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Perodua has taken a major step into the electric era with the launch of the QV-E, its first battery-powered model, priced at RM80,000 before insurance and without the battery. The new hatchback is the centrepiece of the carmaker’s long-term plan to build a homegrown EV ecosystem, beginning with a vehicle that was designed, engineered and produced almost entirely in Malaysia.

Defending champions Buriram United host last season’s runners-up Công An Hà Nội on Wednesday in a crucial Shopee Cup™ Group A clash, with both sides desperate for a first win to revive their knockout hopes.The two teams famously drew 5-5 on aggregate in last season’s final before Buriram triumphed on penalties, adding extra weight to this mid-group-stage meeting.Buriram have opened the 2025/26 campaign with draws against Selangor and BG Pathum United, while Công An Hà Nội sit one point above them after a loss to BG Pathum United and a late win over DH Cebu.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has earned a strong reputation as one of the first electric cars designed with enthusiastic drivers in mind. Its capabilities have not gone unnoticed by Porsche, which is now benchmarking its next-generation all-electric 718 sports car against Hyundai’s high-performance EV, according to a report by Drive.Frank Moser, Porsche’s Vice President for the 718 and 911 model lines, said he was impressed after several drives in the Ioniq 5 N. He described it as a vehicle from which Porsche has “learnt a lot,” calling its development “really, really good.” His praise was echoed internally by Andreas Preuninger, Porsche’s Director of the GT Programme. Moser recalled taking a drive with Preuninger and noted that his colleague reacted with a simple “wow” when experiencing the N Grin Boost mode.

iCAUR Malaysia has expanded its electric SUV line-up with the launch of the new iCAUR V23, a model designed to strengthen the brand’s presence in the country’s increasingly competitive EV market. It follows the earlier arrival of the iCAUR 03, but this time the company is leaning into nostalgia, shaping its new C-segment SUV with cues from old-school off-roaders while pairing that look with modern performance and safety technology.Despite its compact footprint, the V23 carries noticeably bold proportions. It measures 4,220 mm in length, 1,915 mm in width, and 1,845 mm in height, with a 2,735 mm wheelbase that gives it the stance of a true adventure-ready SUV, whether navigating the city or heading into rougher terrain.

The 31st edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah (SAS) Cup Invitational Hockey Tournament which just concluded saw several teams gearing up for upcoming competitions. The major tournaments are the World Cup qualifier in February 2026 and the Asian Games in Japan at the end of next year.They came with mixed teams to make preparations and evaluate future tournaments. However the first two days the tournament was hit by heavy rain that resulted in organisers having to rescheduled games two hours early for the following three days which helped avoid the bad weather. However the rain did not deter die hard hockey fans from going to the stadium to support their favourite teams.