The current import and excise tax exemptions for battery electric vehicles (battery EVs) is set to expire by 31-December 2023. The Malaysia Automotive Association (MAA) is of the opinion that the exemption period, which was announced in Budget 2022, is too short to see any meaningful investments into EVs. “We seek extension of full import and excise tax exemption for CBU EVs while the market is preparing for the growth of EVs in Malaysia. We hope there will be incentives for up to 10 years,” sai

Dinamikjaya Motors Sdn Bhd, the new sole distributor for the Kia marque in Malaysia, has opened the doors to its first flagship 3S Centre in the Klang Valley. The new Kia centre features a full-fledged facility that comprises sales, service and spare parts for a stress-free ownership experience. The centre features the new Kia Store concept corporate identity. This sees the separate areas of the showroom distinguished by a red loop across the store that connects the display area and customer are

In early 2020, before Covid-19 hit and Russia hadn’t attacked Ukraine, makers of electric vehicles (EVs) were optimistic that prices of batteries will come down and reach cost parity of with combustion engine cars by 2025. Today, no one believes in that message anymore. In the near-term, prices of EVs will go up, not down. Consulting firm AlixPartners say that between 2020 to 2022, the cost of raw materials to build an EV has gone up by 144 percent. Yes, inflationary pressure, higher energy cost

Our inaugural WapCar Auto Show Exhibition takes place this weekend (1-3 July 2022, at Pavilion Bukit Jalil) and among the many, many things to expect then, you’ll also get the exclusive chance to view the 2022 Kia EV6 as it appears in front of the Malaysian public for the first time. The EV6 GT-Line AWD – the sole variant available here – will join the display stands alongside the Kia Carnival, as well as other models from Mazda, Peugeot, and Mercedes-Benz. And what a treat it would be to look a

Priced from RM 300,668 with SST, deliveries to start in Q3 2022 Imported (CBU) from Korea AWD, 325 PS, 605 Nm, with 506 km range Dinamikjaya Motors has launched the fully electric Kia EV6 in Malaysia. Only one long-range GT-Line AWD variant is available, imported from Korea, priced from RM 300,668 with SST. Dinamikjaya Motors is not revealing the SST deducted price but confirms that buyers who place an order before 30-June will enjoy a slightly lower price. Also Read: Kia EV6 previewed in Malays

Kia has opened bookings for the Kia EV6 First Edition in the US with 1,500 units up for grabs. Interested buyers can place a USD 100 deposit for this electric vehicle (EV) starting 3-June at Kia's website. The Kia EV6 First Edition comes with these upgrades: Augmented Reality (AR) Head-Up Display, Remote Smart Parking Assist, sunroof, 20-inch wheels,and a premium 14-speaker Meridian audio system. A surround-view monitor and blind-spot view monitor are also added as part of the car's safety featu