its growth as a lifestyle vehicle in recent years, the Malaysian pick-up truck segment saw a sharp decline in 2024, with 48,560 units sold compared to 58,071 in 2023, a 16.3% overall drop according to JPJ registration data. While many may think the removal of diesel subsidies which took effect in June 2024 as the primary reason for the dip, the slowdown began earlier, caused by other factors. By mid-2024, pickup sales were already down 17.3% year-on-year, reflecting broader commercial ve

Arvind

Jan 20, 2025

Perodua and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance Malaysia's electric vehicle (xEV) development and foster a new wave of engineering talent. The MoU covers a range of initiatives, including the education and training of future engineers in xEV technologies. Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, expressed his optimism about the collaboration. “We look forward to exploring a future where Malaysia can d

Sanjay

Jan 20, 2025

BMW Malaysia announced the locally assembled (CKD) range of the G20 2025 BMW 3 Series has received new updates for 2025 which include modernized design elements, enhanced digital features, and dynamic equipment improvements. Starting with the interior, the 3 Series range receives a new M Sport steering wheel as standard along with new geometrical air vents. The interior also receives an updated finer grain on the upper instrument panel while the BMW 330Li comes with new geometrical surface décor

CY Foong

Jan 20, 2025