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May 07, 2026 Auto
RANAU: A demanding test of endurance, machinery and human grit unfolded at the foothills of Mount Kinabalu as Highland Safari 2026 brought together 157 four-wheel-drive vehicles and 178 motocross and ATV entries, making it one of Sabah’s most extreme motorsports events to date.
April 30, 2026 Auto
FRANKFURT: German premium automaker Mercedes-Benz warned Wednesday that a drawn-out conflict in the Middle East could cause shortages of key inputs as it reported tumbling quarterly profits due to fierce Chinese competition.
April 27, 2026 Business
Kota Kinabalu: HS Sabah Sdn Bhd announced that the highly anticipated Sinotruk Hohan C3H Series is now available for purchase. .
April 25, 2026 Auto
BEIJING: Thousands squeezed into the world’s biggest car show Friday, snapping selfies beside Chinese electric vehicles as automakers showcased AI, humanoid robots and flying-car ambitions in a cut-throat market.
April 21, 2026 Auto
Kuala Lumpur: Chery Group’s new energy strategic brand, iCAUR, has reported strong global performance for its V23 model, which continues to lead the Southeast Asian new energy boxy sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment in sales.
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.
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