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  Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on cars imported to the US starting April 3 – car parts also affected

  27 March 2025 / 10 comments

  In a move to protect and improve the United States automotive industry, president Donald Trump has announced new import taxes of 25% on cars and car parts. The fresh tariffs on foreign-made cars will take […]

   

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  Works minister wants swift report from concessionaire after Kluang pothole accident that killed two students

  27 March 2025 / 2 comments

  Works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has directed the concessionaire responsible for maintaining Jalan Sengkang-Felda Inas-Bandar Tenggara to prepare a detailed report following the road accident that resulted in the death of two brothers […]

   

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  U-turn at Puchong Selatan Toll Plaza on LDP should be kept open for motorists, says Subang Jaya mayor

  27 March 2025 / 9 comments

  Subang Jaya mayor Datuk Amirul Azizan Abd Rahim has said the U-turn at the Puchong Selatan Toll Plaza on the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP) should remain open for motorists travelling from Cyberjaya towards Seri Kembangan, The […]

   

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  Jaecoo J8 previewed in Malaysia again – 249 PS 2.0T, 8AT; 5-seat 2WD at RM195k est, 6-seat AWD RM220k

  26 March 2025 / 16 comments

  The Jaecoo J8 has been previewed in Malaysia yet again, this time in a close-to-final specification that buyers here will get. The D-segment SUV was first shown to us in left-hand drive form in January […]

   

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  Single app to access all EV chargers being developed by KPKT’s PLANMalaysia – all CPOs in one platform

  26 March 2025 / 6 comments

  According to a report by The Star, PLANMalaysia, which is the town and country planning department of the ministry of housing and local government (KPKT), is developing an app that integrates various charge point operators […]

   

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  US president Donald Trump says auto tariffs of up to 25% are coming, but not all will be imposed on April 2

  25 March 2025 / 7 comments

  United States president Donald Trump has said he will announce fresh auto tariffs on April 2, 2025, although there will be some leeway. As reported by Reuters, Trump told reporters at the White House on […]

   

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  Bangkok 2025: Denza N7 previewed – EV fastback crossover with up to 530 PS, 702 km CLTC EV range

  25 March 2025 / 1 comment

  The Denza N7 has been previewed in Thailand again, this time at this year’s Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). This is the facelifted version of the mid-size fastback crossover that was first introduced in 2024 […]

   

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  Bangkok 2025: Deepal E07 – SUV that doubles as pick-up truck; up to 589 PS, 640 km EV range; from RM222k

  25 March 2025 / 2 comments

  Following its launch debut in November last year, the Deepal E07 is now on display at this year’s Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). The electric SUV that doubles as a pick-up truck is offered in […]

   

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  BYD Shark 6 open for booking in Thailand – RM221k est; PHEV pick-up; 436 PS, 650 Nm, 100 km EV range

  25 March 2025 / 3 comments

  The BYD Shark 6 (also simply known as the Shark in other markets) has made its debut at this year’s Bangkok Motor Show and is now open for booking. According to local distributor Rever Automotive, […]

   

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  Bangkok 2025: Chery Fulwin A8L on display – world’s longest-range PHEV; up to 360 PS; fr RM67k in China

  24 March 2025 / 5 comments

  This is the Chery Fulwin A8L, a mid-size sedan that is equipped with a plug-in hybrid powertrain that was launched in China last December. A Guinness World Record holder for setting the longest journey by […]

   

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  Works ministry orders immediate repairs of Johor road after pothole caused accident that killed two students

  24 March 2025 / 6 comments

  The works ministry has ordered the concessionaire responsible for maintaining Jalan Sengkang-Felda Inas-Bandar Tenggara in Johor to immediately repair potholes along the route. This comes after two secondary school students aged 16 and 17 were […]

   

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  Zeekr 7X debuts in Thailand – Model Y rival; up to 646 PS, 615 km WLTP EV range; Malaysian launch in Q3

  24 March 2025 / 0 comments

  The Zeekr 7X has been presented at this year’s Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) ahead of an expected launch this year. The electric SUV, which went on sale in China last September, is also due […]

   

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  BYD Atto 2 debuts at Bangkok Motor Show – sub-Atto 3 EV SUV; up to 312 km WLTP range; Malaysia next?

  24 March 2025 / 6 comments

  The BYD Atto 2 has made its debut at this year’s Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) after being spied several days prior. While the unit spotted out in the wild was right-hand drive, the example […]

   

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  2025 Proton eMas 7 launched in Nepal – 2 variants, up to 410 km WLTP EV range, ADAS standard; fr RM183k

  24 March 2025 / 3 comments

  The Proton eMas 7 has been launched in Nepal following the start of exports of the electric vehicle (EV) earlier this month. The brand’s authorised distributor in Nepal is Jagdamba Motors, which currently operates three […]

   

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  BMW sold more EVs than Mercedes-Benz and Audi combined in 2024 – 368,475 units, 16.7% of total sales

  21 March 2025 / 3 comments

  BMW saw a surge in electric vehicle (EV) sales in 2024, delivering 368,475 units to customers globally. This figure represents a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 11.6% from the 330,197 units reported for 2023, while also […]

   

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