Author: Mick Chan
Porsche Malaysia has announced the return of the petrol-powered variant of the Porsche Macan range in Malaysia due to strong demand on this market, and so a limited batch of the two.0 litre turbocharged petrol SUV is accessible in Malaysia at the worth of RM469,000. The most recent-generation Macan is exclusively battery-electric, subsequently this return of petrol power to the Macan nameplate in Malaysia is of the previous generation, with its most up-to-date iteration, the second facelift having arrived in Malaysia in 2022. Under the bonnet of the 2026 Macan is a 2.0 litre, turbocharged inline-four cylinder petrol engine that…
It’s Wednesday, which implies that it’s once more time for the weekly fuel price update, as announced by the ministry of finance for the approaching week of March 12 to 18, 2026. The retail price of diesel fuel of the Euro 5 B10 and B20 blends in Peninsular Malaysia has been increased 80 sen to RM3.92 per litre. Due to this fact, the Euro 5 B7 mix of diesel, which is 20 sen more per litre, is at RM4.12 per litre for the approaching week. The retail price of diesel fuels in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan stays unchanged at RM2.15…
Honda has announced its plans to start selling the Acura Integra Type S and the Honda Passport TrailSport Elite in Japan within the second half of this 12 months, through a simplified certification system for passenger vehicles in-built the US by the Japanese ministry of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism (MLIT). That is to enable the reverse-import of the US-built models to be able to “accommodate the various needs of consumers in Japan,” in response to the statement by Honda. Each the Acura Integra Type S and the Honda Passport Trailsport Elite are made on the Honda Development & Manufacturing…
The Proton Saga MC3 that was launched last November has since been revealed to offer rise to further derivatives based on its Advanced Modular Architecture (AMA) underpinnings, and amongst them are models codenamed AMA02, AMA05 and AMA06. Proton has previously revealed that these will consist of two SUVs and an MPV, made possible by the modular nature of the AMA platform that allows wheelbase and track widths to be stretched by as much as 290 mm. Here, Photoshop whiz Theophilus Chin has delivered his interpretation of what the Saga-based MPV could appear to be, having previously offered his tackle the…
The opening of Smart Lanes on highways has been geared toward reducing traffic congestion, with implementation from February 12 this 12 months ahead of the Chinese Recent Yr festive season. In keeping with road safety experts, the Smart Lane implementation should nevertheless not come on the expense of road safety, reported The Star. While converting the emergency lane to a further lane during peak hours may look like a practical and cost-effective solution for reducing traffic congestion, there are inherent risks related to the move, in response to Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) road safety expert associate professor Law Teik Hua.…
Zeekr Malaysia has announced the most recent pricing for the Zeekr 7X range that was officially launched in Malaysia in August 2025, which sees a slight increase across the board following the removal of Malaysian government incentives at the top of 2025. Latest pricing for the Zeekr 7X range effective 2026, at a look: Zeekr 7X RWD Standard – RM182,800 (up from RM179,800 at launch) Zeekr 7X RWD Long Range – RM193,800 (up from RM190,800 at launch) Zeekr 7X AWD Performance – RM230,800 (up from RM226,800 at launch) In keeping with Zeekr Malaysia, the worth adjustments represent increases of 1.7%…
Proton will soon be selling the Saga MC3 within the Philippines as a Geely, the carmaker confirmed at today’s official launch of the eMas 7 PHEV. The move by Geely to rebadge the Proton Saga MC3 is as a consequence of the parent firm’s lack of models smaller, more compact and cheaper than the X and S series models currently on sale, Proton vehicle programme executive Desmond John Pinto explained in December. Through a presentation slide shown by Autocar Philippines last month, the model labelled as AMA01 is positioned against the Mitsubishi Mirage and the Toyota Vios, and this has…
The transport ministry has announced that the road ban on goods-carrying vehicles will probably be once more put in place, this time for the upcoming 2026 Chinese Recent 12 months festive season. The road ban will probably be enforced from February 14 to fifteen, 2026, which is prior to the Chinese Recent 12 months public holiday, after which from February 21 to 22, 2026, which is after the general public holiday. That is to make sure smooth traffic flow in addition to to scale back the danger of incidents throughout the festive period, the transport ministry stated. Click to enlarge…
The Honda Civic Type R, through its years has traditionally provided the premise for a lot of an outfit to render their performance-enhancing nous, and the newest FL5-generation automotive isn’t any exception. Shown on the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon is the Honda Civic Type R ARTA GT, named for the input from the Autobacs Racing Team Aguri, a stalwart of the Super GT racing series in Japan where the outfit races the Civic Type R-GT within the GT500 class. The Type R aesthetic has all the time been assertive to start with, even in FL5 form, and the limited-run ARTA…
Following reports of a hearth that occurred at a Proton body and paint dealership facility in Sungai Buloh, the carmaker has issued an official statement. “At roughly 5pm on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, a fireplace broke out at Proton Salient Progress (B&P), positioned at Lot 906 & 907, Kampung Baru Sungai Buloh, 40160 Shah Alam, Selangor. The Fire & Rescue Department (Bomba) was contacted immediately and successfully brought the blaze under control by 8:00pm. “The cause and extent of harm resulting from the incident are currently under investigation. At this point, there isn’t any indication that the incident was attributable…