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Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) sekali lagi memperkenalkan warna baru untuk model naked MT-25, yang kini ditawarkan dalam warna Midnight Black dan Midnight Cyan. Bersama dengan warna baru ini, harga untuk model ini juga naik RM1k berbanding harga akhir pada tahun 2022, menjadi RM23,998 tidak termasuk insurans. Bagi warna baru Midnight Black ini, seperti yang
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Geely has released official images of the E5, which is the first fully electric model in the company’s Galaxy series. Expected to go on sale in China in the second quarter of this year, the E5 will reportedly be priced around 150,000 to 200,000 yuan (about RM99k to RM131k). According to reports, the E5 is
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Taking part in the vast exhibitor presence at Auto China 2024 that took place in Beijing is BAIC, which displayed the X55 II and the BJ40 Plus SUVs at the motor show. These models are notable as they have been earmarked not just for sale in Malaysia, but they will also be locally assembled (CKD)
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The government says that foreign media reports suggesting the country has decided on a price hike for petrol and diesel is not true. That’s because the cabinet has not yet discussed the matter, according to communications minister Fahmi Fadzil. “I have studied the matter carefully and can confirm that the matter was not discussed because
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The road transport department (JPJ) has issued a statement following the widely-publicised case of a Chery Omoda 5 that had sustained rear axle failure, and the department has stated that it has summoned Chery Corporate Malaysia to conduct a thorough investigation and gather additional information on the matter. On April 30, Chery Malaysia issued a
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A couple of months ago, it was reported that Proton’s vendors were facing “severe financial strain” due to the national carmaker failing to honour the number of parts it ordered for its SUV models – the X50, X70 and X90. We raised this issue during a Q&A session after yesterday’s media briefing, and the company’s
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Great Wall Motor Malaysia has revealed a new timeline for the introduction of the Haval H6 Hybrid, which was announced as one of the models due in when the brand made its debut in Malaysia back in 2022. Originally slated to debut here in Q2 (which is almost midway done), the SUV is now due
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Chery Malaysia has issued yet another statement on the Omoda 5 rear axle case. This is the company’s third public statement after the case exploded on social media on April 28. The initial statement was released the day after, acknowledging the issue, with a second one following soon after on April 30, officially issuing a
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Ahead of Auto China 2024, Great Wall Motor (GWM) held its GWM Global Conference, and it was during the event that the automaker provided Malaysian journalists the opportunity to briefly sample the Tank 300, which was previewed in Malaysia during the launch of the Ora 07 in March. Initially slated to arrive here in Q3,
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Aside from the facelifted X70, Proton also confirmed yesterday that its first plug-in hybrid model will be launched next year, around the same time as its first battery electric vehicle. While a PHEV has been bandied about by the national carmaker for a while, this is the first time it has given a timeline for
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Tesla has started to deploy its V4 Supercharger hardware in Malaysia and the first two sites to use them are IOI City Mall and IOI Mall Puchong. These V4 Superchargers are configured to provide a maximum charge rate of 250 kW, which is the same as the V3 installations in Malaysia. The main difference to
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Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced that the Xpander has held on to its title of best-selling non-national MPV in the 2023 financial year, having sold 11,384 units of the B-segment MPV model from April 2023 to March 2024. “We are thrilled to witness the Xpander’s continued dominance in Malaysia. This achievement is a testament
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Happy Labour Day, and with it being a Wednesday, it is time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, as announced by the finance ministry for the coming week of May 2 to May 8, 2024. There continues to be no change in the price of RON 97 petrol, which has the premium grade
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Susulan isu kimpalan gandar belakang yang tertanggal pada sebuah Chery Omoda 5 berlaku hujung minggu lalu, Chery Malaysia hari ini mengumumkan bahawa pihaknya akan memanggil semula 600 unit model tersebut. Kenyataan rasmi yang dikeluarkan adalah seperti berikut: Klik untuk besarkan Rumusannya, Chery Malaysia sudahpun menggantikan unit gandar belakang baharu untuk unit yang terlibat dalam insiden
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Kerajaan negeri Kedah merancang untuk membina sistem tren Transit Aliran Ringan (LRT) menggunakan teknologi levitasi magnet di Langkawi. Bagi merealisasikan hasrat tersebut, semalam telah berlangsungnya majlis memeterai memorandum persefahaman (MoU) antara Permodalan Kedah Berhad (PKB) dengan Royal Eco Train Development (RETD) dari Korea Selatan. Majlis menandatangani diwakili CEO RETD Co Ltd, Lee Changwook dengan Mohd
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At this year’s Auto China in Beijing, Mercedes-Benz announced it is working with Tencent and EA (Electronic Arts) to improve the in-car gaming experience. Through this collaboration, Need for Speed: Assemble will be made available in Mercedes-Benz vehicles in China by the end of 2024. This is made possible with the third-generation Mercedes-Benz User Experience
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Tesla Malaysia has announced that the Tesla Cybertruck will be on display to members of the public at the Tesla Experience Centre Pavilion Damansara Heights starting from tomorrow (April 30 2024) up to May 17 2024. Viewing hours will be 10am to 10pm. The Cybertruck has been in Malaysia since the second week of April,
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Following its initial preview earlier this month, the 2024 Peugeot 408 has now made its official launch in Malaysia, arriving in three variants – Allure, Premium and GT, priced at RM146,055, RM166,055 and RM196,055 on-the-road without insurance for the respective variants, and this is locally assembled (CKD) at the Stellantis plant in Gurun, Kedah. All
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The Chery Omoda 7 has just been unveiled at the carmaker’s hometown in Wuhu, China. As a bigger brother to the popular Omoda 5, it is described as a sporty coupe SUV with wide ranging appeal. It combines three key design pillars: dynamic, avant-garde and futuristic. It’s certainly a striking looking SUV. The shark nose
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Susulan kemalangan yang berlaku di Lebuhraya Pantai Timur semalam menyebabkan seorang penunggang motosikal berkuasa tinggi maut selepas merempuh sebuah trak pikap yang berhenti mengejut, polis mengesahkan bahawa seorang wanita yang menyebabkan insiden itu berlaku sudahpun ditahan, lapor Bernama. Kemalangan tersebut disahkan berlaku di Kilometer 98.6 Lebuh Raya Pantai Timur (LPT) Satu, dekat susur keluar Lanchang,
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The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro has been confirmed for the Malaysian market, and the sub-B-segment SUV will slot in below the Omoda 5 in both size and price. Chery Malaysia told paultan.org at the ongoing 2024 Chery International Business Conference event that the Tiggo 4 will arrive in the first half of 2025. The Tiggo
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Chery, the fastest growing auto brand in Malaysia, is building its own factory in the country. Located in Shah Alam, Selangor, the greenfield development is set to be ready in Q3 2024. This was revealed by Chery Malaysia to paultan.org at the brand’s headquarters in Wuhu, which is hosting the 2024 Chery International Business Conference.
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Toyota has emerged with its 2023 financial year results which sees the Japanese giant attain record numbers in production and sales, according to Japan Times citing Bloomberg reports. Global sales at Toyota, including from Daihatsu and Hino, increased 5% from the previous year to 11.1 million units, according to Japan Times citing data released on
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The transport ministry plans to introduce a Komuter service to support the Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) that is due to become operational in 2027, Bernama has reported. This is because the RTS Link station in Bukit Chagar will also house the Gemas-Johor Bahru Electrified Double Tracking Train Project that is located below the
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UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced today introduction of the Toyota Yaris G Limited for the Malaysian market, and this time around there is not only cosmetic revisions – there are upgrades applied to the B-segment hatchback’s chassis and powertrain as well. Capped at a run of 600 units, the Yaris G Limited starts with
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Ni hao! We’re live at Auto China 2024 in Beijing, where Geely has just revealed the Galaxy Starship concept. This massive SUV previews the Galaxy sub-brand’s upcoming flagship as well as a suite of AI technologies that will soon be filtering into its existing lineup. The Starship continues to feature Galaxy’s “Expanding Cosmos of Light”
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Shortly after the Maserati Grecale premiered in fully electric guise as the Grecale Folgore last month, the Italian marque’s electric crossover has been shown at the recent 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show. While outwardly similar to its internal combustion stablemates, there are distinct cues that set apart the Grecale Folgore EV; among these are a
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News has emerged that the Lotus Emeya EV is now open for bookings in Malaysia, ahead of an official launch in the country tentatively scheduled for the third quarter of this year. This will be followed by the start of customer unit deliveries from the fourth quarter. Having first made its debut in New York
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Almost exactly one year since the debut of the E3-generation Porsche Cayenne facelift comes the driving enthusiasts’ variant, the Cayenne GTS that comes in both regular five-door and Coupé bodystyles. Denoting Gran Turismo Sport in Porsche parlance, the latest Cayenne GTS builds upon the Cayenne S – which marks the return of the V8 engine
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First shown in Malaysia at the end of 2022 and officially launched in February this year, the BYD Seal arrives on the Malaysian market as the closest competitor to the Tesla Model 3, and the Chinese EV model is offered here in two variants; starting from RM180,430 for the Premium, and RM200,430 for the Performance
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Good news – we have added PayLater by Grab as one of the supported payment methods with our Paul Tan Car Insurance and Road Tax Renewal Service. This means you can pay for your road tax and insurance renewal in four monthly installments. You only need to pay 25% of the bill today, which will
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Click to enlarge Today is a big day for the KTM Komuter, with a new and improved schedule between Rawang and KL Sentral stations due to the completion of the Klang Valley Electrified Double Track Phase 1 (KVDT1) project, and the beginning of Phase 2 (KVDT2) that will affect two lines – the Batu Caves
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Tesla has discontinued the US$6,000 Enhanced Autopilot option in the US, leaving only Full Self Driving available for purchase. In turn, FSD’s pricing has been reduced from US$12,000 to US$8,000. FSD has undergone various price revisions over the years, starting off at US$5k in 2019 before reaching a peak of US$15k in 2022. It was
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It looks like smart Malaysia (Pro-Net) may be gearing up to launch the second product in its line-up. The smart #3, which is a larger sibling to the smart #1 was previewed at the KL Car Free Morning earlier today at Dataran DBKL as part of World Earth Day celebrations. The smart #3 is the
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Daihatsu has announced it has resumed shipments of Move Canbus, Rocky Hybrid and Toyota Raize Hybrid which were previously suspended by Japan’s ministry of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism (MLIT) due to non-compliance with standards set by regulators. In a release, the carmaker said the MLIT confirmed the three aforementioned models met the standards of
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The Malaysian government’s decision to reduce fuel subsidies this year has obviously been a source of debate, as it has sparked fears it may lead to a drastic increase in petrol prices. To that end, an analyst has urged authorities to float the price of RON95 fuel in stages to prevent a price shock that
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The original Tesla Cybertruck accelerator pedal design Tesla has recalled the Cybertruck for an issue with the accelerator pedal that could cause it to be “trapped”, according to a notice filed with the NHTSA. The recall affects 3,878 units of the Cybertruck. Deliveries of the Cybertruck were also halted recently to perform the fix before
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Like clockwork, the G01 BMW X3 is getting replaced after seven years on the market. Munich has released official “spyshots” of its replacement, the all-new G45, undergoing final chassis and driver assist tuning ahead of its world premiere “in a few weeks.” Despite wearing full-body camouflage, we can quite clearly see the general design of
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Following its preview in January this year, the GAC GS3 Emzoom has now been officially launched in Malaysia, and the B-segment SUV model is offered in two variants; Exclusive, and Premium-R, both in fully imported (CBU) form, priced at RM118,900 and RM128,900 on-the-road without insurance, respectively. This is the Chinese brand’s entry that competes with
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Intro Synergy, the official distributor Neta electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia, has announced it is offering a lifetime warranty to the first 500 customers who purchase a Neta V between April 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. Naturally, there are terms and conditions to this offer. To qualify, new buyers (individual owners for non-commercial use)
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With Wednesday comes the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, as announced by the finance ministry for the coming week of April 18 to 24, 2024. As before, there is once again no change in the price of RON 97 petrol, which means the premium petrol grade continues as before at RM3.47 per litre; the
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Launched last month, the Volkswagen Touareg R-Line is making its first public appearance at the Volkswagen Tour showcase, returning to 1 Utama this week, from today until Sunday, April 21. The flagship SUV will be displayed alongside the Arteon R-Line 4Motion, Mk8 Golf GTI and Tiguan Allspace. The showcase, located at the New Wing, Oval
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Yet another Chinese carmaker has fallen victim to the ongoing electric vehicle price war, and the latest one is smart. The joint venture between Geely and Mercedes-Benz has slashed prices of its #1 and #3 SUVs to better compete with the likes of BYD and Tesla, which have also engaged in the race to the
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The Malaysian Highway Authority’s (LLM) traffic management centre has announced the activation of a Smartlane on the PLUS North South Highway between Tapah and Gopeng, northbound to Ipoh. Specifically, the stretch is from KM 303.2 to KM 297.0, starting from Gua Tempurung. The active period for this Smartlane is today (April 16) from 9am till
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From out of left field, Kia has announced it will be launching a new pick-up truck sometime next year. It’s called the Tasman, named after the island of Tasmania in Australia, and is said to “redefine the concept of a lifestyle pick-up.” This statement, along with the brand calling it a “C-segment pick-up truck”, initially
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Launched at the 2024 MotoGP round at Austin. Texas, the Aprilia RSV4 Factory and Tuono V4 Factory SE-09 SBK commemorate “Emperor” Max Biaggi’s first win in the in the World Superbike Championship (WSBK). With a modern racing history of seven world titles, 44 wins and 102 podium places, Aprilia’s dominance in motorcycle racing is expected
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Porsche has signed an agreement with Boston-based ClearMotion to collaborate in the field of advanced chassis systems with the objective of elevating the performance of its road cars. Through the partnership, both companies will work on the ClearMotion1 (CM1), a high-bandwidth active suspension technology, as well as RoadMotion, which is a road surface fingerprinting software
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DYMM Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar became the first owner in the world to receive a Hongqi L5. His Majesty took delivery of the vehicle following today’s meeting with China’s ambassador to Malaysia, Ouyang Yujing, to discuss bilateral relations between both countries as well as current issues. The L5 is a luxury sedan produced
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Nearly a year after the fourth-generation Tacoma was revealed, Toyota has finally pulled the covers off the SUV version, the sixth-generation 4Runner. As a midsized pick-up, the Tacoma is essentially America’s equivalent of the Hilux, so think of this as a Fortuner of sorts, albeit with only five seats. Like its truck sibling, the 4Runner
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Parents, be honest, have you ever struggled with your child’s homework? I don’t have kids, but I’m pretty confident. Confident that I’ll pull out all of the remaining hair on my head if you give me a sheet of high school maths. It shouldn’t be that way, right? We know what it is, we’ve studied
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Here’s an update from Chery Malaysia regarding the post about an Omoda 5 with brake issues, claimed by a customer in a video that has since gone viral on social media. It follows an acknowledgement by the company on April 7, where Chery said that it is in touch with the customer. Chery says that
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The Mercedes-Benz EQS has been given a facelift for the 2024 model year, which brings with it not just styling changes, but also updates to its powertrain and kit list. Starting with the first item on the list, the German carmakers states its flagship electric vehicle (EV) is now “even more status-conscious” than before. In
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Fueling up your vehicle is a certainty prior to a balik kampung road trip, though just as certain is the congestion as the mass exodus from urban and suburban centres takes place. While the highways are generally the way to go for express transit to one’s destination by automobile, most who are travelling during the
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Local specifications of the Peugeot 408 have leaked ahead of the fastback crossover’s launch scheduled to take place in May. The info comes from a brochure posted in the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group on Facebook by Mustaqim Mustafa. As always with details obtained from non-official sources, take it with a pinch of salt until we
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GAC Aion Hyper HT The recently concluded Bangkok Internation Motor Show saw GAC Aion display two models from its Hyper series, namely the Hyper GT and HT. We’ll start by focusing on the latter, which was open for pre-booking at the event at an introductory price of around 1,999,900 baht (about RM260k) for the Ultra
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The second-generation Mazda CX-5 is now seven years old, and even the facelift that was launched earlier this year has been around since September 2021. It’s clear, then, that this family SUV is close to the end of its life, so has it been outclassed by its newer rivals? Well, that’s why we took the
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It’s that time again! Hari Raya Aidilfitri is tomorrow, and to commemorate the festivities, we’ve once again teamed up with Honda Malaysia for a humourous yet heartwarming video on the realities of celebrating Raya in this day and age. For most of us, the thought of spending the festive season with our loved ones is
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The implementation of 2024 Ops Hari Raya Aidilfitri has seen a total of 42 buses issued Vehicle Use Prohibition Notices (PG1) for violating technical regulations, Bernama has reported. The total of 42 buses were filtered out from the 3,799 buses which were inspected at 54 bus depots and 28 bus terminals, said JPJ senior enforcement
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Rapid KL is implementing women’s coaches on the MRT Putrajaya Line starting today, April 8. The pink-marked women’s-only coaches was introduced on the MRT Kajang Line last year. Rapid KL says that women’s-only coaches have been successfully implemented in places such as New Delhi, Jakarta, Rio de Janeiro and Mexico City, among other mega cities.
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Click to enlarge Chery Malaysia has issued an official statement regarding a brake issue faced by an Omoda 5 customer, which recently went viral. According to the company, “we are taking this matter very seriously”, they have reached out to the customer and a courtesy car has been offered. “We want to emphasise that Chery
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Anyone else struggling to keep up with the wide range of today’s supercar makers? Take Ferrari. Maranello’s range used to be pretty simple with a few core lines – the V8 starter, the V12 model, the halo and maybe a GT – but these days, I can’t draw out the family tree off-hand. It’s not
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The first of two stations selling unsubsidised petrol in Kelantan is nearing completion, New Straits Times has reported. Last month, Kelantan ministry of domestic trade and cost of living (KPDN) announced that it has approved the construction of two non-subsidised petrol stations, the first being the aforementioned Rantau Panjang and the second in Jeli. Kelantan
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Hyundai’s passenger cars only recently made a return to Thailand, but the company has gone from strength to strength with several models already on sale. One of the stand outs is the electric Ioniq 5, launched in the Land of Smiles just last November, and it was joined at the Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS)
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Tesla has reportedly scrapped plans for a low-cost electric vehicle (EV), instead concentrating on a “robotaxi”, according to Reuters citing unnamed sources and internal messages sighted by them. If true, this shift occurs amid significant competition from Chinese EV manufacturers like BYD, who offer vehicles at much lower price points, such as the BYD Seagull
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A five model lineup for the Indian Motorcycles Scout, released as a 2025 model in 2024. The range now comprises of the Scout Bobber, Sport Scout, Scout Classic, Super Scout, and 101 Scout, while three trim levels are offered with differing specification. These come with Indian’s all-new SpeedPlus V-twin, displacing 1,250 cc and delivering 105
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The Magistrate Court has sentenced a workshop owner to a fine of RM4,000 or two weeks imprisonment (if he fails to pay the fine) for failing to provide a written statement regarding the type and cost of repairs to be carried out on a vehicle belonging to a customer. The accused was found to be
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The chairman of fleet management company Spanco was charged at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur yesterday with cheating the government to award his company a contract – worth over RM3.9 billion – for the management of government vehicles, according to news reports. Tan Sri Robert Tan Hua Choon was charged for having allegedly cheated
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The works ministry (KKR) has announced that the speed limit on federal roads nationwide will be temporarily reduced by 10 km/h from April 8 to 14 in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. It said the 90 km/h speed limit on all federal roads will be reduced to 80 km/h during the period. In
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Touch ‘n Go has launhed two special edition TnG Enhanced NFC products for this year’s Hari Raya season. The first is a TnG Enhanced NFC card with a Raya design. This is offered as an exclusive collaboration with Shopee so you cannot get it at their Lazada store. The second product is a ketupat-shaped TnG
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According to a report by Bernama, the transport ministry is confident that the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) will be completed on time in December 2026 and will be operational from January 2027. Transport minister Anthony Loke revealed the project has now reached the 64% completion mark as of March 2024. When operational, the line,
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Stellantis Malaysia has already indicated that the new Peugeot 408 will be making its local debut sometime as in Q2 this year, and it has now been revealed that the fastback crossover will arrive in May as a locally-assembled CKD model and in its 1.6 turbocharged petrol form. According to Stellantis Malaysia MD Jamie Francis
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Joining the newly launch 2024 SYM Maxim TL508 in Malaysia is the 2024 SYM Husky 150 scooter with a starting price of RM9,998. Available in Ebony Black and Pure White, the base model Husky 150 is joined by the Special Edition coming in Matte Green and Wolf Gray and a price tag of RM10,298. Pricing
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Satu lagi skuter yang dilancarkan oleh MForce Bike Holdings hari ini adalah Husky 150, yang ditawarkan dalam dua versi iaitu Standard dalam warna hitam atau putih, pada harga RM9,998 dan Special Edition dalam warna hijau matte atau kelabu, pada harga RM10,298 tidak termasuk insurans. Skuter yang membawa gaya seakan adventure ini dipacu oleh enjin satu
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The transport ministry is currently in the final stage of reviewing a new road tax structure for electric vehicles (EVs), with an announcement on the matter expected to take place before the end of April 2024. As reported by Bernama, transport minister Anthony Loke said the decision to review the road tax structure is to
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A motorcycle lane traffic diversion is in effect for the Shah Alam Expressway (SAE) from kilometre 24.2 to 23.3. The diversion will run from March 30 to April 19, 2024. This is to facilitate construction work for the SAE interchange on the West Coast Expressway (WCE) Taiping to Banting. Work areas and diversions affecting the
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The High-Value Goods Tax (HVGT), which was supposed to be implemented from May 1, 2024, has been put on hold. It was reported that this is due to the finance ministry’s postponement in presenting the bill to parliament. According to The Edge, the delay in the bill was due to disagreements over the definition of
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Zeekr X Geely’s premium electric vehicle brand Zeekr has already confirmed it will be selling cars in Southeast Asia, and its appearance at the Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) is its statement of intent. The company will be represented in Thailand by Arun Plus, a joint venture between MGC Asia and petroleum giant PTT, which
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With Hari Raya Aidilfitri just around the corner, Carro has released its first festive film following its rebranding from myTukar, highlighting the thread that joins loved ones as well as the connections and memories made through every balik kampung journey. Siapa Siti? tells a story of a family stuck in a traffic jam during their
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Among the strong representation of Chinese manufacturers and their EV models at BIMS 2024 is Neta, which in addition to the V-II, brought the X, which is the U facelift, an all-electric SUV that is actually slated for Malaysian arrival in the second quarter of this year. The Neta X measures 4,619 mm long, 1,860
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Menteri Kerja Raya (KKR) Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi telah mengumumkan kerajaan telah memuktamadkan pemberian kadar tol secara percuma kepada kenderaan Kelas 1 (persendirian) sahaja pada 8 dan 9 April 2024 sempena perayaan Aidilfitri ini. Di mana pengecualian tol akan diberikan di semua plaza tol kecuali di sempadan negara, iaitu Tol Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI)
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PLUS Malaysia has announced that it will activate more SmartLanes to accommodate the increase in traffic during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays. The highway concessionaire said that it will have 18 SmartLanes in place on the North-South Expressway (NSE) during the festive period, of which three will be in the northern region, nine in
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National carmaker Proton is expecting to release its electric vehicle model in 2025, and this will be an all-new model that is co-developed by Proton and Geely, and it will not be a rebadged version of an existing model, Proton deputy CEO Roslan Abdullah has said. The upcoming, fully electric model from this joint development
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It’s Wednesday, which means it is once again time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, as the ministry of finance has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of 28 March to April 3, 2023. No change, once again for the price of RON 97 petrol, which continues at its
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This tiny thing can’t be a Lexus, can it? It even looks a bit like the Perodua Ativa! The Lexus LBX is the premium brand’s smallest car yet, and it is very, very compact. The LBX has just been launched at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show for the Thai market at 2.229 million baht
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The BYD Seagull has been shown at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show that is ongoing right now, and this is positioned below the Dolphin in the Chinese manufacturer’s product line-up. Measuring 3,780 mm long, 1,715 mm wide and 1,540 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,500 mm, the BYD Seagull is comparable in physical
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Following the Thailand market launch of the Toyota Hilux Revo GR Sport Wide Tread last week, we can now bring you live images of the extra-rugged, even more aggressive version of the venerable pick-up truck nameplate, along with the Z Edition trim variant of the 2024 Toyota Hilux Revo facelift range for Thailand. Beginning with
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Having launched three vehicles over the past year, Chery Malaysia has previewed its next model to be introduced here. Sitting between the Omoda 5/E5 and the Tiggo 8 Pro, this C-segment SUV has the Proton X70 directly in its sights. Arriving in CKD locally-assembled form, the Tiggo 7 Pro is available in just one variant
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BYD has launched a new 3S centre in Melaka and managed by BYD Sing Kwung Motors. Staffed by trained professionals to provide sales and aftersales services, the facility is part of BYD’s initiative to strengthen its presence in Malaysia, with a target to achieve 30 network dealerships in the country by the end of 2024.
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe has finally been given official pricing in Thailand, several months after order taking for the brand’s electrified SUV started at last year’s Thailand International Motor Expo – Jeep Thailand is managed by Belfort Automotive. Available in a single Summit Reserve variant retailing at 5.49 million baht (about RM714k), deliveries of
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Isuzu D-Max BEV Concept Isuzu plans to one trillion Japanese yen (RM31.3 billion) on investments through 2030, which will include budget for battery cell and electric pick-up truck manufacturing in Thailand, where the Japanese manfacturer’s EV export operations will be based, reported Bangkok Post. The manufacturer’s investment in battery cell and BEV pick-up truck production
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Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) is running a range-wide promotion that runs until March 31, with cash rebates, equipment upgrades, low financing interest rates and complimentary service labour, depending on model. Headlining the promotions on offer is the Triton range of double-cab pick-up trucks, with the model’s top variants, the Triton Athlete (from RM155,900) and the
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Nak beraya dengan penuh bergaya? Inilah masa yang paling sesuai untuk membeli jentera baharu sebab macam-macam penawaran termasuk rebat yang diberikan oleh syarikat pengeluar kereta. Kini, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) sedang menawarkan promosi hingga 31 Mac 2024, dengan rebat tunai, naiktaraf kelengkapan, kadar faedah pembiayaan kewangan rendah dan kos buruh percuma, bergantung pada model. Bermula
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Chinese carmakers turning to export markets to avoid a price war at home must be in a bit of a shock, because it seems to have followed them here. The launch of the attractively-priced Chery Omoda E5 has already seen a response from BYD with a price drop for the Atto 3, and now GWM
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In a bid to address the increasing number of abandoned vehicles in municipalities, the government has introduced an online initiative to ease the process of de-registering a vehicle, the New Straits Times reports. According to transport minister Anthony Loke, owners wanting to dispose of their old vehicles can do so through a licenced Authorised Automotive
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The eagle-eyed amongst you may have noticed that the new Audi Q6 e-tron did away with numbered variant names like 50 quattro and 55 quattro – its two trim levels are simply called the Q6 e-tron quattro and SQ6 e-tron quattro. That is by design, as Audi is finally ditching the confusing nomenclature it has
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Over the past few decades, Ferrari has organised Grand Tour events which has seen its cars venture to diverse corners of the planet, including the Himalayas and across the United States, just to name a few locales. This tradition continues to this day, with the most recent expedition being a 3,000-km journey from the north
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2023 Ducati DesertX Rally Building on last year’s success, 2023 is another billion dollar revenue year for Italian motorcycle maker Ducati. With 1,065 million euros (RM5.47 billion) in revenue, the boys from Borgo Panigale saw a slight drop from the 2022 figure of 1,089 million euros (RM5.59 billion). In terms of operating profit, Ducati recorded
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The ministry of transport does not gain from funding initiatives derived from the proceeds of vehicle license plate sales, and instead goes to the federal consolidated fund, said transport minister Anthony Loke, Bernama reported. Total revenue from sales of number plates last year reached RM311.8 million, and this sum included the proceeds of sales of
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It was just last week that Xpeng indicated it would be entering Southeast Asia via the Thai, Singaporean and Malaysian markets. Clearly, the company isn’t wasting any time, as it has released estimated pricing for its G6 electric SUV in Thailand, where the car – the first to be made available in right-hand-drive form –
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The Maserati Grecale Folgore is the all-electric version of the company’s Porsche Macan fighter which made its debut two years ago. Launched as the brand’s second electric vehicle (EV) after the GranTurismo Folgore, the Grecale Folgore only comes in one trim level as opposed to internal combustion engine (ICE) models that are available in GT,
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Tesla has started rolling out its Full Self Driving (FSD) Beta v12 driver assistance suite, in one of the most anticipated updates to the Tesla’s Level 2 ADAS system which the electric carmaker hopes will eventually reach Level 4 or Level 5 functionality, Electrek has reported. The v12 iteration of Tesla’s FSD software introduces what
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Chevron Malaysia, the operator of the Caltex brand and service stations in Malaysia, has announced the launch of the latest edition of the Caltex Fuel Your School, an initiative aimed at revitalising interest in STEM (science, technology, English and mathematics) among school students. Additionally, the campaign serves to extend its impact to address community needs,
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Together with the reveal of the facelifted HR-V, Honda’s accessories arm Honda Access has previewed its Modulo catalogue of parts for the revised B-segment SUV in Japan, where the car is being sold as the Vezel. For 2024, the company has presented four looks, these being Sports Style, Urban Style, Casual Style and Active Style.
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The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is coming to Malaysia, as announced by Chery Malaysia in an Instagram post, and registrations of interest have opened for the the C-segment SUV ahead of its debut in Malaysia; click here to sign up. Most recently sighted on Malaysian roads in January this year, the Tiggo 7 Pro was
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It’s just the first week of Ramadan but for everyone who celebrate, you know what you will have to do soon, make a trip back to our hometowns to celebrate Raya and spend time with your family. For a lot of people this involves a long interstate trip, so it’s better to make sure our
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Advanced driver assistance systems and myriad other forms of active safety equipment tend to attract the limelight where vehicle safety is concerned, though the seat belt should not be overlooked. After all, this has been credited with saving over one million lives in vehicles since the 1960s. Automotive components manufacturer, ZF Passive Safety Systems has
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Lynk & Co’s lineup is filled with SUVs, but the company has launched only its second sedan in China. Called the Lynk & Co 07 EM-P, this D-segment sedan sits above the 03 and is powered by the same plug-in hybrid powertrain as the 06 and 08 EM-P. As reported by CarNewsChina, a BHE15 1.5
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First hinted at last year, it’s now official, with Bermaz Auto revealing that it is set to bring in Xpeng electric vehicles to Malaysia, having secured local distributorship rights for the brand from Shenzhen Xiaopeng Motors Supply Chain Management (Shenzhen XPeng) and Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors Trading (Guangzhou XPeng), affiliates of Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors Technology (XPeng
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Honda Malaysia (HMSB) announced today that it is targeting to sell 95,000 vehicles this year, and central to that is a pair of new models that will make their debut over the remaining nine months, the company confirmed. It says it wants to double down on its emphasis on e:HEV hybrid models, which it claims
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For Malaysia, the Modenas Kawasaki ZX-25R is subject to recall for a frame upgrade. This is in accordance with a directive memo issued by Kawasaki Japan for an issue reported in a ZX-25R in an unnamed country. The issue is from the lower part of the frame of the ZX-25R and was reported as a
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It was reported earlier this month that the Proton X90, which was launched in Bangladesh on February 29, was set for local assembly in the country by the end of this year. This has now been officially confirmed, with CKD operations for the SUV due to start in 2024. This was revealed by Proton CEO
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Ahead of the launch of the new Volkswagen Touareg this afternoon, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) managing director Denyu Bostandzhiev took to the stage to give his speech, which came with a tantalising teaser about the company’s future plans. Bostandzhiev said the company had big plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Golf, which
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2023 Yamaha NVX155 A recall has been issued for the Yamaha NVX155 and Yamaha R15M in Malaysia. Model years affected are from 2021 to 2023 and the recall will take place in stages. In a posting on the Hong Leong Yamaha Motor social media page and the official distributor’s website, the recall is to carry
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It’s been nearly a full year since the W214 Mercedes-Benz E-Class was revealed, but Stuttgart has finally pulled the covers off the first AMG-badged model. This is the Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid 4Matic+, a plug-in hybrid model that offers up a serious boost in firepower. Much of that comes from the proven 3.0 litre turbocharged straight-six
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Highway concessionaire Prolintas has held a safety awareness campaign in conjunction with the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) at the Elmina rest and service area along the Guthrie Corridor Expressway (GCE), held last week from March 8 to 9. The campaign has stemmed from Prolintas’ commitment to ensuring a safe, convenient and comfortable
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Rapid KL operator Prasarana Malaysia has announced that the price of its MyCity one-day travel pass has increased by RM1 starting today, March 8. This means the unlimited pass, introduced back in 2019, will now cost RM6 instead of RM5 previously. The company cited the ongoing expansion of the Klang Valley rail network as the
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A sum of RM257 million is required for the annual maintenance of railway assets managed by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), New Straits Times has reported. According to transport minister Anthony Loke, the sum is aimed at supporting a reliable rail system, and that KTMB is currently upgrading its electrification system for the Klang Valley
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Masuk tahun ini sudah hampir tujuh tahun Mazda CX-5 generasi kedua berada dalam pasaran. Namun Mazda tetap Mazda, boleh dikatakan model-modelnya kerap menerima kemaskini tidak kira kecil atau besar dari tahun ke tahun bagi memastikannya terus relevan dalam pasaran. Galeri yang kami tampilkan kali ini adalah kemaskini terbaharu untuk SUV segmen-C ini iaitu Mazda CX-5
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The Chery Omoda E5 was only launched on Wednesday, but Chery Malaysia is wasting no time offering several promotions for its new electric SUV. The company is touting “savings” worth up to RM11,000 on the car, which is already attractively priced at RM146,800 on-the-road without insurance. It’s not a straight discount, however – instead, the
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Laminated glass windscreens are relatively robust, but sometimes, the inevitable happens, with some rogue stone or random object causing more than a simple chip that can usually be repaired. A cracked windscreen isn’t just an eyesore, it can end up being dangerous if you persist in going about without doing anything about it. Replacing the
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A feasibility on lemon law for vehicles will be carried out this year, according to the ministry of domestic trade and cost of living (KPDN), The Star has reported. The legislation would empower consumers to claim for losses if the vehicles they have purchased, have broken down or have failed to abide by quality standards
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Following today’s monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3%. The 3% OPR has been the same since May 2023 when it was increased by 25 basis points from 2.75%. Car loans are affected by the OPR, with higher rates resulting in hire
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Last August, the Melaka state government began trials of a car-free weekend in the historic quarter of Bandar Hilir, which houses the Stadthuys and A Famosa. Initially held only on Saturday evenings, the initiative was extended to the full three days (still only in the evening), from Friday to Sunday, starting in December. We’re now
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Polestar has secured US$950 million (RM4.5 billion) in external funding, the company has announced, a month after Volvo announced that it will stop providing funds to Polestar and transfer responsibility of the EV brand to parent firm Geely. Previously having been a performance division of Volvo before becoming an EV brand, Polestar’s separation from Volvo
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Ada satu ketika, Toyota pernah dilabel sebagai jenama yang bosan dan sinonim dengan ‘ayah-ayah’. Ini kerana gergasi automotif Jepun itu pernah berhenti menghasilkan kereta sport seperti Toyota Supra, Toyota MR2, Toyota Celica dan sebagainya, tetapi lebih tertumpu untuk menghasilkan kereta yang tahan lasak seperti Toyota Camry dan juga model mesra alam yang kurang menelan petrol
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FedEx Express says it is undertaking the company’s first cross-border delivery trial from Malaysia to Singapore using an electric vehicle (EV) as part of its exploration of ways to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable logistics. The delivery services provider said the journey will be made by a Maxus eDeliver 7 commercial EV van
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We’ve not received the Toyota Crown in at least several decades, but now that the 16th-generation model is a global model, we might just be on the cusp of getting one again. Yours truly spotted one on the Federal Highway this afternoon undisguised and wearing Selangor trade plates, on its way to Glenmarie. The latest
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Hyundai has released initial details of its updated Ioniq 5 EV for 2024, which gains an N Line trim variant in addition to increased battery capacity and EV range, along with design and equipment updates. Battery capacity of the Ioniq 5 has increased from 77.4 kWh to 84.0 kWh, which increases its available range as
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The EON & Sahabat Autofest 2024 has opened today at the EON Glenmarie headquarters as EON Berhad, fully owned subsidiary of DRB-Hicom celebrates is 40th anniversary this year. The EON & Sahabat Autofest takes place from today, March 1 to 3, 2024 from 10am to 6pm. According to EON CEO Akkbar Danial, this year’s running
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Click to enlarge Rock fans, anyone going to the Underground Concert at Sunway Lagoon tomorrow? The three headlining bands are big names – Hujan, Bunkface and Butterfingers. Yes, the latter is still around! The concert will be at the Surf Beach at Sunway Lagoon tomorrow night. Rapid KL has announced an extension of the BRT
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With the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix having just concluded early Sunday morning, motorsports fans may now be looking for something to fill their day today. Thankfully, the Malaysian racing season is also kicking off this weekend, as the Malaysian Speed Festival Racing Series (MSF Racing) returns to the Sepang International Circuit today, March 3, 2024.
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In 2021, Selangor outlined plans to have 1,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in place across the state by 2022. After a lengthy period of silence, this was later shifted to the end of 2023, but the actual number of chargers in operation at present is still well short of that target, with just 681
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Left: Red Multi-Coat, Right: Ultra Red Left: Midnight Silver Metallic, Right: Stealth Grey Tesla Malaysia has updated the colour choices available for the Tesla Model Y in Malaysia. You can check it out at the Tesla Model Y Malaysian market configurator. Red Multi-Coat which used to be a RM10,000 option has been replaced by Ultra
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Great Wall Motor Malaysia (GWM Malaysia) has announced that the Ora 07 – known elsewhere as the Grand Cat or Lightning Cat – is now available for booking in the country, through authorised dealers nationwide. Launched in Thailand last month, the Ora 07 is set to come to Malaysia also in two variants – the
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We’ve seen this one coming – Bermaz Auto Alliance (BAA) has announced it has ceased operations effective today, three months after it handed the distributorship of Peugeot back to the French brand’s parent company Stellantis. This marks the end of a process that started when BAA took over the reins from past custodian Naza more
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Allianz General Insurance Company Malaysia Berhad (Allianz General) has announced its latest insurance product, Allianz EV Shield, which is the firm’s insurance coverage for electric vehicles under the private car comprehensive policy that offers coverage for on-the-go vehicle charging; an industry first, according to Allianz. The newly introduced insurance package offers EV owners coverage on
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The MG4 is now open for booking, finally putting to rest rumours of MG’s Malaysian entry that have been kicking around since at least early 2020. It’s coming with some attractive pricing too, pitting this Euro-centric electric hatchback against another aquatic-themed five-door. That’s right – MG isn’t pulling any punches with the MG4, pricing it
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Proton ‘S70 GT’ rendered by Theophilus Chin National carmaker Proton has announced that its motorsport arm, R3 Motorsports is developing a Proton S70 race car for entry into the Sepang 1000km (S1K) endurance race. The carmaker’s R3 division launched the X50 R3 20th Anniversary Edition last October, and it could be joined in the road
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It looks like we’re finally getting the Peugeot e-2008, more than a year after we were supposed to get it. The French electric SUV was recently spotted undisguised – save for some taped-up badges – at the Gentari charging station in X Park Sunway Serene, as posted by Facebook user Azlan Mahmud in the Malaysian
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After teasing and a prototype showing, the Renault 5 hatchback has now officially made its debut as a battery-electric vehicle. Called the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric, as known by its full name, the French hatchback reborn as an EV reprises the angular silhouette of its 1972 ancestor with what Renault dubs a ‘retrofuturistic’ style, with
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Not everyone can claim to be the champion of the enthusiast driver, but Toyota is certainly in with a shout. The image of unfailingly beige Camrys are well and truly behind us – Toyotas are now (mostly) cool and fun to drive, and even the Prius has been touched by the hand of Akio Toyoda.
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Annual collection by the road transport department (JPJ) has always made the agency one of the highest revenue earners for the government, and it continues to be the case with the announcement of its revenue collection for 2023, which set a new record for the department. Transport minister Anthony Loke revealed that the department managed
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In Budget 2024, the Madani government announced a 2% service tax increase from 6% to 8%, and it will start on March 1. Exemptions include services for food and beverage, telecommunications, vehicle parking and logistics; but expect to see the tax hike in areas such as vehicle servicing, which has labour charges. It may be
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Delivery Hero has announced that talks between it and Grab over the sale of its foodpanda Southeast Asian business to the latter have ended, Business Times reports. In a statement, the German multi-national online food ordering and food delivery company said it had terminated discussions on the potential sale, without naming any parties. This comes
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Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has introduced the C350e AMG Line to the fifth-generation (W206) C-Class range. The new plug-in hybrid variant is locally assembled (CKD) in Pekan, Pahang and is currently listed with an estimated price of RM355,000 on-the-road without insurance. It joins the existing C200 Avantgarde that goes for RM292,888 and replaces the C300 AMG
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It’s safe to say that BYD has set the country alight with the Seal, an electric sedan that goes toe-to-toe with the ever-popular Tesla Model 3. The Chinese company has been quite aggressive with its latest model, particularly in terms of pricing. Doubtless, there will be those of you who will be wondering how the
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Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) telah menambah satu lagi varian bagi C-Class W206, dan kali ini adalah versi plug-in hybrid C350e AMG Line. Ia dipasang dalam negara (CKD), dan dijual pada harga RM355,000 tidak termasuk insurans, menggantikan C300 AMG Line (RM333,888) dan menyertai C200 Avantgarde (RM292,888) yang diperkenalkan sebelum ini – kedua-duanya menggunakan enjin hibrid ringkas. C350e
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JPJ has announced that SWK and BRV are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Sabah’s latest running number series is ‘SWK’, and it opened for tender yesterday, February 22. The bidding period on JPJeBid is five days, ending 10pm on February 26. As usual,
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Dalam acara Beyond Zero yang dianjurkan oleh UMW Toyota di Taman Teknologi Malaysia, Bukit Jalil yang sedang berlangsung, syarikat tersebut turut mempamerkan versi hibrid untuk kembar MPV premium Toyota Alphard dan Vellfire generasi terbaharu yang kini ditawarkan di pasaran Jepun. Toyota Alphard Hybrid dan Vellfire Hybrid ini dijana oleh sistem hibrid siri-selari Toyota, menggandingkan enjin
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For throwback Thursday (last week), the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) dug through its archives and uploaded a video of a crash test involving the Proton Jumbuck, which we know here as the Arena. The Arena is based on the Wira but with two less seats to make room for a bed at the
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Having now established its presence in the electric vehicle (EV) charging space, Petronas-owned Gentari, through its Gentari Green Mobility subsidiary, now has its own mobile application, Gentari Go, which integrates all its clean energy ecosystem products under one umbrella. In its primary role, the app provides users access to the clean energy solutions provider’s network
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First revealed at the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, the Toyota Prius 24h Le Mans Centennial GR Edition concept car is present at the Toyota Beyond Zero showcase in Malaysia this week. Built as a fifth-generation Prius-based tribute to Toyota’s success in the World Endurance Championship with five consecutive
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Next-generation Proton Saga rendered by Theophilus Chin At the Proton Chinese New Year media appreciation dinner today, CEO Li Chunrong shared a few updates regarding the national carmaker’s future plans. Notably, these included a surprising announcement concerning its homegrown models, reinforcing the notion that its lineup won’t be entirely replaced by Geely-based models. Li confirmed
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Volvo has changed the names of some of its fully electric models in an effort to streamline and standardise its line-up. The Swedish carmaker is also updating its powertrains and will also offer Black Edition versions of some of its cars. Starting with the name changes, the all-electric XC40 Recharge is now known as the
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It’s a little late to market, but the facelifted Range Rover Evoque has finally been launched in Malaysia. Revealed to the world last June, the brand’s stylish entry-level SUV gets some minor design tweaks that mask a comprehensive interior makeover. A total of three variants are being made available, starting with the P200 Dynamic SE
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The PLUS Malaysia expansion project for the North-South Expressway, which will widen the stretch of highway from four lanes to six lanes between Senai Utara and Sedenak will begin in June this year, New Straits Times has reported. Phase One of the expansion project will cover a distance of 21.8 km, and it is expected
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The BMW iX has been updated in Malaysia, with changes being made to the electric SUV’s kit list and variant line-up. On the latter, the xDrive40 and xDrive40 Sport will be phased out, leaving us with just the xDrive50 Sport and M60. UPDATE: We’ve received more information from BMW Malaysia on the equipment changes for
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You could be forgiven for wondering whether Lancia still exists. It’s been a long time since the heydays of Delta Integrales flying across television screens; the brand has been confined to Italy since 2017 and the only car it has sold from 2015 onwards has been the elderly 12-year-old Ypsilon. We’re now seeing the first
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The Tesla app has been updated to provide ultra-wideband (UWB) support, according to a report by Not A Tesla App. This improves the Phone Key feature that customers already enjoy by providing a more reliable and secure use of phones as digital keys compared to Bluetooth. UWB-type digital keys aren’t new and are already offered
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The Nissan Almera Kuro Edition was introduced earlier this year and we’re now bringing you a full gallery of the kitted-up B-segment sedan for your viewing pleasure. Also known as the Black Edition (kuro is the Japanese term for black), the car pictured here is finished in a new-for-2024 exterior colour called Glacier Grey and
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Perodua D66B/Nexis render by Theophilus Chin. Ah, yes, here we go again, with another “update” about when the Perodua D66B will arrive on the scene. In October last year, Kenanga Research wrote in a sector update report that the B-segment SUV, which will sit above the Ativa in the company’s product line-up, would be making
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The Mitsubishi Minicab EV has been officially launched in Indonesia, just a few months after local production of the fully electric light commercial vehicle (LCV) began in December last year. Known as the L100 EV there, the one-box kei vehicle is priced at 320 million rupiah (RM97,791) and is already being used by Pos Indonesia
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Selain model Tank 300, Great Wall Motor Malaysia telah umumkan yang unit pertama Ora 07, yang turut dikenali dengan nama Lightning Cat atau Grand Cat di pasaran lain, akan masuk ke pasaran Malaysia. Hujung Januari lalu, syarikat itu memberi petunjuk bahawa model terbabit akan diperkenalkan di sini pada suku pertama 2024. Untuk itu, ketibaan Ora
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Ahead of the local launch of the Chery Omoda E5 next month, we’re bringing you a full gallery of the EV version of the Omoda 5 for your viewing pleasure. While previous units of the Omoda E5 we covered were pre-production cars, the one you see here is in the exact specification that Malaysians will
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BMW has added a new dual motor variant to the BMW i5 range called the BMW i5 xDrive40. The i5 was initially launched with eDrive40 and M60 xDrive variants, with the former already on sale here in Malaysia going for RM420k. The eDrive40 has a single rear motor with 313 PS and 400 Nm (340
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GWM Malaysia recently posted a Chinese New Year greeting on its social media, and while the greeting itself doesn’t stand out, the cars chosen for the graphic certainly do. The Ora Good Cat – which has been on sale for a couple of years now – is accompanied by three cars that are yet to
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Chinese manufacturer BYD has expanded its product offering in Europe with the Seal U, a fully electric SUV that will be made available on the European market in two variants which will go on sale from this month, according to BYD. The Seal nameplate is familiar from the sedan model that is aimed at the
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We look at all the VIP number plates on the road and read about the huge sums that people pay for them, plus the total revenue JPJ collects, so it’s easy to forget that not every number has takers in the auction – that’s how the rest of us get random ‘running numbers’. This applies
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Earlier this year, the road transport department (JPJ) announced it would continue to issue physical road tax (LKM) to those who aren’t prepared to make the switch to a digital one. However, the road tax provided will now come in the form of a paper document instead of a plastic disc that you stick on
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Earlier this week, it was reported in the news that a minister’s MPV had been seen attempting to beat a traffic jam by tailgating an ambulance on the North-South Expressway on February 3. Now, local government development minister Nga Kor Ming, whose MPV it was that was involved in the incident, has issued a statement
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With the 2024 Lunar New Year balik kampung exodus in full swing, the Smart Lane system is in effect on certain stretches of Malaysia’s toll highways. Done to alleviate traffic congestion on the highway especially during the pre- and post holiday travel period, the Smart Lane implementation during specific times and dates seems to have
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Badan pemikir alam sekitar dari United Kingdom, Green Alliance menyalahkan aktor inggeris yang popular dengan watak Mr. Bean iaitu Rowan Atkinson sebagai salah satu sebab mengapa jualan kenderaan elektrik penuh (EV) di negara berkenaan lembab tahun lalu. Menurut laporan Sky News, perkara itu disebut oleh Green Alliance ketika berlangsungnya mesyuarat jawatankuasa alam sekitar dan perubahan
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Following the production halt of Daihatsu vehicles in Japan after confirmation of safety testing irregularities in April last year, Daihatsu has announced that production and shipment of 10 models at the Daihatsu Kyushu Oita (Nakatsu) factory will resume from February 26 this year, and the shipping of completed vehicles will resume on February 19. Daihatsu
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Rowan Atkinson has been blamed for the slow adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the United Kingdom, reports Sky News. The Mr. Bean and Johnny English actor was name-checked during an environment and climate change committee meeting in the House of Lords earlier this week, with the Green Alliance think tank saying a comment piece
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Kali ini giliran siri nombor pendaftaran terkini dari WP Kuala Lumpur dan Pulau Pinang bakal bersedia untuk dibida menerusi platform dalam talian, JPJ eBid. Menurut Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ), siri nombor pendaftaran terkini dariWP Kuala Lumpur, VMB bakal dibuka bidaan mulai 11 Februari ini. Bidaannya akan berakhir jam 10 malam pada 15 Februari. Keputusannya akan
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The KL Car Free Morning (KLCFM) working committee has announced that there will be no KLCFM this Sunday, February 11. The weekly Sunday morning open circuit around the city has been cancelled due to the Chinese New Year holidays. CNY falls on February 10 and 11. That means that next Monday is a replacement holiday,
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The Toyota Corolla Cross facelift has made its debut, over three years since the original made its global premiere in Thailand. Four variants comprised of one ICE version and three hybrids emerge at the facelift’s debut; 1.8L Sport Plus at 999,000 THB (RM133,093), HEV Premium at 1,094,000 THB (RM145,749), HEV Premium Luxury at 1,204,000 THB
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UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) ended 2023 as the top non-national carmaker for the third year running. Last year, the company sold 108,107 units of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, the highest ever in a calendar year. The momentum continued in January 2024, with 6,276 units of Toyota and Lexus vehicles sold last month. Digging deeper, the
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The Audi Q7 has been given its second facelift in its current generation, following on from its 2019 update. Now, the German brand’s SUV that brings the choice of three-row seating brings the customary visual changes as well as equipment updates. Lighting equipment for the latest Q7 facelift brings a darker tint for the headlamps
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For many, Chery is a new brand that was recently launched in Malaysia. But some of us might remember ‘Chery 1.0’, an era where the cars were well below the standards of the day. And that’s putting it lightly. The most famous model under Chery Alado was the Eastar MPV, and some might also recall
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Geely said it has launched 11 low-earth orbit satellites last week to support more accurate navigation for autonomous vehicles. The satellites, launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center is Sichuan, was the Chinese automaker’s second dispatch following the nine units it sent up in June last year. The units are part of company’s ambitious Geely
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KINETA, sebuah anak syarikat milik penuh Sime Darby yang memberi tumpuan kepada pengecas EV, kini telah selesai memasang sebanyak 3,888 unit pengecas EV di Malaysia. Sempena pencapaian ini, syarikat itu menganjurkan kempen “Milestone Magic 3,888” untuk memberi habuan kepada pelanggan ke-3,888 berupa pakej pemasangan percuma bernilai RM1,388, baucar tunai bernilai RM1,500 serta peluang berkunjung ke
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Ever the industrious renderer, Photoshop wizard Theophilus Chin has been at work again – this time dreaming up the forthcoming second-generation Perodua Bezza. In his own words, he has rendered the car several times, most recently last July using the latest Axia as a base. This latest effort hasn’t brought much new to the table
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Touch ‘n Go has officially announced that a 1% charge will be introduced for eWallet reloads through credit cards, with the charge based on the reload amount. Credit reloads via DuitNow Transfer and debit cards remain free of charge, according to the statement. “This move is to curb excessive cashing out of credit card balance
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The G82 BMW M4 Coupé and G83 M4 Convertible have received their facelifts in the 2024 model year, bringing mild exterior styling and interior equipment updates, along with an increased power output for the Competition variants. Drawing from the facelifted 4 Series range as its base, the exterior revisions are mild, with headlamps which get
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The Audi e-tron GT serves as the poster car of Ingolstadt’s electric vehicle (EV) series and was first revealed way back in February 2021, before eventually reaching our shores in the middle of 2023. Available in three variants, the e-tron GT range starts with the quattro and is followed by the quattro with the Dynamic
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Here’s something surprising – the BMW XM has been given a smaller engine. The new variant powered by a 3.0 litre inline six plug-in hybrid system is called the XM 50e, while the original V8 version seems to continue to be simply called the XM. The new BMW XM 50e has a total system output
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Volvo is reportedly set to stop providing funding to Polestar and will transfer responsibility of the EV brand to Geely. According to Automotive News Europe, Zhejiang Geely Holding, the parent of both Swedish brands, will take on the funding for Polestar. The proposed deal will also see Geely taking over Volvo’s 48% stake in Polestar,
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The Selangor government says it is aiming to raise public awareness of children’s safety to prevent further deaths of children left unattended in cars. This comes following the recent incident in which a five-year old girl died after being left in a parked car at the Hospital Shah Alam car park earlier this week. Given
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In what will surely go down as the move of the decade, seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has reportedly agreed to make a shock switch from Mercedes-AMG Petronas to Scuderia Ferrari for the 2025 season. The news has been picked up by several credible outlets, including Autosport and Sky Sports. The Briton, who will
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A five-year old girl has died after being left in a parked car at the Hospital Shah Alam car park. This tragedy happened on Tuesday, when the child’s mother, a staff at the hospital, inadvertently left her daughter in the Perodua Axia after picking her up from kindergarten at 2pm. According to Shah Alam district
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Aside from the GS3 Emzoom and Aion Y Plus, Warisan Tan Chong Automotif (WTCA) has also previewed the GAC Emkoo in Malaysia today. The Chinese carmaker’s latest C-segment SUV will enter the market later this year – likely CKD locally assembled at Tan Chong’s Segambut plant – following on from the smaller GS3 Emzoom that
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Daihatsu, which is presently not building vehicles as a result of a complete production halt, has announced that is set to resume domestic shipments of certain models following the clearance given by the Japanese ministry of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism (MLIT). The MLIT lifted its instruction to suspend shipments of 10 models being manufactured
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Having sold a record 11.2 million vehicles in 2023, Toyota retained its position as the world’s top-selling automaker for the fourth successive year, finishing well above second-placed Volkswagen Group, which saw sales increasing by 12% to 9.2 million vehicles. Hyundai-Kia retained third place with 7.3 million units sold, which was up 6.7% from the previous
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The ministry of transport has announced a special vehicle registration plate series, this being a GOLD series to commemorate the golden jubilee celebration of the 50th Federal Territories Day. The availability of the plate series was announced by transport minister Anthony Loke earlier today. The special series, which runs from 1 to 9,999, will be
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Tun Daim Zainuddin has been charged with the failure to declare 71 of his assets to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), the New Straits Times reports. According to the charge sheet, the 85-year-old former finance minister failed to comply with a MACC notice to declare his assets such as one bank account, seven luxury vehicles,
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A little under a week since the facelifted, eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf made its debut, the range-topping R variant for this generation has also been partially unveiled at the Zell am See ice racing event in Austria, wearing a ’50 Years of Golf’ commemorative livery. When it makes its official debut in mid-2024, the range-topper will
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Click to enlarge Take note, those who use the train to cross the Causeway. KTM has announced that it will be cancelling a couple of Shuttle Tebrau services connecting Singapore and Johor Bahru, due to the rescheduling of train operations. The trains cancelled are number 81 and 82, which affect February 5, 11, 19 and
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This is the Omoda O5 GT, a sporty sedan which was launched in Mexico in August 2023 to join the regular O5 that arrived earlier that year. Both models are essentially rebadged versions of existing Chery models, namely the Arrizo 5 Plus and Arrizo 5 GT. Priced at 459,900 Mexican pesos (around RM126k) for the
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Previewed here last November during the launch of the Maxus MIFA 9, the first examples of the Maxus T90 EV are now up and about on Malaysian roads. However, you can’t get your hands on the fully-electric pick-up truck as yet, because it hasn’t officially gone on sale. The first examples are actually part of
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