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

Keanu Reeves is widely known for his roles as John Wick and The Matrix’s Neo but he had dabbled in a few celebrity races. In 2009, Reeves raced and won the 2009 Toyota Long Beach Grand Prix Pro Celebrity race. 15 years later, the laidback-spoken actor returned behind the wheel but this time, it won’t be a race with celebrities as he was racing against professional racing drivers in the final round of the 2024 GR Cup in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The one-make race featuring nearly identical

CY Foong

Jan 20, 2025

Indonesia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Dito Ariotedjo, announced that the country is preparing to host a World Rally Championship (WRC) series, with 2026 as a potential target year. “While 2027 seems more realistic because the WRC schedule isn’t fully finalised, the promoter is eager for 2026. We’re assessing the readiness of infrastructure and other preparations,” Dito said during a press conference last Wednesday, 15-January 2025. The event is proposed to take place along a route from Medan

Sanjay

Jan 20, 2025

The must-have ride for one’s trendy garage these days is a fancy state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV). There are many options available from favourites like a Tesla or a BYD Seal to something grand like a Kia EV9 but you might have to think fast as the EV tax exemption period ends on 31 December 2025 (pending any changes). If you’re considering seizing this opportunity to own your dream EV/Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid, why not finance it through RHB VF-i Flexi Redraw? What is RHB VF-i Flexi Redraw? V

CY Foong

Jan 20, 2025

Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has announced that deliveries of the 2025 Nissan Kicks e-Power are set to begin in the coming weeks. The Nissan Kicks e-Power, which premiered at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2024, introduces the innovative e-Power powertrain to Malaysia. It also marks Nissan's entry into the B-segment SUV category locally. "We are excited to share that the Nissan Kicks e-Power is on track for delivery in the coming weeks," said Mr. Khoo Cheng Pah, Chief Exec

Arvind

Jan 20, 2025