China opposes US proposed ban on Chinese-connected vehicles
BEIJING, Sept 25 — China strongly objects to the United States’ (US) proposal to restrict the use of Chinese-connected vehicles, as well as their software...
‘Strategies in place to develop Serendah as national logistics, auto manufacturing hub’
By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, July 10 — The Selangor government has implemented several strategies to develop Serendah as the national hub for logistics, transportation...
Malaysia overtakes Thailand as Asean’s second-biggest auto market
BANGKOK, May 17 — Malaysia has overtaken Thailand as Asean’s second-largest auto market after Indonesia, reflecting a major shift in a region that has become...
Proton X90 debuts in Mauritius, S. Africa, Brunei
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 — Proton Holdings Bhd’s first new-energy vehicle, the X90, has made its debut in three export markets — Mauritius, South Africa,...
Malaysia’s total industry volume up 10.3 pct in first half of 2023 — MAA
PETALING JAYA, July 20 — Sales of new motor vehicles continued to grow strongly in the first half (1H) of 2023, with total industry volume...
Geely to invest US$10 billion to make Tanjung Malim the region’s largest auto city — PM Anwar
SEKINCHAN, July 18 — Chinese automobile manufacturer Geely will invest US$10 billion (RM45.4 billion) to turn Tanjung Malim, Perak, into the region’s largest auto city....
Govt committed to developing automotive industry as strategic economic sector
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — The government is committed to developing the automotive industry as a strategic economic sector that opens up numerous precision engineering...
MIDF revises TIV target upward by five pct
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF) has revised its 2023 forecast total industry volume (TIV) for the automotive sector upward...
Automotive sector’s TIV to be stronger in March
KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 — The total industry volume (TIV) for the auto and auto parts sector in March 2023 is expected to be stronger,...
MIDF maintains positive stance on automotive sector amid bullish sales momentum
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 — MIDF Research (MIDF) has maintained its positive stance on Malaysia’s automotive sector, premised on the expectation that the total industry...
Maybank IB foresees speculative car bookings, cancellations over the next 9 months
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) foresees unnecessary issues over the next nine months in the automotive sector with a...
Automotive sector to remain positive in 2022 — Analysts
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — The Malaysian automotive sector is expected to remain positive in 2022 with total industry volume (TIV) growth to increase 12-14...