Author: Danny Tan
This lucky lady won a brand new Chery Tiggo Cross Hybrid just by test driving a Chery plug-in hybrid. All of it began with a routine service visit for Joan Gan Cherl Wean. When sending in her Tiggo 7 Pro for service at Chery Klang, she was encouraged to check drive the Tiggo 7 PHEV by the outlet’s staff. That put her within the running for the grand prize in Chery’s PHEV Test Drive Lucky Draw contest. Gan’s name was drawn from a pool of over 1,300 participants in a recent livestream. The Klang resident said she was in a…
It’s something not many road users take into consideration, but when toll fares are stable, and when there aren’t any price hikes, it’s because the federal government is compensating toll concessionaires with public funds. It’s not a great situation, and there’s just one real winner – the toll firms with their black and white agreements. How long can the federal government proceed to soak up the difference within the toll fares charged to the rakyat versus the actual rates the concessionaire can legally charge, based on their concession agreements? Works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said any decision should…
There aren’t many decisions in today’s MPV market for those who’re not after something huge and/or luxurious. The Perodua Alza and Toyota Veloz twins aside, we will only consider the C28 Nissan Serena that was previewed late last yr and will likely be launching in March. The Serena’s Japanese classmates can be found from the grey market; otherwise, it’s slim pickings. So, it’s excellent news that the Hyundai Stargazer is coming to Malaysia. Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) has just teased the Stargazer at its Chinese Recent Yr event for the media, saying that a ‘B-MPV’ will arrive in Q4 2026.…
The Zeekr 9X is confirmed for Malaysia, and the brand’s flagship model is slated to reach as early as end of 2026. This was revealed by Zeekr Malaysia’s GM Eddy Lu at a test drive event for Malaysian media and owners in Harbin, China. Besides the 9X, the carmaker had the 007 GT and 7X on duty on the winter event. “The Zeekr 9X is certainly coming to Malaysia, needless to say, it’s only a matter of time,” Lu said, explaining that the timeline is determined by right-hand drive (RHD) engineering and homologation, while also confirming the model to be…
Stuck in a foul jam from Ara Damansara and the Subang Airport heading towards the Subang NKVE toll? PLUS has announced that each one lanes of the entry to the toll plaza from this direction are closed. The closure is as a result of water pipe works by Air Selangor. PLUS suggests that one goes straight, all of the solution to the clock tower, make a U-turn and eventually get into the NKVE from the other way. As you’ll be able to imagine, this can cause serious congestion, as this road is busy even during normal hours. The announcement was…
Perodua has released a teaser of its first ever EV, and within the video, the automotive’s front end is shown for a split second. Our rendering whiz cum auto detective Theophilus Chin froze the frame you see above and brightened it to indicate the automotive’s number plate, which reads ‘QV-E’, confirming the name we’ve been using all this while to deal with the P2 EV. “Electric mobility for all. It began as only a dream. But with local hearts and hands, that dream became real – the primary 100% Malaysian EV. Not only built here, but built with vision, a…
Here’s a better take a look at the Chery Tiggo Cross, which is an interesting proposition for those shopping within the sub-RM100k end of the SUV market. Two of three Proton X50 facelift variants are in the combo, as are the Perodua Ativa and Honda WR-V. B-segment sedans from Japanese brands and Proton are alternatives. All are compact cars but big hitters when it comes to sales numbers, besides, this Chery has elements that set it apart. Launched in July, the Tiggo Cross is CKD locally assembled in two variants – Turbo and Hybrid. The Turbo goes for RM88,800 while…
Click to enlarge The Chery O5, which is a brand new name for the Omoda 5 facelift, can be launching in Malaysia on September 10. We all know this from the corporate’s countdown post on social media – earlier today, Chery Malaysia posted up the ‘2 Days’ image you see above, showing the O5’s latest wheels. “We’re 2 Days away! The countdown is on, and the streets are about to vary. The Recent Chery O5 is sort of here, able to set trends, turn heads, and redefine what it means to make an entrance,” the caption reads. One other post…
Hankook Tire Malaysia recently launched two recent tyres, the Ventus evo and the Dynapro HT2. The Ventus evo is a ultra-high-performance UHP tyre that needs little introduction, while the Dynapro HT2 is a premium tyre for SUV owners searching for comfort and sturdiness. “The Ventus evo stands at the head of our UHP range, engineered for drivers who demand precision, control and confidence at every turn. The Dynapro HT2, meanwhile, is designed to fulfill the rising needs of premium SUVs, delivering comfort, safety, and stability without compromise. Together, they’re symbols of Hankook’s commitment to advancing mobility through high technology,” said…
When you’ve heard of ‘agility’ financing, made popular by premium brands, and wondered if such flexible schemes would sooner or later reach the mass market – here it’s. Perodua and Maybank Islamic are partnering up to supply the country’s first Shariah-compliant agility financing plan. Called Perodua Flexiplan, it’s based on Maybank Islamic’s myimpact Drive Financing-i. A primary for each corporations (and a business bank; Mercedes-Benz and BMW have their very own financing arms), this financial statement is described as a ‘highly competitive Murabahah Vehicle Term Financing deal which ends up in a more cost-effective monthly payment over an initial five-year…