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  Ford EcoSport SUV ‘significantly enhanced’ for Europe

  2 July 2015 / 9 comments

  The Ford EcoSport, which hasn’t really set the market alight here and in Europe, has been ‘significantly enhanced’ for the Continent. Now available to order, the compact SUV comes with ‘sophisticated styling upgrades’, improved driving […]

   

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  Numbers not important, but feel is – Mazda MX-5 chief

  2 July 2015 / 32 comments

  The latest Mazda MX-5 is over 100 kg lighter than before, has perfect 50:50 weight distribution and is very desirable to enthusiasts, but some complain that the NA-only roadster (155 hp/200 Nm 2.0L or 129 […]

   

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  Tun Mahathir takes a swipe at MAI over liberalisation

  2 July 2015 / 151 comments

  In his latest blog post, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has taken a swipe at the Malaysian Automotive Institute (MAI) for its call to open up the local automotive industry. Last month, The Edge reported that […]

   

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  Subaru BRZ, WRX STI Series.HyperBlue limited edition

  2 July 2015 / 3 comments

  Subaru of America has announced the 2016 “Series.HyperBlue” limited edition for the BRZ and WRX STI. The cars feature exterior paint in Subaru’s exclusive Hyper Blue with matching interior trim. Production will be limited to […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG and GLA 45 AMG to gain A 45 facelift’s revised 381 hp and 475 Nm output

  2 July 2015 / 3 comments

  Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG and GLA 45 AMG buyers will be pleased to hear that the duo will gain the power hike that was recently introduced for the refreshed Mercedes-AMG A 45, which was updated […]

   

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  BMW i8-based hydrogen fuel-cell prototype revealed

  2 July 2015 / 5 comments

  Aside from showing its direct water injection technology at the its Innovation Days technology showcase, BMW has also pulled the wraps off its i8-based hydrogen fuel-cell prototype, affording the motoring world its first glimpse at […]

   

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  Toyota Hilux Revo TRD Sport Offroad prototype

  2 July 2015 / 20 comments

  The eighth-gen 2016 Toyota Hilux was unveiled in Thailand and Australia in May, and the market leading pick-up truck now sports Toyota’s latest design language as seen on its passenger cars, both inside and outside. […]

   

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  Reckless driving, exhaustion, damaged roads reasons behind fatalities on East Coast Expressway Phase 2

  2 July 2015 / 10 comments

  The majority of accidents and fatalities on stretches of the East Coast Expressway Phase 2 can be attributed to reckless or exhausted drivers, trespassing animals and damaged, water-logged roads, according to the state police chief, […]

   

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  Robot kills worker at Volkswagen factory in Germany

  2 July 2015 / 39 comments

  An assembly robot has killed an external contractor at a Volkswagen plant in Germany. According to reports, the technician was part of a team setting up the robot at the automaker’s Kassel plant when it […]

   

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  BMW 1 Series prototype features direct water injection

  2 July 2015 / 8 comments

  BMW’s direct water injection technology made its debut on the BMW M4 MotoGP Safety Car, but it looks like its usage won’t be limited to high performance M cars. It’s also been applied to this […]

   

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  Free 32-point checks for all brands by Honda Malaysia

  2 July 2015 / 4 comments

  Come one, come all! As part of getting into the Hari Raya spirit, Honda Malaysia will be offering free 32-point inspections for vehicles of all brands under its Honda Road Safety Campaign. The inspection, said […]

   

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  Early fuel price update helps motorists plan – FOMCA

  2 July 2015 / 15 comments

  The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association (FOMCA) has urged the government to reconsider the decision not to issue any prior notification on fuel price changes to the public. Its president Datuk N. Marimuthu said this […]

   

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  Road closures along Jalan Ampang, P. Ramlee, Sultan Ismail for resurfacing work for KL City Grand Prix

  2 July 2015 / 5 comments

  The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has announced that road closures will take place along Jalan Ampang, Jalan P. Ramlee and Jalan Sultan Ismail to facilitate resurfacing works prior to the inaugural KL City Grand […]

   

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  Shuttle Tebrau – KTM’s new service, JB-SG in 5 mins

  2 July 2015 / 18 comments

  Great news for Johor Bahru-Singapore commuters. Launched yesterday, KTM’s new Shuttle Tebrau train service between JB Sentral and Woodlands Checkpoint takes just five minutes. Tickets for the first two trains leaving JB Sentral on Wednesday […]

   

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  Free Bas Selangorku service launched in Shah Alam, Subang Jaya and Klang – Ampang, Kajang next?

  2 July 2015 / 23 comments

  The Selangor state government has allocated a total of RM3.6 million to launch its free bus service in three townships– Subang Jaya, Shah Alam and Klang. Dubbed ‘Bas Selangorku’, the service will utilise a total […]

   

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