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• The new LRT3 Shah Alam line – the ultimate guide!

  In Public Transport, Videos / by Paul Tan / 10 July 2026 9:03 pm

  The LRT3 Shah Alam Line is finally open – and with rides free for the whole of July, there’s no better time to get acquainted with the Klang Valley’s newest rail line.

  So we hopped on for a full end-to-end test ride, and the result is this ultimate video guide to the entire route, covering all 20 stations from Bandar Utama to Johan Setia.

  The new line links Klang, Shah Alam, Subang and Petaling Jaya, running 37.8 km with interchanges to the MRT Kajang Line at Bandar Utama and the LRT Kelana Jaya Line at Glenmarie.

  

  In the video, we ride the full route and show you what’s around every single station – the malls, hospitals, universities and landmarks each one serves – along with the park-and-ride facilities and how many parking bays each one has, all the way to the final stop at Johan Setia.

  We shot this one from midday until it got dark, riding the line from one end to the other – so you don’t have to. It’s not all praise either; we point out what’s good and what’s not so good, from station amenities to waiting times.

  Watch it in full above, and let us know in the comments – is the LRT3 Shah Alam Line best ke tak best?

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• FOREVER 26: Catch the World Cup action at Omoda Jaecoo Carro this July 11 – dedicated viewing corner

  ADVERTORIAL / by Paul Tan / 10 July 2026 9:01 pm

  

  The World Cup fever is here, and Omoda Jaecoo Carro Selayang wants you to soak it all in – football, food and family – under one roof.

  Happening this Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 10am to 6pm, FOREVER 26 is the newly-opened 3S centre’s Exclusive World Cup Event, and everyone’s invited.

  📅 11 July 2026
  🕙 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  📍 OMODA | JAECOO Carro Selayang Showroom (Google Maps)

  Pull up a seat at the dedicated viewing corner and catch the beautiful game live with fellow fans. Keep the good vibes going with complimentary nasi lemak and freshly brewed coffee on the house, then test your luck at the mini games for a shot at walking away with an exclusive gift bag. It’s the perfect excuse to bring the whole crew down for the day.

  While you’re there, why not take the family SUV you’ve been eyeing for a spin? The friendly team will be on hand to walk you through the Omoda and Jaecoo line-up and get you behind the wheel for a test drive – no pressure, just a good time.

  So round up your family and friends and head down to the Omoda Jaecoo Carro Selayang Showroom this July 11. Bring the excitement – they’ll take care of the rest.

  Omoda Jaecoo Selayang by Carro
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  Kawasan Industri Selayang Indah
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• Top 20 EV brands in June 2026 – Proton closes in on BYD’s full-2025 record; Tesla surges to third

  In Cars, Local News / by Paul Tan / 10 July 2026 8:34 pm

  

  Proton continues to dominate when it comes to electric vehicle (EV) registrations this year. According to the latest data from the road transport department (JPJ) for the month ending June 2026, a total of 1,888 Proton EVs were registered last month, up 6.1% from the 1,779 units in May, keeping the national brand comfortably out in front.

  The year-to-date (YTD) tally now stands at 13,530 units, and having already surpassed its own full-year 2025 total of 8,890 units last month, Proton is now closing in on a bigger target. BYD‘s championship-winning 2025 figure of 14,407 units is just 877 units away, and at the current rate Proton should pass the best full-year EV result any brand has ever recorded in Malaysia sometime in July, with half the year still to spare.

  On the mention of BYD, the popular Chinese EV brand remains second with 1,076 units in June, up from 925 as deliveries of the updated Atto 3 got underway, for a YTD total of 5,675 units.

  The big mover of the month is Tesla. From 197 units in May, the American brand surged to 935 units in June on its customary end-of-quarter delivery push, jumping from sixth to third (1,962 YTD), with the Model Y and Model 3 landing near the top of the EV models chart. That nudges everyone below down a spot: iCaur takes fourth with 502 units (2,573 YTD), Zeekr fifth with 459 units (2,086 YTD) and Leapmotor sixth with 290 units (956 YTD), the latter up another 22.4% to keep its place in the overall top 20 brands as well.

  

  Xpeng takes seventh with 181 units (754 YTD), followed by MG in eighth with 122 units (839 YTD) and TQ Wuling in ninth with 120 units (461 YTD). BMW returns to the top ten in 10th with 99 units (376 YTD), level on the month with Volvo in 11th (357 YTD), which more than doubled its May figure of 41 units.

  MINI is 12th with 75 units (307 YTD), ahead of Dongfeng in 13th with 73 units (257 YTD) and Great Wall Motor in 14th with 70 units (303 YTD). Perodua, which climbed to 10th in May, slips back to 15th this time with 65 units of the QV-E (209 YTD), so the national brand’s first EV has paused its ascent for now.

  The remaining five brands in the top 20 are Denza in 16th with 39 units (217 YTD), smart in 17th with 33 units (152 YTD), nearly triple its May figure, Porsche in 18th with 27 units (119 YTD), Honda in 19th with 22 units (94 YTD) and Chery in 20th with 13 units (76 YTD). GAC Aion and Neta, both in the list a month ago, drop out this time.

  

  In total, 6,215 EVs were registered in June, up 23.4% from May’s 5,038 units and the strongest month since January, comfortably outpacing the wider market’s 10.4% recovery. You can explore the full month-by-month and YTD breakdowns, by brand, model, body type and fuel, on our car sales data tool.

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• Top 20 car brands in June 2026 – Perodua rebounds to 27.5k, Honda up 71%, Tesla storms into the top 10

  In Cars, Local News / by Paul Tan / 10 July 2026 8:24 pm

  

  The road transport department (JPJ) has released its latest vehicle registration data for the month ending June 2026, and Perodua is once again on top. The national carmaker registered 27,517 units last month, rebounding 12.4% from the 24,480 units it managed in May as the overall market recovered, bringing its year-to-date (YTD) total to 158,295 units at the halfway mark.

  Proton holds on to second place with 15,450 units, the only brand in the top 10 to ease on the month, down 4.3% for a YTD tally of 98,010 units. Toyota stays third with 9,705 units, nudging past May’s figure for yet another best single-month result this year (this figure also includes recon units), for a YTD total of 50,591 units.

  Outside the top three is Honda in fourth, and it is one of June’s big movers, up 70.8% on the month to 6,297 units (27,549 YTD), its best result of the year by far on the back of a surge in City deliveries. Omoda Jaecoo holds fifth with 1,267 units (7,810 YTD) despite a slight dip.

  

  Mazda climbs to sixth with 1,210 units (6,003 YTD), up 17.9%, swapping places with Mitsubishi, which slides from sixth to ninth with 948 units (6,767 YTD) as its Xforce-led run cools. Between them sit Jetour in seventh with 1,203 units (5,048 YTD), up 24.3% for another new high, and BYD in eighth with 1,076 units (5,675 YTD).

  The standout of the month is Tesla. From 197 units and 21st place in May, the American EV brand surged to 935 units in June, up nearly fivefold, to storm into the top 10 in 10th (1,962 YTD), as its customary end-of-quarter delivery push landed both the Model Y and Model 3 near the top of the EV chart. That leaves Chery just outside the top 10 in 11th with 929 units (5,591 YTD), despite growing 28% on the month.

  Great Wall Motor takes 12th with 738 units (3,166 YTD), up 29% for one of the stronger gains in the list. It is followed by Lexus in 13th with 601 units (3,075 YTD), iCaur in 14th with 502 units (2,573 YTD), Mercedes-Benz in 15th with 498 units (3,920 YTD), Zeekr in 16th with 459 units (2,086 YTD) and BMW in 17th with 442 units (2,991 YTD).

  As for the remaining three brands in the top 20, Isuzu took 18th with 396 units (2,386 YTD) and Nissan 19th with 347 units (2,226 YTD). Leapmotor, which broke into the list for the first time in May, keeps its place in 20th with 290 units, up another 22.4% (956 YTD). MG, 20th a month ago, drops out this time with 192 units in 21st.

  

  Overall, the market bounced back in June, with total new-vehicle registrations of 72,943 units, up 10.4% from May’s 66,053 units. You can explore the full month-by-month and YTD breakdowns, by brand, model, body type and fuel, on our car sales data tool.

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• Top 20 EV cars in June 2026: eMas 5 snatches crown from eMas 7, Teslas surge to 3rd/4th, Atto 3 is back

  In Cars, Local News / by Paul Tan / 10 July 2026 8:15 pm

  

  Normal service has resumed at the top of Malaysia’s EV chart. One month after the eMas 7 snatched the crown by the narrowest of margins, the Proton eMas 5 has taken it straight back, and emphatically so, according to the latest EV registration data from the road transport department (JPJ) for June 2026.

  There was nothing narrow about it this time. The eMas 5 recorded 1,309 units in June to the eMas 7‘s 579, so May’s 13-unit squeaker is answered with a 730-unit gap. The eMas 5’s year-to-date tally has now crossed into five figures at 10,665 units, against 2,865 for the eMas 7, which drops out of the overall top 20 bestsellers list entirely this month.

  

  The bigger story of June sits just below. Tesla delivered its customary end-of-quarter surge, and both of its volume models rocketed up the order: the Model Y jumps from 11th to third with 526 units, crossing 1,000 units for the year (1,001 YTD), while the Model 3 climbs from 15th to fourth with 409 units (961 YTD).

  Last month we asked whether the BYD Atto 3 would stage a comeback in June, and the answer is yes. From 96 units and 14th place in May, the Atto 3 rebounds to fifth with 371 units as the updated car’s deliveries get going (2,244 YTD). BYD again fields multiple models in the list, with the Sealion in eighth (253 units), the Seal 6 in 10th (213) and the Atto 2 in 11th (182).

  The Zeekr 7X matches the Atto 3 on 371 units for sixth, while May’s third-placed iCaur V23 slips to seventh with 282 units (1,651 YTD). Its sibling, the iCaur 03, moves up one to ninth with 220 units. The Leapmotor B10 takes 12th with 171 units and the Xpeng G6 is 13th with 142.

  

  The remainder of the 20 comprises the TQ Wuling Bingo in 14th (120 units), the Leapmotor C10 in 15th (119) and the MG S5 in 16th (105), the newly CKD model holding its volume from May but slipping five places as others surged around it. The Great Wall Ora and Zeekr 009 are 17th and 18th on 70 units apiece, while the Perodua QV-E slips back to 19th with 65 units against May’s 80, so the national EV’s climb has paused for now. A first-time entrant, the Dongfeng Box E3, completes the list in 20th with 60 units.

  By brand, Proton remains the dominant force in EVs, its e.MAS pair good for 1,888 units, or 30.4% of all EV registrations in June, though that share is down from May’s 35.3%. BYD holds second on 1,076 units (17.3%), but the headline mover is Tesla, whose quarter-end push lifts it to third with 935 units (15.0%), ahead of iCaur (502) and Zeekr (459).

  Overall, EV registrations totalled 6,215 units in June, up 23.4% from May’s 5,038 and comfortably outpacing the wider market’s 10.4% recovery. That makes June the strongest EV month since January’s 6,239 units, just 24 units shy of the year’s high.

  You can explore the full EV picture, by model, brand and month, on our car sales data tool.

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• Top 20 cars in June 2026 – Bezza snatches back top spot from Saga, Honda City surges to fifth

  In Cars, Local News / by Paul Tan / 10 July 2026 8:03 pm

  

  New car registration data from the road transport department (JPJ) is out, showing the bestselling cars for the month of June 2026. The Perodua Bezza has snatched back the top spot after just one month, with 7,998 units registered in June 2026, part of Perodua’s monthly tally of 27,517 units.

  The Proton Saga, which took first place in May, slips back to second with 7,000 units, a gap of 998 units between the two national sedans. The top three is rounded up by the Perodua Axia with 5,970 units. Perodua remained the top brand overall with 27,517 units in June 2026, up 12.4% on the month, while Proton eased 4.3% to 15,450 units.

  At the halfway mark of the year, the year-to-date (YTD) order at the top is unchanged. The Bezza leads with 47,463 units, ahead of the Saga on 44,234 units, with the Axia third on 36,910 units.

  

  These are followed by the Perodua Myvi with 5,218 units in June (29,112 YTD). The standout performer this month is the Honda City, which surges from 12th in May to fifth with 3,880 units, more than two and a half times its May figure and comfortably its best month of the year (12,121 YTD). The Perodua Alza is sixth with 3,827 units (19,504 YTD).

  The Proton S70 takes seventh with 2,307 units (12,832 YTD), ahead of the Proton X50 in eighth with 2,016 units (13,646 YTD). The Perodua Traz climbs to ninth with 1,904 units (10,753 YTD) and the Perodua Ativa completes the top 10 with 1,834 units (10,110 YTD), giving Perodua six of the top 10 places.

  The Toyota Vios leads the Japanese contingent in 11th with 1,751 units (8,878 YTD), just 10 units ahead of the Toyota Hilux in 12th with 1,741 units (9,979 YTD). The Proton e.MAS 5 climbs four places to 13th with 1,309 units, its YTD total crossing into five figures at 10,665 units. The Toyota Yaris Cross holds 14th with 1,296 units (2,688 YTD) as deliveries continue to ramp up, followed by the Toyota Alphard in 15th with 1,291 units (8,243 YTD).

  As in May, the registry lists the e.MAS 7 in two forms, split by powertrain, and once again it is the plug-in hybrid e.MAS 7 PHEV that makes the list, in 16th with 1,138 units (4,074 YTD). The fully electric e.MAS 7 drops out of the top 20 altogether this time, down in 25th with 579 units.

  The Toyota Corolla Cross is 17th with 939 units (5,343 YTD), while the Honda Civic, which just missed out in May, returns to the list in 18th with 907 units (4,884 YTD). The Honda HR-V is 19th with 897 units (6,026 YTD), and the Chery Tiggo takes the final spot in 20th with 821 units (4,604 YTD), the only Chinese model on the list. The Perodua Aruz, 19th a month ago, drops out this time with 701 units in 23rd.

  

  Overall, the market bounced back in June, with total new-car registrations of 72,943 units, up 10.4% from May’s 66,053 units. Perodua led the recovery, up 12.4% on the month, while Proton was the outlier among the big brands with its 4.3% dip, the swing handing the Bezza the top spot once more.

  You can explore the full month-by-month and YTD breakdowns, by brand, model, body type and fuel, on our car sales data tool.

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• Express bus framework in Malaysia revised, new classification could potentially raise fares – report

  In Local News, Public Transport / by Anthony Lim / 10 July 2026 7:48 pm

  

  Tickets for interstate express buses could possibly cost more for some journeys in the future, following the introduction of two newly gazetted regulations that came into force on June 15. Under the revised framework, more express buses may now be classified as executive units, potentially resulting in higher fares, Malaysiakini reports.

  While express buses continue to be divided into two categories, economy and executive, the basis for classification has been revised. As indicated by the report, the fare structure remains unchanged, but the shift to seating configuration as the primary basis for classification means that more buses may now be subject to the executive fare floor.

  This marks a departure from the 2022 framework, which classified economy and executive buses based on seating capacity, onboard facilities and service offerings. Executive services also had to provide additional facilities such as reading lights, multimedia systems, reclining seats with food trays and halal drinks. The updated framework removes seating capacity and onboard facilities as classification criteria, focusing solely on seating layout.

  In general, economy express buses are defined as those with two seating columns comprising double seats, commonly known as a two-plus-two configuration, while executive express buses are usually those with at least one seating column comprising single seats, essentially a two-plus-one layout.

  This means that any bus with a two-plus-one seating configuration, which is reportedly common in the industry, is set to be classified as an executive unit, and must comply with the executive fare floor under the new rules. Under the Land Public Transport (Rates of Fares for Express Bus Services) Regulations 2026, economy express bus fares remain capped at 9.3 sen per passenger per km. As for executive express buses, fares continue at a minimum 15 sen per passenger per km, with a maximum cap of RM300 for a one-way journey.

  

  The changes are expected to reduce operators’ ability to offer discounted fares for buses with a two-plus-one seating arrangement during periods of lower demand. According to an industry source, many of these two-plus one services were previously able to offer lower fares during off-peak periods.

  With more buses likely to be classified as executive, operators may no longer be able to sell tickets below the minimum fare, even when demand is low. As a result, some passengers could pay more without any corresponding improvement in onboard services or facilities, the report said.

  “It’s a very small change in the definition of executive (buses), but the impact is very great because the number of buses that move from economy to executive is most of the buses,” the source told the publication. The source also questioned the need for a fare floor, arguing that operators should be allowed to compete on price during periods of low demand.

  “At 15 sen (per kilometre), I won’t have customers coming in. There’s no point having a high price if I don’t have passengers on the bus,” the source said, adding that the full impact of the new rules may become clearer during peak travel periods such as Hari Raya, when demand for interstate travel rises.

  The source also warned that higher bus fares could push some travellers, particularly younger passengers, to switch to private cars or motorcycles instead. “So the bus is no longer the cheapest. The young people will be squeezing into their Myvis and their motorbikes to return to their hometowns. That will cause more accidents on the roads, and the roads will also become more jammed, as it takes many more hours to make the journey,” the source added.

  However, the gazettes do not specify how many existing services will be reclassified, and the overall impact on ticket prices will depend on how operators adjust their fleets and fares during the six-month transition period. Licensed operators have six months from the June 15 introduction to fully comply with the updated classification framework.

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• Leapmotor A05s revealed – hatch version of B03X EV with up to 122 PS, 53 kWh battery, 510 km CLTC range

  In Cars, International News, Leapmotor / by Jonathan Lee / 10 July 2026 5:43 pm

  

  Leapmotor is continuing its expansion downmarket with the A05s, the first passenger car in its A-series lineup. And if you’re squinting your eyes wondering what the difference is between this and the A10 SUV (known to you and me as the B03X), well…I couldn’t tell you, either.

  The car shares practically everything with its sibling, such as the slim headlights with three “dash” daytime running lights, large downturned centre air intake and slim air curtain inlets, flush pull-type door handles and blacked-out C-pillars with a sliver of fake rear quarter light window. Even the “smiley” taillights with their wraparound tails have been carried over.

  If I were pressed to tell the difference, I’d say that the wheel arches are now body coloured instead of plain matte black plastic, and the designs of the side skirts and rear bumper have been very slightly re-profiled. Oh, and this particular A05s comes with a set of handsome ten-spoke alloy wheels, here finished in the same pink as the roof and door mirrors. That’s really, actually it.

  

  Make no mistake, however, the A05s is ever so slightly smaller than that B03X. Based on data from a Chinese ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) reported by Autohome, the car is 4,200 mm long (70 mm shorter, although where those seven centimetres were taken out from is beyond me), 1,800 mm wide (-10 mm) and 1,560 mm tall (75 mm lower, almost certainly due to a lower ground clearance), with an unchanged 2,605 mm wheelbase.

  Two variants are expected to be offered, both identical to the Chinese-market A10. These include a 95 PS (70 kW) base model with a 39.8 kWh LFP battery and a CLTC-rated range of 405 km, as well as a 122 PS (90 kW) variant with a 53 kWh pack and a range of 510 km; expect WLTP range figures closer to 330 km and 420 km respectively. By comparison, the European B03X has a 197 PS (145 kW) and delivers a WLTP range of 292 km with the 39.8 kWh battery and 382 with the 53 kWh one.

  With the B03X already available to order in Europe, the A05s could make its way outside of China sooner rather than later given its similarity to the SUV – albeit likely badged simply as the B03 to avoid buyers confusing it with a smaller A-segment car. Closer to home, the B03X is set to be introduced in Malaysia either later this year or early next year, and so this car could follow shortly after.

  GALLERY: Leapmotor B03X at Auto China 2026

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• Up to RM55k off BMW 218 Gran Coupe, RM38k off 320i, 330i, 330Li, M340i in conjunction with BMW Clubhouse

  In BMW, Cars, Local News, Sales & Promotions / by Jonathan James Tan / 10 July 2026 5:42 pm

  

  BMW Malaysia has announced limited-time campaigns for the 218 Gran Coupe (above) and the 3 Series in conjunction with the upcoming BMW Clubhouse event (July 17-19 at Factory 19 Petaling Jaya).

  The 218GC can be had for RM173,800 without BSRI (which is RM46,000 below retail) or RM185,800 with BSRI (RM55,700 lower), but the warranty and service package offered here is four years instead of the usual five, so it’s not apples to apples. However, here you’re paying RM3,000 per year for BSRI, compared to the usual RM4,340.

  

  

  

  

  Clockwise from top left: 320i, 330i, M340i, 330Li

  Meanwhile, the 3 Series continues to offer five years of BSRI, and the entire range is essentially going for RM38,000 off. So the 320i Sport is yours for RM229,800, the 330i M Sport for RM278,800, the 330Li M Sport for RM285,800 and the M340i xDrive M Sport Pro for RM354,800. If you want BSRI, simply add RM26,400 to all those prices.

  BMW Clubhouse is expected to debut some new models – the M3 CS Touring and M2 CS are our educated guesses. Time will tell if we’re right.

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• New Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS-Sadao CIQ road launched by Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim and Thai PM Anutin

  In International News, Local News / by Mick Chan / 10 July 2026 5:32 pm

  

  Image from Anwar Ibrahim official Facebook page

  Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Thai prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul have today officiated the launch of the new road linking the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) complex and the Sadao Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex of Thailand.

  The new road will open to all road users at 6am, Malaysia time, tomorrow July 11, and at the same time, the existing border crossing that connects Bukit Kayu Hitam with Danok will be permanently closed from midnight Malaysia time tomorrow, the Malaysian home ministry said in a statement.

  “The new road is expected to deliver wide-ranging benefits to both countries, including strengthening bilateral strategic ties through closer cross-border cooperation and improving connectivity along the ASEAN North-South Economic Corridor.

  “It is also expected to facilitate trade, logistics and supply chains, stimulate economic growth in border areas, improve the efficiency of cross-border travel and strengthen border security through modern infrastructure and integrated control systems,” the home ministry’s statement read.

  The home ministry also expressed confidence that the new road would usher in a new era of Malaysia-Thailand cooperation support cross-border economic growth and enhance the management of the country’s entry points through safer, more efficient and more transparent border operations.

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• I didn’t buy a big car, a new BMW, it’s an old car – PMX

  In BMW, Cars, Local News / by Danny Tan / 10 July 2026 5:21 pm

  

  Prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has denied claims that he bought a BMW for his personal use, and that his regular ride – a Mercedes-Benz – was gifted by Malaysia’s king, YDPA Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar.

  “People are claiming that Anwar talks about helping the poor but has bought a new BMW. I did not buy it. It is an old vehicle. Why spread lies?” he said in a ceramah in Senggarang, Batu Pahat, Johor yesterday night, reported by Bernama.

  “The vehicle I am using today (presumably the Mercedes-Benz, which was undergoing maintenance) was bestowed by the king. I did not take ownership of it personally. I registered it under the prime minister’s department. I am not like others who siphon off and steal the people’s money,” he added.

  Earlier this week, the PM’s department (JPM) released a statement regarding the use of a BMW 7 Series Protection by Anwar. It said that the armoured vehicle was not the PM’s official car, but rather an existing government asset that was loaned by the International Conference Ceremonies and Secretariat Division (BIUPA), which is part of JPM.

  The bulletproof BMW was specified for use by foreign heads of state, presidents and prime ministers on official visits to Malaysia, in line with international protocol and safety requirements. That was why the car was chosen, as it could withstand high-caliber ballistics, explosions and drone strikes, JPM explained.

  The statement added that the BMW was temporarily being used by the PM on the advice of PDRM, as the official vehicle that was gifted by YDPA Sultan Ibrahim was undergoing maintenance. Prior to this, PMX has been seen riding in a black W223 Mercedes-Benz S580e. From his speech, it seems like the S-Class is back in action.

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• Cycle & Carriage launches Kia Glenmarie 3S Centre

  In Cars, Kia, Local News / by Anthony Lim / 10 July 2026 5:13 pm

  

  Following its recent appointment as an authorised dealer partner for Kia Sales Malaysia, Cycle & Carriage (C&C) has launched its first flagship Kia 3S Centre in the country. The facility. located in Glenmarie, Shah Alam, marks C&C’s entry into the Kia retail network and reinforces its commitment to delivering a seamless and elevated ownership experience for Kia customers through integrated sales, aftersales and service support.

  Spanning a total floor area of 20,839 sq ft, the facility features Kia’s Store Identity 2.0, the brand’s latest global corporate identity. It houses a 5,511 sq ft showroom capable of displaying up to five vehicles, a 2,067 sq ft contemporary customer lounge as well as an integrated service reception area.

  There’s also a dedicated service centre, workshop and parts operations area. Equipped with 20 service work bays and EV charging-ready infrastructure, the service centre is built to deliver a seamless retail and customer experience aligned with Kia’s global standards.

  

  

  

  “The Kia Cycle & Carriage Glenmarie 3S Centre brings together Kia’s global retail experience with our longstanding expertise in after-sales service and customer care, allowing us to support customers with greater convenience, accessibility, and peace of mind throughout their ownership journey. The launch of this centre marks the beginning of an exciting chapter in our partnership with Kia Sales Malaysia as we work together to elevate the ownership experience for customers across the country,” said C&C CEO Adrian Short.

  “At Kia, we believe our dealerships are much more than physical facilities. They are where lasting relationships with our customers begin and where trust in our brand is built. Guided by our three strategic pillars—Return, Rebuild and Reposition—we are strengthening every aspect of the ownership journey, from delivering world-class vehicles to providing exceptional sales and aftersales support,” said Kia Sales Malaysia MD Emily Lek.

  

  

  “With its strong reputation, extensive automotive expertise and customer-first approach, Cycle & Carriage shares our commitment to delivering an ownership experience that reflects the quality of our products and the standards of the Kia brand,” she added.

  The Kia Cycle & Carriage Glenmarie 3S Centre is located at 1, Jalan Pelukis U1/46, Temasya Industrial Park, Seksyen U1, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor. The showroom operates from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Saturday and 11am to 5pm on Sundays and public holidays.

  As for the service centre, it operates from 8am to 5pm from Monday to Friday and from 8am to 12pm on Saturdays, and is closed on Sundays and public holidays.

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• BYD Racco specifications revealed for Japan – 64 PS; two battery options, up to 320 km WLTC; three variants

  In BYD, Cars, International News / by Gerard Lye / 10 July 2026 4:43 pm

  

  BYD has revealed the specifications of the Racco, its first kei car that will soon go on sale in Japan. This comes several months after the Racco made its debut at last year’s Japan Mobility Show, and the Chinese automaker is currently having the public guess the retail price of its upcoming offering.

  When it goes on sale, the Racco will be offered in three variants. The base option is the 200, which comes with a 22.4-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack that is good for up to 210 km of range following the WLTC standard.

  Meanwhile, the remaining two variants are the 300 Plus and 300 Premium, both with a 35.84-kWh battery pack for up to 320 km of range. All variants of the Racco feature the same front electric motor rated at 64 PS (63 hp or 47 kW) and 160 Nm of torque, the latter being the limit as per kei car regulations.

  Additionally, 15-inch wheels (with 165/65 profile tyres), front MacPherson struts, a rear torsion beam, front ventilated brake discs and rear solid brake discs are standard across the entire Racco line-up.

  

  

  

  Given its vehicle class, the Racco is small and measures 3,395 mm long, 1,475 mm wide, 1,800 mm tall and its wheelbase spans 2,520 mm. The cabin offers seating for four people and the boot will accommodate up to 280 litres of cargo.

  Other aspects of the interior include a simple dashboard with pill-shaped air vents, a digital instrument cluster and a touchscreen infotainment system. The prominent gear selector is positioned alongside physical controls for the climate system, and the company touts features like an insulated cupholder, several storage compartments, NFC access and even tray tables for rear passengers.

  The Racco is expected to retail from around 2.5 million yen (about RM63k) and competes against other kei EVs like the Honda N-One e:, Mitsubishi eK X EV and Nissan Sakura.

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• Malaysian driver fined for not having physical licence at road block in Thailand

  In Local News / by Mohan K Ramanujam / 10 July 2026 4:33 pm

  

  A Malaysian driver was fined 1,000 baht (RM123) after failing to produce a physical driving licence during a traffic stop in Hat Yai, Thailand. A Thai traffic police spokesperson said the woman was driving a Malaysian-registered vehicle when she was stopped by an officer on duty in the southern Thai city, reports The New Straits Times.

  During the inspection, she presented the digital version of her Malaysian driving licence in the MyJPJ app, explaining she recently renewed her licence and became accustomed to using the digital format, which is accepted in Malaysia. However, the officer informed her Thai police only recognise a physical Malaysian driving licence for Malaysian citizens, or an International Driving Permit (IDP) for foreign motorists.

  

  As she was unable to produce either document, she was issued a 1,000-baht fine for failing to produce a valid driving licence. The spokesperson noted while many Malaysians travelling to Thailand remembered to bring their passports, vehicle documents, Thai SIM cards and currency, some overlooked carrying their physical driving licences.

  The Malaysian Transport Ministry has previously reminded motorists that while the MyJPJ digital driving licence is accepted domestically, those driving overseas must carry a physical driving licence or a valid IDP where required. A physical Malaysian driving licence can be obtained for RM20, while the fee for foreign nationals is RM150.

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• MG Go! concept previews 2027 MG2 B-segment EV hatch – Cyber EV SUV show car also debuts

  In Cars, International News, MG / by Jonathan Lee / 10 July 2026 4:00 pm

  

  Joining Denza and Mercedes-AMG in debuting new cars at the Goodwood Festival of Speed is MG, which is showing off the Go! and Cyber at Lord March’s front lawn. However, while the others are holding production world premieres, the two vehicles from the Chinese-owned British brand are only concepts, although they are interesting all the same.

  Of these, it’s the Go! that’s the closest to production, with MG outright declaring that the car presages a B-segment hatchback that will go on sale next year. Outlets like Autocar tip it to be called the MG2, hinting that it will complement the MG3 hybrid rather than replace it.

  The design of the show car is admittedly fairly loutish, with the deep front splitter, U-shaped scoops and tow hooks bringing to mind the ’80s Metro Turbo and even the wild 6R4 Group B rally car. There are also heavily-flared fenders, rectangular cutouts for the side skirts, a jutting tailgate spoiler and cavernous rear diffuser channels, plus massive plus-shaped centre-lock wheels.

  

  Strip all the fripperies away, however, and the Go! is a surprisingly minimalist design, and MG says this is a deliberate callback to the MGB GT’s simple elegance. There’s an upright glasshouse with a wraparound windscreen; together with the rounded headlights with vertical light guides, this brings to mind the MINI Cooper, while the slim taillights a reminiscent of the C-shaped ones on the Mazda Vision X-Compact concept.

  Not much is known about the MG2, with Autocar only reporting that the car will be around four metres in length. That makes it smaller than the MG3 (4,113 mm) and around the same size as the Renault 5 (3,922 mm) and Fiat Grande Panda (3,999 mm).

  

  Next up is the Cyber Concept, which jumps on the bandwagon of Ferrari Purosangue-aping Chinese super-SUVs with its pumped-up fenders, swooping low-slung roofline and gloss black wheel arches. Its maker, however, claims that the car instead draws inspiration from the EX181 land speed record car, which seems just a touch spurious. In any case, MG has previously already built a homage to the speedster with the EXE181 concept.

  The Cyber is the latest in the line of cars that include the Cyberster convertible and last year’s Cyber X SUV concept. The company says that while the Cyberster is a realisation of its dream to build a sports car again, the new model envisages its expansion into the premium electric D-segment SUV market, with a production version already confirmed.

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• Johor polls: KL Sentral, JB Sentral train tickets, express bus tickets sold out for election weekend

  In Local News, Public Transport / by Mick Chan / 10 July 2026 3:54 pm

  

  Train tickets from KL Sentral to JB Sentral, as well as express bus tickets for routes from the Klang Valley to destinations in Johor have already sold out ahead of Johor state elections this weekend, reported The Star.

  Tickets for trains from JB Sentral to northern destinations in the state such as Segamat, Kluang, and Labis have also been sold out, while some non-governmental organisations have chartered buses to ferry voters back, according to transport minister Anthony Loke.

  Earlier this week, the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) is expecting more than 300,000 voters to return to the state this weekend, therefore heavier traffic is expected on major highways. KTM has offered a 20% discount on extra ETS train services, in response to high demand for southbound trains after tickets from a June 19 were sold out.

  With 312 seats for each train, KTM offered 2,488 extra seats a day, which made it 7,464 extra tickets across the three days.

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• China cracks down on touchscreen reliance – physical controls mandatory for key functions from July 1, 2027

  In Cars, International News / by Gerard Lye / 10 July 2026 3:50 pm

  

  The days of squeezing as many vehicle functions into a touchscreen are coming to an end. Recently, China’s ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) finalised a draft regulation (first announced in February) that requires automakers to implement physical controls for specific vehicle functions, many of which are related to safety. Europe has already enacted something similar, requiring physical controls to earn the top Euro NCAP safety rating.

  These include turn signals, hazard lights, horn, PRND gear selector, driver assistance systems, windshield wipers, defroster, power windows, emergency call system and power off switch for electric vehicles (EVs), just to name a few.

  The aim is to ensure such vehicle functions are accessible, meaning drivers are easily able to locate and operate critical buttons, knobs and switches without having to take their eyes off the road. This isn’t always the case with touchscreens which can be distracting to use or bury functions within layers of menus.

  

  In fact, the ministry stated the standards revision is necessary as touchscreens still suffer from lag, software freezes and complete digital blackouts that can render vehicles unsafe to operate. The draft regulation even lists some technical requirements such as a minimum surface area of 10 x 10 mm for buttons, a minimum spacing of four mm between controls, auditory feedback as well as a need for tactile feel via either surface differences, gaps or ridges.

  China isn’t waiting long to fix the proliferation of using screens for everything in modern cars, as the regulation is set to come into effect on July 1, 2027. New vehicle models applying for type approval must comply with the physical control mandate within 13 months of the implementation date, while models already approved will receive a 19-month grace period to phase in physical controls.

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• Anthony Loke directs JPJ to act against helmetless campaign bike convoys ahead of Johor elections

  In Bikes, Local Bike News / by Mohan K Ramanujam / 10 July 2026 2:48 pm

  

  Transport Minister Anthony Loke has directed the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to issue summonses to individuals found riding motorcycles without helmets during campaign activities for the Johor state election. The directive follows the circulation of viral videos showing campaign workers, including those from Loke’s Democratic Action Party (DAP), taking part in motorcycle convoys without wearing helmets, reports The Malay Mail.

  Loke said the law must be enforced fairly, regardless of political affiliation. “My stance has been clear and consistent from the beginning,” he said in a statement. He recalled raising the same issue during the Slim by-election campaign nearly six years ago, when Barisan Nasional (BN) leaders were seen riding motorcycles without helmets.

  “There is nothing wrong with using motorcycles for campaigning, but every rider must wear a helmet and set a good example for the public,” he said. Loke also shared on social media a photograph of BN campaigners, including a former minister, riding without helmets, saying road safety rules apply equally to all political parties.

  “Road safety laws do not recognize political parties,” he said. Loke said public safety must take precedence over political interests and confirmed that JPJ had been instructed to take enforcement action based on available evidence, regardless of the offenders’ political background.

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• Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD dropped in Malaysia, Model Y L now the only AWD – Performance soon?

  In Cars, Local News, Tesla Motors / by Paul Tan / 10 July 2026 1:46 pm

  

  

  If you’ve been eyeing a dual-motor Tesla Model Y, the window to get one has just about almost closed. The Model Y Premium Long Range All-Wheel Drive has disappeared from the Tesla Malaysia configurator.

  What’s left on the order page is a three-model line-up: the Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive at RM195,450, the Model Y Premium Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive at RM216,450, and the six-seater Model Y L Premium All-Wheel Drive at RM260,000.

  In other words, every five-seater Model Y you can now order new in Malaysia is rear-wheel drive, and the only way into a dual-motor Model Y is to go long – the stretched, three-row L.

  The Premium LR AWD was the enthusiast’s pick of the standard-wheelbase range. Dual motors, 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, and a 15-speaker sound system with subwoofer versus the nine speakers of the rear-drive cars. Its exit also leaves a rather large hole in the ladder. Where buyers previously had a RM26,000 step from the LR RWD to the LR AWD, and then RM17,550 more to the L, there is now a single RM43,550 leap from RM216,450 straight to RM260,000.

  

  If you actually really want a LR AWD, at the time of writing, there are still a small number of Model Y Premium Long Range AWD units sitting in Tesla Malaysia’s new car inventory. These are already-built cars in fixed specifications, so you take the colour, wheels and interior as they come – but they’re also typically quicker to deliver than a customised built to spec factory order.

  Once those are gone, that’s it for the dual-motor five-seater Model Y here, unless Tesla brings in the Model Y Performance – the blistering quick 3.5-second range-topper that debuted in August 2025 and still hasn’t been confirmed for Malaysia.

  

  In Australia which is a right hand drive market like ours, the Model Y Performance is priced 19% above the L and 30% above the LR AWD. So it might be RM300k-ish. Pricey, but for 3.5 seconds to 100 km/h, adaptive damping with Standard/Sport/Track modes, 21-inch Arachnid 2.0 forged wheels, red calipers, sports seats and 580 km of WLTP range, there is an audience.

  However, that direct translation in pricing might not be possible because while Australia gets most of their Model Y from Giga Shanghai like us, the Model Y Performance comes from Giga Berlin. In Malaysian context, it would attract a higher tax than Giga Shanghai cars because of different trade agreements between Germany and China.

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• Volkswagen Group to axe up to half of its models, cut annual production capacity by a million units – report

  In Cars, International News, Volkswagen / by Jonathan James Tan / 10 July 2026 1:06 pm

  

  The Volkswagen Group is really going through a hard time. Reuters reports that amidst high costs, excess capacity at home, rising Chinese competition and US tariffs, the carmaker could cut its model line-up by up to half, decrease the number of options offered by up to 75% and reduce production capacity from 10 to nine million vehicles a year. And this could cost around 100,000 jobs.

  “The global situation has continued to deteriorate over the past twelve months. That is why we are ​acting now,” said Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume. Reuters‘ sources say the 58-year old is mulling closing four German plants (Hanover, Emden, Zwickau and Audi’s Neckarsulm site). Profit margins have halved between 2021 and 2025, while Volkswagen shares have lost over half of their value in the last three years.

  Blume is under pressure not just from the labour reps but the Porsche and Piech owner families, whose core investments have lost tens of billions of euros in market value in recent years, Reuters reports.

  

  Volkswagen has not publicly said anything about potential job cuts nor factory closures, which triggered massive ​worker protests across company sites yesterday, according to the news agency. In Wolfsburg, around 400 workers blew whistles, waved ​red union flags and marched behind a banner reading ‘gemeinsam stark‘ (strong together).

  Volkswagen works council head Daniela Cavallo said staff were not to blame for the sector’s crisis, and “great fear and deep uncertainty” were spreading across company factories and offices. The works council wants Blume to address speculation surrounding job cuts and plant closures by Friday, warning of more extraordinary staff meetings in the coming months otherwise.

  The company faced mass strikes in December 2024, ​but there is currently an agreement for ⁠workers not to take industrial action while existing work contracts are in force.

  

  Under Blume’s last restructuring deal, unions secured a commitment from management ​to avoid German plant closures, prompting Volkswagen to seek alternative uses for under-utilised sites, including looking for a defence-sector partner for Osnabrueck and considering producing models for China in Germany.

  Mobility Global data estimates that the group’s German car plants will operate at 81% of standard capacity in 2026, and that this could drop to 73% by end-2030 even after the anticipated removal of Osnabrueck. Zwickau is forecast to have the highest utilisation ⁠rate out of the four sites threatened with closure at 88% in 2026, and this could fall to 42% by 2030.

  Volkswagens Touareg, Touran and T-Roc Cabriolet, Audis A1, Q2, TT, R8 and Q8 e-tron, and Porsches 718 Boxster, Cayman and the original Macan are already gone or going – what’s next?

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