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  Volkswagen invests two billion euros in China – new acquisitions are part of its electrification strategy

  29 May 2020 / 4 comments

  Volkswagen has announced some big moves in China as part of its electrification strategy in the world’s largest auto market. The German giant plans to increase its share in JAC Volkswagen, its joint venture for […]

  
  

   

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  2021 Hyundai Santa Fe teased – not just a facelift, SUV gets a new platform and hybrid, PHEV options

  29 May 2020 / 8 comments

  Click to enlarge Hyundai has released teaser images of the new 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. They show an even bolder front end than the current fourth-generation TM, which sports three tiers of lighting. Like today’s […]

  
  

   

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  2021 Volkswagen Nivus debuts – compact ‘SUV coupe’ on sale in Brazil next month, Europe next year

  29 May 2020 / 9 comments

  The 2021 Volkswagen Nivus has made its debut ahead of going on sale in Brazil at the end of next month. Argentina will get the new model by the end of 2020. Designed and made […]

  
  

   

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  Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi announce leader-follower plan – each to lead their strong segments, regions

  28 May 2020 / 4 comments

  Their marriage has been rocky of late, with dirty laundry aired for all to see. Divorce was rumoured, other partners were sought, but perhaps in these difficult times brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s […]

  
  

   

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  2021 Perodua Alza D27A – next-gen Avanza twin to come with DNGA platform, 1.0L turbo, 1.2L hybrid?

  27 May 2020 / 18 comments

  Click to enlarge Reports have been coming out from Japan that Daihatsu is preparing a new MPV, and Indonesian media are linking that to a new generation Daihatsu Xenia, which is the Toyota Avanza with […]

  
  

   

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  2020 F60 MINI Countryman facelift – cleaner engines, more standard kit, new displays, black exterior trim

  27 May 2020 / 1 comment

  The MINI Countryman, which has been around in second generation F60 form since 2017, has been given a midlife facelift. The refreshed big MINI follows facelifts for the regular MINI 3 Door and 5 Door […]

  
  

   

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  Thailand auto industry proposes ‘cash for clunkers’ trade-in scheme for old cars – should Malaysia follow?

  22 May 2020 / 22 comments

  Thailand’s battered auto market has come up with an idea that it hopes will spur the new car market – cash for clunkers. The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) auto club is proposing a car […]

  
  

   

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  ERL revises train schedule – KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit services now combined, 6am to 11.10pm daily

  22 May 2020 / 2 comments

  Express Rail Link (ERL) will be revising its KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit train schedule for the remainder of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period to suit current passenger loads. Announced on May 10, […]

  
  

   

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  No ban on goods vehicles on the road this Raya – MoT

  22 May 2020 / 11 comments

  The ministry of transport (MoT) has announced that there will be no ban on goods vehicles travelling during this Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive season. In a statement released yesterday, MoT explained that it usually bans […]

  
  

   

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  Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE004 tyre now in Malaysia – 15-17 inch sizes, replaces popular RE003

  21 May 2020 / 6 comments

  Click to enlarge Bridgestone Malaysia has announced the local availability of the Potenza Adrenalin RE004 tyre. This new model – described as a “premium street sports tyre” – is a sequel to the popular Adrenalin […]

  
  

   

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