2023 Nissan LEAF comes with a host of updates Offered with a subscription plan, free from concerns on depreciation and battery replacement cost Ideal for short term ownership This post is sponsored by Edaran Tan Chong Motor It goes without saying that cars are a major purchase in life, likely the second biggest after a house. It’s one of the reasons why many of us opt for the sensible options with a proven track record of reliability, low running costs, and established after sales support to min

Following the Ministry of Finance’s Budget 2022 announcement to exempt electric vehicles (EVs) from taxes, EVs are now generally referred to as tax-free. In October 2021, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz’s Budget 2022 proposed for EVs (specifically, it’s battery electric vehicles or BEVs) to be made tax-free. Some buyers confused this to include sales tax. However, the Malaysia Automotive Association (MAA) has since clarified that the tax-free reference only refers to import

Electric vehicles are not for everyone and it’s not just a question of income. Put aside the fact that 70 percent of new cars sold are below RM 100k, the bigger hurdle to overcome is the fact that electric vehicle ownership demands a lot of patience and dedication to the EV cause. EVs are not cars that you simply get in and drive, or decide to drive out of state on a whim, and you can’t make detours to your favourite eateries as you wish. Yes, it is possible to drive a Porsche Taycan all the way

Malaysia will continue to target investments related to renewable energy and electric vehicles, and that strategies to achieve such goals are being discussed between the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) in a recent Budget 2022 dialogue, said MITI Minister Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali at today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting. Minister Azmin Ali said the pursuit of attracting such investments are in line with National Investment Aspirations (NIA) which also fo

So, you’re tired of combustion engines and you’re thinking of getting an electric car for yourself – whether in the near or far future. Do you really have options as a Malaysian? Well, I hate to break it to you, but most of them are far from being affordable for the masses. But one can dream, right? So, let’s entertain the thought and daydream of shopping for an EV. Here are a few cars within our vicinity (starting with the most accessible dealerships and lowest prices). *We’re keeping things wi

Nissan initially plan to launch Nissan Kicks and Almera by this year Introduce new e-Power hybrid technology to the market Plans delayed, possible 2021 launch instead According to Headlight Magazine, Nissan was set to launch a new subcompact SUV called Nissan Kicks e-Power in Thailand at the 41st Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). However, no thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the show (and everything else) had to be postponed. Nissan Kicks As we all are aware, majority of Japanese manufactu