The government has no intention of gradually ending the Approved Permits (AP) for imported vehicles, according to Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. The system remains in effect even though the government allowed Tesla, to sell cars in the country without the usual AP requirements for imported cars. Also read: Initial network of Tesla Superchargers in Malaysia to cover 10 locations from Penang to Johor "We have not discussed this (abolishing t

MINI presents a forward-looking design called Charismatic Simplicity for its upcoming all-electric model family. This design language prioritises essential elements for a sleek and minimalistic aesthetic. Though, yes, MINI's describes it as a 'new model family', the cars themselves look a lot like Countryman- and Cooper-sized products. Semantics aside, a lot of it is pretty nice. Characterised by uniquely-MINI design features, it also integrates sustainable manufacturing into the whole design el

Making its global debut in Ho Chi Minh City is the Mitsubishi XFC Concept SUV which will also be displayed at the upcoming Vietnam Motor Show 2022. Described as a next-generation compact SUV that is the “best-suited buddy for an exciting life”, the XFC Concept essentially previews Mitsubishi’s newest SUV specifically developed for the ASEAN market. Expected to be launched in 2023, Mitsubishi is banking on the production version of the XFC Concept to be another success in Southeast Asia following

Continuing our WapCar Ratings this week is the 2021 Volvo XC40 T5 Recharge, the smallest hybrid vehicle in Volvo Malaysia's line-up. Priced from RM 241,997 and locally-assembled (CKD) in Shah Alam, it takes on rivals like the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA, the latter of which we've done a Ratings article last week. All photos and measurements were taken before MCO, and the scores you see here are relative to cars in the XC40's segment, and not new-car market as a whole. Volvo XC40 T5 Recharge: Dr

TC Euro Cars (TCEC) has launched the new 2021 Renault Koleos facelift without much fanfare. Three variants are available with prices starting from RM 181,886. New on the facelifted Koleos is the redesigned PureVision full LED headlamps and tail lamps for a sleeker modern look. There are also new dynamic turn signals to pair with the new headlamps. Renault has also updated the PureVision LED technology to not only deliver better lighting performance than its predecessor, but it is also 10 percent

Nealy seven years after leaving Indonesia, Subaru is set to return to the country under the distributorship of a different company. Back then, Subaru was represented by PT Motor Image Indonesia (MII), but the company exited Indonesia after running into price approval issues. But that will soon change, as our colleagues over at Autofun reported that Subaru will be returning to Indonesia later this year, under PT Plaza Auto Mega – Subaru’s new distributor for the country. Plaza Auto also is also a