The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) welcomes the government's efforts in implementing targeted diesel subsidies, but maintains that sales for diesel-powered vehicles may not drop as initially expected. "In Malaysia, most vehicles using diesel engines are pickup trucks, vans, and commercial vehicles. Besides personal use, the majority of these vehicles' users are from the construction, plantation, logistics, tourism, and transportation sectors, which are crucial for the continuation of bus

Sanjay

Jun 14, 2024

Kia Malaysia, the manufacturing joint venture between Kia Motor and local distributor Bermaz Auto, appears to have started export of the Malaysia-assembled (CKD) Kia Sorento to Thailand. Based on production data compiled by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), Kia Malaysia’s contract manufacturer Inokom’s Kulim plant has produced nearly 382 units of the MQ4 Kia Sorento – 77 units of 7-seater Hybrid (HEV) variant and 305 units of 6-seater Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) variant – in March and April

Hans

Jun 14, 2024

PT Chery Sales Indonesia has officially launched the 2024 Chery Tiggo 5X in the archipelago, marking its formal, grand entry into the market after it was first showcased in February's Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS). Pertinently it comes with a price tag lower than initially estimated, with the base Classic variant priced from IDR 249 million (~RM 72k) and the top-spec Champion from IDR 279 million (~RM 80k). Better still, there's a further IDR 10 million discount for the first 1,000 c

Sanjay

Jun 14, 2024

The owner of the Chery Omoda 5 with a rear axle failure that went viral a couple of months ago has said that the case has been resolved in her Facebook post. “I would like to share that Chery Malaysia and I have resolved the incident and my complaint. I have inspected the vehicle and am satisfied with the condition of the vehicle. I’m glad that Chery Auto Malaysia has been helpful and quick in resolving the matter responsibly and amicably. Thanks everyone for your concern; the matter is now clos

CY Foong

Jun 14, 2024

"It's better to drive a slow car fast than to drive a fast car slow." You've likely heard this cliché, typically uttered by the driver of a slower car who nearly matches the times of those in more powerful vehicles during competitions. While often misunderstood, there's truth to it. Mastering speed in a slower car is genuinely easier, which is why many professionals start with go-karts before moving on to faster cars, gradually developing their driving skills. This progression is fundamental to

Shaun

Jun 14, 2024