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  Another Renault model to be CKD, due next year

  22 May 2014 / 17 comments

  The recently-launched Renault Fluence won’t be the only Renault model to come out of Tan Chong Motor Assemblies’ Segambut plant in recent time. TC Euro Cars director and CEO Kuan Kim Luen revealed to members […]

   

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  Seat Ibiza Cupster Concept – a topless experiment

  22 May 2014 / 4 comments

  At the 2014 Worthersee Treffen show, Seat will be presenting an “open-top fun-mobile” called the Ibiza Cupster. Marking the 30th anniversary of the Ibiza (first gen had a cabrio), the Cupster is an Ibiza Cupra […]

   

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  Renault Fluence 2.0 unveiled in Malaysia – RM115k

  22 May 2014 / 168 comments

  This morning finally puts an end to so many months of spyshots and teasers – the Renault Fluence has officially entered the Malaysian scene. The C-segment sedan is locally assembled (CKD) in Tan Chong Motor […]

   

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  Toyota develops new silicon carbide semiconductor, hybrid fuel efficiency to improve by 10%

  22 May 2014 / 15 comments

  A typical silicon power semiconductor versus Toyota’s new silicon carbide (SiC) version Toyota has announced a new silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor for use in its automotive power control units (PCU). Developed in collaboration with Denso, the […]

   

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  Driven Movie Night – contest winners among the first in Malaysia to watch X-Men: Days Of Future Past!

  22 May 2014 / 1 comment

  The latest instalment in Marvel’s X-Men film series – Days Of Future Past – officially opens for viewing at major cinemas today (May 22) and full houses are expected at the weekend. However, some of […]

   

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  Bentley hiring big ahead of SUV and hybrid launch

  21 May 2014 / 10 comments

  Bentley has announced that it is creating over 140 new jobs at its headquarters in Crewe, UK. Recruitment includes 90 skilled engineers and 51 new apprentices, the biggest single apprentice intake in ten years. The […]

   

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  CarBase.my – submit an owner review now and receive a RM50 BHPetrol Gift Petrol Card!

  21 May 2014 / 15 comments

  CarBase.my, Malaysia’s #1 Car Buyer’s Guide and your one-stop car research site, is up and running! We do hope you’ve found the site useful so far, and really appreciate your feedback and comments to help […]

   

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  Mazda 3 – now with leather seats for no extra charge

  21 May 2014 / 86 comments

  Remember how we noted in our walk-around video that the RM139k Mazda 3 Sedan only came with fabric seats? Well, it seems Mazda Malaysia has duly responded. At this morning’s Mazda 5 SkyActiv launch, we discovered that […]

   

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  Nissan Elgrand Facelift MPV now in Malaysia, RM388k

  21 May 2014 / 45 comments

  The facelifted Nissan Elgrand that we first saw late last year is now in Malaysia via the official channel. Edaran Tan Chong Motor has priced the big MPV at RM388,000 on-the-road without insurance. Buying official […]

   

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  Dr Mahathir officially announced as Proton chairman

  21 May 2014 / 99 comments

  Proton Holdings Bhd has officially announced that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has agreed to become its chairman effective May 16, 2014. Dr Mahathir will also be chairman of Group Lotus plc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of […]

   

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  Facelifted Peugeot 5008 officially launched – RM160k

  21 May 2014 / 22 comments

  Nasim has officially launched the facelifted Peugeot 5008 at its new outlet in Johor Bahru. The refreshed seven-seat MPV is on sale now, retailing at RM159,888 on the road with insurance. That is the same price […]

   

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  AD: Get up close and personal with the all-new Porsche Macan Turbo compact SUV at the Bangsar Shopping Centre from 21 May till 25 May 2014!

  21 May 2014 / 0 comments

  Sime Darby Auto Performance, the official importer and distributor of Porsche vehicles in Malaysia is introducing a brand new compact SUV model, the Porsche Macan. For those who have been keeping a close eye on […]

   

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  Mazda 5 SkyActiv launched in Malaysia – RM157,279

  21 May 2014 / 45 comments

  As revealed back in February, the Mazda 5 has indeed been given the SkyActiv treatment (joining the 3, 6, Biante and CX-5 in the SkyActiv party), and the enhanced MPV has been launched in Malaysia […]

   

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  Dodge Challenger SRT – new 6.2 V8 mill with 707 hp

  21 May 2014 / 16 comments

  The Dodge Challenger SRT has been given a timely nip-and-tuck for the 2015 model year after six years on the market. The tweaks bring the looks of the pumped-up muscle car in line with the […]

   

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  Dr Mahathir confirms appointment as Proton chairman

  20 May 2014 / 119 comments

  Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has confirmed that he will be appointed chairman of Proton Holdings Bhd, and this is expected to be officially announced tomorrow (May 21), reports Bernama. “My plan is to work with […]

   

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