Coinciding with the sixth Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Kuala Lumpur is the official launch of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4Matic SUV. Serving as the base model of the EQS SUV lineup in Malaysia, the fully imported (CBU) all-electric (BEV) SUV is priced from RM 625,888 (on-the-road without insurance). That puts it at RM 74,000 less than the EQS 580 4Matic SUV launched last October (RM 699,888). Performance figures for the dual-motor (AWD) set-up have been reduced from 544 PS/858 Nm to 360 PS/800

CY Foong

Aug 16, 2024

Round and round the months go by, and the list of new models coming to Malaysia grows longer. Soon joining this repertoire will be the Leapmotor C10, as a couple of right-hand drive (RHD) units have been spotted locally ahead of its reported Q4 2024 launch. Sent in by reader John, these pictures show at least two units of the battery electric SUV (BEV) doing its tests here; one in white and the other in black. Naturally, exact variants and specifications haven't been disclosed just yet, though k

Sanjay

Aug 16, 2024

Volvo Car Manufacturing Malaysia’s (VCMM) Shah Alam plant, a wholly owned subsidiary of Volvo Car Corporation, is throttling down output as the export of Volvo internal combustion engine (ICE) cars to Thailand slows. The VCMM plant produced zero cars in three out of the first six months of this year (January, April, and June), according to production data compiled by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). Between January to June 2024, the VCMM plant produced just 438 cars, 88% lower than th

Hans

Aug 16, 2024

Lotus Cars Malaysia has officially opened its flagship showroom, located at Glenmarie. The new showroom spans over 10,000 square feet, showcasing the brand's current lineup, including the Emira, Eletre, and Emeya. Designed with a modern aesthetic, the facility is said to offer an immersive experience for enthusiasts and potential buyers alike, combining cutting-edge technology with Lotus's iconic design philosophy. Dato' Sri Syed Faisal Albar, Chairman of Lotus Malaysia, expressed his enthusiasm

Shaun

Aug 16, 2024

The Lotus Emeya is officially launched in Malaysia, with prices starting at RM 555,000 for the base variant. Like the Eletre SUV, the Emeya is imported (CBU) from Wuhan, China. The Emeya lineup includes three variants: the base Emeya, the Emeya S, and the high-performance Emeya R. Prices are as follows: Emeya - RM 555,000 Emeya S - RM 643,000 Emeya R - RM 777,000 *Prices are on-the-road excluding road tax and insurance, for Peninsular Malaysia. The base and S variants are powered by dual motors

Shaun

Aug 16, 2024