Author: Mick Chan

Launched today alongside the Mercedes-AMG CLE53 4Matic coupé in Malaysia is the Mercedes-AMG CLA45S Final Edition, which involves market priced at RM538,888 on-the-road without insurance. As its name implies, this can be a closing run of the highest performance version of the current-generation CLA; its successor enters the fully-electric era in its third generation. Relative to the “standard” version of the CLA45S facelift that was RM527,888 at its Malaysian launch in October 2023, the Final Edition is RM11k more, distinguished by the AMG Night Package II that brings darkened elements including front grille struts and badges in black chrome. Two…

Malaysian carmaker Proton has been called upon to expand its global presence, prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said in his speech on the launch of the Proton EV plant in Tanjung Malim today. Anwar emphasised the importance of leveraging Malaysia’s international relationship to market Proton cars globally, particularly on the upcoming forty seventh Aesan Summit where the prime minister wants the national carmaker to showcase its electric vehicle models. “Aside from our Asean compatriots like China, South Korea, India, and Japan, more countries will attend. Presidents from Brazil and South Africa may also [be present]. We would like to…

Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has introduced the Nissan Navara X-Tremer, the newest addition to the brand’s pick-up truck range in Malaysia. The Navara X-Tremer brings an exterior and interior trim package that is offered in three variants; the two.5L Turbo V at RM134,800 (RM136,850 in East Malaysia), the two.5L Turbo VL at RM146,900 (RM148,950), and the two.5L Turbo Pro-4X at RM154,800 (RM156,850). Prices are on-the-road without insurance for personal individual registration. This is able to appear somewhat similar when it comes to darkened elements specified on the Black Edition variant of 2023 at first glance, though there are differences;…

Polestar could also be fully withdrawing from the Chinese market by the tip of this yr, Automobile News China has reported, citing Chinese news outlet NBD Auto. That is reportedly on account of poor sales, in addition to significant organisational restructuring within the region, the report wrote. The Geely-owned Swedish brand has sold just 69 vehicles in China in the primary half of this yr, during which it experienced zero sales within the months of April and May. This contrasts with Polestar’s global sales of 30,319 vehicles in the primary half of 2025, representing a 51% growth in comparison with…

Those that can be on the highway within the Sungai Besi area within the early hours after midnight tonight, take note – PLUS Malaysia has announced that a brief diversion can be carried out tonight between the Sungai Besi toll plaza and the UPM interchange at KM309.7 in each directions, to facilitate gantry installation works. Gantry installation works can be carried out from midnight tonight (12.01am June 19) until 5am, based on the highway operator. Southbound traffic from the Sungai Besi toll plaza towards UPM, Kajang and Bangi can be diverted to the BHP petrol station route, after the entry…

Mercedes-AMG is preparing to phase out the four-cylinder plug-in hybrid powertrain in the present C63 and GLC63, Autocar has reported. A senior source inside the firm has told the publication that future petrol-powered AMG models will feature either an updated version of the present-day inline-six engine, or an all-new V8 engine using a flat-plane crankshaft, the latter alike that utilized in the AMG GT Black Series. “Technically, the four-cylinder [engine] is some of the advanced drivetrains available in a production automobile. It’s also right up there on performance. But despite this, it didn’t resonate with our traditional customers. We’ve recognised…

Distributor of GAC vehicles in Malaysia, WTC Automotif (WTCA) has announced that local assembly of the GAC Emkoo has began on the Segambut assembly plant, ahead of its planned market introduction within the third quarter of this yr. This makes the Emkoo the second GAC model to be locally assembled at the ability, after the B-segment Emzoom GS3 that was launched in Malaysia in April 2024. Previously sighted on local roads in March this yr, the Emkoo is a five-seater C-segment SUV that measures 4,680 mm long, 1,901 mm wide and 1,670 mm tall with a 2,750 mm wheelbase, which…

A category motion lawsuit in Australia initiated against Tesla in February this 12 months is gaining momentum as around 10,000 Tesla owners within the country have registered interest within the lawsuit for claimed issues including phantom braking, battery issues and misleading Autopilot claims, reported ABC News. The category motion lawsuit alleges that Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles “will be apt to autonomous engage Automatic Emergency Braking [Autonomous Emergency Braking, or AEB] abruptly in inappropriate circumstances, resulting in a risk of collisions,” Drive quoted law firm JGA Sadler as saying. An owner of a Model 3 allegedly experienced sudden…

Senior executives of several Chinese EV makers were summoned to Beijing to “self-regulate”, Bloomberg reported. “A certain automaker has taken the lead in launching significant price cuts and plenty of corporations have followed suit, triggering a brand new round of ‘price competition’ panic,” in line with an announcement issued by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, sighted by CNBC. The associated warned of further pressure on profit margins and consumer safety risks, and called for corporations to abide by fair competition and never monopolise the market or dump stock at prices below production cost, CNBC reported. The association’s comments were…

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has received two of 10 Electric Train Service (ETS) train sets as a part of an acquisition exercise value RM400 million, and these are expected to be step by step deployed for operation from next 12 months, Bernama has reported. Each of the brand new ETS train sets are currently undergoing testing and commissioning, and the acquisition of the brand new train sets is aimed toward enhancing the standard and capability of the ETS service, said ETS and Intercity Services general manager Nurul Azha Mokmin. “ETS passenger numbers grew by about 10% annually, indicating high…