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  Volvo ES90 uses 800V tech – 700 km WLTP EV range; 10-80% SoC in 20 mins; AWD, 106 kWh confirmed

  26 February 2025 / 1 comment

  After introducing us to the “brain” of the Volvo ES90, the Swedish carmaker is now revealing early details of powertrain that will feature in its upcoming electric sedan that is set to make its debut […]

   

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  BMW details Gen6 eDrive technology for Neue Klasse EVs – 800V; 30% more range, faster charging speed

  26 February 2025 / 0 comments

  BMW has provided some initial insights into the development of high-voltage batteries and electric drive systems using its sixth-generation eDrive technology (Gen6 for short). These systems will go into every full electric Neue Klasse model, […]

   

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  Honda reveals next-gen hydrogen fuel cell module – 50% lower production cost than previous model

  26 February 2025 / 6 comments

  At the recent H2 & FC Expo event in Japan, Honda revealed preliminary specifications of its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell module, which it aims to begin mass producing in 2027. According to Honda, development of […]

   

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  2025 Isuzu D-Max Low Ride 4×2 MT launched in Malaysia – fr RM92k; over RM8k less than Single Cab

  26 February 2025 / 3 comments

  Following the start of order taking in January this year, the Isuzu D-Max 1.9L 4×2 MT Low Ride is now formally launched in Malaysia. Targeted at business owners, the Low Ride serves as a workhorse […]

   

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  RM1.909 bil spent on road maintenance in 11 states in Peninsular Malaysia last year, says works minister

  26 February 2025 / 5 comments

  Works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has said that a total of RM1.909 billion was spent to maintain roads in 11 states across Peninsular Malaysia last year, The Star reports. The expenditure, which covered […]

   

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  Toyota teases new EV SUV set for debut on March 12 – production version of bZ Compact SUV Concept

  26 February 2025 / 5 comments

  Toyota has teased a new electric SUV for European customers that will make its official debut next month on March 12. It hasn’t announced if other markets will get this electric vehicle (EV) will make […]

   

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  Volvo ES90 gets dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin computers – debut set for March 5

  25 February 2025 / 1 comment

  Volvo will reveal the fully electric ES90 next month on March 5 as one of five new or refreshed models the Swedish carmaker planned for this year. Before the debut, we are given preliminary details […]

   

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  BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 celebrates Valentino Rossi’s 46th birthday – buy one to meet him at his home

  25 February 2025 / 0 comments

  The legendary Valentino Rossi, who competed with #46 his entire career, turns 46 this year. To celebrate the occasion, BMW is presenting the nine-time motorcycle world champion with a special version of the M4 CS. […]

   

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  Smart Selangor has 4 EV buses plying SA01 route in Shah Alam – Klang, Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya next

  25 February 2025 / 3 comments

  There are currently four Smart Selangor electric buses operating along the SA1 route that connects the Shah Alam KTM station to Section 7 in the city. According to Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, […]

   

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  Government collected RM45.9 mil from sale of special number plate series in 2024 – funds used to help B40

  21 February 2025 / 11 comments

  The transport ministry has revealed that the government collected RM45.9 million from the sale of special vehicle registration plate series in 2024, which includes the ‘GOLD’, ‘FFF’, ‘EV’, ‘PETRA’ and ‘MADANI’ series. The ministry was […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz says it will keep offering AMG V8 engines – V12 also has a future in selected markets

  21 February 2025 / 1 comment

  While it has been rumoured that Mercedes-Benz is giving up on V8 engines altogether, the company recently reaffirmed its stance that this is not the case and that the V8 is here to stay. During […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz announces drastic change to design approach – future EVs will look more like ICE models

  21 February 2025 / 6 comments

  During Mercedes-Benz’s ‘Mastering Transformation’ roadmap presentation, CEO Ola Kallenius said the company will change its design approach for future models. At present, the brand’s electric vehicles (EVs) look distinctively different to its internal combustion engine […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz plans several model launches until 2027, starting with new CLA; baby G-Class confirmed

  21 February 2025 / 2 comments

  Mercedes-Benz recently presented its ‘Mastering Transformation’ roadmap, in which the company said it was readying its biggest ever launch campaign that will see dozens of new or refreshed models until 2027 – 19 internal combustion […]

   

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  Tesla’s potential Malaysian EV plant remains under discussion, depends on market conditions – Zafrul

  21 February 2025 / 17 comments

  According to minister of investment, trade and industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Tesla’s potential move to establish a manufacturing plant in Malaysia remains under discussion. It was a previously reported in August […]

   

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  Pothole complaints in the Federal Territories must be resolved within 12 hours starting from Q3 2025

  21 February 2025 / 8 comments

  As part of a “zero pothole policy,” complaints about potholes in the Federal Territories, particularly in Kuala Lumpur, must now be resolved within 12 hours instead of 24 hours previously. According to The Star, this […]

   

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