The Association of Malay Importers and Traders of Motor Vehicles Malaysia (PEKEMA) wants the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) to review its decision to allow companies with no prior experience in automotive trade to apply for Open APs. On Thursday, MITI said applications for Open APs will open on 1-July 2024, and Bumiputera companies with no experience in automotive trade are welcome to apply. PEKEMA President Datuk Mohamed Nazari Noordin said that extending issuance of Open APs

Hans

Jun 20, 2024

Smart Malaysia is proud to announce the launch of SmartCare, an advanced aftersales service program designed to ensure the roadworthiness of all Smart vehicles and provide proactive support to existing Smart owners. A unique aspect of the SmartCare ecosystem is the Live High Voltage (HV) Battery Monitoring system. Through real-time monitoring of battery health in Smart vehicles, this advanced safety feature is designed to offer pre-emptive solutions for potential issues. Another distinctive feat

CY Foong

Jun 20, 2024

At the peak of the fantastic Japanese Bubble Economy era, three petite Japanese sports cars were launched around the same time. Dubbed the ABC sports cars, the Autozam AZ-1, Honda Beat, and Suzuki Cappuccino have all become legendary classics but only the Cappuccino was officially imported outside Japan. As the Japanese asset price bubble popped in the 1990s, the small kei-sized sports car segment almost vanished completely. In the 2000s and 2010s, the Daihatsu Copen was the only miniature sport

CY Foong

Jun 20, 2024

Grab Philippines will be conducting a one-month trial with a fleet of BYD Dolphins. The trial will involve Grab’s driver-partners and Filipino EV charging services provider and BYD distributor AC Mobility. Grab Philippines Head of Mobility EJ Dela Vega said, “Grab is fully dedicated to achieving carbon neutrality by 2040 and critical to this is the inclusion of low or zero-emission vehicles in our fleet. Through this pilot study, we aim to formulate strategic recommendations around the effective

Hans

Jun 20, 2024

Berjaya Corporation Bhd (BCorp) has signed a memorandum of strategic cooperation with China’s Skyworth Group and Skywell New Energy Automobile Group to explore the potential of smart home and new energy vehicles (NEVs) technology respectively. NEVs are what plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are categorized in China. Skyworth produces home appliances and electric commercial vehicles while Skywell specializes in passenger BEVs. Both related companies are co-founded by H

CY Foong

Jun 20, 2024