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  China responds to Trump’s tariffs with 10% tax on large-displacement cars, pick-up trucks from the US

  6 February 2025 / 6 comments

  Following US president Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on imports from China (as well as Canada and Mexico), the Chinese government has responded in kind by announcing a broad package of economic measures targeting […]

   

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  Mechanic caught by JPJ for riding motorcycle without road tax for 23 years – up to RM2k fine, six months jail

  6 February 2025 / 12 comments

  A 61-year-old mechanic was detained by the Perak road transport department (JPJ) after he was caught riding a motorcycle that had not had its road tax renewed for 23 years since 2002. As reported by […]

   

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  Volkswagen announces new entry-level EV – concept in March, production version in 2027; around RM92k

  6 February 2025 / 1 comment

  The Volkswagen Future Plan is how the German carmaker aims to increase its competitiveness and improve revenue. Announced on Wednesday, the most important part of the ambitious plan is the introduction of a future entry-level […]

   

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  Donald Trump imposes 25% tariff on Canada, Mexico; 10% on China – auto sector braces for price hike

  3 February 2025 / 4 comments

  Donald Trump has followed through on his promise to impose tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. On February 1, 2025, the United States president signed an executive order that aims to hold the […]

   

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  Nissan introduces new 10-year warranty in Australia – also applicable to older cars purchased since 2021

  3 February 2025 / 6 comments

  Nissan Australia has announced a 10-year, 300,000-km warranty that is part of its new Nissan MORE ownership programme. Effective January 1, 2025, the 10-year warranty will be offered on all new Nissan models along with […]

   

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  Geely Galaxy E5 production hits 100k unit milestone

  31 January 2025 / 14 comments

  Geely has announced it has produced its 100,000th Galaxy E5 on January 29 this year. This comes around five months after the brand’s electric SUV went on sale in China in early August 2024. The […]

   

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  2025 BMW M3 CS Touring debuts with chassis tweaks, lightweight CFRP – 550 PS, 650 Nm, 0-100 km/h 3.5s

  31 January 2025 / 1 comment

  After introducing the first-ever M3 Touring over two years ago, BMW has now rolled out an even hotter CS version of the high-performance wagon. Deliveries of the limited-run model to customers is scheduled to begin […]

   

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  2025 BMW iX facelift debuts – new look, more power, bigger batteries; up to 659 PS, 701 km WLTP EV range

  31 January 2025 / 4 comments

  Over four years after its global debut, the BMW iX has now been given a facelift that brings with quite a number of improvements. In addition to a new look, the brand’s fully electric Sports […]

   

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  Volvo Car UX and Snapdragon Cockpit Platform comes to XC40, S60, V60, V90, EX40, EC40 starting this year

  28 January 2025 / 0 comments

  For the 2025 model year, Volvo has announced two main tech upgrades for several of its models, including the XC40, S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, V90 Cross Country as well as the fully electric […]

   

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  Hot Wheels and Ferrari to collaborate again for the first time in 10 years – first product drop coming this spring

  28 January 2025 / 1 comment

  Here’s some good news for Hot Wheels collectors who are also fans of the Prancing Horse. At this year’s Nuremberg International Toy Fair, Mattel announced a new partnership with Ferrari to develop a full range […]

   

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  Volkswagen won’t introduce any new EVs for another year in 2025 – production ID.2all only due in 2026

  28 January 2025 / 3 comments

  According to a Bloomberg report, Volkswagen won’t release a new electric vehicle (EV) for another year in 2025, with key products being pushed back due to development delays. This only adds to the German automaker’s […]

   

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  Perak police identifies 21 accident hotspots for CNY

  28 January 2025 / 1 comment

  Perak police have identified 21 accident hotspots ahead of this year’s Chinese New Year celebration, Bernama reports. Perak acting police chief DCP Zulkafli Sariaat said the hotspots include KM114-KM117 Jalan Ipoh-Butterworth, KM17.5 Jalan Ipoh-Kuala Lumpur […]

   

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  2025 Lexus IS gains F Sport Mode Black IV special edition in Japan – IS 300/IS 300h; priced from RM166k

  27 January 2025 / 4 comments

  Lexus has announced a new special edition for the IS in Japan called the F Sport Mode Black IV. According to the Japanese carmaker, this is the fourth iteration of the F Sport Mode Black […]

   

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  PIAM backs JPJ’s call for stringent checks on repaired vehicles to ensure compliance and roadworthiness

  27 January 2025 / 3 comments

  The General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) has said it welcomes the recent statement by road transport department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli regarding the need for stricter compliance with auction standards for vehicles […]

   

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  Tender not yet open for Johor Bahru LRT project: Loke

  27 January 2025 / 0 comments

  Transport minister Anthony Loke has said the tender for the Johor Bahru light rail transit (LRT) project has not been opened yet, reports Malay Mail. This comes after The Edge recently published a report that […]

   

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