The upcoming 2024 Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) is set make plenty of headlines as it kicks into gear come this 5- to 11-December at MITEC, and among the brands to look out for there is none other than Perodua. At a recent media briefing event, we were informed that Perodua will be doing a 'product unveiling' at the show. We think it's a strong sign that we will finally have a proper first look at the upcoming next-gen 2025 Perodua Myvi BEV. Perodua Myvi BEV in Malaysia First

Sanjay

Nov 26, 2024

Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia (JLR Malaysia) has won the brand’s Retailer Awards 2023/2024 for the Asia Pacific region. This is the fifth time JLR Malaysia has won the award, and the fourth consecutive year clinching the title. Finalists of JLR’s Retailer of the Year Award are judged by in several areas, including marketing, sales, customer service, staff training and retailer presentation. Jeffrey Gan, Sime Motors’ Managing Director, Southeast Asia, remarked, “JLR Malaysia’s extraordinary accompli

Hans

Nov 25, 2024

Motorsports has always been a spectacle of speed, skill, and sacrifice—but often for the privileged, gated by steep costs and limited opportunities. In a world where rising expenses often curtail motorsport ambitions, sim racing has emerged as the great equaliser. For dreamers like Malaysia's Taj Aiman and Indonesia's Andika Rama, it’s a lifeline to prove that Asia's racers can stand tall amongst the world's best. Come 7-December, the historic streets of Amsterdam will welcome 24 of the world’s

Sanjay

Nov 25, 2024

When you pull up to the pump, you’ve likely noticed the difference in price between RON 95 and RON 97. But is paying extra for RON 97 worth it for your car? The answer depends largely on your engine type, driving habits, and your car’s manufacturer recommendations. What is RON? RON, or Research Octane Number, measures a fuel’s resistance to premature combustion or engine knocking. Higher RON numbers mean the fuel can withstand greater compression before igniting, making it ideal for engines desi

Shaun

Nov 25, 2024

Edaran Tan Chong Motor has confirmed that the Nissan Kicks e-Power, an electric-powered rival to the Honda HR-V, will have an estimated price of just under RM 130,000. However, unlike other electric cars, the Nissan Kicks e-Power has a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine (HR12DE). It’s technically a hybrid but with a twist. Unlike series-parallel Toyota and Honda hybrids, which use both an electric motor and a petrol engine to drive the car, the series-hybrid Kicks e-Power is

Arvind

Nov 25, 2024