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18/09/2026

A Proton e.MAS pulling up for police duty? Could happen it seems.

PDRM is testing the e.MAS 5, e.MAS 7 and e.MAS 7 PHEV to see how they fit into its fleet. Driving well is one thing; fitting charging around police work is another question the trial will need to answer.

Patrol duties are a possibility, but nothing has been decided yet. Full story below.

PDRM is evaluating three Proton e.MAS models for possible police fleet use, including patrol duties, with free charging from Gentari during the trial.

18/09/2026

A new name is making its mark on Malaysia’s motorcycle scene!

ZXMOTO has officially launched three new motorcycles in Malaysia — the 500F, 500RR and 820RR.

The lineup covers everything from a sporty naked bike to fully faired machines, with the range-topping 820RR packing an 819cc four-cylinder engine producing 117 PS and 93 Nm.

The 500F and 500RR are powered by a 494cc twin-cylinder engine, while the 500RR gets a more aggressive fully faired design.

Which one would you pick from the new ZXMOTO lineup?

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18/09/2026

Book one car, end up with two. That’s quite a showroom visit.

39-year-old Saidahtul Khairunnisa from Ipoh won a brand-new Mitsubishi Xforce Ultimate through MMM’s “Buy 1 Free 1” contest, held as part of its early bird booking campaign.

Full story here

An Ipoh woman has won a Mitsubishi Xforce Ultimate through MMM’s Buy 1 Free 1 contest, held under its early bird booking campaign.

18/09/2026

Same Hyundai Tucson, smaller price tag. Prices in Malaysia now start at RM159,800 after cuts of up to RM8,088, with no equipment removed.

The hybrid gets the biggest reduction, but all three variants are cheaper. Enough to put the Tucson on your SUV shortlist?

Here’s the new price breakdown

Hyundai Tucson prices in Malaysia now start at RM159,800 after cuts of up to RM8,088. All three variants retain their existing equipment and safety features.

17/09/2026

The Hyundai Stargazer is getting ready to hit Malaysian roads

The first 300 units have arrived in Malaysia, covering all three variants — Style, Prime and X — ahead of the MPV’s official launch.

All three variants are powered by a 1.5-litre Smartstream petrol engine producing 115 PS and 143.8 Nm, paired with an IVT and front-wheel drive. The Style and Prime offer seven seats, while the X gets six seats with second-row captain’s chairs.

Preliminary prices are RM99,### for the Style, RM109,### for the Prime and RM121,### for the X, with final pricing and specifications to be confirmed at launch.

Would the Stargazer make your shortlist of family MPVs?

17/09/2026

Perodua is marking Malaysia Day with special offers across three models

The Aruz gets a permanent RM4,000 price reduction, while the Aruz, Ativa and QV-E are also eligible for a special Malaysia Day rebate for a limited time.

The updated Aruz now starts from RM72,900, while the QV-E continues to be offered from RM63,499 with the Battery-as-a-Service package.

Would any of these Perodua deals tempt you?

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17/09/2026

Volvo has given the XC40, EX40 and EC40 a fresh round of updates for 2026.

The refreshed trio gets new exterior styling, a larger 11.2-inch infotainment touchscreen and upgraded safety technology, including Volvo’s latest driver-assistance features. The infotainment system also brings Google Gemini, adding AI-powered assistance to the cabin.

The updates keep Volvo’s compact SUV lineup fresh while adding more tech and safety to the package.

Which one would you pick — XC40, EX40 or EC40?

17/09/2026

The first 300 Hyundai Stargazers have landed in Malaysia, with Style, Prime and X variants in the shipment.

Estimated prices start at RM99k, but here’s something to consider: the top-spec X seats six, while the Style and Prime fit seven. So the most expensive one might be a little special.

Final prices are still to come. Here’s what we know about the specs and equipment so far.

The first 300 Hyundai Stargazer units have arrived in Malaysia ahead of launch, covering Style, Prime and X variants. Here are the specs and estimated prices.

17/09/2026

326 PS, rear-wheel drive and tartan seats. Volkswagen’s new ID.3 GTI takes the badge into electric territory, with a claimed range of up to 601 km.

The numbers look promising, and physical climate buttons are welcome.

Volkswagen reveals the ID.3 GTI with 326 PS, rear-wheel drive and up to 601 km claimed range. Pre-sales for the electric hot hatch begin in early 2027.

17/09/2026

New looks are welcome, but fewer taps to use the touchscreen? That’s the update you might appreciate more every day.

Volvo has refreshed the XC40, EX40 and EC40 with a bigger screen, Google Gemini and more safety tech.

Here’s what’s changed.

Volvo updates the XC40, EX40 and EC40 with revised styling, an 11.2-inch touchscreen, Google Gemini and more safety tech. Malaysia details pending.