Earlier today, Perodua has signened a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Malaysia Rail Link (MRL) to explore potential long-term collaborations for the East Coast Rail Link’s (ECRL) freight transportation services, set to launch by January 2027. MRL, which owns the currently in-progress 665 km ECRL network, itself inked another MoU with Kuantan Port for the same. The MoUs between MRL and Perodua, and between MRL and Kuantan Port, aim to encourage industry players to shift cargo movement from

Sanjay

Jun 10, 2024

BMW Malaysia has announced the pricing for the G60-generation 2024 BMW 520i. This locally assembled (CKD) sedan is now available at authorised BMW dealerships across the country, starting at RM 359,700 (OTR without insurance, inclusive of the extended warranty and service package). Debuted at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024, the 2024 BMW 520i gets a B48 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with 48-volt mild-hybrid technology (MHEV), delivering 208 PS and 330 Nm of torque. Power is sent to the rea

Shaun

Jun 10, 2024

As the European Union (EU) is looking to crack down on the influx of Chinese-made battery electric vehicles (BEV), Volvo is caught in the crossfire. The Swedish carmaker is considering moving production of its BEV models to Belgium according to Reuters. Citing a report made by UK’s The Times, the Geely-owned automaker is mulling plans to move BEV production from China to Belgium to avoid tariffs. This comes following rumours that Volvo might halt sales of Chinese-built models like the EX30 and t

CY Foong

Jun 10, 2024

The next-generation Perodua Myvi, under the project code D01D, is in its development stages. According to our sources, the 2025 Perodua Myvi is set to be launched in the first half of next year, possibly as early as the first quarter. Automachi reports that the next-gen Myvi will feature a hybrid powertrain similar to the one found in the Toyota Yaris Cross in Thailand. This system includes a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre 2NR-VEX 4-cylinder engine (91 PS/121 Nm) paired with an 80 PS/121 Nm elect

Shaun

Jun 10, 2024

Geely’s premium battery electric vehicle (BEV) sub-brand Zeekr is officially making its way to Malaysia. As reported by Car News China (CNC) as well as several Chinese financial news outlets, Zeekr announced that it signed a cooperation agreement with Sentinel Automotive Sdn. Bhd. on Saturday, 8 June. The company name, Sentinel Automotive, which unlike Smart distributor Pro-Net, makes no reference to Proton. This confirms that Zeekr's local distributor will be completely independent from P1. Asi

CY Foong

Jun 10, 2024