Puspakom becomes first licensed vehicle inspection services provider – two other companies have applied
In March last year, it was announced that Puspakom would no longer have a monopoly on motor vehicle inspection services from September 1, 2024, with the government having decided to open up the segment to […]
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VinFast reportedly set to exit Thailand market – EV maker said earlier it was delaying opening dealerships
At the Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) in April this year, VinFast announced its entry into the Thailand market, and the Vietnamese carmaker – having inked partnership agreements with 15 dealers – was expected to […]
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Tesla’s collaboration with Malaysia will help country become a major green tech hub in the region – Zafrul
Earlier this month, it was indicated that Tesla had reportedly scrapped plans to build a factory in the region, be it in Thailand, Malaysia or Indonesia. leading many to ask if the privileges given to […]
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E-Invoicing will have a “significant impact on car sales” when it is fully implemented, says TA Securities
While the government anticipates that the implementation of e-Invoicing will have very little impact on the overall total industry volume (TIV) or vehicle sales in Malaysia, TA Securities says that this might not be the […]
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Tesla home charger incorrectly installed before TNB electricity meter in Malaysia, video goes viral
Ensuring that a home electric vehicle charger is properly installed makes for safety, and the onus is on the home owner to check and find out that the work is done correctly. With this in […]
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Leapmotor C10 spied in Malaysia – EV due here in Q4
Another EV has been spotted undergoing road trials in Malaysia, and it’s the Leapmotor C10. It’s already known that the brand is heading here, with the all-electric Chinese SUV set to make its launch debut […]
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Don’t raise the age limit for a motorcycle licence in Malaysia – it would be “discriminatory,” says PIMA
The Malaysian Driving Institute Association (PIMA) has voiced its opposition to a proposal made by a road safety expert that the government should increase the minimum age to obtain a motorcycle licence to 19. According […]
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Proton, Perodua sales expected to increase when civil service salary hike is made, says Aminvestment Bank
AmInvestment Bank expects demand in the automotive sector to increase this year once the salary hike adjustments for civil servants, announced by the government in May, is made. It said this is because 1.5 million […]
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NeXV Manufacturing says build of its NEV assembly plant in Rembau on track for early 2025 completion
In January, NexV Manufacturing – a joint venture between glove manufacturer Careplus Group and GoAuto Group – announced that construction on its upcoming electric vehicle assembly plant in the Chembong Industrial Area in Rembau, Negeri […]
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 in Malaysia – Oettinger body kit, 50th anniversary accessories, RM269k OTR
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has introduced a new limited edition Golf GTI variant as part of the Golf’s 50 years anniversary celebrations. The GTI Edition 50, as it is called, is essentially a standard […]
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