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April 18, 2026 Auto
Kundasang: Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam expressed full support for the upcoming Highland Safari “3rd High Altitude Offroad Challenge 2026, describing it as a platform to strengthen nature-based tourism, boost the local economy and promote Sabah’s scenic highlands to a wider audience.
April 17, 2026 Auto
SHANGHAI: A Chinese automaker has patented a toilet concealed beneath a sliding car seat that can be operated using voice commands, according to a government database.
April 16, 2026 Auto
HANOI: Electric vehicle sales have jumped in Southeast Asia as cost-conscious buyers have poured into dealerships looking to dodge the fuel price spikes driven by the Middle East war.
April 16, 2026 Auto
Kuala Lumpur: The Haval H6 Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) has been gaining acceptance in Malaysia, emerging as the second best-selling hybrid in the country driven by strong and sustained consumer confidence in the model.
April 15, 2026 Auto
CYBERJAYA: The ongoing conflict in West Asia is expected to weigh on Malaysia’s automotive industry as demand for new vehicles shows a slight dip, according to industry players.
April 09, 2026 Auto
TOKYO: Over a month since the West Asia conflict erupted, its grip on Japan’s auto industry has only tightened: disruptions to imports of key raw materials such as naphtha are pushing up costs and squeezing parts production, while shipping blockages have forced carmakers to idle production lines serving the region, reported Xinhua.
April 03, 2026 Business
Kota Kinabalu: Sebangga Group via its Sebangga Mitsinbo, Malaysia’s sole authorised Volvo car dealer for East Malaysia, has officially launched the new Volvo ES90, the brand’s first fully Electric Vehicle (EV) Sedan, here, on March 28.
April 03, 2026 Auto
NEW YORK: Carmakers reported mixed first-quarter US sales this week pointing to a hit from winter storms, as the Middle East war clouds the industry’s outlook compared with unusually favourable dynamics a year ago.
April 01, 2026 Auto
Kuala Lumpur: The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said it imposes no isolated unfavourable conditions on carmakers, stressing that the requirements reflect a consistent policy applied to all new automotive investments in Malaysia since September 2025.
March 28, 2026 Auto
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) could accelerate due to elevated crude oil prices, particularly among buyers in the premium internal combustion engine segment, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.
March 27, 2026 Auto
FRANKFURT: Germany’s largest trade union said this week it would take Tesla to court as it accused Elon Musk’s electric car maker of intimidating staff in elections for workforce representatives.
March 26, 2026 Auto
STOCKHOLM: Petrol price spikes triggered by the war in Iran are boosting used electric vehicle sales across Europe, online car platforms told Reuters, in an early sign that pain at the pump is pushing consumers away from combustion engines.
March 19, 2026 Auto
Kuala Lumpur: The Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (JSJ) has arrested 12 individuals believed to be involved in a luxury vehicle cloning syndicate operating across several states.
March 18, 2026 Auto
Kota Kinabalu: A four-day ban on goods vehicles will be enforced on March 19-20 and March 28-29 as part of the Sabah Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026 special operation.
March 14, 2026 Auto
SHENZHEN: BYD Co, China’s largest car manufacturer, is actively considering building a plant in Canada while also keeping its options open to acquire a more established global automaker.
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