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  Nissan models to cost 3-6% more in mid-2016 – ETCM

  25 February 2016 / 15 comments

  During a segment on Buletin Utama, Datuk Dr Ang Bon Beng, executive director of Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has revealed that prices of all Nissan models will increase between 3-6% in mid-2016. The announcement […]

   

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  JB road closures in conjunction with Chingay parade

  25 February 2016 / 5 comments

  In conjunction with the upcoming Chingay parade, several main roads in Johor Bahru will be closed in stages starting from tomorrow (February 26) until Monday (February 29), Bernama reports. According to Johor Special Branch chief […]

   

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  2016 Mazda CX-5 facelift launched in Thailand – now with i-ActivSense, 2.5L SkyActiv-G variant dropped

  25 February 2016 / 35 comments

  The facelifted Mazda CX-5 has been launched in Thailand recently, featuring updated looks and new technologies. The SUV is offered in four variants – 2.0 C, 2.0 S, XD and XDL, with the 2.5 S […]

   

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  AC Schnitzer ACL2 – 570 hp M3-powered BMW M235i

  25 February 2016 / 5 comments

  AC Schnitzer, tinkerers of BMW vehicles, has announced its latest creation – the ACL2, which will make its debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The ACL2 is essentially a highly-strung BMW 2 Series coupe, […]

   

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  Uber launches new UberMOTO bike service in BKK

  25 February 2016 / 6 comments

  Uber has launched its first motorbike service in Thailand, expanding beyond the company’s traditional four-wheeled ride offerings. Dubbed UberMOTO, the service went live as a pilot programme in Bangkok recently. The new service is aimed […]

   

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  Police to discuss legalised Mat Rempit street racing idea with gov’t – “our youngsters still like to rempit”

  25 February 2016 / 25 comments

  Following Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor’s recent proposal to allow legalised motorcycle street racing in Kuala Lumpur, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar has said he will meet with the Federal Territories […]

   

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  Police to prosecute traffic offenders without licences

  25 February 2016 / 19 comments

  The police is pushing to have stern legal action taken against traffic offenders caught without valid licences, according to a report by The Star. Recently, it was revealed that the lorry driver who rammed his […]

   

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  Nissan X-Trail, Qashqai concepts to debut at Geneva

  25 February 2016 / 0 comments

  To celebrate Nissan’s sales success of its crossover range in Europe, the carmaker has prepared two unique ‘Premium Concept’ versions of its Qashqai and X-Trail. Both cars will go on display at the upcoming Geneva […]

   

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  Volvo V40, V40 Cross Country FL revealed for Geneva

  24 February 2016 / 2 comments

  Volvo has unveiled its facelifted V40 and V40 Cross Country for the 2017 model year ahead of the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The updates here are primarily visual in nature, and borrows heavily from Volvo’s […]

   

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  TC Euro Cars unveils upgraded Renault PJ showroom

  24 February 2016 / 11 comments

  TC Euro Cars (TCEC) has launched its newly-upgraded flagship Renault showroom in Petaling Jaya today. Boasting new facilities and expanded services, the showroom is now even better equipped to provide customers with an enriching experience. […]

   

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  Honda will launch all-new plug-in hybrid model in North America by 2018; other models to follow suit

  24 February 2016 / 7 comments

  Honda will introduce an all-new plug-in hybrid model in North America by 2018. The announcement comes following a recent press conference by the company’s president and CEO Takahiro Hachigo. In his speech, Hachigo also revealed […]

   

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  Next-gen Honda Accord and CR-V to be built on new Civic’s platform and use downsized turbo engine

  24 February 2016 / 31 comments

  At a recent press conference, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. president & CEO Takahiro Hachigo announced that the next Honda CR-V and Accord – both of which are part of its core global models – will […]

   

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  Lambo’s Stephan Winkelmann to become Audi quattro CEO in March; Stefano Domenicali set to take over

  24 February 2016 / 5 comments

  Stephan Winkelmann (left), Stefano Domenicali (right) Audi AG has announced that from March 15, 2016, Stephan Winkelmann will be the new CEO of quattro GmbH, succeeding Heinz Hollerweger, who is set to retire after 40 […]

   

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  KTM to convert old diesel-powered trains into heritage holiday coaches – first trips start in April

  24 February 2016 / 15 comments

  Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) is set to retire its ageing diesel-powered passenger trains this year. However, rather than scrapping the trains altogether, the old trains will be repurposed to serve as holiday trains catering to […]

   

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  Mercedes-AMG C63 S gets updated Brabus tuning kit for Geneva – now does 650 hp, 820 Nm, 0-100 in 3.7s

  24 February 2016 / 1 comment

  Not content with its earlier effort, Brabus has announced an updated tuning programme for the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S. Described as “full-blooded wolf in sheep’s clothing,” the new Brabus PowerXtra B40S – 650 performance upgrade […]

   

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