At a press conference today, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) announced that it has revised its sales forecast of Total Industry Volume (TIV) for 2024. Forecasted TIV for passenger vehicles in 2024 increased by 4.3% from 666,000 units to 696,150 units. However, the revised forecast figures show a 3.2% drop compared to 2023’s actual sales figures which set the highest record at 719,160 units. MAA revised TIV sales forecast 2024 Market segment 2024 (Original forecast) 2024 (Revised forec

CY Foong

Jul 16, 2024

The automotive design world was shocked and saddened as it awoke to the news of the violent death of former Rolls-Royce design head, Ian Cameron. The Brit, aged 74, was stabbed to death in an attempted robbery at his home in Bavaria, Germany. Investigators suspected that the target was Cameron’s prized collection of expensive cars. German newspapers reported that the home’s surveillance cameras appeared to have been severed. Cameron was known as the man in charge of shaping the Rolls-Royce of to

CY Foong

Jul 16, 2024

At the recent Speedfest 2024 event, the largest car gathering in Malaysia, iCar Asia and Denso Automotive Parts Malaysia signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This collaboration is set to offer high-quality Denso car parts for sale on Carlist.my, Malaysia’s largest and most trusted automotive portal. Soon, customers shopping for their next car on Carlist.my can also conveniently add Denso automotive parts to their virtual cart. Denso Malaysia's extensive parts catalogue ranges

Arvind

Jul 16, 2024

Over in the United Sates, the 2025 Mazda CX-50 has been given a around of updates and a new hybrid powertrain, which is priced from USD 33,970 to USD 40,050 (approximately RM 158k to RM 187k) depending on variant. The CX-50 Hybrid features unique wheel designs, a different lower front bumper, and an optional new red leather interior. The cargo area has been optimised to accommodate the hybrid battery, maximizing storage volume and the ability to transport large items like bicycles. The hybrid po

Shaun

Jul 15, 2024

In April, GAC Aion announced plans to launch in Indonesia as well as set up a local assembly (CKD) plant in the country by the end of the year. Indonesia will be the third ASEAN market to introduce the battery electric vehicle (BEV) brand after Thailand and Malaysia. Ahead of its expected launch at this year’s Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) which is happening this week (18-28 July), GAC Aion gave the Indonesian media a preview of one of its upcoming models. The Aion ES is an

CY Foong

Jul 15, 2024