<div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/4680/5301065/conversions/MEX-Contra-Caricarz-full_normal.jpg" width="1100px" height="778px" layout="responsive" style="width: 100%"></amp-img></div> <span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">The Malaysian Highways Authority (LLM) has given its seal of approval for the implementation of a contra-flow route on a trial basis on the <a href="https://www.caricarz.com/en/news/myvi-found-stranded-mex-highway-route/2199" target="_blank">MEX Highway</a> heading north from Putrajaya towards Kuala Lumpur (KM 11.5 - KM 7.9) starting this November 16.<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> Maju Expressway Sdn Bhd, the concession holder, assured that the contra-flow route will be monitored and its effectiveness evaluated from time to time. This contra-flow is specifically for light vehicles (Class 1) that are heading to Jalan Tun Razak and the city centre through Salak Selatan Toll Plaza only. Users who are exiting Bukit Jalil or Kuchai Lama are advised to stay on the main route without entering the contra route. The contra-flow is being tested out to create a smoother traffic flow and reduce travel time for all MEX Highway users and it would be implemented from Monday to Friday starting at 7am until 10am except for weekends or public holidays. MEX Highway users are advised to plan their journey when the contra-flow is implemented and are reminded to stay in the right lane to avoid confusion and disruption of traffic flow. For the latest updates on users are advised to follow MEX Highway on its official <a href="https://twitter.com/mextraffic" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mextraffic" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or call MEX Helpline at 03-83159111. <div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/4680/5301070/conversions/MEX-Contra-Caricarz-2-full_normal.jpg" width="550px" height="411.5px" layout="responsive" style="width: 50%"></amp-img><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/4680/5301071/conversions/MEX-Contra-Caricarz-Kuchai-full_normal.jpg" width="550px" height="412.5px" layout="responsive" style="width: 50%"></amp-img></div> <span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20990/16613804/conversions/605732927_1297749329054213_7549673251158694610_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16613804" alt="605732927_1297749329054213_7549673251158694610_n.jpg"> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/12/rapid-kl-travel-pass-prices-increase-from-jan-1-2026" target="_blank">Rapid KL</a> will extend operating hours across its rail network, Sunway BRT, selected bus routes and Rapid KL On-Demand (ROD) services in conjunction with New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025.The extended operations are meant to support late-night travel after celebrations end, particularly from key city areas, while helping commuters get home in a safer and more orderly manner. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20990/16613805/conversions/587814303_18543530545061421_6109565320511853506_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16613805" alt="587814303_18543530545061421_6109565320511853506_n.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20990/16613806/conversions/606592539_18543530554061421_2398968274262526436_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16613806" alt="606592539_18543530554061421_2398968274262526436_n.jpg"> Rail services will operate until 2am on Jan 1, 2026, involving 20 stations across several major lines. On the Kelana Jaya Line, these include Pasar Seni, Masjid Jamek, KLCC, Ampang Park, Kampung Baru and USJ 7. The Ampang and Sri Petaling lines will continue serving Hang Tuah, Masjid Jamek and Maluri during the extended period.The extension also covers the Monorail stations at Bukit Bintang and Hang Tuah, selected Kajang Line stations such as Pasar Seni, Tun Razak Exchange, Bukit Bintang, Maluri, Mutiara Damansara and Cochrane, as well as Putrajaya Line stations at Tun Razak Exchange, Persiaran KLCC and Ampang Park. Other stations will end services as usual, although passengers will still be allowed to exit stations to continue their journeys. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20990/16613807/conversions/607200792_18543530563061421_7805941614742268392_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16613807" alt="607200792_18543530563061421_7805941614742268392_n.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20990/16613808/conversions/606404314_18543530572061421_1689437669275552084_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16613808" alt="606404314_18543530572061421_1689437669275552084_n.jpg"> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/04/brt-sunway-station-realigned-for-under-armour-dual-run-on-april-27" target="_blank">Sunway BRT services</a> will run later, until 2.30am, involving seven stations along the corridor, including Sunway–Setia Jaya, Mentari, Sunway Lagoon, SunMed, SunU-Monash, South Quay and USJ 7.Train frequencies across all rail lines will be increased from 7.30pm on Dec 31 until 2am, a move aimed at easing platform congestion and reducing waiting times as crowds disperse after midnight. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20990/16613809/conversions/Extension-2026-Rail-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16613809" alt="Extension-2026-Rail.png"> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/rapid-bus-introduces-7-new-on-demand-routes-starting-march-10" target="_blank">Bus services will also be extended</a>, with 21 selected main and feeder routes operating until 2.30am. These routes serve major hubs and surrounding residential areas such as Pasar Seni, Lebuh Ampang, Puchong, Sri Manja, Pandan Indah, Kajang, Subang, Sungai Buloh, Damansara, Putrajaya and Cyberjaya.<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/rapid-kl-expands-on-demand-van-service-to-12-new-areas-in-selangor" target="_blank">Rapid KL On-Demand</a> will operate until 2.30am across nine selected zones. Users are advised to make bookings in advance via the Rapid On-Demand app due to expected high demand. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20990/16613810/conversions/Extension-2026-Bas-2-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16613810" alt="Extension-2026-Bas-2.png"> More than 3,000 Rapid KL frontline staff, including auxiliary police and operations personnel, will be deployed throughout the night to manage passenger flow and maintain safety.Commuters are encouraged to use <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/my50-pass-coming-to-touch-n-go-ewallet-starting-july-1" target="_blank">Touch ‘n Go cards</a> for smoother entry and exit, and to ensure sufficient balance before travelling. Rapid KL is also urging the public to use public transport during New Year’s Eve celebrations to help ease traffic congestion in busy areas.<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

Rapid KL extends rail, bus and ROD services across key routes to support New Year’s EVE post-celebration travel.

Rapid KL New Year’s Eve Schedule - Here’s What You Need to Know

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Johor police issued 4,433 traffic summonses in just the first two days of their Christmas and New Year road operations,<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/plus-supplies-four-honda-cr-v-suvs-to-pdrm" target="_blank" style=""> targeting offences like illegal vehicle modifications, missing or altered number plates, and unlicensed driving.</a>
A special motorcycle operation in Iskandar Puteri added another 143 summonses, with 52 vehicles seized on the spot. On top of that, JPJ and the Department of Environment also joined in, issuing 46 notices for issues like excessive noise, emissions, and vehicle condition."This statewide operation involves 1,681 personnel and will run until Jan 1, focusing on busy roads and hotspots to prevent accidents, manage traffic, and keep street crime in check," said State police chief CP Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad. 

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With 22,000 to 24,000 vehicles passing major toll plazas daily, police are reminding drivers to plan ahead and use the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol app to help keep traffic smooth and everyone safe.Meanwhile, JPJ just announced that millions of old summonses are still unpaid. The department revealed that 4.841 million summonses are still outstanding nationwide, adding up to a hefty RM1.45 billion. So far, only 583,281 cases have been settled under the current discount campaign, collecting RM77.27 million.

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The government is offering a 50% discount on JPJ summonses and a 70% discount on police summonses, but only until Dec 30. From next year onwards, there will be no more discount programmes, as authorities move to a new system where the longer you delay, the more you pay.

Johor police issued 4,433 traffic summonses in just the first two days of their Christmas and New Year road operations.

Ops Lancar: Johor Police Issue Over 4,400 Summonses In Two Days

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20979/16603825/conversions/thumbnail-Volvo_Cars_manufacturing_plant_in_Daqing_China-1-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16603825" alt="thumbnail-Volvo_Cars_manufacturing_plant_in_Daqing_China-1-full_normal.jpg"> The government has extended the full excise duty exemption on non-manufacturing costs for locally assembled vehicles until June 30, 2026, following the enforcement of <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/omv-tax-fears-set-to-boost-late-2025-car-sales" target="_blank">Excise Regulations P.U.(A) 402/2019 (OMV)</a>.In a letter addressed to the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/maa-omv-is-coming-but-the-industrys-still-clueless" target="_blank">Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA)</a>, the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/ckd-excise-duty-revision-govt-studying-measures-to-ease-impact" target="_blank" style="">Ministry of Finance</a> confirmed that the exemption applies to costs beyond manufacturing expenses under the revised Open Market Valuation (OMV) framework. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20979/16603826/conversions/Caricarz-KS-MAA-PC-June2025-1-full-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16603826" alt="Caricarz-KS-MAA-PC-June2025-1-full-full_normal.jpg"> To recap, the revised OMV framework under P.U.(A) 402/2019 expands the taxable value of locally manufactured vehicles beyond factory costs to include non-manufacturing expenses, aligning Malaysia’s excise duty calculations with World Customs Organization standards.The extension was approved by the Finance Minister under Section 11(2) of the Excise Act 1976, providing continued relief for locally assembled vehicles as Malaysia transitions to the new excise valuation methodology.Under the extension, non-manufacturing cost elements will remain <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/12/analyst-omv-revisions-set-to-raise-car-prices-spark-ev-adoption" target="_blank">fully exempted from excise duty</a>. These include sales-related costs, general and administrative expenses, as well as profits. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20979/16603827/conversions/REZA-CKD-(2)-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16603827" alt="REZA-CKD-(2)-full_normal.jpg"> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/maa-omv-is-coming-but-the-industrys-still-clueless" target="_blank">Industry players have previously warned</a> that applying excise duty on these additional cost components could result in vehicle price increases of between 10% and 30%, depending on model and segment.Despite the extension, industry insiders have reiterated the need for at least a six-month grace period between the announcement of the final excise structure and its implementation, to allow adjustments to pricing, cost models and product strategies. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20979/16603828/conversions/Chery-PDI-CKD-Caricarz-(2)-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16603828" alt="Chery-PDI-CKD-Caricarz-(2)-full_normal.jpg"> The government has indicated that P.U.(A) 402 will proceed as legislated. However, the absence of a finalised excise rate and implementation mechanism suggests that key elements of the framework are still being finalised.The excise duty exemption on non-manufacturing costs has been in place since 2020, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/wake-up-malaysias-ev-policy-needs-urgent-and-strategic-overhaul" target="_blank">cushioning locally assembled vehicles from abrupt price increases</a> while the new OMV framework is phased in.MAA has also previously highlighted additional cost pressures emerging alongside the excise changes, including proposals for car brands to bear Vehicle Type Approval costs and undergo overseas manufacturing plant audits, which are expected to become mandatory in the future.

MOF confirms that non-manufacturing costs under OMV remain fully excise-exempt for another six-months.

MOF Extends OMV Relief: CKD Vehicle Prices Safe Until June 2026

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20967/16599256/conversions/CHERY-iCAUR-V23-Wallpaper-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16599256" alt="CHERY-iCAUR-V23-Wallpaper.jpg"> The all-new <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/upcoming-icaur-v23-iwd-ev-suv-aces-through-off-road-challenge" target="_blank">iCaur V23 has earned a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating</a>, marking a strong safety debut for <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/launched-icaur-03-2-variants-up-to-426-km-range-from-rm119800" target="_blank">iCaur’s second model introduced</a> to the Malaysian market.Assessed under the ASEAN NCAP 2021–2025 protocol, the electric SUV achieved an overall score of 91.02 points, underlining a well-rounded safety performance across occupant protection, active safety and motorcyclist protection categories. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20967/16599257/conversions/image---2025-12-24T182654.865-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16599257" alt="image---2025-12-24T182654.865.jpg"> The result comes shortly after the model’s local <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/11/launched-icaur-v23-2-variants-up-to-430-km-range-from-rm119800" target="_blank">launch in November 2025, when iCaur Malaysia officially introduced the V23 in two variants</a>. The range opens with the 2WD variant priced at RM119,800, while the range-topping iWD version is offered at RM132,800. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20967/16599269/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-181729-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16599269" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-181729.jpg"> In the Adult Occupant Protection evaluation, the iCaur V23 recorded 31.77 points out of a possible 32.00. ASEAN NCAP reported that the SUV’s frontal occupant compartment remained stable during the frontal offset impact test, with dummy data indicating adequate chest protection for the front passenger.&nbsp; <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20967/16599258/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-165447-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16599258" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-165447.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20967/16599259/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-165236-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16599259" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-165236.jpg"> The vehicle scored 15.77 points in the frontal impact test, alongside a full 8.00 points for side impact protection and 8.00 points for head protection technology, the latter confirmed through additional deployment tests and assessed using the Fitment Rating System.Child Occupant Protection contributed 42.50 points to the overall score. Dynamic testing accounted for 24.00 points, while 9.50 points were awarded for child restraint system installation assessments. Vehicle-based safety provisions added a further 9.00 points.&nbsp; <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20967/16599260/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-165833-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="16599260" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-165833.jpg" style="width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20967/16599261/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-165539-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16599261" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-165539.jpg"> ISOFIX anchorages are fitted as standard, and ASEAN NCAP verified compatibility with a variety of child seats from brands such as Peg-Perego, Joie, Maxi-Cosi and Britax during the assessment. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20967/16599264/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-165727-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16599264" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-165727.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20967/16599265/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-165801-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16599265" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-165801.jpg"> In the Safety Assist category, the iCaur V23 accumulated 18.00 points. ASEAN NCAP confirmed the functionality of both Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) City and AEB Inter-Urban, which are standard across all variants.&nbsp; <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20967/16599262/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-165622-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16599262" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-165622.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20967/16599263/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-165656-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16599263" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-165656.jpg"> Effective Braking and Avoidance contributed 6.00 points, while seatbelt reminder systems added 3.00 points, with advanced safety assist technologies accounting for the remaining 3.00 points. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20967/16599266/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-170110-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16599266" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-170110.jpg"> The model also performed strongly in the Motorcyclist Safety domain, securing 14.00 points. This score was driven by the effective operation of the Blind Spot Detection system on both sides of the vehicle, supported by rear visualisation and pedestrian protection assessments.&nbsp; <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20967/16599267/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-165950-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16599267" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-165950.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20967/16599268/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-170024-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16599268" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-170024.jpg"> A bonus point was awarded for the inclusion of AEB for Motorcycle.With its <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.aseancap.org/result/12781" target="_blank">five-star ASEAN NCAP rating</a>, comprehensive standard safety equipment and competitive pricing, the iCaur V23 establishes a strong safety-led proposition in the electric SUV space, while reinforcing iCaur’s ambitions as it expands its presence in the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/chery-invests-rm22-billion-into-smart-auto-industrial-park-at-beringin-hta-valley" target="_blank">Malaysian and wider Southeast Asian markets</a>. <iframe frameborder="0" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/2VYu1F8nf1k" width="640" height="360" class="note-video-clip"></iframe>

Newly launched iCaur V23 EV SUV posts strong 91.02-point score in ASEAN NCAP 2021–2025 protocol crash-tests.

iCaur V23 Earns 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Rating

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20966/16599064/conversions/CHERY-TIGGO-7-PHEV-Wallpaper-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16599064" alt="CHERY-TIGGO-7-PHEV-Wallpaper.jpg"> The <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/chery-tiggo-7-phev-csh-aced-battery-scrape-test-in-mexico" target="_blank">Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV</a> has achieved a <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.aseancap.org/result/12789" target="_blank">five-star rating in its latest ASEAN NCAP assessment</a>, underscoring the strong safety credentials of Chery’s electrified C-segment SUV for the regional market.Conducted under the ASEAN NCAP 2021–2025 protocol, the Tiggo 7 PHEV recorded an overall score of 94.68 points, placing it among the highest-performing models evaluated under the current assessment framework. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20966/16599067/conversions/TIGGO-7-PHEV-ANCAP-Photo-2--full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16599067" alt="TIGGO-7-PHEV-ANCAP-Photo-2-.jpg"> In Malaysia, the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/launched-chery-tiggo-7-phev-csh-chery-tiggo-8-phev-csh-rm129800-and-rm159800" target="_blank">Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV CSH is priced at RM129,800</a>, positioning the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/chery-malaysia-debuts-csh-tech-tiggo-7-phev-tiggo-8-phev-teased-again" target="_blank">plug-in hybrid SUV</a> competitively within the C-SUV segment while offering a comprehensive suite of safety technologies as standard. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20966/16599208/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-181830-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16599208" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-181830.jpg"> In the Adult Occupant Protection assessment, the Tiggo 7 PHEV achieved a full 32.00 points. ASEAN NCAP reported that the vehicle’s occupant compartment remained stable during the frontal offset crash test, with test data confirming good protection for both the driver and front passenger. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20966/16599209/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-164457-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16599209" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-164457.jpg"> The SUV scored the maximum 16.00 points in the frontal impact evaluation, alongside 8.00 points each for side impact protection and head protection technology, the latter verified through additional deployment testing and the Fitment Rating System.Child Occupant Protection contributed 43.81 points to the overall score, supported by strong dynamic test performance at 23.85 points, 9.96 points from child restraint system installation checks and a further 9.00 points from vehicle-based assessments. ISOFIX anchorages are fitted as standard. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20966/16599113/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-164359-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16599113" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-164359.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20966/16599210/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-164532-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16599210" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-164532.jpg"> The Tiggo 7 PHEV also delivered a strong showing in the Safety Assist category, collecting the maximum 21.00 points. ASEAN NCAP verified the functionality and effectiveness of Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) City and AEB Inter-Urban, both of which are standard across all variants.&nbsp; <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20966/16599116/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-164609-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16599116" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-164609.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20966/16599207/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-164812-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16599207" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-164812.jpg"> Effective Braking and Avoidance contributed 6.00 points, while seatbelt reminders for both front and rear occupants added another 6.00 points, with advanced safety assist technologies accounting for the remaining 3.00 points. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20966/16599186/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-164638-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16599186" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-164638.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20966/16599185/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-164741-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16599185" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-164741.jpg"> In the Motorcyclist Safety domain, the Tiggo 7 PHEV recorded 14.00 points, driven by the effective performance of its Blind Spot Detection system on both sides of the vehicle, as well as rear visualisation and pedestrian protection assessments.&nbsp; <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20966/16599161/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-165006-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16599161" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-165006.jpg"> A bonus point was also awarded for the inclusion of AEB for Motorcycle, a feature that remains relatively rare in the C-SUV segment.According to the ASEAN NCAP report, Tiggo 7 PHEV models supplied to Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam are produced in both China and Malaysia reflecting <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/chery-invests-rm22-billion-into-smart-auto-industrial-park-at-beringin-hta-valley" target="_blank">Chery’s growing localisation footprint in ASEAN</a>. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20966/16599163/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-165102-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16599163" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-165102.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20966/16599168/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-164931-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16599168" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-164931.jpg"> The strong ASEAN NCAP result builds on the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/10/chery-tiggo-7-tiggo-8-phev-earn-5-star-rating-from-euro-ncap" target="_blank">Tiggo 7 PHEV’s earlier success in Euro NCAP</a>, where it also secured a five-star rating in Oct, highlighting consistent safety performance across global assessment programmes. <iframe frameborder="0" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/6pKLSYBjAZ4" width="640" height="360" class="note-video-clip"></iframe> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV C-SUV earns 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating, posting an impressive 94.68-point score.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV Earns 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Score

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20964/16598265/F1.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16598265" alt="F1.jpg"> The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the retail prices of all fuels in Malaysia, for the coming week of 25 to 31 December, 2025, the rates are as such.Subsidised regular RON95 (Malaysian) is fixed at&nbsp;RM1.99 per litre. This is in accordance with the&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/09/pmx-rm199-ron95-from-30-sept-mykad-based-access-non-citizens-rm260" target="_blank">BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95)</a>&nbsp;subsidy programme.For the unsubsidised RON95 (Non-Malaysian), it sees a 6 cent decrease. The price is now&nbsp;RM2.56 per litre, following the Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM) formula. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20864/16553071/Budi95-RON95-Tested-Caricarz-(14).jpg" data-media-id="16553071" alt="Budi95-RON95-Tested-Caricarz-(14).jpg" style="width: 1208.9px;"> Premium RON97 also sees a downward trend of 8 cents. The price is now set at&nbsp;RM3.16 per litre.Diesel cuts down by 8 cents, setting its retail prices in Peninsular Malaysia at&nbsp;RM2.94 per litre&nbsp;(Euro 5 B10/B20).Rates for diesel in East Malaysia remains at&nbsp;RM2.15 per litre&nbsp;(Euro 5 B10/B20).That said, these prices take effect from midnight tonight, until the next price announcement from the Ministry next Wednesday, 31 December, 2025.

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the retail prices of all fuels in Malaysia, for the coming week of 25 to 31 December, 2025, the rates are as such.

Updated Fuel Prices From 25 To 31 December

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The <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/12/2026-ev-road-tax-rate-36-brands-85-models" target="_blank" style="">Malaysian automotive scene is heating up as EVs from Tesla, BYD, and Proton gain momentum.</a> Nov saw a jump in imported EVs as buyers rushed to grab cars before the tax exemption on fully imported EVs ended at year’s end.
Data from BIMB Research shows EV registrations hit 5,417 units in Nov, a 25% increase from Oct, with EVs now making up 4.7% of the market.<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/12/byd-lets-ev-owners-share-home-chargers-for-extra-cash" target="_blank"> The growth was powered largely by deliveries from Tesla, BYD, and Proton.</a>

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20959/16596927/Caricarz-MBA-Proton-eMAS7-Premium-Ext-12-full.jpg" data-media-id="16596927" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Proton-eMAS7-Premium-Ext-12-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20959/16596928/Caricarz-AS-Proton-eMAS7-Premium-Rolling-8-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="16596928" alt="Caricarz-AS-Proton-eMAS7-Premium-Rolling-8-full.jpg"> 

Even with the surge, analysts are keeping a cautious eye. BIMB notes that subsidy changes, tighter household budgets, and tough competition could slow things down.&nbsp;"But new EV launches by local automakers should help keep steady demand," it said.&nbsp;

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20959/16596929/BYD-Seal-Performance-MediaDrive-67.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16596929" alt="BYD-Seal-Performance-MediaDrive-67.jpg"> 

The situation is a bit like 2015, when a tax incentive sent car sales soaring before dropping the next year. This year, EVs are already over 40,000 units sold, nearly double last year’s 22,000, thanks to the fully imported tax break.Looking ahead, excise duty hikes next year could push prices of locally assembled vehicles up 10% to 30%, while tax exemptions for local EVs remain until 2027.&nbsp;

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20959/16596930/Pavilion-Supercharger-(5)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16596930" alt="Pavilion-Supercharger-(5)-full_normal.jpg"> 

"However, charging infrastructure issues and the new RON95 petrol subsidy may slow the shift to EVs for mid-and lower-income buyers," The research house added.

EV registrations jump as buyers rush to beat the fully imported tax exemption, with Tesla, BYD, and Proton leading the charge.

Malaysian EV Market Buzzing Ahead Of Year-End Tax Changes

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20956/16595683/conversions/THUMB-CariCarz-(1)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16595683" alt="THUMB-CariCarz-(1).jpg"> ITMAX System Bhd has secured a RM42 million contract from Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to provide operations and maintenance services for a <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/08/johor-state-govt-set-to-install-ai-powered-cctvs-smart-traffic-lights" target="_blank">smart traffic light system</a> in the capital, according to a filing with Bursa Malaysia.<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bernamabiz.com/news.php?id=2505647" target="_blank">Bernama</a> reported that the three-year contract will commence upon the issuance of a work order by DBKL, with the site possession date and completion timeline to be communicated at a later stage. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20956/16595684/conversions/Networked-Traffic-System-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16595684" alt="Networked-Traffic-System.png"> The artificial intelligence-powered digital infrastructure solutions provider said no work may begin until all conditions precedent under the letter of acceptance are met, including the provision of a RM700,000 performance bond as well as the submission of relevant insurance cover notes and payment receipts.In a separate statement, MD and CEO William Tan Wei Lun said the award reflects DBKL’s confidence in ITMAX’s proprietary smart traffic controller system, which was developed by its in-house research and development team. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/20956/16595688/conversions/Screenshot-2025-12-24-080331-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="16595688" alt="Screenshot-2025-12-24-080331.jpg"> He said the system integrates <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/07/zahid-20000-cctvs-needed-in-kl-to-monitor-crime-traffic" target="_blank">closed-circuit television infrastructure with AI-driven analytics</a> to enable real-time traffic monitoring, adaptive signal control and data-driven decision-making, resulting in improved traffic flow and road safety.ITMAX’s latest win adds to a growing order book. Earlier this month, the group secured a RM36 million contract from the Ministry of Home Affairs to deploy an AI-powered CCTV system at national cross-border entry and exit points across Peninsular Malaysia.Separately, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/787007" target="_blank">The Edge</a> reported that ITMAX is acquiring a 70% equity stake in AI technology company Tapway Sdn Bhd for RM5.6 million, as part of its strategy to expand beyond government-led projects into commercial and private-sector applications.

DBKL deploys and maintains new ITMAX adaptive, data-driven smart traffic light systems across Kuala Lumpur.

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