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  Volkswagen brand Scout mulling Australian market; RHD to come after 2027 United States, Canada launch?

  12 September 2025 / 0 comments

  With the resurrection of the Scout brand in 2024 as a brand for electric SUVs and pick-up trucks, the brand will be making its way to the Australian market, according to Australian site Car Expert. […]

   

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  Toyota GR Yaris Aero performance package debuts – ducts, spoiler, adjustable wing developed from racing

  12 September 2025 / 0 comments

  For those in need of more aggressive bodywork for the facelifted Toyota GR Yaris, the Japanese manufacturer has released an Aero performance package for the three-door rally-inspired high performance hatchback. The package is comprised of […]

   

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  Geely Galaxy V900 – range-extended EV with 6-8 seats, up to 202 km battery range; on sale in China this year

  12 September 2025 / 4 comments

  The Geely Galaxy V900 MPV has been shown in a filing with China’s ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT), showing the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version of the battery-electric LEVC L380 that was shown […]

   

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  Toyota bZ7 EV to use Huawei e-motor, Harmony OS infotainment, ADAS with lidar; China launch Q4 2025

  11 September 2025 / 11 comments

  The Toyota bZ7 EV has been revealed to feature electric drive motors from Huawei, according to details posted to X by Tycho de Feijter. A document filing with the Chinese ministry of industry and information […]

   

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  Chinese authorities planning to ban fully retractable door handles due to safety concerns – report

  11 September 2025 / 16 comments

  Chinese authorities are reportedly considering a ban on fully retractable door handles, citing safety hazards and functional issues, reported Car News China. Citing automaker personnel who spoke to news site Mingjing Pro, discussions are underway […]

   

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  Malaysian fuel prices Sept 2025 week two – up 2 sen; RON97 petrol RM3.18 per litre, diesel RM2.90 per litre

  10 September 2025 / 5 comments

  It is time once again for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, with the finance ministry announcing the retail prices of fuels from September 11 to 17, 2025. The retail price of diesel fuels […]

   

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  2025 Mercedes-AMG CLA45S 4Matic+ Final Edition launched in Malaysia – 421 PS/500 Nm, RM539k OTR

  10 September 2025 / 3 comments

  Launched today alongside the Mercedes-AMG CLE53 4Matic coupé in Malaysia is the Mercedes-AMG CLA45S Final Edition, which comes to market priced at RM538,888 on-the-road without insurance. As its name implies, this is a closing run […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz EQS with prototype solid-state battery does 1,205 km on a single charge, Germany to Sweden

  10 September 2025 / 0 comments

  A Mercedes-Benz EQS with a prototype solid-state battery has attained a distance of 1,205 km on a single charge, travelling from Stuttgart, Germany through Denmark to Malmö, Sweden without recharging. The vehicle completed the journey […]

   

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  Leapmotor B05/Lafa 5 debuts at Munich Motor Show – VW Golf-sized EV hatch aimed at international markets

  9 September 2025 / 2 comments

  The Leapmotor B05 has made its debut at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, depicted here wearing Lafa 5 badging as used in markets such as China. Leapmotor has revealed that the B05 measures 4,430 […]

   

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  Penang NCPR North Coastal Paired Road to ease congestion between Tanjung Bungah, Teluk Bahang

  9 September 2025 / 9 comments

  The North Coastal Paired Road (NCPR) in Penang will soon offer relief for traffic congestion sustained by road users between Teluk Bahang and Tanjung Bungah on the island, said Penang state infrastructure, transport and digital […]

   

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  Polestar 5 debuts – twin-motor AWD grand tourer EV with up to 884 PS/1,015 Nm, up to 670 km range WLTP

  9 September 2025 / 1 comment

  After its preview as far back as 2021, the Polestar 5 has now made its official debut. Built on Polestar’s own bonded aluminium platform, the Polestar Performance Architecture, this 4+1 seater grand tourer measures 5,087 […]

   

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  JPJ, digital ministry to discuss legal framework for autonomous, driverless vehicles in Malaysia

  8 September 2025 / 7 comments

  The digital ministry has started discussions with the road transport department (JPJ) to develop a legal framework for autonomous vehicles in Malaysia, according to digital minister Gobind Singh Deo, reported Bernama. The transition towards adopting […]

   

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  Next Porsche Macan ICE model to use front-biased AWD system; to share PPC platform with Audi Q5

  8 September 2025 / 5 comments

  Porsche Macan EV The internal-combustion engined Porsche Macan will get a successor alongside the battery-electric model that made its global debut in January 2024, and now it has emerged that the next ICE Macan will […]

   

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  Volkswagen ID.Cross Concept debuts – electric SUV with 211 PS front motor, 420 km range WLTP

  8 September 2025 / 1 comment

  The Volkswagen ID.Cross Concept has been unveiled at the Munich Motor Show, ahead of the debut of the production model in mid-2026, according to Volkswagen. Volkswagen calls its new design language ‘Pure Positive’, based on […]

   

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  Audi Concept C unveiled – two-door battery-electric sports car between TT, R8 to enter production in 2027

  4 September 2025 / 8 comments

  Audi has unveiled the Concept C, which will preview the design of its future products as well as a new interior experience, according to the German manufacturer. Its design is inspired by the Auto Union […]

   

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