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  Subaru teases new WRX-like car – TMS debut in Oct

  5 June 2025 / 4 comments

  According to Japan’s CarWatch, Subaru will present a new model at this year’s Japan Mobility Show that takes place in late October. During a recent media session on the sidelines of the Super Taikyu series […]

   

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  Preliminary report on FRU truck crash to be presented to cabinet next week, says transport minister Loke

  5 June 2025 / 1 comment

  Transport minister Anthony Loke has said the findings of the investigation into the recent fatal crash that killed nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel will be presented to the cabinet next week, The Star reports. […]

   

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  Proton V70 – wagon based on S70 by Theophilus Chin

  4 June 2025 / 21 comments

  Several decades ago, Proton created a prototype Wira Estate, which is a wagon version of its Wira sedan. That prototype didn’t lead to a series production model, but it has now served as inspiration for […]

   

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  ETCM opens new Nissan showroom in Kluang, Johor

  4 June 2025 / 3 comments

  Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has announced the opening of its new Nissan showroom located in Kluang, Johor, expanding its presence in the southern region. Spanning approximately 6,400 square feet, the facility features Nissan’s refreshed […]

   

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  McLaren 750S Le Mans debuts – celebrates brand’s 30th anniversary of winning 24-hour race; 50 units

  4 June 2025 / 0 comments

  With the 24 Hours of Le Mans coming up soon, McLaren has decided to release a special edition of its 750S to commemorate its victory at the historic endurance race 30 years ago on June […]

   

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  The Grand Tour to get new line-up of younger hosts following departure of Clarkson, Hammond and May

  4 June 2025 / 7 comments

  The original hosts of The Grand Tour called it a day after the airing of ‘One for the Road’ on September 13, 2024. While many assumed that the show ended with that episode, it appears […]

   

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  Proton eMas 5 spotted testing before Q4 2025 launch

  3 June 2025 / 15 comments

  After its preview at this year’s Malaysia Autoshow, the Proton eMas 5 has now been spotted undergoing testing on public roads. Spotted by paultan.org reader Amar in Melaka, the brand’s second electric vehicle (EV) is […]

   

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  Suzuki Fronx launched in Indonesia – Rocky/Ativa, WR-V rival; 1.5L NA mild hybrid; ADAS; from RM67k

  3 June 2025 / 4 comments

  The Suzuki Fronx has been launched in Indonesia as a rival to other compact SUVs such as the Honda WR-V, Daihatsu Rocky (sister model to the Perodua Ativa) and Nissan Magnite. First revealed in India […]

   

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  Gov’t should delay RON95 subsidy rationalisation until dealer margin, MDR issues resolved, says PDAM

  3 June 2025 / 13 comments

  The Petrol Dealers Association of Malaysia (PDAM) has urged the government to delay introducing the RON 95 petrol subsidy rationalisation plan until critical industry issues are resolved, reports FMT. PDAM president Khairul Annuar Abdul Aziz […]

   

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  AWAS speed cameras – point-to-point-based detection pilot testing yet to start on KL-Karak, NSE routes

  3 June 2025 / 25 comments

  According to a report by NST, the pilot testing of the point-to-point speed monitoring system under the Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) has yet to commence. “The point-to-point system pilot project has not started. So […]

   

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  2025 Mazda CX-60 – dealers begin accepting bookings in Malaysia; 2.5L NA; CBU; RM199k est; Sept delivery

  3 June 2025 / 30 comments

  Mazda dealers in Malaysia have begun advertising the CX-60 on Facebook, with many accepting bookings for the SUV. First making its global debut in March 2022, the CX-60 has been previewed here previously, most recently […]

   

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  Toyota GR Corolla to be built in the UK starting in 2026 – first production site for GR cars outside of Japan

  30 May 2025 / 5 comments

  Toyota has announced it will begin producing the GR Corolla in the United Kingdom starting in 2026. According to the Japanese automaker, preparations at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) actually began in 2024, with […]

   

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  GWM Malaysia launches new 3S centre in Melaka

  30 May 2025 / 2 comments

  GWM Malaysia has announced the launch of its new 3S showroom in Melaka to cater to customers in the state. With a built-up area of 3,949 square feet, the facility features a vehicle display area […]

   

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  BMW i4 gets SiC inverter – eDrive35/40 gains up to 22 km EV range; new M60 replaces M50 with 601 PS

  30 May 2025 / 7 comments

  BMW has announced some changes for the i4 electric vehicle (EV) as part of its summer 2025 update plan that sees powertrain and/or equipment revisions. From July this year, both the eDrive35 and eDrive40 variants […]

   

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  Jeep Cherokee revived for sixth generation – all-new SUV to debut in late 2025 with hybrid powertrain

  30 May 2025 / 1 comment

  The Jeep Cherokee is back! After a three-year hiatus, the brand’s midsize SUV will enter its sixth generation, with a full debut set for late 2025. This adds another chapter to the Cherokee story, which […]

   

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