GWM Malaysia has introduced an ICE to BEV Easy Conversion Plan to accelerate EV adoption in Malaysia. GWM EV Easy Conversion Plan consists of the following: 2-Day Extensive Test-Drive ICE to BEV Trade-in Assist Free RM1,000 Charging Credits Free Accessory The GWM Easy Conversion Plan is one of the initiatives to assist the EV buyer to convert from ICE vehicle to BEV with the chance of an extensive 2-day test-drive in the Ora Good Cat, allowing customers to have an in-depth EV driving experience

Even as they’ve ditched the catchy “Zoom Zoom” tagline, the ethos is still clearly beating strong in the cars they produce. In an effort to realise carbon neutrality, Mazda Motor Corporation aims to popularise the use of next-generation biodiesel fuels and has gone racing in the Super Taikyu Race at the Okayama International Circuit over the 13-14 November weekend fueled by biodiesel. The machine of choice isn’t one with some spinning triangles within but instead a more conventional Mazda Demio

Previously, we shared a story on this rare Hyundai Kona EV that was put up for sale for RM 180k, albeit in pre-facelift form. The good news is, Hyundai Sime Darby Malaysia (HSDM) is planning to launch the facelifted 2021 Hyundai Kona EV in Malaysia by Q4 of this year. Sources in HSDM told WapCar.my that the facelifted Kona EV will be fully imported from Korea. However, there are no indicative prices at the moment, as HSDM is awaiting the government's announcement regarding EV policies. Currently

One thing that has continuously astounded me is products (in the automotive context) that overstay their welcome. What do I mean by that? On average, a car's product lifecycle ranges from 4 to 8 years, so any car (or product) that does not adhere to this rule, can be considered an oddity. Of course, there has been oddities that had unusually long lifecycles through the years. For example, the seventh-generation Mitsubishi Lancer (10 years) and the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 (also 10 years, a succes

Unlike Malaysian driving schools and their Perodua Axias, the default learner driver’s car in Japan is not a little kei car, but sedans, ranging from early model Toyota Crown to a Mazda 2 Sedan or a Honda City (driving school specs, not sold to public) – odd considering the fact that kei cars dominate Japanese roads. In a country where public transportation is super-efficient, parking and toll charges are super expensive, and the shaken bi-annual vehicle inspection charges for cars over 3 years

It looks like Kia has been busy recruiting some of the best talents from BMW. The latest recruit to Kia Motors is Jochen Paesen, a former BMW interior designer. The Belgian-born Paesen will become Kia’s vice president of interior design, reporting under a team led by Karim Habib - himself a former BMW head of design. Coincidence? Maybe not. With Paesen's appointment, this marks Kia’s third major recruitment from BMW over the past years. Along with Karim Habib, this also includes Albert Biermann,