Despite the policy U-turn by the European Union to exempt carbon-neutral synthetic fuels (also known as e-fuels) from the trade bloc’s 2035 ban on combustion engines, Mercedes-Benz will maintain its course to phase out combustion engines in favour of battery EVs. When asked by German business publication Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung if Mercedes-Benz welcomes the EU’s exemption of combustion engines running on carbon neutral e-fuels from the 2035 ban, CEO Ola Kallenius said “I think technology

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

Not available in showrooms, and definitely not on the roads, yet, the ongoing WapCar Auto Show 2022 is the only place you can currently see, touch and feel the stellar new Kia EV6. Imported from Korea (CBU), the Kia EV6 is offered in a sole long-range GT Line AWD, priced at RM 300,688 inclusive SST. The EV6's design was a collaborative effort across three Kia's Namyang (Korea), Frankfurt (Germany), and Irvine (California) design studios, led by lead designer Karim Habib. The EV6 features dual LE

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

Feels natural to drive Tough to achieve claimed range Loses to the XC40 EV on paper Have you ever met someone who you almost immediately took a liking to but as time passes, you realise a few disagreeable traits about that person and slowly, you become more distant? That’s good first impression, but only that. It’s important not to be swayed by first impressions, especially when it comes to car buying because if you’ve found a thing or two that you dislike during ownership, you’ll have to live w

Mid-range e-Plus variant tested More efficient than Nissan Leaf Buy the petrol variants or EV? In the automotive world, EVs are probably the durian of cars; it’s potent, and some hate it while some are fanatical about it. Personally, my impression towards EVs, or durians for that matter, is relatively neutral. But having spent a couple of days with the Hyundai Kona Electric, it’s now tipping towards the favour of EVs. Also read: 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric launched – Cheapest EV in Malaysia, from