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  • Toyota Yaris Cross bodykits begin selling in Malaysia – Perodua Nexis/Traz D66B SUV twin launching soon?

    Toyota Yaris Cross bodykits begin selling in Malaysia – Perodua Nexis/Traz D66B SUV twin launching soon?

    It’s been two years since the ASEAN-market Toyota Yaris Cross was revealed, but it looks like the ball is finally rolling for its Malaysian launch. Even before Perodua’s related D66B – reportedly set to be named as either Nexis or Traz – was teased yesterday, the local distributor for Toyota’s Modellista line of bodykits announced it was opening bookings for accessories for the B-segment SUV.

    The significance of the news goes beyond the bodykit itself. See, that distributor is Wing Hin Motorsports, part of the Wing Hin group that also just so happens to be one of the biggest Toyota dealers in Malaysia. So if there’s any company that has insider knowledge of what cars are coming out from UMW Toyota Motor, it’s this firm. It’s almost certainly not a coincidence.

    The seemingly impending launch of the Yaris Cross is no isolated event. Its introduction is likely tied to the D66B’s, as both cars share the same Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) and should be built at the same Perodua factory in Sungai Choh in Rawang – mirroring a similar arrangement with the DNGA Perodua Alza and the Toyota Veloz.

    And as you will all well know, the national carmaker has had its hands full developing its first EV, the QV-E, from the ground up. Now that its “baby” is finally out the door, Perodua can now focus on producing its next most important model, which will sit above the Ativa at the top of its lineup. Only now, with the D66B set to be unveiled very soon, could the Yaris Cross be launched with it, as a more premium offering.

    We saw this move coming all the way back in August, when ASEAN NCAP released its crash test results (five stars, by the way) for the Yaris Cross. In its report, the agency mentioned that the car was being built in Malaysia for the local market, which wasn’t true – until now, it looks like.

    Not to be confused with the global Yaris Cross – a smaller but more sophisticated model built on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) – the Southeast Asian version measures 4,310 mm long, 1,770 mm wide and 1,615 mm tall, making it 245 mm longer, 60 mm wider and 20 mm lower than the Ativa. Its 2,620 mm wheelbase is also 95 mm longer, which should provide more rear-seat legroom.

    Power comes from the same 106 PS/138 Nm 1.5 litre 2NR-VE naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine as the Alza (no turbo three-pot like the Ativa here), mated to the usual CVT. Also on offer is a hybrid version that uses a 91 PS/121 Nm Atkinson-cycle version of the mill dubbed the 2NR-VEX, paired to dual electric motors integrated into an eCVT, with the traction motor making 80 PS and 141 Nm of torque.

    So, it looks like both the Yaris Cross and the Nexis/Traz are coming soon, then. What do you think – would you go for the Perodua for an expected lower price, or would you pay more for the Toyota version? Let us know in the comments.

    GALLERY: Toyota Yaris Cross in Thailand

     
  • LRT3 Shah Alam Line will not start this year; more tests needed before opening to public – Prasarana

    LRT3 Shah Alam Line will not start this year; more tests needed before opening to public – Prasarana

    Prasarana has stated that the LRT3 Shah Alam Line will not be starting operations this year as the rail project is still undergoing the testing and commissioning phase, reported New Straits Times.

    The official launch date for the LRT3 Shah Alam Line will only be set after the testing and commissioning process has been completed, said Prasarana CEO Amir Hamdan.

    “It is important for us to emphasise that Prasarana has taken the appropriate actions and implemented remedy measures as provided for in the contract to ensure compliance and accountability in the execution of the project is always upheld. The setting of the opening date for this line is subject to the outcome of the testing and commissioning phase,” he said.

    New Straits Times reported Prasarana as saying that the testing and commissioning phase involves several key processes including trial runs, fault-free run (FFR), and trial operations, all of which must be completed before technical documentation can be submitted to the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) for the Rail Operator Licence application, it said.

    LRT3 Shah Alam Line will not start this year; more tests needed before opening to public – Prasarana

    The LRT3 Shah Alam Line is currently in the FFR stage, where a full integration test for core systems such as signalling, communications, rolling stock (LRV trains) and control systems are being carried out. “To date, a total of 11 FFR attempts have been conducted; however, the required mileage has yet to be achieved due to several technical issues identified during the process,” Prasarana was quoted as saying.

    Over a period of about two and a half months, contractors detected 33 issues related to software glitches and system interruptions, including when trains failed to stop accurately at platforms, door malfunctions, and when trains failed to resume automatically to the next station.

    “For the primary train, also known as the “Golden Train”, FFR requires a non-stop run of 4,000 km without any failure. Other train sets in the same batch must complete 3,000 km, while the remaining trains are required to complete 2,500 km before receiving operational approval,” the Prasarana statement continued.

    LRT3 Shah Alam Line will not start this year; more tests needed before opening to public – Prasarana

    Contractors reviewing the issues and updating the software to improve stability, accuracy and reliability, and these updates must be carried out before the project can progress to the next stage, Prasarana stated. Several tests, including trial runs, trial operations, independent engineering assessments and regulatory approval are still required before the rail line can open to the public, it added.

    The delay to the LRT3 Shah Alam Line was reported earlier this week, with sources citing system testing and commissioning as the reason for the delay. The rail line had originally been slated for starting operations on September 30, though this was later revised to be at the end of August.

    In November, the government was said to be keeping to its target of December 31 for the launch of the RLT3 Shah Alam Line, though this was subject to the resulting of testing, transport minister Anthony Loke said at the time.

     
  • Still no update on OMV/402 issue in Dec, CKD price increase in Jan 2026 uncertain – Mercedes-Benz M’sia

    Still no update on OMV/402 issue in Dec, CKD price increase in Jan 2026 uncertain – Mercedes-Benz M’sia

    Remember the open market value (OMV) excise duty revision quandary that crops up every year end, threatening price hikes for CKD locally assembled cars and motorcycles if the government doesn’t give yet another deferment? We’re here again, in the final month of 2025 and with no update in sight. The deferment expires in January 2026.

    At yesterday’s launch of the Mercedes-Benz GLC 200, we asked Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) if prices of their CKD cars will shoot up come January 1, 2026, and they flatly said that they have no updates on the matter.

    “We’re anxiously waiting for it. Once we have the confirmation, we’ll share it. You’ll see it (price change) from January 1 if there has been any communications. For now, what you see is what you’ll get,” Nadzir bin Ab Razak, MBM’s head of product management and planning said. By the way, the company has prepared a new price list based on changes to the OMV policy, as they have done for a few years now.

    Still no update on OMV/402 issue in Dec, CKD price increase in Jan 2026 uncertain – Mercedes-Benz M’sia

    MBM is among the OEMs that have local assembly operations in Malaysia, and if they are still in the dark, we can assume that other carmakers too are yet to hear from the government about another deferment, or better yet, a permanent solution to avoid a déjà vu every December.

    When announcing that the auto industry secured a one-year deferment for 2025, Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) president Mohd Shamsor Mohd Zain said in January that the effect of OMV/402 will be an average price increase of between 10% to 30% for CKD cars, which would lead to lower sales and volume, affecting carmakers and suppliers negatively.

    “We are very concerned. Based on our understanding right now the 402 will be implemented by January 2026. If that really happens, there will be an average price increase of between 10% to 30% for CKD cars.

    Still no update on OMV/402 issue in Dec, CKD price increase in Jan 2026 uncertain – Mercedes-Benz M’sia

    “If that (OMV revision) happens, there will be a lot of spiral down effects for the future years, in terms of lower sales, lower volume, especially for CKDs. It will also have an impact on our local industry, especially our suppliers. There’s a lot of after effects that we’re concerned about,” Shamsor said then, before Malaysia Automotive Component Parts Manufacturers (MACPMA) and Motorcycle and Scooter Assemblers and Distributors Association of Malaysia (MASAAM) weighed in.

    What’s this OMV/402 issue all about again? Here’s an explainer on the bullet we’ve been dodging for years, and how we got here. The controversial ‘402’ – gazetted on the last day of 2019 – stipulated a new methodology of calculating a CKD vehicle’s OMV, which influences how much tax is to be paid and therefore, its selling price. OMV is defined as the final market value of a CKD vehicle ex-factory, before the government imposes excise duties on it.

    It’s primarily made up of the cost of the CKD pack, cost of manufacturing and components as well as assembly and administration charges. Note that fully-imported (CBU) vehicles use a different system – prices for these are based on Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF), on which import and excise duties are imposed.

    Still no update on OMV/402 issue in Dec, CKD price increase in Jan 2026 uncertain – Mercedes-Benz M’sia

    The PH-era regulations set that in calculating OMV, one must take into account not just the profit and general expenses incurred or accounted in the manufacture of a vehicle, but also of its sale. It was this ‘sale’ clause that got industry players up in arms, because it involved areas such as engineering, development work, art work, design work, plan and sketch, royalty payments and license fees (patent, trademark, copyright). Think of it as ‘factory costs’ plus ‘office costs’.

    The regulations were supposed to come into force in 2020, but 22 days into that pandemic year, MAA announced that the finance ministry had deferred implementation to 2021. By end-2020, it was deferred again, and MAA appealed to the government in 2022 for continued deferment, which was successful – a two-year deferment was granted, until December 31, 2024. The latest deferment is until December 31, 2025.

    As you can imagine, this uncertainty isn’t good for a company’s planning, forecasting and operations. Without clarity, investments will also be hampered – no one wants to invest in local production and ‘live on the edge’ every December hoping for the best. No exaggeration here – the second deferment was announced just two days before 2021 ended!

    Still no update on OMV/402 issue in Dec, CKD price increase in Jan 2026 uncertain – Mercedes-Benz M’sia

    If prices of CKD cars do go up by as much as 30%, perhaps OEMs will not bother with the hassle of local production and just bring in CBU imports – this would be a loss for the industry and country. Yes, the government would collect more taxes with the revised OMV in the short term, but if higher prices damage sales volume (all-time high in 2024, we have momentum), production and eventually job opportunities for the rakyat, it could be an example of being penny-wise but pound-foolish.

    Perhaps the subsequent administrations after Pakatan Harapan do see the logic behind the auto industry’s argument, hence the constant stays of execution, but kicking the can down the road via annual deferments surely isn’t the way to go.

    Earlier this year, the finance ministry said that “MoF, together with MITI and the automotive industry, is currently reviewing the vehicle valuation method to ensure that the imposition of tax is carried out in a fair, neutral and consistent manner”. Fingers crossed, again.

    Still no update on OMV/402 issue in Dec, CKD price increase in Jan 2026 uncertain – Mercedes-Benz M’sia

    We also asked MBM president and CEO Amanda Zhang for updates on Malaysia’s move away from ‘Customised Incentives’ to a fixed and fairer incentive system for the automotive industry. It was supposed to have happened in October, and MITI said in September that it was finalising the New Customised Incentive Mechanism.

    It’s still in the works. “I’m actually very much involved with a lot of the discussions with the ministries. Right now, we’re in the process of negotiating a free trade agreement between the EU (European Union) and Malaysia, so there are a lot of discussions happening,” Zhang said.

    “We enter this market, we have to accept also the set up as it is. In the current system, a lot of the incentives are done based on individual lobby, and I think the Malaysian government has also realised, and are going forward with greater transparency. So, I cannot say fair or unfair as it depends on each OEM’s contribution to the country.

    “But going forward, we know that the policies will bring more transparency to the surface, so it really depends on our investment in the country to come to the respective incentives that we can get,” she added.

     
  • Appointment of collection agents won’t affect MyJPJ system – not privatisation, to expand service channels

    Appointment of collection agents won’t affect MyJPJ system – not privatisation, to expand service channels

    We’re sure you’ve seen news, as well as various criticisms, regarding the transport ministry appointing Ramssol Group subsidiary Rider Gate as an authorised collection agent for the road transport department (JPJ). Well, deputy transport minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah and JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli have weighed in on the matter, based on separate Bernama reports.

    “They are collectors only. They have nothing to do with MyJPJ. They will not interfere with, replace or take over MyJPJ,” Hasbi said today in the Dewan Negara, adding that this is similar to other agencies entrusted with collecting specific payments.

    Meanwhile, Aedy said in a statement yesterday that this wasn’t a privatisation exercise; rather, to expand JPJ’s service channels. He said the appointment of collection agents has been in place since 2016, and 10 such appointments have been made so far.

    “The agents have no role in official collection channels, namely the MyJPJ and MySikap applications and JPJ offices, which are currently and will continue to be managed by the department,” Aedy said, adding that motorists can still renew road tax separately and directly with the JPJ via the MyJPJ and MySikap applications or at JPJ offices.

    Appointment of collection agents won’t affect MyJPJ system – not privatisation, to expand service channels

    According to Ramssol Group, the Rider Gate portal offers Malaysians a fully digital, convenient and secure platform for important JPJ transactions, including road tax renewal, saman payments and vehicle ownership transfer, with a nominal fee per transaction.

    Should a vehicle insurance platform be appointed as a collection agent, it could also offer road tax renewals when customers purchase motor insurance, the JPJ D-G said.

    “Among the companies previously appointed as collection agents are Pos Malaysia, Puspakom, MyEG, Konsortium Multimedia Swasta, TCSENS and TNG.

    “All applications will be considered according to procedures in line with approvals from the finance ministry, as has been implemented for a long time,” Aedy said, adding that the appointment of collection agents does not involve any cost to the government, and any qualified company wishing to offer added value through JPJ services can apply to the department.

     
  • Mercedes-Benz Malaysia to continue offering PHEVs as a bridge from ICE to EV, giving “luxury of choice”

    Mercedes-Benz Malaysia to continue offering PHEVs as a bridge from ICE to EV, giving “luxury of choice”

    Some of you may have been surprised to see the launch of yet another Mercedes-Benz plug-in hybrid, the GLE400e, despite sluggish sales of these petrol-electric models in Malaysia. But Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) is doubling down on its commitment to this niche, saying that it offers customers “the luxury of choice.”

    Pressed on this during the press conference as part of the launch yesterday, the company’s marketing and sales vice president Nadia Trimmel said that its buyers’ tastes for different products change and evolve over time, and that the introduction of the GLE400e gives it the opportunity to measure the appetite for electrified vehicles in the large SUV segment.

    “We believe there is potential for this product,” she added. “Plug-in hybrids will always remain in the transition into the world of full electrification, and we remain committed to this strategy in the long term, where market conditions allow.”

    Mercedes-Benz Malaysia to continue offering PHEVs as a bridge from ICE to EV, giving “luxury of choice”

    Still, the company is hedging its bets by introducing more mild hybrid models (since pure petrol Mercs are being phased out globally) in the lower part of the segment, in response to minimal PHEV demand. In recent months, MBM has launched the C200 AMG Line and, just yesterday alongside the GLE400e, the GLC200 AMG Line, in an effort to boost sales of its compact executive vehicles.

    According to MBM president and CEO Amanda Zhang, the move is part of Stuttgart’s wider strategy to diversify its lineup in response to slowing EV demand, with over 40 models set to be launched over the next three years. “This is why we are running both [EV and internal combustion engine] platforms, giving the customers a choice between ICE, plug-ins and EVs. This is what we call the “luxury of choice.”

    To recap, the RM498,888 GLE400e is the most affordable model in the GLE range, being RM46,000 cheaper than the mild hybrid GLE450. Power comes from a 252 PS/400 Nm 2.0 litre turbo four-cylinder engine and a 156 PS/440 Nm electric motor integrated into the nine-speed 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox, for a combined 381 PS/650 Nm output. A 31 kWh battery provides an all-electric range of 114 km on the WLTP cycle.

    GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz GLE400e in Malaysia

     
  • 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology on Malaysian website; registration of interest open

    2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology on Malaysian website; registration of interest open

    Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has opened registrations of interest for the fully electric Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology on its website, three months on from its global debut in September.

    Pricing for the upcoming model in Malaysia has yet to be revealed, though for reference, the EV has been listed in the right-hand-drive United Kingdom market as starting from just over 60k pounds sterling, or RM329k.

    The battery-electric GLC SUV is built on the manufacturer’s MB.EA-Medium version of the Mercedes-Benz Electric Architecture with 800-volt electrical architecture, bringing a lithium-ion battery with 94 kWh usable capacity, offering up to 713 km of range on the WLTP testing standard.

    2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology on Malaysian website; registration of interest open

    Fast charging for the GLC EV can be done at up to 330 kW DC, which charges the battery from 10-80% in 22 minutes, or 300 km of range added in 10 minutes; selected markets get a DC converter to enable charging at 400-volt stations. For home charging, 11 kW AC is standard, with up to 22 kW AC offered as an option.

    From debut, the GLC will be offered in a sole GLC400 4Matic variant which goes on sale in the first half of 2026, which brings a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain producing 489 PS in total. The rear motor gets a two-speed transmission, while the motor gets a single reduction gear.

    This powers the GLC400 4Matic from 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, on to a top speed of 210 km/h. Suspension is by four-link layout in front, and a multi-link layout with central pivot at the rear. Optional Airmatic suspension can be specified, while optional rear wheel steering turns the rear wheels by up to 4.5 degrees at speeds below 60 km/h.

    2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology on Malaysian website; registration of interest open

    Inside, the new, optional seamless MBUX Hyperscreen spans the width of the dashboard with a 39.1-inch display, bookended by the air vents at the corners. Variants with the MBUX Superscreen offer a front passenger display with a digital decorative element” that can show a personal photo or one of 12 predefined images, in essence serving as a digital picture frame.

    Also portrayed on the website as equipment for the GLC EV is the Sky Control panoramic roof, active ambient lighting with sound visualisation (lighting that changes according to the music being played), a high-end front seat specification, vegan interior upholstery, and wireless device charging; luggage capacity is 570 litres, or up to 1,740 litres with the rear seats folded, with an additional 128 litres in the frunk.

    Digital Extras listed for the GLC EV include the MB.Drive driving and parking assistance feature package, navigation enhanced with Google Maps, Guard 360 vehicle protection, remote functions, and the Entertainment package.

    An official date for the Malaysian launch of the all-electric Mercedes-Benz GLC has yet to be disclosed; the latest in the GLC line-up for Malaysia is the GLC200 4Matic, which was launched yesterday, priced at RM330k.

    GALLERY: 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology

     
  • Leapmotor B10 EV launched in Malaysia – 2 variants, 218 PS/240 Nm, up to 434 km WLTP, fr. RM99,800 OTR

    Leapmotor B10 EV launched in Malaysia – 2 variants, 218 PS/240 Nm, up to 434 km WLTP, fr. RM99,800 OTR

    Stellantis Malaysia has officially launched the Leapmotor B10, the all-electric SUV making becoming the second model from the Chinese automaker to go on sale in the country following the C10’s arrival here last year. Two variants of the five-seater C-segment offering are available here, and they are the Life and Design.

    First up, their pricing. The pricing of the B10 Life is RM107,800, while the B10 Design is priced at RM118,800, both on-the-road without insurance. However, the B10 is being offered at a special introductory price for the first 200 units, which brings the price down to:

    • B10 Life – RM99,800
    • B10 Design – RM109,800

    The rebate reduces the pricing of the Life by RM8k and the Design, by RM9k. This effectively makes the B10 cheaper than the Proton eMas 7, which goes for RM105,800 for the Prime and RM119,800 for the Premium, as well as the BYD Atto 3 Ultra, which is currently priced at RM118,800, all with rebates in place.

    Leapmotor B10 EV launched in Malaysia – 2 variants, 218 PS/240 Nm, up to 434 km WLTP, fr. RM99,800 OTR

    Measuring in at 4,515 mm long, 1,885 mm wide and 1,655 mm tall, with a 2,735 mm-long wheelbase and a ground clearance of 170 mm, the B10 sits a segment below the larger, D-sized C10. Comparatively, it is just a fraction smaller across all measurement points than its primary competitor, the eMas 7 (4,615 mm long, 1,901 mm wide, 1,670 mm tall, with a 2,750 mm wheelbase and 173 mm ground clearance).

    Design-wise, the B10 offers a clean, if generic shape, and from certain side and rear angles drops quite a few Teutonic hints in its lines, which will give it plenty of appeal to those into certain Continental shapes. In terms of form, the package looks tauter and better proportioned than the bulkier C10.

    Notable elements include slim full-LED headlight assemblies with distinct chequered flag-styled DRLs, with the rear lighting mirroring the front with a full-length LED tail light bar at the rear. Both variants ride on the same 18-inch Star Sports alloy wheels, which are shod with 225/50 front and 235/50 rear tyres. The suspension setup consists of a McPherson front and multi-link rear system.

    Leapmotor B10 EV launched in Malaysia – 2 variants, 218 PS/240 Nm, up to 434 km WLTP, fr. RM99,800 OTR

    Only available in rear-wheel drive configuration, both the B10 Life and Design are equipped with the same single electric motor powertrain, differing only in battery capacities. These are:

    • B10 Life – 218 PS (215 hp, or 160 kW) and 240 Nm, 56.2 kWh battery, 140 kW max DC charging
    • B10 Design – 218 PS (215 hp, or 160 kW) and 240 Nm, 67.1 kWh battery, 168 kW max DC charging

    Highlights of the seven-in-one oil-cooled motor include a quiet performance (with a noise level of under 76 db A in operation), lightness (60 kg) and a 94% peak efficiency in transferring power to the wheels. For comparison of its output versus its rivals, the eMas 7 has 218 PS and 320 Nm, while the Atto 3’s unit puts out 204 PS and 310 Nm.

    As for the two CATL lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, the 56.2 kWh unit offers 361 km of WLTP-rated range, while the 67.1 kWh LFP unit provides 434 km of WLTP travel. Performance figures include a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 8.0 seconds, while top whack is 170 km/h, these applying to both variants.

    Charging-wise, the automaker says it takes about 4.2 hours to juice up the lower capacity battery, or 5.6 hours for the larger battery via the AC route, at a max rate of 11 kW. The OBC rate is identical to the eMas 7, but ahead of the 7 kW on the Atto 3.

    As for DC, the B10 supports fast charging at up to 140 kW for the 56.2 kWh battery and 168 kW for the 67.1 kWh unit, with the units getting from a 30 to 80% state-of-charge in about 19 to 20 minutes, respectively. This outpaces that on the eMas 7 (80 kW for Prime, 100 kW for Premium) and the Atto 3 (88 kW). The B10 is also equipped with a vehicle-to-load (V2L) function as standard, and this provides 3.3 kW of discharge power.

    Move inside and you’ll find a cabin presentation similar to the C10, with the same structure and lines. However some elements have been redefined. The centre console features a floating multi-purpose island that integrates an armrest, a dual mobile phone holder with a 15 watt wireless charging pad (on the right side), with the lower stack housing two foldable cup holders and a large storage panel. Unlike China, there’s no slot-in table accessory for the front passenger dashboard area.

    Additionally, the AC vents are housed in conventional side and central apertures and feature mechanical adjustment for the louvres. While the steering wheel – which is heated on the Design – retains the dual-spoke presentation as seen on the C10, it’s styled differently, with the accents and cut-outs now positioned on the lower part of the steering boss.

    Like the C10, the front seats on the B10 can be fully reclined with the headrests removed to offer a full flat space, and the size of the cabin is touted through dimension numbers – there’s 1,400 mm of interior width and 2,390 mm of usable length from rear seatback to the dashboard as well as best-in-class front (1,027 mm) and rear (1,005 mm) headroom.

    As for the rear cargo space, there’s 430 litres of volume, but this is expandable to 1,700 litres with the rear seats folded. There’s also a frunk, which provides 25 litres of space. The volume offered by the B10 isn’t far from the C10’s 435 litre boot and 32 litre frunk.

    Standard equipment includes a fixed panoramic sunroof (with a powered sunshade), auto air-conditioning (with rear AC vents), an 8.8-inch instrument display panel and a 2.5K high-resolution 14.6-inch centre touchscreen running the latest Leap OS 4.0 Plus.

    Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon SA8155 chipset and equipped with up to 16GB of memory and an integrated Adreno 640 GPU, the system offers a new graphic user interface, which the brand says offers a more intuitive and smoother experience.

    Highlights of the new OS include a new integrated navigation system and wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, although initial buyers will have to wait for the latter to be introduced next month, in January, via an over-the-air (OTA) update.

    Other standard fit items for the B10 include four USB ports (one 12 watt Type-A, one 60 watt Type-C at the front, and one 12 watt Type-A and one 15 watt Type-C for the rear), with the Life being equipped with a dark grey fabric interior, manual adjustment front seats and a six-speaker audio system.

    The Design adds on this by upping the front seats to electrically-adjustable, heated and ventilated front seats (six-way driver and four-way front passenger) and the upholstery to liquid-resistant Oeko-Tex Standard 100 ‘silicone leather’ as seen on the C10, in two colour options (dark grey or shadow grey).

    Additionally, the Design gets automatic folding side mirrors, rain sensing wipers, 64-way ambient lighting, rear privacy windows, an electric tailgate and a 12-speaker sound system.

    The B10 continues to feature the automaker’s NFC card key system, which provides access to the car via a tap of the driver’s side mirror cover and vehicle operation via placement on the centre console, but there’s now a Leapmotor app that provides a digital key function via a paired mobile phone.

    However, you’ll need to key in a numerical password, and type this in on the centre screen each time you want to drive the car. Aside from providing a digital key, the app also offers a large number of features, such as remote activation of the AC, windows and automatic locking/unlocking of the doors.

    Leapmotor B10 specification sheet (left) and mobile app feature list. Click to enlarge.

    As for safety and driving assistance systems, the five-star NCAP-rated B10 comes with seven airbags (front, front side, side curtains and centre), a 360-degree panoramic camera (which doubles up as a surround dashcam) and rear parking sensors, along with a Level 2 ADAS suite equipped with 12 ultrasonic sensors offering 17 related driving assistance functions.

    The comprehensive list for this includes adaptive cruise control, intelligent speed assist, traffic jam assist, forward collision warning, AEB, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist and emergency lane keeping.

    Five exterior colours are available for the SUV in Malaysia, and these are Starry Night Blue, Dawn Purple, Pearly White, Tundra Grey, and Metallic Black. The Leapmotor B10 comes with a six-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty (consisting of a four-year/100,000 km manufacturer warranty plus an additional two-year/50,000 km full extended warranty) and an eight-year/160,000 km battery warranty.

    We’ve driven the B10 – read our first-drive report of the EV here.

    GALLERY: Leapmotor B10 Design

    GALLERY: Leapmotor B10 Life

     
  • BYD Seal 6 EV Malaysia review – bigger than Civic, cheaper than City e:HEV, 425 km WLTP, any good?

    BYD Seal 6 EV Malaysia review – bigger than Civic, cheaper than City e:HEV, 425 km WLTP, any good?

    Launched in September, the BYD Seal 6 EV occupies an interesting niche as the first electric C-segment sedan in Malaysia. Such is the potential that the Chinese carmaker sees in this market that it chose it as the first export destination, beating Singapore by a week.

    Priced at exactly RM100,000 for the base Dynamic model as dictated by the floor price for CBU fully-imported EVs, the Seal 6 costs a good chunk less than the full-fat Seal while losing little in terms of size. At 4,720 mm long, the car is only 80 mm shorter than its sibling, and nearly 40 mm longer than the Honda Civic – even though it’s considerably cheaper than the top-spec City e:HEV sedan one rung below.

    It’s also relatively well kitted out, with standard features that include full-LED lighting, auto air con, a powered driver’s seat, an 8.8-inch instrument display and a 12.8-inch rotatable infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You also get a variety of driver assists such as autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control, but no full Level 2 semi-autonomous driving.

    Stepping up to the RM115,800 Premium nets you a powered passenger seat, along with seat ventilation, a panoramic glass roof, customisable ambient lighting and a Qi wireless charger. Powering the Seal 6 is a single electric motor producing 129 PS (95 kW) and 220 Nm of torque, with the Premium boosting those figures to 218 PS (160 kW) and 330 Nm. With a 56.64 kWh LFP battery, the WLTP range of both is 425 km.

    Not only is the Seal 6 the most affordable electric sedan as it stands, but there are also plenty of charging promos for both landed and condominium owners, along with rebates that sneak the car under that RM100,000 mark. But does that money buy you a car that’s actually any good? Watch Hafriz Shah’s comprehensive video review below.

     
  • Penang Dept of Environment issued 80 saman to bikes, diesel vehicles in 5 days – emissions and noise

    Penang Dept of Environment issued 80 <em>saman</em> to bikes, diesel vehicles in 5 days – emissions and noise

    Penang’s Department of Environment (DOE, or Jabatan Alam Sekitar) issued 80 saman to vehicle owners for failing to meet emission standards in Ops Gerak, a five-day operations that started on December 4.

    Penang DOE director Badlishah Ahmad said that of the total, 34 compounds were issued to diesel vehicles while 46 were issued to motorcycles. 712 vehicles were inspected in five locations, namely the Sungai Dua southbound toll plaza, Juru northbound toll plaza, Penang Bridge toll plaza, Lebuhraya Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu (Jalan Batu Maung) and the Second Bridge toll plaza.

    Badlishah said that they focused on trade and private vehicles, and noise and emissions tests for motorcycles. A total of 38 Notis Arahan Seksyen 48A or retest notices were issued to diesel vehicles, three to petrol vehicles and 53 to motorcycles, Bernama reported.

    DOE was taking part in an integrated operations that also involved PDRM, JPJ, AADK (Agensi Antidadah Kebangsaan), Majlis Bandaraya Seberang Perai (MBSP) and Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang (MBPP), assisted by the concessionaires for the two bridges.

    Badlishah said that the state’s DOE has carried out 53 operations this year to inspect emissions of ICE vehicles and sound/emissions for motorcycles. Compounds worth RM232,000 and RM30,300 were issued to the respective categories.

    Lorries emitting plumes of black smoke, two-stroke kapcais with a high-pitched noise and distinct exhaust smoke, and modified cars with pops and bangs are rampant elsewhere too – all these surely cancels out the positives of Malaysia’s EV push? How about a nationwide crackdown, DOE?

     
  • 2025 Proton X50 facelift review – is the big redesign and new engine enough to see off new rivals?

    2025 Proton X50 facelift review – is the big redesign and new engine enough to see off new rivals?

    The facelifted Proton X50 was launched in July and has wasted no time finding buyers. Sales have already surpassed 10,000 units and the car shows no signs of stopping, but is this strong performance justified by the substance underneath? That’s what we’re finding out in this video review.

    Proton calls this an “all-new” car, and while that’s not strictly speaking true, the changes are substantiative nevertheless. New head- and taillights, a big, toothy lower grille, a massive rear spoiler (on this Flagship model at least) and some significant sheetmetal changes freshen up the exterior, while the interior has been completely redesigned, bringing it closer in look and feel to its Chinese competitors.

    There are also larger screens, including an 8.88-inch instrument display and a 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, the latter now coming with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. But the biggest news is the 181 PS/290 Nm 1.5 litre BHE15-EFZ turbo four-cylinder engine, which is not only more powerful but is also claimed to be more efficient than the old three-cylinder. An unchanged seven-speed DCT is also fited.

    All this and more is yours for less money than before, priced from RM85,800 to RM109,300. But with new rivals seemingly being launched every week, are the changes enough for the new X50 to hold its own against some stiff competition? Our very own Jonathan James Tan has driven it, and you can watch his review below.

     
  • Attempts to smuggle 1,700 litres of diesel thwarted

    Attempts to smuggle 1,700 litres of diesel thwarted

    The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) on Monday foiled two attempts to smuggle diesel out of the country at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) complex, Bernama reports.

    “At 4.49 pm, we detained a Thai man and seized 900 litres of diesel valued at an estimated RM2,772. The detention followed an inspection of his Toyota Hilux, which revealed an additional tank stored with diesel. We also seized the RM40,000 vehicle,” Bukit Kayu Hitam AKPS commander SAC Mohd Nasaruddin M Nasir said in a statement yesterday.

    He added that during an operation at 7.45 pm, they detained another Thai man on suspicion of trying to smuggle 800 litres of diesel, worth an estimated RM2,464, using the same method and also in a Toyota Hilux.

    Mohd Nasaruddin said the total seizure – 1,700 litres of diesel and both vehicles – is valued at an estimated RM105,236. He added that the cases have been handed over to the road transport department (JPJ) for action under sections 6 and 64(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

     
  • Unpaid JPJ saman to block you from getting Budi95? MoT denies, says fuel subsidy available if lesen active

    Unpaid JPJ <em>saman</em> to block you from getting Budi95? MoT denies, says fuel subsidy available if <em>lesen</em> active

    The ministry of transport has moved to quell reports that outstanding road transport department (JPJ) summonses would cause users to be locked out of their Budi95 petrol subsidy. According to a statement released by minister Anthony Loke, unpaid fines and subsidy eligibility are based on two different mechanisms that operate separately; they are not related to each other.

    He insisted that Budi95 eligibility will continue as is, whereby users will only need to be Malaysian citizens with a valid MyKad and have an active driving licence. Note that this does not mean the licence itself needs to be valid – users can pump subsidised RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre even with an expired licence, as long as it has lapsed for no more than three years.

    Unpaid JPJ <em>saman</em> to block you from getting Budi95? MoT denies, says fuel subsidy available if <em>lesen</em> active

    This is in response to a now-deleted article from Malay Mail, which stated that motorists could lose their Budi95 subsidy if they failed to pay their outstanding summonses by December 31. It stated that because the subsidy eligibility is tied to having a valid driving licence, if a user is unable to renew their licence due to being blacklisted, they would be unable to get the fuel at a cheaper rate.

    Obviously, the provision allowing users to have an expired licence up to three years puts paid to that notion, as they will have plenty of time to enjoy the subsidy until the amnesty period is up. Still, the ministry stressed that motorists should still abide by traffic laws to ensure the safety of other road users.

     
  • Seres 3 EV in Malaysia, 10 units only, RM95k all in – Seres 5 Pro REEV with 1,175 km range coming Q1 2026

    Seres 3 EV in Malaysia, 10 units only, RM95k all in – Seres 5 Pro REEV with 1,175 km range coming Q1 2026

    There’s a new electric vehicle (EV) in town and it is called the Seres 3. Distributed in Malaysia by Oriental Swan Motor Group, the Seres 3 (pronounced as ‘Series 3’) is being offered at a promotional price of RM95,000 on-the-road inclusive of insurance. The catch is only 10 units are available for now as part of the brand’s initial introduction here.

    We’ve actually seen the Seres 3 in Malaysia before, as back in 2021, a paultan.org reader sent in a photo of the EV in its pre-facelift form. The one we’re getting now is the facelifted model that is aimed at export markets but has already been discontinued in China (it was known as the Glory E3 then).

    For the asking price, you’re getting an SUV that has a footprint roughly similar to the Honda e:N1/HR-V and Proton X50, measuring in at 4,385 mm long, 1,850 mm wide, 1,650 mm tall and with a wheelbase of 2,655 mm. Front MacPherson struts and a rear torsion beam make up the Seres 3’s suspension, which is paired with all-around disc brakes and 18-inch alloys (with 225/55 profile tyres).

    Seres 3 EV in Malaysia, 10 units only, RM95k all in – Seres 5 Pro REEV with 1,175 km range coming Q1 2026

    The electric motor driving the front wheels is rated at 163 PS (161 hp or 120 kW) and 300 Nm of torque, with power delivered by a 53.6-kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery. The latter is good for a range of up to 405 km following the NEDC standard (likely 340 km WLTP) and supports 11-kW AC charging (0-80% in four hours) as well as 60-kW DC fast charging (0-80% in 40 minutes).

    In terms of equipment, the Seres 3 comes with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, four speakers, six airbags (front, side and curtain), ESP, brake assist, EBD, traction control, hill start assist, hill descent control, auto brake hold, a tyre pressure monitor, passive cruise control, rear parking sensors, a reverse camera, LED headlamps and DRLs, selectable drive modes, powered front seats, single-zone climate control (with rear vents) rain-sensing wipers and leatherette upholstery.

    Features that most would expect at this price such as keyless entry (there is still keyless start), powered side mirrors (they are manually operated) or even any form of ADAS are missing from the Seres 3 sold here, which indicates this to be a low-spec variant. In a rare case among EVs, there is a spare tyre under the boot floor.

    Seres 3 EV in Malaysia, 10 units only, RM95k all in – Seres 5 Pro REEV with 1,175 km range coming Q1 2026

    We should point out that the Seres 3 isn’t an EV that was built from the ground up on a dedicated platform. Instead, its roots can be traced to the Glory 500 that had an internal combustion engine, but was converted to be become an EV. The use of a NMC battery shows its age, as China has long moved on to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) for medium-sized batteries like this.

    According to the local distributor, the Seres 3 will be joined by the Seres 5 Pro in the first quarter of 2026, with a range extender version (REEV) of the latter claimed to offer as much as 1,200 km of WLTP range. The REEV powertrain features a 1.5 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine that gets an electric motor attached as a generator for a 40-kWH NMC battery.

    This is used for a pair of electric traction motors delivering all-wheel drive and a total system output of 551 PS (543 hp or 405 kW) and 820 Nm. There’s also a rear-wheel drive version of the REEV setup with 347 PS (342 hp or 255 kW) and 520 Nm.

     
  • PLUS ramps in Penang closed nightly from Dec 9-12

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    Penang lang, take note. PLUS has announced full lane closures of the ‘Line R and Line S’ ramps (CH 0.0 to CH 0.2), northbound from Bukit Mertajam and Perai, joining the North South Highway.

    These closures will happen every night from 10.30 pm to 5.30 am the following morning, from December 9 (tonight) till December 12. It is to facilitate the safe demolition of street lamp structures using specialised equipment.

    Throughout the closure, motorists who want to get on to the PLUS can use alternative routes such as the road in the Perai industrial area, or via the Bukit Tengah roundabout followed by the Seberang Jaya roundabout. Check out the maps above for a clearer picture.

    Drive safe when in the area and follow the signs and crew. Do share this with your friends and family if it’s relevant.

     
  • smart #6 EHD leaked – PHEV D-segment sedan, same size as Mercedes E-Class, 1.5T from Proton X50

    smart #6 EHD leaked – PHEV D-segment sedan, same size as Mercedes E-Class, 1.5T from Proton X50

    Day by day, smart is becoming unrecognisable from its early years as purely a city car maker. Its recent electric SUVs have pushed the brand’s boundaries, but it will now break those barriers completely with a massive new sedan dubbed the #6.

    The car recently cropped up in a filing with China’s ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT), as sighted by Autohome. And it’s big, measuring 4,906 mm long, 1,922 mm wide and 1,508 mm tall, putting it within 50 mm of the current Mercedes-Benz E-Class in terms of length and besting it in all other metrics (bar its 2,926 mm wheelbase).

    Images show the distinctive face of the smart #1 and #3 – with a full-width light bar joining the slim headlights and a downturned centre air intake, here coming with a contrasting body-coloured surround – grafted onto a typical Chinese electric sedan body. There’s a long and sleek six-window glasshouse, flush pop-out door handles and plenty of gloss black lower cladding to disguise the car’s height.

    The rear end is where the #6 trades its siblings’ cutesy look for an altogether sportier appearance. You still get a full-width taillight bar, but its rectangular shape and smoked internals give an almost muscle car-like air, and there’s even an active rear spoiler. An aggressive rear bumper design and a simple body-coloured rear valance complete the look.

    smart #6 EHD leaked – PHEV D-segment sedan, same size as Mercedes E-Class, 1.5T from Proton X50

    In contrast to smart’s other models, the EHD badge at the back denotes a plug-in hybrid powertrain, utilising a similar system to the #5 EHD. The building blocks should be mostly identical, with the #6 confirmed to have a 1.5 litre BHE15-CFZ turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a record 47.26% thermal efficiency, producing 163 PS and 255 Nm of torque. This is related to the mill in the facelifted Proton X50.

    The #5 EHD also features a three-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (3DHT Evo) integrating a 272 PS/380 Nm electric motor for a total system output of 425 PS and 635 Nm – all sent to the front wheels. Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery sizes of 20 kWh and 41.46 kWh deliver a pure electric range of 120 km and 252 km respectively on China’s lenient CLTC cycle, leading to a combined range of 1,483 km with the smaller battery and 1,615 km with the larger one. Expect mild improvements on the #6 due to its slipperier shape.

    Expect the #6 to be launched in China early next year, with global markets receiving the car in due course. The PHEV powertrain should go some way towards revitalising smart’s sales, which have slowed dramatically as EV demand continues to cool. And if you’re worried about its cars getting bigger, don’t worry – there’s also a fortwo-esque two-seater #2 coming in late 2026.

     
 
 
 

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