Volvo XC40 T5 Recharge PHEV dropped in Malaysia – only B5 mild-hybrid and P8 EV on sale, both RM279k
With the 2024 model year update for the Volvo XC40 range, the B5 mild-hybrid combustion engine-powered variant is now priced the same as the XC40 P8 EV, at RM278,888 on-the-road without insurance. The update also […]
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Tinted window ban among proposals received by KPWKM after three child deaths in cars in two months
In light of recent child deaths due to being left in vehicles, among the proposals received by the ministry of women, family and community development (KPWKM) is for tinted vehicle windows to be banned, The […]
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PLUS, LPT2 highways free toll on Deepavali 2023 – Touch ‘n Go, SmartTag, RFID still needed at toll plazas
Following today’s announcement by the Malaysian government that free passage will be given to highway users across the country for two days in conjunction with Deepavali which falls on November 12, PLUS Malaysia has issued […]
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2024 Volvo XC40 B5 in Malaysia – Pixel projector headlights, sunroof; same price as BEV, RM279k OTR
The Volvo XC40 has been updated once again for the Malaysian market, with the B5 mild-hybrid variant available in a sole Ultimate trim, priced at RM278,888 on-the-road without insurance, which is identical to that of […]
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Maxus MIFA 7 – EV MPV gets swappable CATL battery; up to 605 km range CLTC, from RM168k in China
The Maxus MIFA 7 is the smaller sibling to the MIFA 9 that has been launched in Malaysia this week, and the MIFA 7 has gone on sale in China as the Maxus Dajia 7 […]
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TNB partners Chargeplus for cross border EV charging
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has partnered with Chargeplus Sdn Bhd for a joint venture in exploring a cross-border electric vehicle charging platform, Business Times reported. Chargeplus Sdn Bhd is a subsidiary of Singapore-based EV charging […]
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RON97 petrol price November 2023 week two update – price of premium fuel unchanged, still RM3.47 per litre
With each Wednesday comes the time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, and the ministry of finance has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of November 9 to November […]
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PLUS issues Deepavali 2023 travel time advisory for North-South Expressway; 2 million vehicles expected
PLUS Malaysia has released its travel time advisory (TTA) for the North-South Expressway for the upcoming Deepavali festive season, over the period of November 10 to 14, 2023. For travellers on the outbound journey on […]
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Stellantis to set up ASEAN EV manufacturing hub; Gurun plant evaluated for domestic, export markets
Stellantis aims to bring the STLA Medium platform to the ASEAN region Automotive group Stellantis is evaluating its manufacturing plant in Gurun, Kedah for its potential to become a regional manufacturing hub for battery-electric vehicles […]
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Toyota Kayoibako concept – battery-electric light commercial van study with configurable interior
The Toyota Kayoibako concept vehicle was unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, showcasing the Japanese manufacturer’s take on a compact mobile space concept representing the future of mobility, says Toyota. Also shown by the […]
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