Tesla is gearing up for its official introduction in Malaysia on 20-July 2023, as announced by a teaser on social media. This positions Malaysia as the third market in Southeast Asia, following Singapore and Thailand, to offer the poster child of EVs. No details on the upcoming models were shared but we can rule out the Model S and Model X as both were discontinued for right-hand drive markets. For reference, Thailand sells the Model 3 and Model Y, with prices for the Model 3 starting from: THB

Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors Sdn Bhd (HSDM) recently delivered the much-awaited Hyundai Kona Electric to the first 13 customers in Malaysia. Ranging from Kona Electric Lite (e-Lite), Kona Electric Plus (e-Plus) and Kona Electric Max (e-Max), the new electric vehicles (EV) were presented to their owners during a key handover ceremony at the Sime Darby Auto Hyundai (SDAH) Ara Damansara showroom. The Kona Electric is an exciting B-segment sports utility vehicle in the EV market in Malaysia due to its

Most powerful EV in its class Available as ICE-only, PHEV, and EV Should you pick the EV variant? Hot off the launch of the Volvo XC40 Recharge EV, Volvo Car Malaysia had arranged a media test drive for it and we’re bringing you our first impression of the EV. Here’s a quick recap - the Volvo XC40 Recharge EV represents the company’s first all-electric model and the first EV to be locally-assembled (CKD) in Malaysia, going head-to-head against the also-recently-launched Mercedes-Benz EQA. Also r

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

Hyundai's Indonesian operations are gearing up to produce and sell the funky Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicle (EV) in the country, according to a report by Otodriver.com. Sources close to Otodriver mention that the EV SUV is touted to begin Indonesian production next year. Targeted production numbers are 1,000 units in 2022, and 1,500 units in 2023. However, it is still unclear whether the model will be fully locally-manufactured or just assembled (CKD) in the archipelago. Also read: Hyundai to

Think hot-hatch and the first car that comes to mind would be the Volkswagen Golf. Well, the Golf did literally invent the term back in its rallying heydays for its well-balanced set-up that makes its driving experience a hot-topic 50 years on. In Malaysia, a used VW Golf GTI can be purchased for as low as RM 65,000, should you get one? For this used car guide, we’re focussing on the VW Golf GTI Mk6 and Mk7. What are the issues that you should look out for when purchasing one of these used iconi