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• Tesla Superchargers now open to non-Teslas EVs in Malaysia – selected locations, RM1.80/kWh

  In Cars, Local News, Tesla Motors / by Paul Tan / 3 March 2026 7:18 pm

  

  Tesla Superchargers can now be used to charge non-Tesla EVs in Malaysia. This open access is limited to four locations at the moment, all in the Klang Valley.

  The following is the list of locations:

  • Shah Alam – i-City Finance Avenue
  • Kuala Lumpur – Pavilion KL
  • Putrajaya – IOI City Mall
  • Dengkil – Gamuda Cove

  According to the pricing currently on the app, non-Tesla EV owners will have to pay RM1.80 per kWh to charge their car. There is also a congestion fee of up to RM 2.00/min if the site is busy.

  The Tesla Supercharger is typically rated at 250 kW and use the CCS2 connector. To access the Superchargers, non-Tesla EV users will have to download the Tesla app (iOS, Android) and sign up for a Tesla account.

  How to charge with the Tesla app

  • Download and install the Tesla app
  • Sign up for a Tesla account
  • Select ‘Charge Your EV’ and find your Supercharger site.
  • Add your payment method.
  • Plug-in your vehicle.
  • Select a stall and tap ‘Start Charging.’
  • Select ‘Stop Charging’ to complete your session.

  If you also currently own a Tesla vehicle and you want to charge your other non-Tesla EV, open the Tesla app and tap the menu in the top-right to find the ‘Charge Your Other EV’ option.

  There is also an ongoing “Get Supercharged” promo where if you participate in a contest, you can win 1,500 km worth of Supercharging credits just by participating.

  One of the requirements for Tesla’s AP exemption when its approval was secured under the BEV Global Leaders program was that it has to install at least 50 units of DC fast chargers with a minimum charging power of 180 kW, with at least 30% of these being open to the public and for use by EVs from other brands.

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• LRT Kelana Jaya line disruptions due to ageing trains; new train sets expected within two years – Loke

  In Local News, Public Transport / by Mick Chan / 3 March 2026 5:48 pm

  

  The recent service disruptions that plagued the LRT Kelana Jaya line were due to ageing trains which need to be replaced, transport minister Anthony Loke told the Dewan Rakyat, New Straits Times reported.

  The transport ministry has started procurement of new train sets, and most of the new train sets are expected to arrive within the next two years, according to the transport minister.

  “I want to assure the public that the Transport Ministry will always prioritise passenger comfort and convenience,” Loke said in response to Halimah Ali (PN–Kapar), who asked why disruptions on the Kelana Jaya line occurred frequently.

  “Although we face financial constraints, maintenance has not been compromised. No cuts have been made to upkeep. For upcoming projects, we will consider the overall cost scope — not only the purchase of train sets but also long-term service agreements,” Loke said, dismissing claims that maintenance budgets had been cut.

  The transport minister stated that many international operators include maintenance in their long-term contracts. In the past, there were no long-term service agreements. “We now plan to negotiate with the original equipment manufacturer so that when new train sets are supplied, they also provide long-term service agreements. This will ensure a more comprehensive maintenance system,” Loke said.

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• Proton eMas 5 EV reaches 5,000 units sales milestone

  In Cars, Local News, Proton / by Danny Tan / 3 March 2026 5:03 pm

  

  The Proton eMas 5 has breached the 5,000 units sales milestone within two months of its introduction. This comes after the budget EV recorded 1,562 units in February 2026, building on the 3,026 units from January. The eMas 5’s contributed the lion’s share of Proton eMas’ total sales of 1,928 units last month.

  Pro-Net, which handles the Proton eMas brand, says that this 5k milestone achievement is ‘unmatched by any EV brand in Malaysia within a similar timeframe’. Unsurprisingly, the eMas 5 tops the EV sales charts for February and year-to-date 2026. It’s also No.5 overall when taking into account ICE-powered car sales.

  “Surpassing 5,000 deliveries in just two months and achieving more than 3,500 bookings for the eMas 7 PHEV within one and a half months clearly demonstrate that Malaysians are embracing electrified mobility at an accelerating pace. These results validate our strategy of offering practical, value-driven electrification solutions tailored for the local market,” said Zhang Qiang, CEO of Pro-Net.

  

  “We are humbled by the strong response, but we are equally confident that our focus on building a complete EV ecosystem, from product innovation to ownership support, is what truly differentiates the eMas brand. Our goal is to make electrified mobility accessible, reassuring and relevant for everyday Malaysian families,” he added.

  Launched in October 2025, the eMas 5 is Proton’s entry-level EV with a rear-mounted motor. The base Prime produces 79 PS (58 kW) and 130 Nm, and offers a WLTP range of 225 km from its 30.12 kWh CATL LFP battery. The Premium churns out 116 PS (85 kW) and 150 Nm, and its larger 40.16 kWh battery provides 325 km of range.

  After Pro-Net extended the RM3,000 launch rebate indefinitely, the eMas 5’s on-the-road prices are RM56,800 for the Prime and RM69,800 for Premium. Full details here.

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• 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA200, GLA250 Nightfall Edition in Malaysia – both AMG Line, kit upgrades, fr RM259k

  In Cars, Local News, Mercedes-Benz / by Jonathan Lee / 3 March 2026 3:57 pm

  

  The H247 Mercedes-Benz GLA has been around for some time now, but with its electric successor seemingly still at least a year away from being launched here, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has seen fit to update the compact SUV with a new Nightfall Edition, bringing with it some significant kit upgrades.

  Prices remain the same as before, at RM258,888 for the GLA200 Nightfall Edition and RM295,888 for the GLA250 Nightfall Edition. Both figures are on-the-road without insurance inclusive of a four-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.

  The big news is that both models now come with the look-faster AMG Line package, which was previously only offered on the GLA250; the GLA200 had hitherto been saddled with the Progressive Line look. This adds a more aggressive front bumper, a diffuser-like rear valance and cross-drilled sports brakes.

  

  Mercedes-Benz GLA200 Nightfall Edition

  The GLA200 also inherits the GLA250’s 19-inch five-split-spoke AMG alloy wheels (still two-tone but with a black instead of grey finish), the range-topping model instead graduating to 20-inch black multi-spoke rollers. The GLA250 also gains Multibeam LED matrix projector headlights, a big step up from the LED reflector lamps still fitted to the GLA200.

  As the name suggests, the Nightfall Edition adds the Night Package that finishes the grille bar, front lip spoiler, side skirt and rear bumper inserts, door mirrors, roof rails and exhaust tips in gloss black.

  Inside, the two cars are very similar, with the GLA200 gaining Artico faux leather and microfibre upholstery, an AMG Nappa leather-wrapped steering wheel, sports seats, brushed aluminium trim, alloy pedals and black headlining already fitted to the GLA250. Addressing a previous glaring omission, both models now come with Thermotronic dual-zone auto air con – which finally adds rear air vents – as well as a 360-degree camera.

  

  Mercedes-Benz GLA250 Nightfall Edition

  Otherwise, the kit list remains identical and includes MBUX infotainment with twin 10.25-inch displays, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Qi wireless charger and, yes, still only six speakers. You also get keyless entry, push-button start, power-adjustable front seats with memory, 64-colour ambient lighting, park assist and a hands-free powered tailgate.

  Safety kit is also untouched, with both models coming with seven airbags (including a driver’s knee airbag), stability control and a basic list of driver assists such as autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, a door opening warning, a driver attention monitor and auto high beam. The GLA250 adds adaptive high beam and hardware for Distronic adaptive cruise control pre-installed, although you’ll have to pay a subscription to use the latter.

  

  Mercedes-Benz GLA250 Nightfall Edition

  No changes to the mechanicals, either, with the GLA200 being powered by a Renault-derived M282 1.3 litre turbo four-cylinder petrol engine, producing 163 PS at 5,500 rpm and 250 Nm of torque from 1,620 to 4,000 rpm. This is mated to a Getrag seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, with drive sent to the front wheels.

  Meanwhile, the GLA250 is as per what was offered starting in 2024, with Mercedes’ in-house M260 2.0 litre turbo four making 224 PS at 5,500 rpm and 350 Nm between 2,000 and 4,000 rpm. This is now mated to a 48-volt belt-driven starter-generator (BSG) that provides an extra 14 PS and 150 Nm of accelerative boost, along with an eight-speed DCT and 4Matic all-wheel drive.

  GALLERY: 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA200 Nightfall Edition

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 Nightfall Edition

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

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• 2026 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES colour update for Malaysia, priced at RM99.8k

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, Local Bike News / by Mohan K Ramanujam / 3 March 2026 3:21 pm

  

  In two new colours for the Malaysia market, the 2026 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES is priced at RM99,888 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. This is a price drop for the Honda Africa Twin in the Malaysia, previously sold at RM119,388 in 2024.

  The new colour options are Pearl Glare White and Matte Iridium Gray Metallic, with every Africa Twin coming with a two-year or 20,000 km warranty against manufacturing defects. No changes in specifications or equipment otherwise, for the Africa Twin.

  

  Power comes from a parallel-twin engine displacing 1,084 cc and pumping out 102 hp at 7,500 rpm with a peak torque of 112 Nm at 5,500 rpm. The two-cylinder mill is mated to a Honda Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) that provides a ‘feathered’ clutch feel to ease riding journeys.

  Standard equipment is Showa EERATM front and rear suspension, offering real-time damping adjustments across four modes – Hard, Mid, Soft, and Off-Road. Cornering ABS is standard as well, with the option to switch off rear ABS for full control over the rear brake during off-road riding, while braking is done with twin discs and twin radial-mount four-piston callipers in front and a single disc at the rear.

  

  For riding comfort, the seat on the Africa Twin is adjustable between 820 mm and 840 mm without the use of tools while the manually-adjustable windshield can be set to one of five different levels. Riding aids include wheelie control and four riding modes – Tour, Urban, Gravel, and Off-Road – while traction control can be set to one of several levels.

  Riding information is displayed on a 6.5-inch TFT Touchscreen, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. Suspension travel is set at 210 mm front and rear while 24.5-litres is carried in the tank and weight is 243 kg, with wheel sizing at 19-inches in front and 18-inches in the rear, wearing 110/80 and 150/70 tyres.

  

  

  

  

  

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• 2026 Honda CR-V in Malaysia – new e:HEV E hybrid variant, Google built in, BLIS, RCTA, priced fr. RM178k

  In Cars, Honda, Local News / by Anthony Lim / 3 March 2026 2:19 pm

  

  Honda Malaysia has introduced a 2026 update for the sixth-generation CR-V, revising the range from four at its point of introduction here back in December 2023 to three. The previous baseline turbocharged S has been dropped, but there’s a new hybrid variant in the form of the CR-V e:HEV E, with the grade taking over from the turbo that wore the suffix previously.

  The arrival of the hybrid E makes it the first time two hybrid variants are available within a single Honda model line-up locally, the other of course being the flagship e:HEV RS. The updated CR-V range is priced at (on-the-road, without insurance):

  • CR-V e:HEV E (hybrid)– RM178,200
  • CR-V V AWD (turbocharged petrol) – RM181,900
  • CR-V e:HEV RS (hybrid) – RM195,900

  The switch to a hybrid adds on RM8,300 to the E grade (the petrol turbo went for RM169,900), making it the new base variant given the omission of the S (which was priced at RM159,900). As for the V and RS, their prices are unchanged from that at launch.

  

  Like the e:HEV RS, the hybrid E is powered by the same Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) system, combining the workings of an electric motor and petrol engine, with outputs unchanged from before. The system is made up of a 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine, which acts primarily as a generator, delivering 148 PS (146 hp) at 6,100 rpm and 190 Nm at 4,500 rpm. Meanwhile, the e-motor delivers 184 PS (181 hp, or 135 kW) from 5,000-8,000 rpm and 335 Nm from 0-2,000 rpm.

  As for the sole petrol version, the L15BE 1.5 litre VTEC turbo four-pot continues to put out 193 PS (190 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 243 Nm from 1,700 to 5,000 rpm.

  Not much visual change to the car, with the introduction of a new exterior colour option called Blazing Red Pearl leading the way. The turbocharged variants now come dressed with 18-inch alloys in Sparkle Silver as standard, while hybrid variants get 18-inch alloy wheels in Berlina Black. Additionally, all CR-V variants now come fitted with Honda Authorised Solar and Security tint film by Ecotint as standard.

  

  Inside, the e:HEV RS’s cabin now features a darker hairline film finish on the dashboard as well as seats embossed with the RS logo. Across the model range, there is also some new kit. All variants now come with a 9.0-inch Advanced Display Audio system, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. Google Audio Services is also now integrated into the ADA, offering hands-free Google Assistant, real-time navigation through Google Maps and access to a variety of applications via Google Play.

  The SUV also gets a new Digital Key feature, allowing owners to lock and unlock their vehicle, and start the engine via a mobile device. Additionally, functional remote features such as remote window close and remote power tailgate are now integrated into the Honda Connect mobile application, offering enhanced ease of use and convenience for owners of the SUV.

  Elsewhere, the LaneWatch system has finally been replaced by a Blind Spot Information (BSI) system, which alerts the driver with an illuminated indicator in the side-mirrors during lane changes. Also finding its way on is a rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM), which detects vehicles approaching from either side at the rear of the vehicle.

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• MRT Putrajaya Line disruption due to cable theft between Sg Buloh, D’sara Damai – will last whole day

  In Local News, Public Transport / by Danny Tan / 3 March 2026 1:50 pm

  

  The MRT Putrajaya Line is facing service disruption today due to power supply issues between Sungai Buloh and Damansara Damai stations. Rapid Rail’s engineering team has pointed to cable theft near the Damansara Damai station and since big scale repairs are needed, the disruption is expected to last the whole day today.

  As such, trains coming from Putrajaya Sentral (and KL) will turn back at the Metro Prima station in Kepong. The frequency is six minutes. There will be a shuttle train between Metro Prima and Damansara Damai, and the interval for this ulang-alik train is eight minutes. Take this train if you want to bridge the gap to Damansara Damai.

  As for trains coming from the other side, which is Kwasa Damansara, they will turn back after making the short journey to Damansara Damai. The frequency here is eight minutes.

  

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  Rapid Rail says that commuters can expect longer waiting times at platforms, especially at stations between Metro Prima and Damansara Damai. Auxiliary police and station staff have been deployed to assist commuters, and there will be station announcements.

  Free buses have been deployed and are plying the route from Metro Prima to Kwasa Damansara, with frequencies of 15 to 30 minutes during peak hours and 30 to 45 minutes non-peak. This depends on traffic conditions, of course. Anyway, Rapid Rail is advising commuters to look for alternative transport to continue their journey.

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• 2026 Honda X-ADV in new colours for Malaysia, RM71k

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, Local Bike News / by Mohan K Ramanujam / 3 March 2026 12:32 pm

  

  Colour updates for the 2026 Honda X-ADV in Malaysia, with recommended retail pricing starting at RM70,999, excluding road tax, insurance and registration. New colours are Matte Deep Mud Grey and Graphite Black, priced at RM70,999, and Matte Pearl Glare White at RM71,999.

  No changes otherwise in specification, with power coming from a parallel-twin, liquid-cooled mill displacing 745 cc, mated to a six-speed DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) gearbox. Power is claimed to be 57.8 hp at 6,750 rpm and 69 Nm of torque at 4,750 rpm while the engine is Euro 5 compliant.

  

  Fitted with Honda’s Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), the X-ADV gets five setting levels, with Level 1 the most relaxed while Level 4 shifts up at higher rpm and downshifts earlier for more engine braking effect. Level 2 is linked with the X-ADV’s Standard riding mode, while Level 3 is situated between Standard and Sport, with throttle response now refined for starting from standstill and control at low speed – under 10 km/h – especially for U-turns.

  Weight for the X-ADV is listed at 236 kg with 13.2 litres of fuel in tank. Seat height is set at 820 mm, with the seat cut away for better reach to the ground while there is a tall seat option at 920 mm.

  

  Riding conveniences include Honda’s Smart Key, storage space inside the front cowl, a 22-litre storage compartment under the seat, and a USB-C socket. Auto-cancelling turn signals – the turn signals double as DRLs – are included, and controlled via calculation of front and rear wheel speed difference when turning instead of the usual timer.

  There are four ride modes – Standard, Sport, Rain and Gravel – and a fifth User mode for custom settings for power delivery, engine braking, ABS and traction control. There are three levels of traction control (plus an ‘Off’ mode) with Level 1 allowing minimum intervention and some rear wheel spin while Level 3 is most aggressive and gives maximum control for slippery roads.

  Two-channel ABS is standard equipment on the X-ADV, with twin 296 mm discs and four-piston callipers in front and 240 mm brake disc with single-piston calliper in the rear. Suspension is done with upside-down forks in front and a monoshock in the rear.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

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• Zeekr Space Mutiara Damansara by Carro now open

  ADVERTORIAL / by Paul Tan / 3 March 2026 12:31 pm

  

  Good news for electric car fans in Petaling Jaya – ZEEKR is serving customers in Petaling Jaya via ZEEKR Space Mutiara Damansara, PJ by Carro Retail Sdn Bhd.

  If you’ve been eyeing electric beauties such as the Zeekr X SUV, Zeekr 009 MPV and the upcoming Zeekr 7X SUV, you can now register your interest or place a booking with the assurance that there is a ZEEKR outlet nearby to support all your needs.

  Zeekr Space Mutiara Damansara, PJ (Google Maps)
  Ground Floor, Menara Mudajaya
  Jln PJU 7/3, Mutiara Damansara
  47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

  A Zeekr service centre by Carro will be located in Bandar Sri Damansara.

  Curious to find out more? Click here to send ZEEKR Carro a Whatsapp message and all your enquiries will be answered shortly.

   

• 2026 Nissan Serena e-Power launched in Malaysia – 1.4L petrol, 163 PS/315 Nm motor; 5 variants fr RM155k

  In Cars, Local Car Launches, Local News, Nissan / by Mick Chan / 3 March 2026 11:39 am

  

  The sixth-generation Nissan Serena has now finally made its official launch in Malaysia, following its preview last December, and now Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has officially launched the MPV in five variants; prices are on-the-road, without insurance:

  • X – RM154,800
  • X Plus – RM159,800
  • Highway Star – RM169,800
  • Premium Highway Star – RM174,800
  • Shiro Premium Highway Star – RM179,800

  From launch, ETCM is offering the 2026 Serena e-Power with an introductory rebate of RM5,000, and an accessories package worth RM8,000 for all variants except the base X variant. The early bird offer is valid until further notice, according to ETCM.

  

  

  2026 C28 Nissan Serena, Malaysia specifications – click to enlarge

  Locally assembled (CKD) in Serendah, Selangor, the C28 Serena is the first e-Power model to be assembled in Malaysia; the Nissan Kicks crossover that also gets the e-Power hybrid powertrain is fully imported from Thailand.

  The powertrain of the C28 Serena is the most significant change from its predecessor, the C27-generation model; the model just launched in Malaysia is powered by a HR14DDe 1.4 litre naturally-aspirated inline-three petrol engine that outputs 98 PS and 123 Nm, which operates solely as a generator for the 1.77 kWh lithium-ion battery located under the floor between the front seats.

  

  This 1.77 kWh battery feeds a 163 PS/315 Nm electric motor that drives the front wheels; its predecessor the C27 Serena was offered with an MR20DD 2.0 litre naturally aspirated inline-four petrol engine producing 150 PS and 200 Nm, driving the front wheels through a CVT. This is aided by a mild-hybrid configuration that brought a 2.6 PS/48 Nm motor serving as a starter-alternator, and for energy recuperation.

  Drive modes offered in the C28 Serena include Eco, Standard and Sport, each differentiated by the level of regenerating braking on offer. This can be further augmented by engaging B mode on the transmission selector, or use the e-Pedal mode for the strongest brake energy regeneration, with one-pedal driving.

  In terms of the chassis, the C28 Serena gets redeveloped, SUV-based front suspension, and includes a stabiliser that is 20% more rigid to better suppress body roll and lateral movements, and the 50% increased suspension member rigidity along with improved friction control and rigidity of the electric power steering system means drivers enjoy a 23% reduction in steering corrections compared to the C27 Serena.

  

  Movements under braking have also been optimised to reduce pitch in the initial stage of deceleration when the driver is off-throttle, and the brake booster has also been tuned to offer gentle deceleration in the initial phase of brake operation. Together, these chassis refinements aim to reduce motion sickness, according to ETCM.

  From launch, the C28 Serena brings the aforementioned specification, as well as tri-beam LED projector headlamps and LED daytime running lights, LED combination tail lamps, power-folding mirrors with integrated LED indicators, and 16-inch wheels with 205/65 profile tyres.

  Accommodation in the C28 features zero gravity-inspired seats, and the units in the front row in particular have longer seat cushions to offer increased contact area for better support, which in turn maintains the occupants’ body posture for reduced unwanted movement, and thus lower fatigue.

  This is also aided by improved sound insulation, with the use of acoustic front windshield glass on the Highway Star, Premium Highway Star and Shiro Premium Highway Star.

  

  

  

  

  2026 C28 Nissan Serena, Shiro Premium Highway Star variant

  For ease of access, the powered rear sliding doors have hands-free operation on both doors on the top three variants, and hands-free operation on the left sliding door on the X and X Plus. Powered tailgate operation is reserved for the top Shiro Premium Highway Star variant.

  Inside, the C28 Serena for Malaysia gets a 2-2-3 seating configuration, with the aforementioned zero gravity-inspired seats located in the first two rows; the second row gets ISOFIX child seat anchors. This gets a middle pass-through to the third row with 50:50 split-folding and without ISOFIX, and these can be unlatched, folded and hooked to the sides to yield more cargo space.

  There are up to 13 seating configurations in the C28 Serena; the top three variants get six USB ports (one Type A, five Type C) and one wireless charger, while the X and X Plus get one Type A and one Type C for a total of two.

  For upholstery, the C28 Serena starts with black, water-repellent fabric on the X, stepping up to leatherette on the X Plus. The Highway Star reverts to the black water-repellent fabric, before the Premium Highway Star that gets Nappa Leather in black, while the Shiro Premium Highway Star gets Nappa leather in white.

  

  

  Dual 12.3-inch screens for the Highway Star, Premium Highway Star and Shiro Premium Highway Star (left); seven- and nine-inch screens for the X and X Plus variants (right)

  The C28 Serena cabin is refreshed with a dashboard featuring a pair of 12.3-inch displays in the three highest trim levels; one for driver instrumentation, and the other for the Nissan Connect touchscreen infotainment system. This supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and rear-seat passengers get access to a 14-inch entertainment monitor; audio is a six-speaker setup in these variants. In the X and X Plus, displays are seven- and nine-inch units, and audio is a four-speaker setup.

  Revised dashboard architecture brings a volume knob that is level with the air-conditioning vents, which are above the controls for the dual-zone climate system and push-button-style electronic gear selector. This has been re-oriented from the C27 cabin where the gearlever partly obstructed the storage cubby behind it, and the storage has now been relocated lower, and enlarged to house a wireless charging pad.

  The open storage cubby is carried over from the C27 Serena, while the upper storage compartment on the top dash in the C27 is now more neatly integrated. Cupholders (15 in the Shiro, Premium and Highway Star; 11 in the X and X Plus) are located in front of the corner air-conditioning vents, in addition to other compartments located throughout the occupant cabin of the C28.

  

  

  For driving assistance systems, the C28 Serena gets a suite of driving assistance systems comprised of forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, and driver attention monitoring.

  The Nissan ProPILOT semi-autonomous driving suite is offered on the Highway Star, Premium Highway Star and Shiro Premium Highway Star variants, to which it brings intelligent cruise control (adaptive cruise control), intelligent lane intervention, and blind spot intervention. Also on are moving object detection and around view monitor. The X Plus and X variants substitute the moving object detection and around view monitor (360-degree camera) with a sole reverse camera.

  Four exterior colours are offered for the C28 Serena in varying combinations, depending on variant, and these are Diamond Black, Turquoise Blue, Brilliant White and Dark Metal Grey, where the latter three are two-tone colour schemes paired with a black roof on the top two variants.

  To recap, pricing for the 2026 C28 Nissan Serena e-Power is from RM154,800 for the X, up to RM179,800 for the top Shiro Premium Highway Star. Vehicle warranty coverage is five years or 100,000 km, while warranty coverage for the e-Power components (motor, battery, energy management) is eight years or 160,000 km.

  2026 C28 Nissan Serena e-Power Highway Star in Malaysia

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  
  

  2026 C28 Nissan Serena e-Power Premium Highway Star in Malaysia

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  
  

  2026 C28 Nissan Serena e-Power Shiro Premium Highway Star in Malaysia

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  2026 C28 Nissan Serena e-Power X in Malaysia

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  
  

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• Honda Malaysia March 2026 promo offers up to RM60k discount – RM13k off City, RM18k rebate for Civic

  In Cars, Honda, Local News / by Danny Tan / 3 March 2026 10:46 am

  

  We’ve just celebrated Chinese New Year, and now Hari Raya Aidilfitri is around the corner. Want to take that corner in a new ride? Honda Malaysia’s March 2026 campaign has some attractive discounts.

  Honda Malaysia’s ‘Make Every Journey Fun’ promo for this month is offering up to RM60,000 off, and you can pick from MY2025 cars of freshly made 2026 stock. Both come with discounts, but you get a better deal with last year’s cars, of course. We’ll kick off with the hard hitters – the Civic Type R comes with a RM60,000 rebate while the e:N1 EV is RM34,000 off, for a price of RM115,900. Both are unchanged from February.

  

  

  MY2025 discounts, click to enlarge

  CBU specials aside, all of HM’s bread and butter CKD models are included. All five variants of the City sedan get RM13,000 off, while the discount is RM10,000 across the City Hatchback board. The WR-V’s discount range is from RM10,000 for the V to RM13,000 for the RS – the other two variants get RM11,000 off.

  The larger HR-V – facelifted in 2025 – comes with RM15,000 off for the base NA-powered S, while the turbo E gets RM13,000 off and the RS hybrid gets RM16,000 off. Meanwhile, the Civic is being offered with RM18,000 off across the range. The CR-V is gone from the 2025 list.

  

  MY2026 discounts, click to enlarge

  If you prefer 2026 on your geran, the discounts are RM10,000 for all variants of the City and WR-V, RM8,000 for the City Hatchback and Civic, and RM9,000 for the HR-V (except for the RS hybrid, which gets RM10,000. Again, no CR-V here.

  The discounts are for vehicles registered from now till March 31. We’re looking at substantial savings here, so happy shopping.

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• 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid GR Sport in Malaysia – gallery of updated sporty variant, RM149k

  In Cars, Local News, Toyota / by Jonathan Lee / 3 March 2026 10:30 am

  

  The updated Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid GR Sport was introduced earlier this month, sporting a few minor visual updates – first seen in Taiwan in late 2025 – to keep the sporty variant fresh in its second full year on the market. The car is now in showrooms, giving us the opportunity to shoot a full gallery.

  First up, the price, which is unchanged at RM148,800 on-the-road without insurance, meaning it continues to command an RM8,000 premium over the regular Hybrid. As usual, there’s a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty and an additional eight-year (also with unlimited mileage) battery warranty.

  Given that the Corolla Cross was only recently facelifted, the changes are few and far between, serving to eliminate the old bodykit’s slightly kitschy ruggedness. We should point out that this Asian-specific kit remains different from the one introduced in Europe and Japan last year and isn’t as overtly sporty.

  

  At the front, the hexagonal grille ditches the black bar that previously housed the Toyota badge, while the surround itself has also been changed from black to body colour. Meanwhile, the front skid plate design is gone, replaced by a jutting silver spoiler.

  This design is mirrored in the silver rear valance, which takes the place of the previous black unit that had some odd concentric lines. The overall look is cleaner and less aggressive while still maintaining an edgier aesthetic compared to the standard Corolla Cross.

  Beyond the aforementioned tweaks, the exterior remains the same as before, with 18-inch turbine-style two-tone alloy wheels, the facelift’s new LED headlights with four-a-side sequential “eyebrow” indicators and clear LED taillights. The GR Sport is still the only Corolla Cross variant to be offered with a black roof, paired with a choice of three colour options such as Platinum White Pearl, Red Mica Metallic and the Dark Turquoise (looks more blue to me, but I digress) you see here.

  

  Inside, the changes are even more minor, with a smattering of red accents that help tie the interior together. The outgoing model had red stitching on the seats, steering wheel and gearlever gaiter, and this has now been extended to the (previously white-stitched) dashboard and door cards.

  You also now get AMG-style red seat belts and a smattering of new GR badges, including on the steering wheel, the front headrest embroidery (it was formerly embossed) and the key (previously with the Corolla Cross script). Lastly, a fabric strip has been added to the centre of the front and rear seat backrests.

  The standard kit is untouched and includes front and rear LED fog lights, roof rails, door visors, keyless entry, push-button start, dual-zone auto air con with rear vents, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a 10.1-inch touchscreen head unit with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Qi wireless charger, a dash cam, a 360-degree camera system, six speakers, an RFID tag, security window tint, a luggage tray and a hands-free powered tailgate.

  

  

  

  Safety-wise, the GR Sport continues to feature a full range of Toyota Safety Sense driver assists, including autonomous emergency braking, full-speed adaptive cruise control, lane centring assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, parking AEB, pedal misapplication control and auto high beam. Seven airbags – including one for the driver’s knee – and stability control remain standard fitment.

  Under the bonnet, the GR Sport utilises a 1.8 litre VVT-i Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine producing 98 PS at 5,200 rpm and 142 Nm of torque at 3,600 rpm. This is mated to an E-CVT, an NiMH battery, an electric motor-generator and an additional traction motor, the latter producing 72 PS and 163 Nm for a combined total output of 122 PS. Top speed is rated at 170 km/h.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

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• JPJ eBid: BSU and JYV number plates up for bidding

  In Local News / by Danny Tan / 3 March 2026 9:35 am

  

  

  JPJ has announced that BSU and JYV are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid.

  Selangor’s latest running number series is ‘BSU’, and it opened for tender on March 1. The bidding period on JPJeBid is five days, ending 10pm on March 5. As usual, the results will be out the following day. The whole process is online now, as it has been for some time, and bidders will get the good (or bad) news via email.

  Also available on JPJ eBid is the Johor series ‘JYV’. The bidding period started on March 2, and will close at 10pm on March 6. Results will be out the day after the auction closes.

  New car coming soon and want a nice number plate for the new ride? Why not DIY and skip the reseller’s markup and runner fees? If you have never bid for a number yourself, check out our step-by-step guide on how to navigate JPJ eBid and the techniques needed to get your preferred number at “retail price”.

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• Balik kampung with a new Hyundai Tucson this Raya for only RM125k, or enjoy 0% interest up to 7 years!

  ADVERTORIAL / by Harvinder Sidhu / 3 March 2026 9:26 am

  

  It’s the month of Ramadan, which means that Hari Raya Aidilfitri is almost upon us. What better way to ring in the festive season than by heading back home in a stylish and powerful new Hyundai?

  This Raya, enjoy fantastic deals on all Hyundai models, such as the Tucson, Santa Fe and Staria. In fact, you can get into a new Tucson starting from just RM125,888! Choose from instant savings of up to RM29,000* or an incredible offer of 0% interest over up to seven years.

  You can also choose to trade in your existing vehicle, with competitive rates available. What’s more, you’ll receive an additional RM900 in duit Raya upon successful registration within the promotional period. For existing Hyundai owners, you will also be able to get your car ready to balik kampung with free vehicle inspections.

  So what are you waiting for? Head on over to your nearest authorised Hyundai showroom today to test drive and enjoy these amazing offers! For more information, visit the official Hyundai Malaysia website or check out its Instagram and Facebook pages.

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• Proton Saga MPV rendered by Theophilus Chin – AMA platform-based people-mover shown with MC3 styling

  In Cars, Local News, Proton / by Mick Chan / 2 March 2026 6:44 pm

  

  The Proton Saga MC3 that was launched last November has since been revealed to give rise to further derivatives based on its Advanced Modular Architecture (AMA) underpinnings, and among 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 enables wheelbase and track widths to be stretched by up to 290 mm. Here, Photoshop whiz Theophilus Chin has delivered his interpretation of what the Saga-based MPV could look like, having previously offered his take on the “Saga Cross”.

  The “Ersaga” name on the licence plate appears to be a portmanteau of Ertiga, a Suzuki MPV that also lent its name to the equivalent Proton, and Saga, of which the latest MC3 offers some elements for this visual rendition.

  

  Here, it is the second-generation Ertiga that lends its form to the rendition, upon which Theo has grafted the Saga MC3’s front fascia and bumper styling, while its wheels have also been taken from the latest Saga.

  At the rear, Theo has likewise adapted the full-width tail lamp assembly of the Saga MC3 sedan upon the “Ersaga”, as well as the black plastic lower section of the rear bumper, with the diffuser-look fins. Higher up, the Saga tail lamp assembly negates the Ertiga units’ vertical incursion into the D-pillars, and so Theophilus has levelled the base of the rear window line.

  Proton revealed in December that the one of the AMA-based SUVs, as well as the MPV, will be powered by a naturally aspirated, port-injected version of the DHE (dedicated hybrid engine) line from the i-GT engine family. In a presentation slide, this was shown to be paired with a “DHT120 transmission”, suggesting powertrain outputs lower than those of the eMas 7 PHEV.

  GALLERY: 2026 Proton Saga 1.5 Premium CVT MC3

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

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