If you’ve been wanting to get up close and personal with Tesla electric vehicles (EVs), head over to IOI City Mall right now. Happening from 20- to 26-February 2024, visitors are able to view the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. One of the highlights of the event is the exhibit showcasing the body structure of the Model 3. Attendees can delve into the intricacies of Tesla's design philosophy, which underpins the car's 5-star safety ratings. The Tesla Model 3 has a body structure crafted from a blend o

At the opening of Tesla Malaysia's Cyberjaya headquarters, it was revealed that the Tesla Model 3 'Highland' facelift is set to arrive in Malaysia this month in October 2023, as disclosed by Tesla Regional Director Isabel Fan. However, as reported earlier during the global debut of the Model 3 Highland, actual customer deliveries are anticipated to kick off by the year's end. Tesla is also ensuring that its service centre will be fully prepared to serve customers by that time. Just to recap, the

With the facelifted Tesla Model 3 (Highland) and Model Y now open for order in Malaysia, one key decision for potential buyers is choosing among Tesla's advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) - Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot, and Full Self-Driving (FSD). Autopilot comes as a standard feature on both Tesla models, while Enhanced Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) are available as optional add-ons, priced at RM 16,000 and RM 32,000, respectively. In this article, we'll delve into these choice

The EV world is characterized by ‘software-defined cars’ – vehicles that rely on software (as opposed to differentiated mechanical hardware) to deliver unique user experience. Such cars are also capable of adding new functions over time, thanks to over-the-air (OTA) software updates. Tesla epitomizes software-defined vehicles. Unlike other EVs, Tesla’s software updates improve not just the infotainment, but also the car’s driving capabilities. The Full Self-Driving (FSD) upgrade is one such exam

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been in production (CKD) in Indonesia since March 2022 at Hyundai’s Cikarang plant and was Indonesia’s first locally-assembled electric vehicle (EV). Hyundai’s most successful EV has been making waves in the archipelago, even outselling the Honda CR-V at one point, but it is lacking in some Indonesian identity. That might change following Indonesia’s Minister of State Owned Enterprises (BUMN), Erick Thohir recent visit to South Korea. The minister recently shared on his s

It’s impressive how many modern cars today offer advanced safety features. It wasn’t that long ago that advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) suites were only offered on expensive, high-end cars. Now, even cars like the Perodua Axia offer ADAS and even some like the underrated Nissan Almera offer autonomous emergency brakes (AEB) as standard. These driving aids help enhance the vehicle’s safety, so much so that ASEAN NCAP has revised its methodology beginning from 2021. Also read: 2021 Perodu