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  MAA welcomes decision to allow car showrooms to reopen, says industry lost RM14 bil in June and July

  17 August 2021 / 6 comments

  The government’s decision to allow car sales and automotive production to resume in states currently under phase one of the national recovery plan has been lauded by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). It said the […]

   

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  Hyundai’s Alabama USA plant reaches 5 mil milestone

  17 August 2021 / 0 comments

  Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA), the Korean carmaker’s factory in the US, recently celebrated the five millionth vehicle built there. HMMA reached the milestone in less than 17 years after production started in May 2005 […]

   

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  Travis Pastrana sets new record 5:28.67 time on Mount Washington hill climb – watch his wild onboard run

  17 August 2021 / 2 comments

  While the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb gets plenty of attention annually, there’s another event that’s just as challenging called the Mount Washington Hillclimb Auto Race, which is held in New Hampshire. Traditionally held […]

   

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  Renault Hippie Caviar Hotel – EV camper van concept with concierge services, logistics container delivery

  17 August 2021 / 1 comment

  Renault has shown the Hippie Caviar Hotel, a camper van concept that aims to bring “the five-star hotel experience” to one’s escape from the routine, according to the manufacturer. Set to be displayed at the […]

   

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  2022 Kawasaki Z900RS updated – now with new colour scheme, Ohlins rear suspension, adjustable forks

  17 August 2021 / 2 comments

  A new colour scheme reminiscent of the 1970s Kawasaki Z1 is now applied to the 2022 Kawasaki Z900RS SE for the coming model year. Another major update is the use of an Ohlins rear monoshock […]

   

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  Toyota Corolla 50 millionth unit milestone from M’sian perspective – first CKD Toyota in 1968, 300k units sold

  17 August 2021 / 6 comments

  Last week, Toyota celebrated 50 million sales of its bread-and-butter model, the Corolla. The literal crown jewel in the company’s lineup (the name is Latin for “small crown”, after all), it’s been the world’s best-selling […]

   

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  30 minutes with Shafriman: Sepang CEO talks about the loss of Petronas sponsorship and moving forward

  17 August 2021 / 2 comments

  In a press conference with Malaysian media, Sepang International Circuit chief executive officer Azhan Shafriman Hanif reiterated that its efforts to develop national motorcycle racing talent from the grassroots up are still in place and […]

   

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  JPJ reminds motorists that all road tax and lesen must be renewed by September 30 – no further extension

  17 August 2021 / 22 comments

  The road transport department (JPJ) has reiterated that the renewal period of road tax (LKM) and driving licences will not be extended beyond September 30. The department’s director-general Datuk Zailani Hashim said that the extension […]

   

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  2022 Nissan Note Aura Nismo launched in Japan – styling and handling upgrades; priced at 2,869,900 yen

  17 August 2021 / 4 comments

  First, there was the third-generation Nissan Note, which made its debut last November. This was then followed by the Note Aura in June this year that provided customers with a more stylish and upmarket option. […]

   

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  Puspakom Glenmarie and Teluk Kumbar reopen, mobile truck and van service in Johor resumes

  17 August 2021 / 0 comments

  Now that car factories and showrooms can reopen, the buying and selling of vehicles can resume after being stuck for a couple of months. As such, Puspakom services will be high in demand, so the […]

   

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  Lotus Esprit: six rare examples headed for the auction

  17 August 2021 / 5 comments

  The Market, an online classic car auctioneer based in Oxford, the UK, has secured a collection of six rare and highly desirable Lotus Esprits. Each model can be found on The Market’s highly secured app, […]

   

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  Porsche teases new concept – debuts at IAA on Sept 6

  17 August 2021 / 0 comments

  Porsche has teased a new concept study that will be making its debut at this year’s IAA Mobility (also known as the Munich Motor Show) on September 6. The German carmaker isn’t providing much in […]

   

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  Tesla probed by NHTSA for Autopilot crashes into first-responder vehicles; 765,000 cars could be affected

  17 August 2021 / 0 comments

  The National Highway Transport Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a preliminary investigation into potential issues with the Tesla Autopilot system, Automotive News reports. The investigation was opened last Friday, and involves the Tesla Model S, […]

   

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  Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors rewards Covid-19 frontliners – RM7,900 worth of rebates, goodies offered

  17 August 2021 / 0 comments

  Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has come up with a special Hyundai’s Frontliners Appreciation Programme for our Malaysian frontliners. Yup, the men and women who have been working extra hard since Covid-19 started while the rest […]

   

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  Subaru places 2022 WRX and Forester Wilderness debuts on hold following cancellation of NYIAS

  17 August 2021 / 0 comments

  Earlier this month, it was announced that this year’s New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) would be cancelled due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases (the same thing happened last year) involving the more […]

   

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