The Road Transport Department (JPJ), via the Ministry of Transport, has announced the new, revised road tax (legally it’s called Motor Vehicle License fee) rates for battery EVs (BEVs). Under the new structure, BEVs with power output of less than 100 kW is capped at RM 70. The first 50 kW will cost RM 20. Since every 9.9 kW will add RM 10, the 60th and 70th kW will add another RM 20 to the Dolphin's road tax. This means that owners of the entry BYD Dolphin Standard Range (70 kW motor) will pay a

PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM) today launched the second-generation Audi A3 Sedan for the Malaysian market. The premium compact sedan combines a striking new design language with advanced technologies such and an even more engaging drive from RM331,990.00. If your funny bone needs a little more tickling, you’ll probably dig the RS 3 Sedan that’s priced between RM650,000 and RM750,000. Building on the marque’s striking design language, the all-new A3 Sedan gains a more muscular and sculpted desi

Ahead of its global debut next year, Honda has dropped several teasers of its upcoming 2022 Honda Civic Type R. For now, Honda has yet to release any details surrounding its new performance hatchback, but judging by the photos, the next-gen Civic Type R will carry over a lot of the styling cues of the outgoing FK8 Civic Type R, including the massive rear wing and centrally-mounted triple exhaust set-up. Also Read: All-new 2022 Honda Civic Type R to launch next year, alongside hybrid Civic e:HEV

Naza has confirmed that it will be taking over the Suzuki distributorship in Malaysia. The Suzuki marque will be represented by a new company called Naza Eastern Motors Sdn Bhd. According to a press release by Naza, the newly-formed company will be the sole distributor for Suzuki in Malaysia. Naza Eastern Motors will provide after-sales service for new-generation Suzuki models only. SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin, Group Executive Chairman/CEO, Naza Corporation Holdings said, “It brings us great hono

Think hot-hatch and the first car that comes to mind would be the Volkswagen Golf. Well, the Golf did literally invent the term back in its rallying heydays for its well-balanced set-up that makes its driving experience a hot-topic 50 years on. In Malaysia, a used VW Golf GTI can be purchased for as low as RM 65,000, should you get one? For this used car guide, we’re focussing on the VW Golf GTI Mk6 and Mk7. What are the issues that you should look out for when purchasing one of these used iconi

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has quietly updated the price to service the Toyota Vios, bumping up the cost to maintain the B-segment sedan up several hundred Ringgit. Previously, it cost RM 4,010 to maintain the Toyota Vios over a 5-year/100,000-km period, but the recent price increase has bumped that figure up to RM 4,242 – an RM 232 increase. As part of the “new normal”, UMWT has also included a disinfection process that costs RM 14.11 at each service interval. Labour charges have also seen a small