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. This means that owners of the entry BYD Dolphin Standard Range (70 kW motor) will pay just RM 70. BEVs producing more than 100 kW will start at RM 80, with a RM 20 increment for every increase of 9.9 kW, until it hits the next

Hans

Jun 4, 2024

Bridgestone Tyre Sales Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, has announced the opening of its new Bridgestone Premium store in Sunway. Partnering with long-standing dealer Apex Tyre & Car Care Sdn. Bhd., this new store offers premium tyres and comprehensive automotive services. Situated in the Bandar Sunway area, the Bridgestone Premium store aims to set a new standard in automotive retail. The facility is equipped to handle a wide array of services for vehicles ranging from standa

Shaun

Jun 4, 2024

When the Proton X50 was launched in late 2020, the Malaysian tiger’s second-ever SUV model was an immediate hit with long waiting periods. 4 years later, Proton launched the updated 2024 Proton X50. Even though it is virtually the same inside and out, one of Malaysia’s best-selling B-segment SUVs has been improved. First off, the price and variants. The X50 model lineup remains the same as before with 4 variants, all retaining their respective powertrains. Also unchanged are the prices which are

CY Foong

Jun 4, 2024

At the unveiling of the 2024 Proton X50, the Malaysian carmaker revealed that over 110,000 units have been sold in less than 4 years. Since its introduction in late 2020, the Proton X50 has been exported to 11 right-hand drive (RHD) markets which are: Nepal South Africa Mauritius Bermuda Barbados Fiji Trinidad and Tobago Papua New Guinea Brunei Bangladesh Mozambique Meanwhile, the X50’s Chinese donor, the Geely Binyue/Coolray saw more than 770,000 units in 51 left-hand drive (LHD) countries. Pro

CY Foong

Jun 4, 2024

Renault Group and Geely have finalised their Horse joint venture to develop and manufacture internal-combustion engines, including hybrids. This initiative aims to enhance the competitiveness of their traditional auto business while freeing up resources for electrification efforts. The venture's focus is on creating more efficient gasoline engines and hybrid systems, responding to the automotive industry's increased investment in low-emission ICE powertrains, lower carbon e-fuels and hydrogen, a

Sanjay

Jun 4, 2024