Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has expanded the variant lineup for the second-generation 2024 Porsche Macan EV. It now includes two new variants: the base Macan and the Macan 4S, joining the existing Macan 4 and Macan Turbo that was previewed last month. All Macan variants are available for order, with expected delivery by the end of 2024. Below is an overview of all variants and pricing: Macan – RM 430,000 Battery: 100 kWh (95 kWh usable), NMC Motor: Rear-mounted, 340 PS (360 PS with overbo

Shaun

Jul 17, 2024

BMW did not invent the coupe-SUV crossover look but it helped popularise it, for better or worse. When the folks from Munich introduced the BMW X6 seventeen years ago, it caught the attention of rivals like Mercedes-Benz and Audi. Eventually, almost every other carmaker from Honda to Porsche presented their take on melding the sportiness of a coupe with the tall height of an SUV. Some stumbled and some succeeded but what was initially thought to be just a fad of the industry became a mainstay. B

CY Foong

Jul 17, 2024

Malaysian automotive icons are increasingly gaining interest among car enthusiasts and collectors. Like the Proton Saga before it, the humble Perodua Kancil once just a cheap means of transport, is notably witnessing a surge in interest amongst enthusiasts, resellers and collectors. And with rising interest, so too will prices, we suspect - you heard it here first. Why? Well it's nostalgia. For many 30- and 40-year-olds today, their families owned one, or perhaps it was the hand-me-down that too

Arvind

Jul 17, 2024

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has conducted a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) emergency training program in collaboration with the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (Bomba). The aim was to equip emergency responders with the necessary skills and knowledge to manage BEV-related incidents effectively. With the increasing adoption of BEVs across the country, the company is highlighting importance of specialised training for handling these vehicles in emergencies. Amanda Zhang, CEO & President of Merce

Shaun

Jul 16, 2024

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said that the forthcoming electronic invoicing (e-invoice) system, scheduled for next month, will not disrupt vehicle sales for 2024, according to a Bernama report. MITI's Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, clarified that the e-invoice system will be implemented initially for companies with annual revenues over RM100 million, ensuring smaller vehicle sales companies remain unaffected. "In discussions with the Malaysia Automotive R

Shaun

Jul 16, 2024