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  2023 Proton Saga gets new Aisin 4AT gearbox – no change in pricing and equipment; same 1.3L engine

  2 June 2023 / 24 comments

  We’ve been informed that Proton has changed suppliers for the four-speed automatic transmission used in the Proton Saga MC2 from Hyundai to Aisin. This running change wasn’t formally announced by the carmaker and sees no […]

   

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  2024 Toyota Yaris updated in Europe with new interior kit, safety tech and more powerful hybrid powertrain

  2 June 2023 / 13 comments

  The European Toyota Yaris has received its first mid-cycle update since its initial introduction nearly four years ago. Visually, the TNGA-based hatchback looks identical to before, with the main revisions being a more powerful hybrid […]

   

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  Geely Radar RD6 EV pickup truck to debut in ASEAN starting with Thailand, the land of pickup trucks?

  2 June 2023 / 12 comments

  Geely is looking to sell electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand and is currently considering models for import and local manufacturing, Reuters reports. According to anonymous sources that spoke with the news outlet, the Chinese carmaker […]

   

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  Tengku Zafrul shown Daihatsu Mira EV prototype in Japan – Perodua Axia electric planned for Malaysia?

  2 June 2023 / 13 comments

  Following a recent meeting with vehicle parts supplier D-ACT in Japan, minister of investment, trade and industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz was in Kyoto for a tour of Daihatsu’s production plant that was […]

   

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  Government will soon allow public to apply for small budgets to fix potholes, clogged drains – Rafizi Ramli

  2 June 2023 / 34 comments

  If you ever wanted to fix a pothole by yourself but you’re not willing to spend your own money to do so, the government will soon be able to help with funding. According to a […]

   

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  Neta S previewed in Malaysia – EV sedan with butterfly doors; up to 715 km range, 462 PS; Q1 2025 launch

  1 June 2023 / 20 comments

  Chinese carmaker Neta’s entry into Malaysia is led by the Neta V, which is currently the cheapest electric vehicle (EV) with a retail price of RM99,800 on-the-road without insurance. The Neta V is just one […]

   

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  2024 Audi A6 and A7 receive mild facelift – updated equipment lines, new colours, more standard kit

  1 June 2023 / 0 comments

  Audi has given the A6 and A7 a mild facelift for the 2024 model year, which also sees a reorganisation of the trim structure for these models. Set to go on sale from June 1 […]

   

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  Porsche Cayenne CKD – 1,000th unit rolls off Sime Darby’s assembly facility in Kulim, Kedah; fr RM575k

  1 June 2023 / 24 comments

  The 1,000th locally-assembled (CKD) Porsche Cayenne has rolled off the production line at Sime Darby’s assembly plant in Kulim, Kedah, Porsche Malaysia recently announced on its official Facebook page. This comes just a little over […]

   

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  2023 BMW 750e xDrive Pure Excellence in Malaysia – CKD PHEV with 489 PS, 87 km EV range; from RM613k

  1 June 2023 / 11 comments

  Here’s a full gallery of the all-new BMW 7 Series G70 in 750e xDrive Pure Excellence guise, which is one of two available variants, with the other being the 750e xDrive M Sport. Both options […]

   

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  2023 Volvo EX30 interior teased with single 12.3-inch touchscreen, soundbar, versatile centre console

  1 June 2023 / 3 comments

  Volvo’s slow teasing of the EX30 continues ahead of a full reveal set to take place on June 7. This time, the Swedish carmaker is revealing details of the all-electric SUV’s interior, which “aims to […]

   

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