Author: Gerard Lye
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced last week (August 21, 2026) the most important automotive recall within the country’s history over hidden door handles which may be difficult to open in an emergency. In line with report by Channel News Asia and BBC, 4.3 million vehicles from nine brands are involved within the recall, with the treatment being the installation of high-visibility warning labels in addition to software updates to routinely lower windows after a crash. “In extreme situations equivalent to severe collisions causing the vehicle’s low-voltage system to fail, (the handles) may affect passengers’ ability to quickly…
Proton has announced it has signed a distributorship agreement with David Pieris Holdings (Private) Limited (DPHL) which can see the latter sell Proton eMas models in Sri Lanka. DHPL is the holding company of the David Pieris Group, which initially focused on automobiles but has since expanded to incorporate other businesses equivalent to financial services, logistics and leisure services. With Proton being a part of its portfolio, the corporate will leverage on its in-house financial services and logistics to support its recent enterprise of selling eMas vehicles. “Proton International Corporation is pleased to have signed a distributorship agreement with David…
After several previews, Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia has officially announced it’s taking orders for the Omoda C7 and C7 PHEV, each of that are currently being showcased at Suria KLCC from August 7-9, 2026 – the Chinese brand can be involved with Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) 2026. For individuals who prefer a non-electrified powertrain, the C7 is the one to go for with its 1.6 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine making 197 PS (194 hp or 145 kW) and 290 Nm of torque. That is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, with customers likely able to choose from front-…
Following its launch in Indonesia earlier this month, the Mitsubishi Xforce HEV has now made a public apperance on the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). Priced at 445 million rupiah (about RM101k), the hybrid version of the B-segment SUV costs greater than the prevailing petrol-only variants that include the bottom Exceed at 388 million rupiah (RM88k) and Ultimate at 399 million rupiah (RM90k). The Xforce HEV is each Mitsubishi’s first hybrid model to go on sale in Indonesia in addition to being the primary hybrid model to be locally assembled (CKD) there, with production handled by PT Mitsubishi Motors…
The Jaecoo J5 EV inches closer to being launched with Omoda | Jaecoo Malaysia today announcing that bookings for the electrical SUV at the moment are open, with estimated pricing at RM125,000. This comes on the day the corporate is celebrating 30,000 deliveries because it introduced its first model two years ago in July 2024. At that estimated price, the J5 EV is RM17,000 greater than its petrol-powered sibling that is available in a single 2WD variant priced at RM108,000 nett without on-the-road costs and insurance. As we reportedly previously, the J5 EV might be locally assembled (CKD) at Chery…
The road transport department (JPJ) has been posting public reminders on various topics on its social media pages for some time now, including methods to properly navigate roundabouts and the usage of hazard lights. Now, the department is specializing in the white lines you discover as you come as much as a traffic light. The reminder is a straightforward one: stop before the white line. In its posting, the department said that the white lines aren’t just markings on the road, but is supposed to form a security boundary to guard all road users. This shouldn’t be that difficult but…
The Subaru Levorg Layback becomes the third model to receive the brand’s e-Boxer (Strong Hybrid) system in Japan after the Crosstrek and Forester. Should you haven’t heard of the Levorg Layback, it is basically a more rugged version of the Levorg wagon with an increased ride height and black body cladding. The hybrid powertrain incorporates a 2.5 litre Atkinson-cycle naturally-aspirated flat-four petrol engine that serves up 160 PS (158 hp or 118 kW) and 209 Nm of torque. That is accompanied by two electric motors, one being a generator that charges the 1.1 kWh lithium-ion battery, while the opposite is…
The fifth-generation (G65) BMW X5 edges nearer to its debut, with the German carmaker announcing that development of its upcoming Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) has reached the ultimate straight. We also get some recent teaser images that reveal more design cues that might be present on the SUV, which can first be presented as an electrical vehicle (EV). As you may clearly see, there’s a transparent link to the primary wave of the Neue Klasse, namely the iX3. Commonalities include the 4 diagonal light bars that make up the front lighting signature and what must be a tall and narrow…
The fifth-generation Honda City has received its second facelift in India, with the updated B-segment sedan making its debut within the country today. So far as changes go, essentially the most talked about will undoubtedly be the unconventional recent face, so let’s concentrate on that first. As leaks have shown over the past few days, the brand new City’s front end now features sleeker bi-LED headlamps that visually mix right into a full-width honeycomb grille, the latter seeing the top of the chrome bar found on the outgoing model. The brand new ‘Blade-Eye’ headlamps sport segmented daytime running lights that…
Brabus isn’t any stranger in relation to modifying and tuning production cars but its latest creation goes the additional mile by being its first coachbuilt offering. Called the Bodo, it takes the shape of a 2+2 GT coupe that carries a base price of a million euros (about RM4.6 million). Some might giggle on the name but those that know the history of the German company might be aware that ‘Bodo’ refers to Bodo Buschmann, the founding father of Brabus, who passed away in April 2018. Fun fact: the corporate’s name is derived from the primary three letters of the…