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  Proton dealer network upgrade – 79 outlets now 3S/4S

  25 May 2018 / 35 comments

  Proton, as part of its major turnaround plan, has announced that it will push for more dealerships to be upgraded to 3S or 4S facilities. As of May 18, approximately 79 outlets have achieved the […]

  
  

   

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  Shell kicks off Raya Charity Campaign 2018, partners Mastercard to help underprivileged children in M’sia

  25 May 2018 / 0 comments

  Shell has announced its Shell Raya Charity Campaign 2018, an initiative that aims to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged children in the country. The campaign, which began in 2015, is now in […]

  
  

   

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  BP announces investment in StoreDot, maker of ultra-fast charging FlashBattery – full charge in 5 minutes!

  24 May 2018 / 4 comments

  BP’s venture capital arm, BP Ventures announced that it plans to invest US$20 million (RM79.6 million) in StoreDot, an Israeli battery startup company that claims its new-generation batteries can offer five-minute charging for electric vehicles. […]

  
  

   

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  DS plans new flagship – rivals BMW 5 Series, due 2020

  24 May 2018 / 4 comments

  DS Automobiles is planning to launch a flagship sedan by the year 2020. According to Autocar, a source within the company said the new luxury model will be “comparable in every way to the BMW […]

  
  

   

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  Mercedes-Benz G-Class production begins in Austria

  23 May 2018 / 0 comments

  With the launch of the new Mercedes-Benz G-Class, it’s clear that the iconic model has gone through the biggest transformation in its 39 years-old history. The tri-star company is showing no signs of slowing down […]

  
  

   

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  Dieselgate: Porsche Europe recalls 60,000 diesel SUVs

  23 May 2018 / 0 comments

  Porsche, after recently coming under fire for allegedly installing defeat devices in its diesel-powered cars, has issued a recall for its diesel-powered Macan and Cayenne SUVs at the request of German authorities. According to AutoExpress, […]

  
  

   

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  MEGA GALLERY: F80 BMW M3 CS – the last hurrah

  23 May 2018 / 0 comments

  The F80 BMW M3 CS represents the final and most hardcore version of the M3 that was spawned on the bones of the F30 3 Series. With the new G20 due later this year as […]

  
  

   

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  Ford to integrate Waze for iOS into cars with SYNC 3

  21 May 2018 / 6 comments

  Ford will soon be rolling out Waze integration for its cars equipped with the latest SYNC 3 infotainment system. This, according to The Verge, will allow iOS users to “project” or “mirror” Waze onto the […]

  
  

   

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  GST zero-rated: Honda absorbs 6% GST for Civic, City, CR-V and HR-V; rebates up to RM9.5k – May 18-31

  18 May 2018 / 37 comments

  Honda Malaysia has announced a GST Bonus programme that will see it absorb the 6% goods and services tax (GST) on selected vehicles. This, after the newly-formed Government revealed that it will roll back GST […]

  
  

   

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  FIRST DRIVE: 2018 C27 Nissan Serena video review

  18 May 2018 / 6 comments

  The C27 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid has finally arrived in CKD form, and the mild-hybrid MPV is available in two variants – Highway Star (RM135,500) and Premium Highway Star (RM147,500). To recap, power comes from a […]

  
  

   

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