Baby elephant killed after being hit by SUV  

IPOH: A baby elephant was killed when hit by a sport utility vehicle (SUV)  while crossing the road at KM50 of the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Gerik last night. Gerik District Police Chief Supt Zulkifli Mahmood said the incident, which occurred at about 8.30 pm involved a Nissan X Trail SUV  driven by a 35-year-old […]

Honda Malaysia unveils 6th Generation All-New CR-V

KUALA LUMPUR: Honda Malaysia has officially launched its flagship SUV, the 6th Generation All-New Comfortable Runabout Vehicle (CR-V), aiming to redefine the SUV market with its latest offering, ‘THE ULTIMATE SUV.’ The model boasts a new generation 2.0L e:HEV powertrain and a redesigned exterior that embodies the Honda DNA, making a bold statement in the […]

Hyundai Creta B-segment SUV launched, priced at RM149,888

KUALA LUMPUR: Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has officially launched the Hyundai Creta in Malaysia, which is geared for distinction in the Malaysian sports utility vehicle (SUV) market. Offered in a sole Plus variant, the feature-packed SUV wades into the competitive B-segment with contemporary design, convenient connectivity and comprehensive active safety. In a statement, Sime Darby […]

Proton sets up new regional parts centre

KUCHING: Proton has set up a new Regional Parts Centre (RPC) here to cater to the growing demands of its increased customer base in East Malaysia. Proton, in a press statement, said the 28,000 sq ft facility has more than three times the storage capacity of its predecessor and will function as parts distribution centre […]

SUV driver killed in collision

SERIAN: A man was killed after the Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) he was driving fell into a ditch following a collision with a lorry near SK Telagus at Serian-Sri Aman Road here on Thursday (8 September). According to the information given by the Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA), the Chinese man who died at the […]

Man RM48K poorer after duped into buying SUV

SIBU: An airline company employee lost RM48,340 after he was duped into purchasing a Toyota Fortuner recently. The incident happened on July 26 when the 25-year-old man came across a car on sale advertisement on Facebook and reached out to a woman for the purpose of buying the car. Sibu OCPD ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said […]

Proton unveils X70 Special Edition variant, offers only 2,000 units

KUALA LUMPUR: Proton Holdings Bhd has unveiled a new variant to the X70 line-up, the Proton X70 Special Edition (X70 SE) to further strengthen the appeal of its best-selling sport utility vehicle (SUV) in Malaysia. It said in a statement that the X70 SE is limited to 2,000 units which are identical in specifications to […]

Man killed after car plunges off road

BINTULU: A man was killed when the sports utility vehicle (SUV) he was driving plunged off the Bintulu-Miri Coastal Road early Monday (July 12) morning. State Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief, Superintendent (Supt) Alexson Naga Chabu, said the accident happened when the victim identified as S. Ganapathy A/L Sundaraj, 50, was on his way […]

New colour, added features — The 2021 Perodua Aruz

KUALA LUMPUR: Perodua has introduced a fresher look for its sport utility vehicle (SUV) model, Aruz, with new features and colours to better satisfy customer demands. The seven-seater SUV is currently on sale at unchanged (on-the-road, before insurance) prices of RM68,526 for the X variant and RM73,226 for the AV variant in Peninsular Malaysia. “With […]

Perodua’s new SUV slated for launch March 3

RAWANG: Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is set to launch its long-awaited compact sport utility vehicle (SUV), which is currently known internally under the code name D55L, on March 3, 2021. President and chief executive officer Datuk Zainal Abidin Ahmad said the digital premiere will be live-streamed on social media platforms, with links to […]