Perodua's signing of the memoranda of understanding with Malaysia Rail Link (MRL) and Kuantan Port to use the upcoming East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) network for their deliveries is bound to help customers in more ways than one. Speaking to the press at the signing ceremony in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, the carmaker's CEO, Dato' Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, affirmed that rail transport can help Perodua deliver cars and goods (parts, in this case) faster. Their efforts are also helped by having a "first-mo
Sanjay
11.06.2024
At the sidelines of the Perodua and MRL, Kuantan Port Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony today, the carmaker's CEO, Dato' Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad affirmed that the fuel subsidy rationalisation programme that recently went into effect won't affect its models' prices. "No, because as mentioned by the minister, for large companies...mostly our carriers use diesel, and they can enjoy [targeted fuel subsidy using fleet cards], so it will not be affected. If any also, it will be very sm
Sanjay
10.06.2024
The next-generation Perodua Myvi, under the project code D01D, is in its development stages. According to our sources, the 2025 Perodua Myvi is set to be launched in the first half of next year, possibly as early as the first quarter. Automachi reports that the next-gen Myvi will feature a hybrid powertrain similar to the one found in the Toyota Yaris Cross in Thailand. This system includes a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre 2NR-VEX 4-cylinder engine (91 PS/121 Nm) paired with an 80 PS/121 Nm elect
Shaun
10.06.2024
The Perodua Emo-1, the first working prototype previewing an all-electric drivetrain for a battery EV (BEV) variant of the next generation Perodua Myvi. It will be launched in Malaysia by the end of 2025, with a price tag of under RM 100,000. Although it made its public debut as a working prototype, the public never got to see the Perodua Emo-1 being driven. Thanks to a LinkedIn post by Perodua’s Deputy General Manager for electric powertrain, Mr. Hasrol Hashim, we now get to see glimpses of the
Hans
30.05.2024
Perodua’s first battery EV (BEV) model, a variant of the next generation Perodua Myvi, developed independently from Daihatsu, will be launched by end-2025. However, unlike the many Chinese BEV models being dumped on our market, Perodua’s BEV is developed with the unique needs of Malaysian customers in mind. More than just yet another BEV model, Perodua is working on the project with an end-to-end view, covering the total ownership cycle of the customer, from purchase to maintenance to reselling,
Hans
29.05.2024
Perodua is mulling the construction of a new plant by 2025, to support series production of the next generation Perodua Myvi, which will include a battery EV (BEV) variant. Currently, Perodua has two plants, both located in Rawang, adjacent to each other. The older Perodua Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. (PMSB) currently builds the Alza, Aruz, and Myvi. It also does contract manufacturing for the Toyota Veloz. The newer Perodua Global Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. (PGMSB) builds the Axia, Bezza, and Ativa. Th
Hans
29.05.2024