RHB IB Maintains 'neutral' Recommendation On The Automotive Sector

KUALA LUMPUR 18 April (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained a 'neutral' recommendation for the automotive and automotive components sector.

Weaker Sales Seen For Malaysian Auto Sector In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian automotive sector is expected to see weaker sales in 2025.

Bernama Journalist Selected For 2025 KRP Wolfson Press Fellowship

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) economic news service assistant editor Niam Seet Wei has been selected as a participant of Khazanah Nasional Bhd's Khazanah Residency Programme (KRP) Wolfson Press Fellowship 2025.

XPENG Establishes Itself As Leading Intelligent EV Brand In Indonesia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- XPENG, a prominent Chinese high-tech automotive company, has officially entered the Indonesian market through a strategic partnership aimed at introducing its advanced electric vehicle (EV) technology to Indonesian consumers.

Proton e.MAS 7 Deployed As Official EV For ASEAN Economic Ministers Retreat

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has deployed 27 units of the Proton e.MAS 7, Malaysia’s first national electric vehicle (EV) as the official transport for the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Retreat in Desaru.

XPENG Makes UK Debut With Pre-Sale Launch Of First Right-Hand Drive SUV

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Chinese high-tech automotive company, XPENG has officially entered the United Kingdom (UK) market, announcing the pre-sale of its first right-hand drive model, the XPENG G6.

Kenanga IB Maintains 805,000 TIV Forecast In 2025 On Forward Buying Interest

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) has maintained its 2025 total industry volume (TIV) forecast of 805,000 units for the automotive industry, supported by forward buying interest following the deferment of new excise duty regulations.

Proton Drives Sustainable Mobility Forward With e.MAS 7 Media Tour

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

MELAKA, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd has taken a significant step forward in sustainable mobility by introducing Malaysia’s first mass-produced electric vehicle (EV), the “e.MAS 7”, through its inaugural media drive. 

Proton e.Mas 7 Production To Be Boosted Amid Strong Demand

KOTA BHARU, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd (Proton) is boosting the production of the e.MAS 7 electric vehicle (EV) by an additional 3,000 units to cope with the high demand from customers nationwide.

ASEAN Needs Unified Strategy To Boost EV Industry, Says Yinson CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) — ASEAN needs a unified strategy to boost the region’s electric vehicle (EV) industry, said Yinson Holdings Bhd chief executive officer Lim Chern Yuan.

Avis Predicts Surge In Corporate EV Leasing Demand

SHAH ALAM, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Avis Malaysia, a mobility solutions provider, projects a rise in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in the corporate non-commercial leasing segment this year, driven by government-friendly policies.

Kenanga IB Projects TIV To Rise To 805,000 Units In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) projects a total industry volume (TIV) of 805,000 units for the automotive industry in 2025, a marginal increase from an estimated 800,000 units in 2024.