At the launch of the Tesla brand in Malaysia, the company announced its roadmap for expansion in the country. This move comes in response to the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Global Leaders initiative introduced by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). Here are the key highlights of Tesla's venture into Malaysia: Vehicle Importation Tesla said that it will introduce its range of EVs to Malaysian consumers, including the Model 3 and Model Y. With an eye on catering to diverse ne

The European Union (EU), especially in the more developed Western and Northern Europe regions are hot spots for battery EV sales. The European trade bloc is committed to phasing out sales of new internal combustion engine (ICE) cars and vans by 2035, with a fine print that allows for a review by 2026. Boosted by generous incentives, high fuel prices denting the appeal of ICE cars, and a political climate that lends a very positive image to battery EVs, sales of ICE cars have been dropping fast,

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has just previewed the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4Matic, alongside the EQB 350 and EQS 450+. The EQC is the EV version of the regular Mercedes-Benz GLC. Just one variant is offered here, the EQC 400 4Matic, with an estimated price of RM 390k. The Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4Matic is expected to reach dealerships by October. Like the other EQ-branded SUVs in Malaysia, the EQC is imported (CBU) from Germany. The EQC benefits from the government's EV incentives, which includes ex

Although Japan is a member of the World Trade Organization, its domestic market – the third largest in the world after China and USA - is one of the most protected among developed nations. The Japanese government will tell you that Japan is an open market and that the same regulations apply to every manufacturer. That is true but Japan is also a very complex society and there are plenty of peculiar local user requirements and regulations – which although apply equally to every manufacturer - mak

The current charging infrastructure; or lack of one, is among the hindrances slowing down electric vehicle adoption here. Being among the pioneers of electromobility in the country, BMW Group Malaysia has gone the extra mile in charging up the local charging network and has now added a further three new BMW i Charging facilities in Penang with dealer Tian Siang Premium Auto. Also Read: 2021 BMW iX xDrive40 launched in Malaysia – from RM 435k, 326 PS/630 Nm Now those from out of town can stuff yo

Dinamikjaya Motors Sdn Bhd, the new distributor of Kia vehicles in Malaysia, announced that at least four Kia models will be making their way here. One of which is the Kia Niro, an SUV that Malaysians are relatively unaware of. What is the Kia Niro and where does it sit in the model hierarchy? Here’s a brief introduction. The first-generation Kia Niro is Kia’s dedicated low-emissions hybrid crossover. The SUV came only in hybrid guise at launch, Kia later introduced a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and a