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You know the Renault Zoe’s getting a new electric motor that will up its range from 210 to 240 km – the R240 motor is 10% smaller, lighter and features an optimised electronic management system […]
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Honda Grace LX launched in Japan: it’s a City petrol!
The Honda Grace is no longer a hybrid-only affair, for the Grace LX has launched in Japan, and essentially, it’s a City with the same 1.5 litre direct-injected petrol engine you’d find in the JDM […]
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Hyundai patents speed bump detection technology
Hyundai has filed a patent with the US Patent and Trademark Office for a speed bump detection system, comprising GPS, camera and multiple sensors that identify and measure an oncoming speed bump’s height, width and […]
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Renault Duster Oroch pick-up unveiled ahead of debut
This is the Renault Duster Oroch, a “Sport Utility Pick-up” that’s set to debut at the Buenos Aires International Motor Show. Quite obviously based on the Renault/Dacia Duster SUV, the French carmaker says the Oroch […]
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Hyundai to hire ex-VW designer Donckerwolke – report
Volkswagen Group veteran Luc Donckerwolke is set to be hired to replace Peter Schreyer as Hyundai and Kia design head when Schreyer retires in two years, motoring.com.au reports. While the Korean carmaker declined to comment, […]
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Tie-up with Suzuki can revive Proton, says Mustapa
Following Proton chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s expression of confidence in the Proton-Suzuki partnership, Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed is optimistic that the collaboration will turn things around for […]
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PLUS offering toll rebates of up to 50% this Hari Raya
Hari Raya is around the corner, and PLUS is offering toll rebates of up to 50% during the festive period. To enjoy the rebates, motorists will have to pay electronically (Touch ‘n Go, SmartTAG, PLUSMiles) […]
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Mercedes, Toyota, Isuzu, VW – B10 biodiesel no go
Following BMW Malaysia announcing it found “technical challenges” running its diesel engines on B10 biodiesel (10% palm-based biodiesel/90% petroleum diesel blend, will reportedly be implemented nationwide by October), and that its engines can take up […]
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Jalan Pahang one-week lane closure for DUKE Phase 2
Two lanes off Jalan Pahang will be closed to traffic for a week to enable crosshead installation in the second phase of the Duta Ulu-Kelang Expressway (DUKE) project, Bernama reports. The two lanes are Jalan […]
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Klang third bridge – first phase to finish July 2016
The first phase of the long-delayed Klang third bridge, joining Jalan Sungai Bertih, Jalan Tanjung Shawal and Jalan Goh Hock Huat, is expected to finish in July 2016, reports the New Straits Times. According to […]
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Tun M on Proton-Suzuki tie-up: “I will make it happen”
In case you missed it, on Monday, Proton and Suzuki signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Licence Agremeent that, amongst other things, gives Proton access to Suzuki’s models, platforms, powertrain and automotive technology, with […]
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KL folk spend 250 million hours a year stuck in jams, metro-level transport planning needed – World Bank
The World Bank’s 12th Malaysia Economic Monitor: Transforming Urban Transport report has revealed a treasure trove of statistics on the state of private and public transport in the country – needless to say, some significant […]
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2016 Lexus LX facelift leaked again, including interior
What is allegedly the 2016 Lexus LX facelift has been leaked again, this time more comprehensively, by Baniyas Cars. The posher relative of the Toyota Land Cruiser (whose 2016 facelift was allegedly partially leaked recently) […]
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JPJ to start star rating system for driving schools
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is set to introduce a star rating system for all 205 driving schools nationwide in November, Bernama reports. “Driving schools which offer the best services will get five stars, followed […]
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Proton taxi suppliers not happy with SPAD’s decision to add foreign cars to brown TEKS1M fleet – report
It was reported in May that the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) may add foreign models such as the Toyota Innova to the brown Teksi 1Malaysia (TEKS1M) fleet, currently comprising around 1,000 Proton Exoras. SPAD […]