After a few months since it was first previewed here, the locally-assembled (CKD Pekan) 2024 VW Golf R finally has its confirmed pricing in Malaysia, starting from RM 332,900. This price includes the Volkswagen Assurance Package (VAP), which offers owners 5 years of maintenance, a 5-year unlimited mileage warranty, and 5 years of roadside assistance. It is also the first time any Golf R is assembled outside of Wolfsburg, Germany. CKD assembly also makes it circa RM 20k cheaper than when the mode

Sanjay

May 20, 2024

Nissan distributor Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has teased the 2024 Nissan Kicks e-Power in a promotional poster, hinting at a potential preview at the upcoming Malaysia Autoshow 2024. Finally, it looks like Nissan's sleek B-Segment SUV will have its moment in the spotlight after being first teased way back in 2022. Getting straight into it, the Nissan Kicks e-Power is a full series-hybrid. It features a (82 PS/103 Nm) 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine that functions solely as a generator to char

Arvind

May 20, 2024

The payment delays among some of China’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) manufacturers are increasing, highlighting the growing stress in the highly competitive car market, according to a report by Bloomberg. Nio took about 295 days to settle its payable accounts, mostly owed to suppliers, by the end of 2023, compared to 197 days in 2021, as per Bloomberg's data. Xpeng, another US-listed Chinese BEV maker, increased its payment time to 221 days from 179 days during the same period. In contrast, T

Shaun

May 20, 2024

Ever since the incident of a Chery Omoda 5 allegedly experiencing rear axle failure went viral, Chery Malaysia has been constantly posting updates via its social media on the situation. As of 17 May 2024, Chery Malaysia announced that it has successfully contacted all 600 owners of the affected locally assembled (CKD) units of the Omoda 5 to schedule appointments at its service centres. It further stated that more than 65% of these inspections have been completed. The Malaysian-spec Omoda 5 is a

CY Foong

May 20, 2024

Chery Malaysia is celebrating its first anniversary by offering new Chery customers with exciting goodies. New Chery owners will be enjoying a 2-year free service maintenance package covering both parts and labour. The campaign will be offered across all Chery Malaysia models like the Omoda 5, Tiggo 8 Pro, and Omoda E5 registered between 1 May and 30 June 2024. This package is an addition to the existing offerings which include a 7-year/150,000-km warranty coverage and 5-year complimentary labou

CY Foong

May 20, 2024