<div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/4826/5403461/image-full_normal.jpg" width="1100px" height="688px" layout="responsive" style="width: 100%"></amp-img></div> Motorcycles are not permitted in the Smart Tunnel, and there is no insurance coverage if an accident occurs.The Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel, also known as the Smart Tunnel, is one of the Klang Valley stretches where motorbikes and heavy vehicles are not permitted, and this has been the case for some time...Smart, the tunnel's operator, sent a reminder to motorcyclists earlier today that two-wheeled vehicles are not permitted to enter the tunnel. Smart emphasised in a tweet (<a href="https://twitter.com/Smarttunnel/status/1594541110432505856?s=20&amp;t=DFCssm2JcnVtV132OirH4Q" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Smarttunnel/status/1594541110432505856?s=20&amp;t=DFCssm2JcnVtV132OirH4Q</a>) that motorcyclists and pillion riders are not insured if they are involved in an accident inside the tunnel. <div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/4826/5403462/image-full_normal.jpg" width="550px" height="393px" layout="responsive" style="width: 50%"></amp-img><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/4826/5403463/image-full_normal.jpg" width="550px" height="309.5px" layout="responsive" style="width: 50%"></amp-img></div> According to the company's website, the only vehicles permitted to use the Smart Tunnel are passenger cars, MPVs, and SUVs with a height of little more than two metres. The Smart Tunnel has three entry/exit points: Sungai Besi, adjacent to RMAF airport in Jalan Tun Razak, the Kg Pandan roundabout, next to RHB Bank in Jalan Sultan Ismail, and the Park Royal Hotel traffic signal, next to Berjaya Times Square. <div class="container" style="display: flex;"><amp-img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/4826/5403464/image-full_normal.jpg" width="1100px" height="578px" layout="responsive" style="width: 100%"></amp-img></div> <div> </div>

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17372/15206656/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-2025-Mazda-MX5-Launch-1-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15206656" alt="Caricarz-MBA-2025-Mazda-MX5-Launch-1.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Visitors to Bermaz Auto’s showcase at the upcoming Malaysia Autoshow 2025 can stand a chance to win exclusive merchandise.</h6>As we edge closer to the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/malaysia-autoshow-2025-charges-up-ahead-of-may-9-opening-day" target="_blank">Malaysia Autoshow 2025 (MAS 2025)</a>, more and more brands have announced their upcoming showcases at Malaysia’s largest motor expo. This time around, it’s <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/bermaz-auto-eyes-recovery-amid-competitive-pressures" target="_blank">Bermaz Auto Berhad’s (BAuto)</a> turn, as the group will showcase both its <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/auto-shanghai-2025-mazda-ez-60-debuts" target="_blank">Mazda</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/the-kia-k4-hatchback-is-the-vw-golf-rival-that-we-wont-get" target="_blank">Kia</a> brands at this upcoming motor show.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17372/15206594/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-2025-Mazda-MX5-Launch-5-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15206594" alt="Caricarz-MBA-2025-Mazda-MX5-Launch-5.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17372/15206599/conversions/M3-Concept_Main-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15206599" alt="M3-Concept_Main.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17372/15206648/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-Mazda-CX-60-KLIMS2024-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15206648" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Mazda-CX-60-KLIMS2024.jpg"> Headlining Mazda’s lineup at the MAS 2025 is the recently launched <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/launched-2025-mazda-mx-5-rf-limited-35th-anniversary-edition-from-rm294k" target="_blank">Mazda MX-5 35th Anniversary Edition</a>—a special commemorative model that celebrates the MX-5’s success in defining the sporty roadster genre for over three decades. Besides the special roadster, visitors to Mazda’s booth can also check out the special <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/2025-mazda3-concept-a-bolder-sharper-drive" target="_blank">Mazda3 Concept</a>, as well as the brand’s most highly anticipated premium SUV model, the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/12/previewed-mazda-cx-60-cx-80-suvs-launching-in-2025" target="_blank">Mazda CX-60</a>.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17372/15206739/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-Kia-Sportage-Turbo2WD-Ext-1-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15206739" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Kia-Sportage-Turbo2WD-Ext-1.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17372/15206742/conversions/Caricarz-AS-Kia-EV9-Review-Rolling-5-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15206742" alt="Caricarz-AS-Kia-EV9-Review-Rolling-5.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17372/15206763/conversions/Kia-Carnival-8SeaterHigh-CKD-Ext-11-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15206763" alt="Kia-Carnival-8SeaterHigh-CKD-Ext-11.jpg"> As for Kia, the Korean automaker will be showcasing some of its latest metal at MAEPS Serdang this coming week, including the new, locally assembled (CKD) <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/driven-2025-kia-sportage-16t-high-2wd-ckd-better-late-than-never" target="_blank">Kia Sportage</a>, the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/driven-kia-ev9-gt-line-awd-6-seater-charged-korean-behemoth" target="_blank">Kia EV9</a> flagship EV SUV, and the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/05/5-reasons-why-the-kia-carnival-8-seater-high-is-the-best-balik-kampung-mpv" target="_blank">Kia Carnival MPV</a>.Not to forget, visitors to the auto show can also test drive several Mazda and Kia models, which include the likes of the Mazda3 hatch, the Mazda CX-30 crossover, the aforementioned Kia Sportage and Carnival, and many more.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17372/15206764/conversions/thumb-Mazda-MX-5-35thAnniversary-MAS2025-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15206764" alt="thumb-Mazda-MX-5-35thAnniversary-MAS2025.jpg"> Other additional activities set to happen at Mazda’s MAS 2025 booth include an exclusive Mazda MX-5 Photo Contest, taking place from May 9 to 15, 2025. Only available at the BAuto vehicle showcasing during the auto show, participants will have the chance to win exciting merchandise by showcasing their best photos of the iconic Mazda MX-5.The Malaysia Autoshow 2025 is set to take place at MAEPS Serdang from May 9 to 15, 2025. Tickets are now available for purchase via <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://autoshow.my/" target="_blank">MAS 2025’s official website</a>, and you can learn more about all the upcoming products debuting at this show here at Carz.com.my…

Visitors to Bermaz Auto’s showcase at the upcoming Malaysia Autoshow 2025 can stand a chance to win exclusive merchandise.

Special Models & Prizes Await at BAuto’s MAS 2025 Showcase

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17365/15203571/hq251118mu053-1_28257_20181125205746-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15203571" alt="hq251118mu053-1_28257_20181125205746.jpg"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;">

Motorcyclists are the most at-risk group on Malaysian roads, making up a shocking 70% of the roughly 6,000 yearly road accident deaths. However, interestingly, the Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council (VTAREC) reports that motorcycle riders are only at fault for about 13% of these accidents.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/myvi-yamaha-135lc-most-involved-in-accidents-toyota-hilux-most-stolen" target="_blank" style="">VTAREC coordinator Mas Tina Abdul Hamid</a> says that the council studies indicate cars are involved in most road incidents, at 67%, with commercial vehicles following at 20%.  She notes that this data suggests car drivers, surprisingly, require more education on road safety and defensive driving.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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/17365/15203572/160824_motorcycleteens_police-(1)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15203572" alt="160824_motorcycleteens_police-(1).jpg"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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 findings also reveal a serious issue with traffic accidents and fatalities, with someone dying in a crash every 80 minutes on average, primarily due to human error, which accounts for 80% of crash factors.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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 yearly deaths from accidents can fill graves that may require space the size of six football fields,” she says.
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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/17365/15203573/karak-accident-1-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15203573" alt="karak-accident-1.jpg"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;">
 <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;">Despite the alarming number of road accidents and strict laws requiring motor insurance for all vehicles on the road, tens of thousands are believed to be driving without it. <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;">In 2023, out of 740,000 road accidents reported by VTAREC, insurance claims for damages were filed in only 40% of cases. That means potentially thousands of drivers are going without the right coverage.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;">

Motorcyclists make up 70% of the roughly 6,000 yearly road fatalities, yet they are responsible for only about 13% of accidents.

Motorcyclists Make Up 70% Of Yearly Fatal Accidents - VTAREC

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17356/15201156/conversions/web_CariCarz_Review_MA_Proton-eMAS-7_-1-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15201156" alt="web_CariCarz_Review_MA_Proton-eMAS-7_-1.jpg"> Proton recorded a strong sales performance in April, boosting its market share and securing its position as the second best-selling automotive brand in Malaysia.The company sold a total of 12,692 units last month across both domestic and export sales, as well as sales of its smart Automobile and Proton e.MAS products via its PRO-NET arm. This marks a 14.7% increase compared to April 2024, but there’s also an 8.8% drop from <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/proton-shifted-13918-units-in-march-2025" target="_blank">March 2025’s total of 13,918 units</a>.The overall automotive market however only grew by 1.8% year-on-year (YoY), with an estimated Total Industry Volume (TIV) of 60,886 units. Compared to March 2025, the TIV dropped by 16.3% as the effective season spike ends. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17356/15201157/conversions/social_SN_2025-Proton-X70-launch-Sabah_-12-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15201157" alt="social_SN_2025-Proton-X70-launch-Sabah_-12.jpg"> A major contributor to this success is the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/proton-emas-7-sees-over-1800-units-shifted-throughout-q1-2025" target="_blank">Proton e.MAS 7</a>, which has shown consistent growth since its Dec 2024 launch. In April 2925 alone, 863 units were sold, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) total to 2,716 units. This makes it the best-selling EV in Malaysia, and puts Proton e.MAS in second place for overall EV sales, even with only one model offering.The e.MAS 7’s popularity means EVs now make up 6% of Proton’s total sales. Meanwhile, Proton's traditional models also continued to perform well. The Proton X50 sold 2,389 units in April, its best monthly figure for the year. Its YTD total now stands at 7,506 units, making it the top-selling B-segment SUV. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17356/15201181/conversions/web_TA_CariCarz_Review_Proton-S70-Flagship-X_-9-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15201181" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_Review_Proton-S70-Flagship-X_-9.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17356/15201180/conversions/Caricarz-MBA-Proton-X50-RC-Ext-2-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15201180" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Proton-X50-RC-Ext-2.jpg"> The X90 led the D-segment SUV category with 194 units sold in April, pushing its total to 873 units this year. The S70 remained the top-selling C-segment sedan with 1,716 units sold last month, bringing its YTD total to 6,181 units.The X70 also continued its growth, selling 682 units in April and reaching 2,839 units so far in 2025. This puts it 44% ahead of its sales at the same time last year.Other models also did well. The Saga recorded 5,213 units in April, nearing 21,000 units for the year. The Persona sold 1,328 units and remains the second best-selling B-segment sedan while the Proton Iriz had 290 units sold. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17356/15201182/conversions/Proton-Saga-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15201182" alt="Proton-Saga.jpg"> Proton CEO Roslan Abdullah noted that while overall industry sales in 2025 are currently 5% behind last year’s record pace - the company is using this period to build a strong foundation for growth in the second half of the year.He went on to credit the public’s warm response to the e.MAS 7 and teased new launches for both EV and ICE models in the months ahead -&nbsp; <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/emas-5-protons-answer-to-an-ev-for-the-masses" target="_blank">e.MAS 5</a> and the MC3 Saga possibly?&nbsp; <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17356/15201145/conversions/For-the-Singapore-market,-the-C-segment-Proton-e.MAS-7-will-be-available-in-six-stylish-colours-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15201145" alt="For-the-Singapore-market,-the-C-segment-Proton-e.MAS-7-will-be-available-in-six-stylish-colours.jpeg"> Exports also saw growth in April, rising to 520 units — the highest monthly figure so far this year. Leading the charge were the X50, Saga, and e.MAS 7. Notably, the e.MAS 7 was previewed at The Car Expo in Singapore, marking Proton’s return to the island republic just across the Johor causeway after over a decade’s absence with a special <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/founders-edition-proton-emas-7-for-singapore-teased-online" target="_blank">‘Founder Edition’ limited release</a>. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17356/15201183/conversions/494785722_122244678344024809_8965185494234051246_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15201183" alt="494785722_122244678344024809_8965185494234051246_n.jpg"> Additionally, the locally assembled Proton X70 was also launched in Bangladesh in April 2025, and the upgraded model is expected to help build Proton’s presence there.

Proton recorded a 14.7% YOY sales growth in April 2025, buoyed by strong demand for e.MAS 7 EV.

Proton Posts Strong April Sales, e.MAS 7 Leads EV Market

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17355/15200559/web_MAS-2025-banner-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15200559" alt="web_MAS-2025-banner.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">The Malaysia Autoshow 2025 (MAS 2025) opens its doors this week to the public from May 9 onwards at MAEPS, Serdang. Here's what you can expect...</h6> Carrying its new ‘Shifting The Future’ theme this year, the annual&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/05/mas-2024-saw-rm14-billion-in-sales-potential-2620-vehicles-booked-and-nearly-224k-visitors" target="_blank">Malaysia Autoshow</a> 2025 (MAS 2025)&nbsp;edition is set to welcome visitors starting this week. The show is organised by the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/maa-marii-partner-to-host-alternate-year-motor-shows" target="_blank">Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii)</a> and supported by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).As before, one of the country’s largest auto expos takes place at MAEPS, Serdang. Things will start with an official Press Day held on Thursday, May 8, before it is opened publicly from May 9 to May 15. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17355/15200560/web_MAS-2024-crowd-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15200560" alt="web_MAS-2024-crowd.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">MAS 2025 will see over 50,000 square metres filled with interactive exhibitions and activities hosted by various leading OEM brands, with many electing to launch over 70 new vehicles, products, and technologies at this year's show.</h6> Show organisers MARii touts that over 70 launches, encompassing new vehicles, products, and technologies alike, will be held throughout the show. Amongst the leading OEM brands present here include Proton, Perodua, BMW Group Malaysia, Audi and VW (PHS Automotive Malaysia), Chery Malaysia, Jaecoo Malaysia, GWM Malaysia, BYD Cars Malaysia, and more.&nbsp;Covering over 50,000 square meters of exhibition and activity space, MAS 2025 will highlight the achievements and future direction of key national frameworks such as the National Automotive Policy (NAP), New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, and the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), claims show organisers MARii. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17355/15200561/web_MAS-2025_test-drive-Map-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15200561" alt="web_MAS-2025_test-drive-Map.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17355/15200562/web_MAS-2025_test-ride-Map-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15200562" alt="web_MAS-2025_test-ride-Map.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17355/15200563/web_MAS-2025_4x4_test-drive_MAP-2-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15200563" alt="web_MAS-2025_4x4_test-drive_MAP-2.jpg"> <h6>Besides dedicated on-road courses for car test-drives (top, left) and motorcycle test-rides (top, right), a special 4x4 off-road track designed by M4TREC is present at MAS 2025 too.</h6> Critically, like <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/05/mas-2024-saw-rm14-billion-in-sales-potential-2620-vehicles-booked-and-nearly-224k-visitors" target="_blank">past editions,</a> visitors can also participate in test-drives and test-rides at the show through three specially crafted courses. Included here is a road-test course for cars spanning over 5.2 KM, a dedicated motorcycle test-ride course roughly 1 KM long, and a 4x4 off-road course specially designed by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/07/gwm-tank-300-tried-and-tested-off-road" target="_blank">M4TREC</a>.&nbsp;You can see all of which in the videos embedded below.<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: justify;">MAS 2025 Cars Test-Drive Course:</h4>
<iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmalaysiaautoshow%2Fvideos%2F1176660627097229%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe><h4 style="text-align: justify;">MAS 2025 Motorcycles Test-Ride Course:</h4>
<iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmalaysiaautoshow%2Fvideos%2F9510747085708730%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe><h4 style="text-align: justify;">MAS 2025 4x4 Off-Road Test-Drive Course:</h4>
<iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmalaysiaautoshow%2Fvideos%2F513920588337949%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe> Besides that, the halls of MAS 2025 will also be decked out with various interactive demonstrations, followed by knowledge-sharing sessions designed to deepen public understanding of automotive and mobility trends. Critically, there will be a special focus on green mobility, intelligent transport systems, and emerging vehicle technologies.Moreover, with Malaysia serving the ASEAN Chairmanship throughout 2025, MAS 2025 will also act as a strategic platform to showcase the region’s readiness in embracing future mobility. Malaysia’s leadership in promoting regional innovation, sustainability, and cross-border collaboration will be underlined here, thus aligning closely with ASEAN’s goals too. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17355/15200564/Caricarz-MBA-MINIMalaysia-MAS2024-3-full-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15200564" alt="Caricarz-MBA-MINIMalaysia-MAS2024-3-full.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17355/15200565/web_TA_MAS-2024_BMW-CE-02_-2-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15200565" alt="web_TA_MAS-2024_BMW-CE-02_-2.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17355/15200566/Caricarz-MBA-Jaecoo-J6-MAS2024-4-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15200566" alt="Caricarz-MBA-Jaecoo-J6-MAS2024-4.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17355/15200567/Caricarz-MBA-CheryAutoMalaysia-MAS2024-20-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15200567" alt="Caricarz-MBA-CheryAutoMalaysia-MAS2024-20.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Some of the highlights of MAS 2024.</h6> Other key highlights for visitors at MAS 2025 include a Car Modified Showcase and Motorsport Showcase, various car and motorcycle gatherings, appearances by leading automotive personalities such as racecar driver <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/jazeman-jaafar-set-for-super-gt-malaysia-2025-wildcard-entry" target="_blank">Jazeman Jaafar</a> and solo adventure motorcyclist <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO11Ook4iwM" target="_blank">Anita Yusof</a>, a specially organised Women’s Day, Malaysia’s largest Tesla Light Show, as well as a <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/denza-x-byd-showcase-at-trx-with-jacky-cheung-concert-tie-in" target="_blank">musical concert stage powered by BYD</a>.Moreover, MAS 2025 ticket holders also stand a chance to win exciting prizes, which includes a brand new vehicle, through the show’s exclusive lucky draw contest. Moreover, prizes and gifts are also up for grabs for visitors participating in test-drives and test-rides, as well as those who place their new vehicle bookings during the show. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17355/15200568/web_TA_MAS-2024_Perodua-EMO-Myvi-EV-Concept_-5-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15200568" alt="web_TA_MAS-2024_Perodua-EMO-Myvi-EV-Concept_-5.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Also central to MAS 2025 besides vehicles are new technologies for which. For MAS 2025, MARii also touts a special focus on&nbsp;green mobility, intelligent transport systems, and emerging vehicle tech.</h6> For more details, as well as updates to the show’s daily programme and itinerary, simply follow the official MAS 2025 <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/malaysiaautoshow/?_rdr" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/autoshow_my?igsh=aHIwejd2azNsbHRn" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@malaysia.autoshow?_t=ZS-8tPdtaQksgU&amp;_r=1" target="_blank">TikTok</a> pages.Tickets are also available for purchase online from as low as RM20 via the show’s official website, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://autoshow.my/" target="_blank">autoshow.my</a>. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17355/15200569/web_TA_CariCarz_MAS2024_BMW-Malaysia_-8-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15200569" alt="web_TA_CariCarz_MAS2024_BMW-Malaysia_-8.jpg">

Malaysia Autoshow 2025 (MAS 202) gears up as May 9 opening day looms closer, tickets are still available online from RM20 onwards.

Malaysia Autoshow 2025 Charges Up Ahead Of May 9 Opening Day

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17351/15200964/conversions/495363432_1267422741405957_4719761365907232200_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15200964" alt="495363432_1267422741405957_4719761365907232200_n.jpg"> The <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/ecrl-to-boost-east-coast-growth-strengthen-malaysia-china-ties" target="_blank">East Coast Rail Link (ECRL)</a> project is now <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/ecrl-80-complete-shifting-to-above-ground-work" target="_blank">82.45% complete</a> as of April 2025. The 665km railway is on track, with the Kota Bharu–Gombak stretch due by Dec 2026 and the Gombak–Port Klang section by Dec 2027.Track installation from Maran to Kota Bharu, spanning 400 KM, finished ahead of schedule with work on the Maran–Bentong stretch beginning this month and is set to complete by June.Electrification works started in May 2024, with over 9,000 OCS poles installed and around 2,700 left. Tunnel boring has reached 38 of 41 tunnels, with the 16.39km Genting Twin Tunnel expected to break through in Q3 this year. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17351/15200033/conversions/GoqT8wbbMAAWTGk-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15200033" alt="GoqT8wbbMAAWTGk.jpeg"> Station construction is progressing well and is set for completion by mid-2026. Testing and commissioning of the system will begin in June 2026.Transport Minister YB Anthony Loke Siew Fook shared these updates during the launch of the ECRL’s Operations &amp; Maintenance (O&amp;M) workforce training under the PLKI-ECRL programme.Once operational in January 2027, the ECRL will require around 1,800 workers, with 80% being Malaysians. The aim is to build a skilled local workforce for modern rail operations.The PLKI-ECRL programme is now focused on training for the O&amp;M phase. A total of 3,200 trainees will benefit, starting with 210 Malaysians this year. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17351/15200034/conversions/GoqT9UCacAI3zXE-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15200034" alt="GoqT9UCacAI3zXE.jpeg"> Of that, 102 trainees will begin one-year training in Liuzhou, China, from 15 May. They’ll learn technical and operational skills for various ECRL roles.Trainees are guaranteed jobs upon completion and the programme is supported by a <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/12/new-ecrl-train-logo-launched-malaysia-china-5050-partnership" target="_blank">RM12 million sponsorship from China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC)</a>. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17351/15200965/conversions/495463645_1267422871405944_6737999489992028850_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15200965" alt="495463645_1267422871405944_6737999489992028850_n.jpg"> ECRL will use 11 EMU train sets and 12 electric locomotives from CRRC Dalian. The first units are expected by year-end. These new trains will run up to 160 km/h, cutting travel time from Kota Bharu to Gombak to just four hours.Loke also added that ECRL will help shift <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/mot-developing-policy-to-encourage-cargo-companies-to-use-ecrl" target="_blank">cargo from road to rail</a> - an eco-friendly, cost-effective move in line with national transport goals.He added that efforts are underway to ensure passenger fares remain affordable when operations begin.<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

ECRL, Malaysia’s largest rail project is nearing completion, with passenger service set to begin by Jan 2027.

ECRL Hits 82% Completion, Promises 1,800 Jobs - 80% For Locals

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A widely shared social media post has highlighted growing concern among LRT commuters regarding an increase in<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/isolated-byd-atto-3-shutdown-incident-raises-ev-safety-and-support-questions" target="_blank" style=""> car battery </a>thefts near the Glenmarie station. The lack of sufficient parking forces many to park in unsupervised areas, making them easy targets. <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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 issue gained traction after a TikTok video by @bateriku.com_ttdi featured a man claiming his car had its battery stolen twice. He further stated that stolen batteries could be sold on the black market for RM20 to RM30. <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;">“If possible, avoid parking in these elevated areas near the slopes. Though parking is limited, it’s better to find alternative spots as these incidents allegedly occur frequently here at Glenmarie station,” the man says.


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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;">
It seems there's a pattern of car battery thefts and other incidents happening around the Glenmarie LRT station, according to social media users who shared their experiences in the comment section. <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;">One person even had their car windows broken and the inside rummaged through, even though nothing was actually taken. <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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 experience left me unwilling to park there again,” the user says.

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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/17350/15199925/leads-1-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15199925" alt="leads-1.jpg"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;">Local residents are urging authorities and LRT operators to investigate the claims and consider improvements to station security and parking as a preventative measure.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;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;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">

A TikTok video by @bateriku.com_ttdi warns the public about increased car battery thefts near the Glenmarie LRT station.

Man Warns About Car Battery Thefts Near Glenmarie LRT Station

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17347/15198582/Photo-3-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15198582" alt="Photo-3.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17347/15198583/web_Jaecoo-Malaysia-PAP-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15198583" alt="web_Jaecoo-Malaysia-PAP.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Jaecoo Malaysia revealed a new 'Professional Affiliates Programme' via press release earlier today.</h6> Earlier today, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/jaecoo-j7-phev-units-begin-arriving-at-dealerships-nationwide" target="_blank">Jaecoo Malaysia</a> officially announced its new Professional Affiliates Programme (PAP) via press release. According to the firm, this is a novel new sales and purchase avenue that’s primarily targeted towards corporations and professionals.The key benefit offered by Jaecoo Malaysia through PAP is straightforward – a discount. This is applicable towards individuals who are members of professional organisations and associations, as well as financial and insurance services, and corporate organisations.Notably, the firm is also extending entry to and subsequently the benefits of PAP to content creators, specifically ones who are recognised as Jaecoo Brand Ambassadors. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17347/15198584/Photo-1-(2)-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15198584" alt="Photo-1-(2).jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17347/15198585/Photo-2-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15198585" alt="Photo-2.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Keen applicants can verify their eligibility to enter PAP and enjoy its benefits, namely a discount, by visiting any Jaecoo showroom today and submit all relevant documents to support their applications.</h6> Keen applicants can visit <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/new-jaecoo-3s-centre-opens-in-pj-sec-13" target="_blank">any Jaecoo showroom</a> today to verify their eligibility by providing relevant documents like proof of membership with professional bodies, along with proof of employment and other related documents.Notably, this programme’s benefits also extends to direct family members of eligible individuals noted prior.“This is another step forward in our efforts to elevate the brand and grow closer to the heart of fans and customers,” remarked Jaecoo Malaysia vice president Emily Lek about the new initiative by the local arm of the luxury SUVs sub-brand from <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/chery-eyes-acquiring-vw-plant-for-german-production-push" target="_blank">China’s Chery Group</a>. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17347/15198586/web_MA_CariCarz_Jaecoo-J7-Launch_-5-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15198586" alt="web_MA_CariCarz_Jaecoo-J7-Launch_-5.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17347/15198587/Jaecoo-J7-M4TREC-OffRoad-5-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15198587" alt="Jaecoo-J7-M4TREC-OffRoad-5.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17347/15198588/web_CariCarz_Launch_Jaecoo-J7-PHEV_-5-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15198588" alt="web_CariCarz_Launch_Jaecoo-J7-PHEV_-5.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Presently, PAP by Jaecoo Malaysia sees just one model offered, that being the Jaecoo J7 line-up - both ICE-powered 2WD and AWD, and new PHEV guise, included.</h6> Presently, PAP discounts apply only to the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/over-7000-jaecoo-j7s-registered-last-year-in-malaysia" target="_blank">Jaecoo J7</a> model only across all available variants –<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/07/launched-jaecoo-j7-ckd-2-variants-from-rm138800" target="_blank">2WD, AWD,</a> and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/launched-jaecoo-j7-phev-over-1300-km-range-rm158800" target="_blank">new PHEV guise</a> included. Discount terms weren’t detailed, but we’ll remind you that <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/jaecoo-j7-phev-units-begin-arriving-at-dealerships-nationwide" target="_blank">Jaecoo J7</a> is tagged at RM138,800 (2WD), RM148,800 (AWD), and RM158,800 (PHEV).That aside, it remains unclear for now if Jaecoo Malaysia will include other models like the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/12/launched-omoda-c9-by-jaecoo-2-ckd-variants-from-rm168k" target="_blank">Omoda C9,</a> as well as <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/jaecoo-malaysia-teases-omoda-c7-ahead-of-mas-2025-debut" target="_blank">upcoming new offerings that are debuting this week at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 (MAS 2025)</a>, into this new PAP initiative just yet, but we reckon the firm would.More information and details about PAP by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/new-jaecoo-3s-centre-opens-in-pj-sec-13" target="_blank">Jaecoo Malaysia</a> are available online via the brand’s official Malaysian website, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="jaecoo.com.myhttps://www.jaecoo.com.my/" target="_blank">jaecoo.com.my</a>. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17347/15198589/Jaecoo-J7-PHEV-Drive-SGMYThai-5-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15198589" alt="Jaecoo-J7-PHEV-Drive-SGMYThai-5.jpg">

Jaecoo Malaysia launches new Professional Affiliates Programme, targets both corporations and professionals through which.

New Professional Affiliates Programme By Jaecoo Malaysia Targets Professionals And Corporations

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17344/15197612/web_GR86-Cup-Japan-NEW-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15197612" alt="web_GR86-Cup-Japan-NEW.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">The return of Japan's Super GT in Malaysia this year will also see the new GR86 Cup Malaysia Series hold its season-opening round as a support event.</h6> In case you missed it, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/super-gt-malaysia-round-revs-up-with-rm80-early-bird-tickets-and-more" target="_blank">Japan’s Super GT racing series is returning to Malaysia this year</a>, and it will feature the inaugural running of the GR86 Cup Malaysia&nbsp;series as an on-track support event.In other words, Malaysia finally sees its very own GR86 Cup competition series established this year. Said <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/young-drivers-shine-in-vios-challege-2025-season-opener" target="_blank">one-make racing series</a> has proven to be a popular entry-level racing event worldwide, even <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/10/keanu-reeves-races-the-gr86-in-thrilling-gr-cup-series-debut" target="_blank">attracting entries by famous celebrities and figures in some markets</a><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/10/keanu-reeves-races-the-gr86-in-thrilling-gr-cup-series-debut" target="_blank">.</a> <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17344/15197613/web_GR86-Cup-Base-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15197613" alt="web_GR86-Cup-Base.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Ahead of which, series organisers Haro Sports and Entertainment have begun a limited 30-unit sale of the Toyota GR86 Cup Car priced at RM208,315 apiece. (Note: Japan market base version pictured)</h6> Ahead of which, series organisers&nbsp;Haro Sports and Entertainment Sdn Bhd&nbsp;– the same firm promoting Super GT Malaysia – has begun sale of the&nbsp;Toyota GR86 Cup Car&nbsp;locally. Aptly, given the limited quantities, this sale primarily caters to the series’ entrants.In fact, just 30 units of the Toyota GR86 Cup Car will be offered by Haro Sports and Entertainment Sdn Bhd solely for this purpose, and on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis too. Each unit is priced at RM208,315 with both sales tax and Motorsports AP costs included.For reference, the regular GR86 road car model&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/08/2024-toyota-gr86-now-open-for-booking-from-rm295000" target="_blank">offered officially by UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT)</a>&nbsp;is priced&nbsp;from RM295,000 for the&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/02/review-toyota-gr86-6mt-the-new-jdm-poster-boy" target="_blank">6MT version</a>, and&nbsp;from RM305,000 for the 6AT version. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17344/15197614/2024-Toyota-GR86-MY-7-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15197614" alt="2024-Toyota-GR86-MY-7.JPG"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17344/15197615/2024-Toyota-GR86-MY-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15197615" alt="2024-Toyota-GR86-MY.JPG"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17344/15197616/2024-Toyota-GR86-MY-11-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15197616" alt="2024-Toyota-GR86-MY-11.JPG"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17344/15197617/2024-Toyota-GR86-MY-14-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15197617" alt="2024-Toyota-GR86-MY-14.JPG"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">2024MY Toyota GR86 officially imported by UMW Toyota Motor pictured. As a refresher, it costs RM295,000 (6MT) and RM305,000 (6AT).</h6> Fully imported (CBU) from Japan, all GR86 Cup Car units offered by Haro Sports and Entertainment comply with technical regulations set under the 2025 Malaysian Championship Series SP1 category. Each car also tips the scale at just roughly 1,290 KG with driver.As a result, each GR86 Cup Car is also deemed not street legal, therefore their use on public roads is strictly forbidden. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17344/15197618/web_GR86-Cup-JAF-Roll-Cage-full.jpg" style="width: 25%;" data-media-id="15197618" alt="web_GR86-Cup-JAF-Roll-Cage.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17344/15197619/web_GR86-Cup-Fire-Suppression-System-full.jpg" style="width: 25%;" data-media-id="15197619" alt="web_GR86-Cup-Fire-Suppression-System.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17344/15197620/web_GR86-Cup-Torsen-LSD-Raxer-Wheels-full.jpg" style="width: 25%;" data-media-id="15197620" alt="web_GR86-Cup-Torsen-LSD-Raxer-Wheels.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17344/15197621/web_GR86-Cup-KW-Shocks-TRD-Suspension-Bushings-full.jpg" style="width: 25%;" data-media-id="15197621" alt="web_GR86-Cup-KW-Shocks-TRD-Suspension-Bushings.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17344/15197622/web_GR86-Cup-Advics-brakes-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15197622" alt="web_GR86-Cup-Advics-brakes.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17344/15197623/web_GR86-Cup-Fujitsubo-Exhaust-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15197623" alt="web_GR86-Cup-Fujitsubo-Exhaust.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Key upgrades added into each GR86 Cup Car includes a roll cage, fire suppression system, racing bucket seat and harness, KW Racing shocks, TRD suspension bushings, Raxer alloy wheels, Advics race brakes, as well as a Fujitsubo performance full system exhaust.</h6> Despite costing less that the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/02/review-toyota-gr86-6mt-the-new-jdm-poster-boy" target="_blank" style="font-style: italic; text-decoration-line: underline; font-weight: bold;">actual road car</a>&nbsp;version, the GR86 Cup Car comes with a slew of racing upgrades. Some are mandatory safety additions like the JAF-certified competition roll cage, FIA-approved Bride ZETA series bucket seat with 6-point HANS-compatible harness, and fire-suppression system.Under the hood, the 2.4-litre ‘Boxer’ or flat 4-cyl direct-injected powerplant gains re-optimised electronic throttle settings plus a Fujitsubo full performance exhaust system to deliver 228 HP @ 7,000 RPM and 250 NM @ 3,700 RPM. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17344/15197624/2024-Toyota-GR86-MY-13-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15197624" alt="2024-Toyota-GR86-MY-13.JPG"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17344/15197625/2024-Toyota-GR86-MY-10-full.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15197625" alt="2024-Toyota-GR86-MY-10.JPG"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Other Cup Car upgrades include a re-tuned electronic throttle for the 2.4-litre 'boxer' heart, as well as upgraded Cusco clutch and added transmission cooler system for the 6-speed manual box. (Note: stock roadcar's engine and transmission pictured)</h6> The stock rear-wheel-drive (RWD) setup and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/02/review-toyota-gr86-6mt-the-new-jdm-poster-boy" target="_blank">6-speed manual</a> transmission and Torsen limited-slip diff (LSD) are all retained. Instead, the transmission does gain an upgraded Cusco racing clutch, as well as an added transmission cooler system.As for the chassis, the GR86 Cup Car get a re-tuned electric power steering module, KW Racing shocks, TRD suspension bushes, as well as Advics monobloc four-piston (front) and dual-piston (rear) brake calipers grabbing 345 x 30 MM (front) and 330 x 26 MM (rear) brake rotors.Over to rolling stock, each GR86 Cup Car is primed with lightweight and durable 8JJ x 17-inch Raxer RP10X forged alloy wheels shod in grippy 225/45R17-profile Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS tyres. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/17344/15197626/web_GR86-Cup-Japan-NEW-2-full.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15197626" alt="web_GR86-Cup-Japan-NEW-2.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">The GR86 Cup Malaysia series will see three rounds organised and held by Haro Sports and Entertainment this year at Petronas SIC.</h6> As for the GR86 Cup Malaysia series itself, it’s opening round takes place as mentioned during <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/03/super-gt-malaysia-round-revs-up-with-rm80-early-bird-tickets-and-more" target="_blank">Super GT Malaysia</a> from June 26 to June 28 at the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/04/datin-anita-azrina-named-first-female-chairman-of-petronas-sic" target="_blank">Petronas Sepang International Circuit (SIC)</a>. It will see two 10-lap races held – one on Saturday, followed by another on Sunday.After that, Round 2 will be held later this year in conjunction with the Malaysia Championship Series 300KM race. Following which comes a special 86-lap race for its Round 3 grand finale. Both will also take place at <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/11/sic-rebrands-as-petronas-sic-following-new-3-year-naming-rights-deal" target="_blank">Petronas SIC</a>.

Toyota GR86 Cup Car now in sale locally through Haro Sports and Entertainment Sdn Bhd, just 30 units available at RM208,315 each.

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