The European Union (EU) has informed Beijing of its plans to impose tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese battery electric vehicle (BEV) imports, which could lead to annual duties exceeding € 2 billion (~RM 10 billion) and potentially spark a trade war with China, reports media from the region. These provisional tariffs are set to take effect next month. Complying with World Trade Organisation rules, China is allowed four weeks to challenge the EU's justification for the levies on imported EVs. China

Sanjay

Jun 14, 2024

The 2024 Perodua Axia (D74A) has won the Public Areas and Transportation Products award at the Malaysia Good Design Award, organised by the Malaysian Design Council (MRM) yesterday. This award – think of it as the coveted local alternative as the famous Red Dot Awards – honours the best the country's industrial design segments can offer, spanning 13 categories from crafts to architecture; all the way to fashion and trade shows. It is the highest design recognition from the Malaysian government.

Sanjay

Jun 14, 2024

The AC100 Toyota Vios by Wing Hin Motorsports made its race debut in the Malaysia Championship Series (MCS) Round 2 race weekend. While technical details are kept mum, it does appear extensively modified to meet the regulations to compete in the MCS Malaysia Touring Car (MTC)/Stock Production (SP2) category. Visible modifications include the wheels, brakes, suspension, towing mechanisms, aero and cooling components, and a stripped-out interior. As for powertrain, the standard Toyota Vios runs th

Shaun

Jun 13, 2024

SpeedFest 2024 is set to break records with the largest car gathering ever seen in Malaysia at KL Base, Sungai Besi, from 13- to 14-July 2024. This premier automotive event will bring together car enthusiasts from all over the region to celebrate automotive culture. Jointly organized by iCar Asia, WapCar, and other esteemed partners, the SpeedFest 2024 promises a spectacular showcase of diverse vehicles, from modified cars and supercars to restomods, unique vehicles, and race cars. Visitors can

Arvind

Jun 13, 2024

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB facelift has been teased for Malaysia on the company's local social media pages, highlighting the updated seven-seater's imminent arrival. Its fully-imported status (currently its CBU from Mexico) isn't likely to change, though what could be new is it could very well gain a mild-hybrid powertrain for the first time – something that came with the facelift's global debut last year. The MHEV tech is spread out across the range, so even the GLB 200 with the 1.3-litre Renau

Sanjay

Jun 13, 2024