In Japan, BYD revealed the Racco electric kei car, the first electric kei car designed specifically for the Japanese market, featuring a compact, boxy body, sliding doors, and a tall roof ideal for tight urban environments. Powered by a 20 kWh LFP battery, it offers an estimated 180 km WLTC range and supports up to 100 kW DC fast charging, making it practical for daily city use. Will it make its way to Malaysia? 



In the news, Proton launched Malaysia’s first affordable EV, the e.MAS 5, while the government expanded the Budi95 fuel subsidy to 800 litres monthly for high-mileage e-hailing drivers. Touch ’n Go unveiled its Titan Flow RFID toll system for smoother, barrier-free travel by 2027, and Rolls-Royce is seeking a new Malaysian distributor after parting ways with Quill Motorcars, leaving after-sales support in transition.

In Japan, BYD revealed the Racco electric kei car, the first electric kei car designed specifically for the Japanese market, featuring a compact, boxy body, sliding doors, and a tall roof ideal for tight urban environments. Powered by a 20 kWh LFP battery, it offers an estimated 180 km WLTC range and supports up to 100 kW DC fast charging, making it practical for daily city use. Will it make its way to Malaysia? In the news, Proton launched Malaysia’s first affordable EV, the e.MAS 5, while the government expanded the Budi95 fuel subsidy to 800 litres monthly for high-mileage e-hailing drivers. Touch ’n Go unveiled its Titan Flow RFID toll system for smoother, barrier-free travel by 2027, and Rolls-Royce is seeking a new Malaysian distributor after parting ways with Quill Motorcars, leaving after-sales support in transition.

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Unveiling BYD’s First Kei Car 

The iCaur V23 reminded Daniel of the MINI - a car that, according to him, is worth challenging MINI's iconic status as a brand that's quirky, unique, and distinctive. He finally got his hands on one for a test drive and was totally enthralled by it.


But before he shares more about the iCaur V23, we discuss charging stations in Malaysia and why, despite the progress we've made, we're yet to hit the target we set for ourselves by the end of last year under the Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint (LCMB): 2021 to 2030.


In our news segment, we talk about the launch of the Perodua Traz and TQ Wuling Bingo, Kia's new strategy for 2026, used car prices going down, as well as the Open Market Value, or OMV, calculation for CKD vehicles, which was delayed again until the middle of this year.


Photo credit: dsf.my

The iCaur V23 reminded Daniel of the MINI - a car that, according to him, is worth challenging MINI's iconic status as a brand that's quirky, unique, and distinctive. He finally got his hands on one for a test drive and was totally enthralled by it. But before he shares more about the iCaur V23, we discuss charging stations in Malaysia and why, despite the progress we've made, we're yet to hit the target we set for ourselves by the end of last year under the Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint (LCMB): 2021 to 2030. In our news segment, we talk about the launch of the Perodua Traz and TQ Wuling Bingo, Kia's new strategy for 2026, used car prices going down, as well as the Open Market Value, or OMV, calculation for CKD vehicles, which was delayed again until the middle of this year. Photo credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://dsf.my">dsf.my</a>

iCaur V23 - Born To Play

Recently, Daniel got the chance to test drive the Ferrari 12Cilindri—a beast of a car that signifies Ferrari's attempt at combining both their heritage and tradition with modernity. Just like the Prancing Horse, he came back from the test drive neighing with excitement. Tune in to hear his thoughts on this wonderful piece of machinery and what makes it special.


In our discussion segment, we unpack why, despite the convenience it offers, wireless smartphone chargers included in modern cars are still not the most efficient way to charge your smartphone.


In the news segment, we talk about Mercedes' new GLC 200 4MATIC, the GWM Wey G9 MPV, Xpeng's partnership with EPMB, Hyundai Motor Malaysia's collaboration with EON Berhad, as well as Kia's new Seltos and whether we'll see it in Malaysia soon.


Photo credit: Ital Auto & dsf.my

Recently, Daniel got the chance to test drive the Ferrari 12Cilindri—a beast of a car that signifies Ferrari's attempt at combining both their heritage and tradition with modernity. Just like the Prancing Horse, he came back from the test drive neighing with excitement. Tune in to hear his thoughts on this wonderful piece of machinery and what makes it special. In our discussion segment, we unpack why, despite the convenience it offers, wireless smartphone chargers included in modern cars are still not the most efficient way to charge your smartphone. In the news segment, we talk about Mercedes' new GLC 200 4MATIC, the GWM Wey G9 MPV, Xpeng's partnership with EPMB, Hyundai Motor Malaysia's collaboration with EON Berhad, as well as Kia's new Seltos and whether we'll see it in Malaysia soon. Photo credit: Ital Auto &amp; dsf.my

Ferrari 12Cilindri - Pure, Unadulterated Power

The Suzuki Fronx, a compact crossover with a very unique name, joins a market that's pretty saturated and also price-sensitive. The car is fully imported with all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a high-quality modern car. But with its relatively higher price, can it compete with the rest? Daniel Fernandez shares his thoughts on the car and whether it has a chance here in Malaysia.


But before we get to that, we discuss China's decision to pull more subsidies for EVs in their market and how this will affect the smaller, burgeoning companies over there, and more importantly, across the world.


In our news segment, we discuss Nissan's 6th Gen Serena, Chery's end-of-year deals, Naza Italia ending their relationship with Maserati, as well as the Lotus Encor 1, a Lotus Esprit-inspired model.


Photo credit: dsf.my

The Suzuki Fronx, a compact crossover with a very unique name, joins a market that's pretty saturated and also price-sensitive. The car is fully imported with all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a high-quality modern car. But with its relatively higher price, can it compete with the rest? Daniel Fernandez shares his thoughts on the car and whether it has a chance here in Malaysia. But before we get to that, we discuss China's decision to pull more subsidies for EVs in their market and how this will affect the smaller, burgeoning companies over there, and more importantly, across the world. In our news segment, we discuss Nissan's 6th Gen Serena, Chery's end-of-year deals, Naza Italia ending their relationship with Maserati, as well as the Lotus Encor 1, a Lotus Esprit-inspired model. Photo credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://dsf.my">dsf.my</a>

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