If you thought keeping up with the number of Chinese models launching in Malaysia is hard enough, here’s one more to add to your list, and it’s from Vietnam. A Malaysia-registered Vinfast VF e34 has been spotted on the road, according to one photo circulating on WhatsApp groups (original sender unknown). It is common knowledge that Vinfast has plans to launch in Malaysia. Last month, one unit was spotted with temporary trade plates. It appears that the same car has now been registered, based on

Hans

May 17, 2024

Honda has announced a comprehensive electrification strategy aimed at transforming its vehicle lineup and achieving significant milestones in the xEV market. In a business briefing with investors today - Director, President, and Global CEO Toshihiro Mibe reaffirmed Honda's commitment to making battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) account for 100 percent of its global vehicle sales by 2040. By 2030, the company plans for these vehicles to constitute 40 percent

Arvind

May 17, 2024

Three years since it first made its local debut, over 28,700 units of the Honda City Hatchback has been sold in Malaysia, cementing its place as among the best-selling models the company has in its line-up. The City Hatchback was one of Honda Malaysia's top-performers last year, contributing 13% of the company's overall sales. It was bested by the City sedan and HR-V, at 30% and 25% respectively. A natural rival to the Toyota Yaris, the City Hatchback facelift was launched earlier today, made av

Sanjay

May 16, 2024

China’s state-owned Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) has appointed Propadu Holdings’ subsidiary Edaran Otomobil Elektrik (EOE) as its authorized distributor in Malaysia. BAIC, which is commonly referred to in China simply as ‘Beijing,’ is a local manufacturing partner Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz in China. The brand had its soft launch in Indonesia yesterday. Like Indonesia, the two models earmarked for local launch are the off-road-ready BAIC BJ40 Plus and the family-focused BAIC X55 II. Initial mo

Hans

May 16, 2024

The Porsche 911 (992 generation) facelift is set to debut on 28-May. This update, dubbed the ‘992.2,’ introduces a hybrid powertrain to the standard 911 lineup for the first time. Porsche has revealed that the 992-generation 911 facelift achieved a lap time of 7 minutes and 16.934 seconds on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, 8.7 seconds faster than the previous model. The test car used standard road tyres and an optional aero kit. Details are still scarce, but reports highlight a revised turbocharge

Shaun

May 16, 2024