With only one month left before we enter 2025, many car companies in Malaysia are driving blind into the new year, with no confirmed price lists for their 2025 models while production plans and parts ordering – which typically require at least a 6-month lead time, at least – are still in limbo. The reason is that car companies who contribute to the Malaysian economy by choosing to manufacture their cars here, have yet to receive the necessary black-and-white from the Ministry of Finance to confi

Hans

Nov 14, 2024

The government faces challenges in implementing a vehicle ownership-based levy method for targeting RON 95 subsidies, as it risks overlooking a significant portion of eligible beneficiaries. The main reason for this according to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, is data from the Main Database System (PADU) shows that about 40 percent of the B60 group do not have registered vehicle ownership data with the Road Transport Department (JPJ), due to third-party registrations. He noted, that lower-income

Arvind

Nov 14, 2024

Just a little under a month after the launch of the BYD M6 fully electric (BEV) MPV, Sime Darby Beyond Auto, the Malaysian distributor of BYD, launched the BYD Sealion 7. This also marks the Southeast Asian debut of the model which rivals the Tesla Model Y and XPeng G6. Imported from China (CBU), two variants of the Sealion 7 are offered in Malaysia: Sealion 7 Premium RWD – RM 183,800 Sealion 7 Performance AWD – RM 199,800 The base Sealion 7’s price undercuts the Model Y which starts from RM 191

CY Foong

Nov 14, 2024

The Toyota Hiace, originally launched in the late 1960s, has long been a staple in the commercial van segment, known for its reliability and adaptability. Over time, it has found popularity not only as a workhorse but also as a modified platform for high-end people-movers, especially in Japan and Thailand. Recognizing the potential of its robust, spacious build, Toyota introduced the (H300) Toyota Granace in 2019, tailored as a luxury MPV with the same sturdy Hiace base. Now, with reconditioned

Arvind

Nov 14, 2024

Long distance drives are usually one of the better yardsticks to judge a car, but most test drives won't afford you the opportunity to. Fortunately for you though, we've had the 2024 Nissan Kicks for a while, long enough to trek to Melaka and back – and this is what we've learnt. Overview: 2024 Nissan Kicks e-Power Price TBA Segment B-segment Powertrain 1.2L 3-cyl + electric motor, e-Power Power 139 PS (electric motor) Torque 280 Nm (electric motor) 0-100 Km/h 9.5 seconds (claimed) Origin CBU, T

Sanjay

Nov 14, 2024