Late last year, footage of a Tesla Model Y involved in a fatal crash on the eastern side of Guangzhou, China that killed two and injured three went viral. The accident was initially thought to be caused by the Model Y’s sudden acceleration which saw the electric SUV moving at high speed before crashing. The 55-year-old driver survived the crash and was quoted by local media as saying that the Model Y had a brake issue. Yet, data from the car’s recorder revealed that the accelerator was held at 1

Tesla has officially opened its headquarters in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, showcasing its dedication to the local EV market. This newly constructed facility was completed in just two months, offering retail experiences, vehicle servicing, deliveries, and after-sales support. The Cyberjaya hub offers a complete Tesla experience, from corporate operations to customer support activities. It's where Malaysians who've ordered a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y can pick up their new EVs in the near future. The on-s

Electric vehicles (EVs) are fast becoming the new trophy to have. Yes, it’s always nice to have a BMW 7 Series but combustion engine cars, regardless of their status, are now seen as kind of passé. The conversation starters at the golf club’s lounge have moved from V8 cars to high-end EVs, simply because spaceship-inspired EVs have a novelty factor that even flat-six turbocharged sports cars don’t have. If you run a business, especially a technology-related one, you will understand the need to m

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

Hyundai has confirmed that it will be producing its first locally-assembled battery electric vehicle (BEV) in Indonesia starting March 2022. In the initial stages, production will be capped at a low 1,000 units per year, and only for the domestic market. However, Hyundai adds that exports to neighbouring countries is part of the longer term plan. The company did not confirm the exact model to be produced but the Ioniq 5 is a likely candidate, seeing that the model was presented at yesterday’s “T

BMW Malaysia announced today that they have received 64 pre-booking registrations for the recently-launched 2021 BMW iX – coinciding with Malaysia’s 64 years of Independence. Hans de Visser, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia said, “We are pleased to see Malaysians take a bold step in choosing sustainable mobility as part of their lifestyle, which underlines our belief that the future is in fact electric. We have long committed to shape the future of mobility in the country, and we will con