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  Bugatti Brouillard unveiled – one-off, coupé version of 1,600 PS 8.0 litre W16 quad-turbo Mistral

  8 August 2025 / 0 comments

  Bugatti has unveiled the Brouillard, a one-off creation from the French marque’s Programme Solitaire bespoke vehicles operation that is based in Berlin, Germany. Translating from French as ‘mist’, the Brouillard was named after Ettore Bugatti’s […]

   

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  Lexus Subang Jaya by PCM Subang Motor now officially open; 3S centre built with green technology

  8 August 2025 / 3 comments

  Lexus Subang Jaya has officially opened today, and the 3S (sales, service and spare parts) centre operated by PCM Subang Motor is located on Lot 61716, Jalan SS16/1, 47500 Subang Jaya. The new Lexus location […]

   

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  Hap Seng no longer a smart EV dealer in Malaysia – smart sales network down to 10 outlets nationwide

  7 August 2025 / 15 comments

  An online look-up of automotive dealer Hap Seng on Facebook will now reveal that the firm is no longer a dealer for smart electric vehicles in Malaysia. The company’s Facebook page for the EV brand […]

   

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  Lane closures on NKVE – Aug 7, 11pm-5am Jln Duta to Bukit Lanjan for advertising gantry installation works

  7 August 2025 / 2 comments

  Users of the NKVE, particularly late-night travellers, take note – PLUS Malaysia has announced that installation works for advertising display gantry structures will be carried out from tonight (August 7). Take note of the lane […]

   

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  Tesla issues recall for brake line corrosion on Model 3 Highland, pre-facelift Model Y in Europe

  7 August 2025 / 0 comments

  Tesla is issuing a recall for selected vehicles in Europe for a potential issue with brake line corrosion, reported Not A Tesla App, and the carmaker is contacting vehicle owners ahead of an expected notice […]

   

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  Toyota to source Chinese-made parts for electric vehicles to be produced in Thailand from 2028

  7 August 2025 / 8 comments

  Toyota will be sourcing Chinese-made parts for its manufacturing base in Thailand, according to 36Kr. This will see the use of Chinese parts in the manufacturer’s electric vehicles which are set to be produced in […]

   

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  Malaysian fuel prices August 2025 week two – diesel up 3 sen, RM2.94/litre; RON97 petrol price unchanged

  6 August 2025 / 0 comments

  It’s Wednesday, which means it is once again time for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, and the finance ministry has announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of August 7 […]

   

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  KLIA Aerotrain service interruption not a breakdown, glitch was resolved in 15 minutes – Anthony Loke

  6 August 2025 / 14 comments

  The recent disruptions of the Aerotrain service at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 were not due to mechanical failure, but rather a minor technical issue that was resolved promptly, said transport minister Anthony […]

   

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  MLFF will not involve government spending; service providers may deal directly with highway operators

  6 August 2025 / 3 comments

  Implementation of the multi-lane free flow (MLFF) toll fare collection system will not involve financial implications for the government, said deputy works minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, reported Bernama. The initiative is part of a […]

   

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  2025 MG4 EV – 42.8 kWh and 53.9 kWh LFP batteries, up to 530 km range CLTC; from RM43k in China

  6 August 2025 / 8 comments

  Pricing for the 2025 MG4 has been revealed in China, where the brand’s latest EV starts from approximately 73,800 yuan, or US$10,100 (RM43,443). Four variants of the second-generation EV have been priced at this announcement […]

   

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  No plans to fully liberalise cross-border ride-hailing services between Singapore and Johor: SG LTA

  5 August 2025 / 2 comments

  Singapore authorities are open to ideas to improve commuting between Johor and the city-state, however there are no plans for fully liberalise cross-border ride-hailing services, the Singapore land transport authority (LTA) has stated, reported The […]

   

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  Polestar may exit China; just 69 units sold in 1H 2025

  5 August 2025 / 5 comments

  Polestar may be fully withdrawing from the Chinese market by the end of this year, Car News China has reported, citing Chinese news outlet NBD Auto. This is reportedly due to poor sales, as well […]

   

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  Tata chief financial officer P.B. Balaji to replace Adrian Mardell as Jaguar Land Rover CEO from Nov 2025

  5 August 2025 / 4 comments

  Jaguar Land Rover has announced the appointment of P.B. Balaji as its chief executive officer, effective November 2025. This follows the group’s announcement last week that outgoing CEO Adrian Mardell will be leaving JLR after […]

   

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  JPJ issued RM446k in fines to Singaporean motorists for entering Malaysia without VEP since July 1

  4 August 2025 / 4 comments

  The road transport department (JPJ) has issued RM445,800 in compound fines to Singaporean motorists who have entered Malaysia without the required Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) between July 1 and August 2 this year, The Star […]

   

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  Perodua Nexis rendered again – is the rebadged Toyota Yaris Cross or premium Ativa coming soon?

  4 August 2025 / 13 comments

  The Toyota Yaris Cross has re-emerged last week with a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating, two years on from its debut in Indonesia. The model’s ASEAN NCAP test report states the model as coming to Malaysia, […]

   

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