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  VIDEO: Land Rover Defender puts on its taxi boots

  9 December 2015 / 0 comments

  The Land Rover Defender is one of the most iconic off-road vehicles in the world. Being highly versatile and capable of tackling the toughest terrain on Earth, the Defender has now been readjusted to become […]

   

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  Automakers urging Thailand to join TPP – report

  9 December 2015 / 5 comments

  The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) currently consists of 12 member countries that signed the agreement back in early October. A 13th member could soon join the pact as automakers are urging Thailand to be a part […]

   

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  Gov’t urged to settle GrabCar, Uber issue – taxi drivers

  9 December 2015 / 22 comments

  Taxi drivers are demanding that the government come up with a final decision on whether it will legalise ride-sharing services like Uber and GrabCar here in Malaysia. Should that come true, the taxi group claims […]

   

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  Mazda CX-3 2.0 launched in Malaysia – RM131,218

  8 December 2015 / 60 comments

  The Mazda CX-3 has finally made its official launch debut here in Malaysia, a year after the crossover made its global debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. Available in just a sole variant, […]

   

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  Mazda CX-3 – 2,000 CBU units to be sold out soon, Malaysian CKD assembly under “consideration”

  8 December 2015 / 20 comments

  Following the official launch debut of the Mazda CX-3, Bermaz expects all 2,000 CBU Japan models of the crossover to be sold out within two months of its launch. The Malaysian-spec Mazda CX-3 originates from […]

   

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  Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz to develop location-based services, highly-automated driving with Here

  8 December 2015 / 1 comment

  Audi AG, BMW Group and Daimler AG have shared their plans in relation to Here, after successfully acquiring Nokia’s digital mapping and location business for 2.8 billion euros. Intelligent real-time maps, location-based services and highly-automated […]

   

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  Volkswagen might sell Lambo, Bentley to finance loan

  8 December 2015 / 26 comments

  The Volkswagen Group might have to sell some of its owned brands like Bentley and Lamborghini, should it be unable to repay a loan it had taken. Recently, the German automaker applied for a 20 […]

   

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  Australia set to employ real-world emissions testing

  8 December 2015 / 2 comments

  The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) will fund research into analysing real-world vehicle emissions. It will work with an independent engineering firm that is set to commence on-road testing of Australian vehicles in early 2016. The […]

   

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  KTM Komuter announces six-month reroute trial from Dec 15; new fare structure for train services revealed

  8 December 2015 / 6 comments

  KTM Komuter has announced a reroute for its Komuter train service and a new fare structure for the Klang Valley sector, which includes the Tanjung Malim-Sungai Gadut and Batu Caves-Port Klang routes. The new fare […]

   

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  Hyundai Ioniq hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full EV teased – spyshots of Prius-fighter reveal interior in full

  8 December 2015 / 4 comments

  The Hyundai Ioniq will make its global debut in January 2016 in Korea, the company announced recently. To accompany the announcement, Hyundai has also dropped this sole teaser image of the Ioniq, which is said […]

   

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  Peugeot 308 THP Active bookings open – RM121k est.

  7 December 2015 / 24 comments

  The order books for the new Peugeot 308 THP Active are now open after the C-segment hatchback was previewed in showrooms not too long ago. The 308 Active still carries an estimated price tag of […]

   

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  Nissan NP300 Navara in Indiana Jones-themed ad

  7 December 2015 / 12 comments

  The all-new Nissan NP300 Navara recently made its launch debut here in Malaysia, with a total of six variants being offered, priced from RM79,000 up to RM120,800. Following its launch, Edaran Tan Chong Motor has […]

   

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  BMW turning 100, no plans for celebratory supercar

  7 December 2015 / 2 comments

  Next year, BMW will celebrate its centennial, joining a list of other automakers that have hit the 100-year mark including Peugeot, Renault, Opel and Aston Martin. Rumours have been circulating that to celebrate this milestone, […]

   

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  Audi, BMW and Mercedes officially own Nokia’s Here

  7 December 2015 / 1 comment

  Audi AG, BMW Group and Daimler AG have successfully completed the acquisition of Nokia’s digital mapping and location business, Here. The deal, which was announced back in August, is worth 2.8 billion euros, and was […]

   

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  SPAD to take over issuing vocational driving licences

  7 December 2015 / 9 comments

  According to The Sun Daily, the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) will soon have the power to issue vocational driving licences across Malaysia by 2017. The move will see the Road Transport Department (JPJ) transfer […]

   

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