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  VEP system will be ready in time for implementation

  6 May 2016 / 15 comments

  According to the Road Transport Department (JPJ), the development process of the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system is progressing well and is almost completed. JPJ public relations office Mohamad Sazali Baharudin told The Sun that […]

   

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  2016 Porsche Macan launched in M’sia with new kit

  5 May 2016 / 12 comments

  The 2016 Porsche Macan officially makes its Malaysian debut today, bringing with it an updated equipment list, a more powerful engine, as well as enhancements to its visual presence. First up, the base model Macan’s […]

   

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  Volkswagen CrossBlue SUV – production body teased

  5 May 2016 / 4 comments

  As reported earlier, the production version of the Volkswagen CrossBlue Concept SUV will be built at the company’s Chattanooga plant in Tennessee, US. Now, the carmaker has released an image that reveals the first assembled […]

   

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  Takata airbags – additional 35-40 million inflators to be recalled in the US; 10 fatalities, more than 100 injuries

  5 May 2016 / 4 comments

  The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has confirmed that the recall programme for faulty Takata airbag inflators will be expanded to include an additional 35 to 40 million units. The decision to […]

   

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  New Caltex with Techron RON 95 and 97 – now with new Clean and Glide tech, up to 3% better economy

  5 May 2016 / 8 comments

  Chevron Malaysia Limited has launched the new and improved Caltex with Techron, which has now been reformulated to include the company’s Clean and Glide technology. The fuel comes in two grades – RON 95 and […]

   

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  Poorly regulated and implemented “e-hailing model” will destroy the conventional taxi industry – cabbies

  5 May 2016 / 59 comments

  Taxi groups say that the new “e-hailing” model needs to be properly regulated and implemented, or it will result in the death of the conventional taxi industry. The new model will legalise app-based ride sharing […]

   

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  VIDEO: Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S ‘Ring record

  5 May 2016 / 7 comments

  Volkswagen recently revealed the new Golf GTI Clubsport S, which it claimed managed to best the lap records of all other front-wheel drive cars on the Nurburgring. Thanks to Autocar UK, we now have undisputed […]

   

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  SPYSHOTS: 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback seen testing

  4 May 2016 / 16 comments

  It is already known that Honda will be introducing a hatchback version of the tenth-generation Civic to expand the model’s line-up beyond just the current Civic Sedan. Although the Civic Hatchback, which was previewed by […]

   

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  Honda Malaysia confirms two Takata airbag ruptures in April, May 2016 – official statement

  4 May 2016 / 38 comments

  Honda Malaysia has confirmed that the Takata single stage (SDI) driver’s airbag inflators ruptured in two crashes in the country that occurred in April and May this year. Both crashes, unfortunately, involved fatalities. In the […]

   

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  GALLERY: Nissan Kicks soaks up the Brazilian sun

  4 May 2016 / 7 comments

  Nissan Brazil has released more photos of the all-new Kicks as it poses in various parts of Brazil, where the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and Paralympic Games will take place. The carmaker has yet to […]

   

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  BMW i8 facelift to get more power, chassis tweaks?

  4 May 2016 / 5 comments

  The BMW i8 is set to receive a mid-life facelift, which includes a significant amount of changes that extend beyond just its looks. According to Autocar UK, this includes an upgraded hybrid powertrain that is […]

   

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  2017 Ford F-150 will debut with all-new 3.5 litre EcoBoost engine, 10-speed auto to replace six-speed

  4 May 2016 / 1 comment

  After the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor, the Blue Oval has now revealed that the standard F-150 will also benefit from the company’s second-generation 3.5 litre EcoBoost V6 petrol engine, along with an all-new 10-speed automatic […]

   

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  New 2016 Perodua Myvi 1.5L facelift to debut on May 7

  4 May 2016 / 63 comments

  Come join our "Riuh Bersama Perodua" celebrations at Naza Mekar TTDI showroom this Saturday, 7th May, to test-drive the newly facelifted MyVi 1.5, enjoy light refreshments and a chance to get some mystery gifts. #nazamekar […]

   

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  Klang Valley’s Metrobus might soon close its doors

  4 May 2016 / 49 comments

  Those who frequent public transport within the Klang Valley will be familiar with Metrobus. The company has been around since the early 1990s, but word is that it may soon be forced to close its […]

   

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  Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S revealed – 310 PS hot hatch breaks Civic Type R Nurburgring record

  4 May 2016 / 14 comments

  Volkswagen will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its iconic GTI nameplate with the new Golf GTI Clubsport S. Set to make its debut at Lake Wörthersee soon, we’ve already spotted the model making its rounds […]

   

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