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  Pan Borneo Highway expected to be complete by 2028

  23 May 2022 / 9 comments

  The Pan Borneo Highway is a tale as old as time. However, more than half a century later, the end is finally in sight. According to senior works minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, construction of […]

   

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  Hyundai Sonata to be discontinued for good, assembly lines tipped to be converted to manufacture more EVs

  23 May 2022 / 15 comments

  The future of the Hyundai Sonata seems bleak, if reports of its discontinuation are to be believed. Company insiders told South Korean newswire Chosun that the Sonata will indeed be discontinued, with its assembly lines […]

   

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  JPJ Pahang issues 64 summonses for tint, fancy plate

  18 May 2022 / 4 comments

  The Road Transport Department Malaysia (JPJ) has issued 64 summonses during a special operation in Pahang on May 15 for offences relating to illegal car tinting and fancy number plate designs. According to JPJ Pahang […]

   

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  Honda CR-V driver arrested for blocking ambulance on PLUS – driver claims to suffer from hearing condition

  17 May 2022 / 39 comments

  The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has arrested the driver of a Honda CR-V for blocking an ambulance in Kampar, Perak. According to police investigations, the incident took place on May 15 at KM 292 (northbound) […]

   

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  Kia EV6 spotted in Glenmarie, launching in Malaysia in 2H 2022 – Ioniq 5’s twin, 77.4 kWh battery; fr RM200k?

  10 May 2022 / 7 comments

  Ah, here it is, the 2022 European Car of the Year. This is the first sighting of the Kia EV6 in Malaysia, seen specifically at the BAuto Training School in Glenmarie, Shah Alam. Bermaz Auto […]

   

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  Touch n’ Go eWallet app no longer on Apple App Store

  10 May 2022 / 13 comments

  Are you an iPhone user? Well, we hate to break it to you, but the Touch n’ Go eWallet app is currently unavailable for download on the Apple App Store. The removal of the app […]

   

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  2023 Toyota Harrier facelift to get 2.4L turbo engine?

  9 May 2022 / 6 comments

  One of the biggest letdowns during the unveiling of the fourth-generation Toyota Harrier was the unavailability of a turbocharged engine. Until today, the SUV is only offered with the M20A-FKS 2.0 litre Dynamic Force four-cylinder, […]

   

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  Premium EV maker Nio to list on Singapore Exchange?

  9 May 2022 / 3 comments

  China-based premium electric carmaker Nio has just been granted eligibility for a secondary listing on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). Upon listing, the shares will be fully fungible with the American depositary shares (ADS) listed on […]

   

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  ECRL fares will not burden consumers – Wee Ka Siong

  9 May 2022 / 11 comments

  The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) service, set to be operational by January 2026, is one that will not burden consumers, transport minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong says. According to The Edge, claims […]

   

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  Balik kampung with an EV in Malaysia “not a problem”

  6 May 2022 / 53 comments

  For many Malaysians, the idea of doing long distance driving with a fully electric vehicle is still an intimidating one. Range anxiety is often the primary concern, but one that can be easily quelled through […]

   

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  Ferrari SP48 Unica debuts, one-off based on F8 Tributo

  6 May 2022 / 3 comments

  Say hello to the Ferrari SP48 Unica, the latest addition to the Prancing Horse’s One-Off series. It’s based on the F8 Tributo and designed by the Ferrari Styling Centre under the direction of chief designer […]

   

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  Mercedes-AMG, will.i.am unveil ‘The Flip’ – one-off modified GT 4-Door with G-Class face; suicide doors

  6 May 2022 / 4 comments

  The cat is officially out of the bag. Meet ‘The Flip’, a one-off Mercedes-AMG model designed in collaboration with American rapper will.i.am (real name William Adams). The car has been christened with the name WILL.I.AMG, […]

   

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  MY2022 Toyota Corolla, Camry, GR Supra updated in Australia – more power for hybrid, new trim & colours

  6 May 2022 / 2 comments

  Toyota Australia continues to announce updates to its model range, this time for at least six models – the Corolla, Yaris, Yaris Cross, C-HR, Camry and GR Supra. This comes shortly after it revealed updates […]

   

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  Mercedes-AMG, will.i.am team up for bespoke model

  5 May 2022 / 1 comment

  Mercedes-AMG and American rapper will.i.am will be releasing a bespoke new car soon, following a set of teaser images uploaded to the automaker’s social media platforms. It will be a one-off model built specifically to […]

   

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  Bentley teases fifth model – new flagship to debut on May 10; over 24 bil customisations, new Airline Seats!

  5 May 2022 / 0 comments

  Bentley will be announcing a fifth model to join its portfolio of luxury cars on May 10. The car will crown the line-up, and it’s tipped to feature a slew of world-firsts technologies. Available configurations […]

   

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