If you have a large family to move, or if you’re in the habit of ferrying many passengers, then check out the CAM Kingo 6AT van at the Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Expo (MCVE) 2024 at The Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC). The MCVE is happening until 11 May (Saturday). The CAM Kingo 6AT is the latest variant from R&A Marketing Sdn Bhd (a part of the Sendok Group) which is the sole distributor of CAM and King Long vehicles in Malaysia. The Kingo 6AT is available in either 15-seater or the Kingo Plus 18-seater format. Both variants are powered by a 2.4L commonrai ..read more

The 6th edition of the Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Expo (MCVE), the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia, was officially launched today at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC). Officiated by the Minister of Transport, YB Loke Siew Fook, the MCVE will be held over 3 days (i.e. until Saturday, 11 May). With local and international brands participating, MCVE 2024 highlights future transport solutions within the commercial vehicle industry and ESG (environmental, social & governance) practices. Against the backdrop of an increasingly digitalized landscape and the ..read more

BMW Group Malaysia will be at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024 (MAS 2024) to showcase its line-up of new premium vehicles from BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad. This will be the largest showing of brand new vehicles since the last Autoshow in 2023. Keeping to its status as the ‘Number One Provider of Premium Electric Vehicles in Malaysia’, BMW Group Malaysia is set to introduce new electric driving pleasure to EV enthusiasts, along with a selection of powerful offerings from its portfolio. Incidentally, throughout the month of May, BMW Group Malaysia is also offering special deals on selected models. For ..read more

With the increasing demand for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), PRO-NET, the distributor for smart EVs in Malaysia, had initiated an expansion of its charging infrastructure network. This expansion will contribute to accelerating the adoption as well as facilitate more convenient travel for EV owners. Since the introduction of the PROTON DC charger at its headquarters in October of last year, PRO-NET has taken proactive steps to expand the charging infrastructure across its PROTON Edar dealerships. By partnering Gentari, a green mobility solutions provider, PRO-NET has successfully deployed 6 DC ch ..read more

Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) has unveiled another Nissan showroom featuring the NRC-NEXT retail concept. Operated by dealer partner Evo Mobility Sdn Bhd, this showroom is located in Cyberjaya, Selangor. This showroom concept follows in the footsteps of 3 other upgraded showrooms, including the Nissan 3S Flagship Store in Petaling Jaya. This upgrade exercise is to enhance customer experience and satisfaction with the Nissan brand. The NRC was conceived to revolutionise Nissan dealerships and elevate service standards for Nissan customers globally. It focuses on embodying Nissan’s brand ..read more

Cycle & Carriage, a leading dealer group for Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Malaysia, recently formalised  a partnership with ESnet Academy through a Memorandum of Understanding. The aim of the MoU is to create and enhance career prospects and development pathways for budding professionals in the automotive sector. ESnet Academy is a respected automotive education institution based in Ipoh. This collaboration seeks to build an environment conducive to talent nurturing, offering practical opportunities for graduates keen on venturing into automotive careers. Togeth ..read more

Perodua is set to significantly boost its exports by 79% this year up to 1,960 vehicles compared to the 1,094 vehicles it exported in 2023, marking a significant expansion in its overseas markets. The company kicked off its foreign market expansion in 2024 by introducing the Alza AV and H, as well as the Axia AV and G models in Brunei earlier this month, with sales targets of 120 units and 40 units respectively. In addition to these offerings, Perodua also exports the Bezza 1.0L G to Brunei, aiming to sell 300 units, and bringing the total expected sales in Brunei to 460 units in 2024. Thus fa ..read more

Mitchell Cheah and Naquib Azlan made a successful debut for Team Wing Hin Motorsports in Round 1 of the Thailand Super Series. The pair achieved commendable results, securing a strong 2nd and 5th place overall finish in their championship debut in the Super Compact class. Their performance not only marked a class win in the normally-aspirated category but also showcased their potential in the series. Starting from 6th place on the grid, the Wing Hin Motorsports duo piloted their Toyota Yaris to an impressive 2nd place finish in Race 1 on Saturday. However, Race 2 on Sunday presented challenges ..read more

Alongside models which may or may not make it to Malaysia (e.g. Tiggo 4, Tiggo 9, Arrizo 8), Chery International provided the Tiggo 7 for a brief driving session. It was admittedly a short course divided into an acceleration and braking course, and a slalom plus figure of 8 one, both designed to show the agility and driving quality of the vehicles.  At a model preview in late March, Chery Auto Malaysia displayed a Tiggo 7 with 225/55 R18 Atlas tyres, which presumably will be the default tyre when the 2024 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is sold here (the official launch is said to be at the end of May ..read more

Chery Auto Malaysia has followed up on the case of the Omoda 5 rear axle incident and has started a precautionary recall. Attached below is the company’s official statement: Chery Auto Malaysia is striving to keep customers informed about the recent incident involving the axle of an OMODA 5 vehicle. Following a detailed internal investigation, the automaker has recalled a batch of 600 OMODA 5 vehicles and is working closely with the Ministry of Transport (MOT) to ensure the rectification of all affected vehicles to the highest standards of safety. “Chery Auto Malaysia is committed to providing ..read more