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Last month, we reported that 30 units of the MINI One would be coming to our shores at the end of October, teased through the One Love online campaign and questionnaire. Now we have a price – a […]
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Nissan Almera officially launched: RM66.8k to 79.8k!
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has officially launched the Nissan Almera into our market at an event held at One World Hotel. With four variants competitively priced between RM64,887 and RM77,549 (OTR without insurance), we […]
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Hitz FM’s Ean is 10,000th Honda hybrid owner
Hitz FM radio announcer Tengku Mohd Ean Nasrun, better known as Ean, recently became the owner of the 10,000th Honda hybrid in Malaysia – a CR-Z. He was rewarded with a two-day, one-night getaway package as […]
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Hyundai announces new 1.0 and 1.2 turbo engines
The global downsizing trend looks East as Hyundai recently revealed its future powertrain strategy, including new Kappa 1.0 TCI (Turbocharger Intercooler) and 1.2 T-GDI (Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection) petrol engines, at this year’s Hyundai-Kia International […]
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BMW C600 Sport, C650 GT maxi scooters launched
BMW Group Malaysia has launched the C600 Sport and C650 GT maxi scooters, priced at RM65,000 and RM68,800 (OTR without insurance) respectively. Both Motorrad models are powered by the same 647cc inline twin-cylinder that produces […]
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Renault Clio Collection: the third-gen soldiers on
The practice of continuing to sell previous-gen cars alongside their newer brethren is not an uncommon one, particularly with the bestsellers – Peugeot’s 206+ being an example. Now Renault is letting the Clio III live […]
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Kia Cadenza to be facelifted and upgraded for 2013
The Kia Cadenza (known as the K7 in Korea) will get a new look and some enhancements for the next model year – the wraps have come off the updated front-wheel drive luxury sedan at […]
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Third-gen Mitsubishi Outlander launches in Japan
After going on sale in Russia and Europe, the third-gen Mitsubishi Outlander has been launched on its home ground, with four variants priced between ¥2.4 and 3.1 million (RM93-118k). The variants are 2.0G, 2.4G, 2.4G Safety Package and […]
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KL MRT: Trial closure of slow lane on SPRINT stretch
If you’re a regular SPRINT highway user, this may be of interest – to facilitate construction of the KL Mass Rapid Transit system, the leftmost lane on the highway, from the Bukit Kiara junction to […]
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KL MRT: Night closure of right lanes on a stretch of Jalan Cheras to continue till the end of the year
To facilitate MRT construction works, the night closure of the rightmost lanes on both the Kajang-bound and Kuala Lumpur-bound directions of Jalan Cheras between Leisure Mall and Phoenix Plaza will be extended for another two […]
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Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Rafale for Brazil
Given the way news has been coming from Brazil, you’d be forgiven for thinking the wheels in attendance at the Sao Paulo motor show were all of the small, practical and affordable variety. But with […]
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Suzuki opens new showroom in Sungai Petani
Suzuki Malaysia Automobile Sdn Bhd recently launched its Sungai Petani showroom along with its dealer, JM Motor Trading Sdn Bhd. The facility has a meeting room, discussion room and a customer lounge, and can display up […]
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AIMS 2012: shots of Sydney’s sassy show sheilas
Right, now that we’ve got the most important wheels from AIMS 2012 out of the way, we can present to you the all-important motor show staple: the girl gallery, which yes, does include more of […]
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Volkswagen Beetle Remix launched in Germany
There have been Black Turbo and Fender editions; now here’s another special – the Volkswagen Beetle Remix, which has been launched in Germany with a starting price of €20,250 (RM80,400). Two petrol (105 PS and 160 […]
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BMW plans plant in Brazil, scheduled for 2014
BMW has confirmed plans to build a factory in southern Brazil. Subject to final approval by the Brazilian government, production should begin in 2014, giving rise to 1,000 new jobs at the site. Production capacity […]