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  GALLERY: Kia Sportage – new QL together with old SL

  21 June 2016 / 36 comments

  The fourth-generation (QL) Kia Sportage was launched in Malaysia nearly a month ago, bringing with it a completely new design compared to the previous third-generation (SL) model. Just how radical are these changes? Well, we’ve […]

   

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  VIP number plate series approved, on sale in 2017

  21 June 2016 / 41 comments

  Want to show the world how important you are, and have your vehicle registration plate reflect that? Well, good news for you then, as a new VIP vehicle rego set is due to be available […]

   

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  Paid GrabHitch JB-Singapore cross-border rides are illegal – Singapore Land Transport Authority

  21 June 2016 / 10 comments

  The Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) has a few qualms with Grab’s new cross-border ride-sharing service, saying that its business model “did not comply with regulations in Singapore,” as reported by Channel NewsAsia. Currently, Grab […]

   

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  SPAD submits proposal to legalise Uber and Grab

  20 June 2016 / 11 comments

  The road to legalising app-based, ride-sharing services like Uber and Grab here appears to be well on track. It has been revealed that the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has submitted its proposal to legalise […]

   

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  Mazda SkyActiv-D diesel cars in M’sia soon – dealer

  20 June 2016 / 31 comments

  Mazda SkyActiv-D See you soon in Malaysia .. !! Our SKYACTIV-D diesel engines use a significantly lower compression ratio than conventional diesel engines, allowing for far lighter internal components. This reduces friction and inertia, enabling […]

   

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  B10 biodiesel implementation delayed until further notice – inadequate data that new blend is compliant

  20 June 2016 / 24 comments

  In a turn of events, the Government and the private sector will postpone the implementation of B10 (blending of 10% palm methyl ester with 90% petroleum diesel) biodiesel in Malaysia until further notice. The decision […]

   

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  Mazda Malaysia announces recall for Mazda 6, BT-50 – faulty Takata-made airbag inflators in 1,003 vehicles

  20 June 2016 / 13 comments

  Mazda Malaysia has announced a recall for the first-generation Mazda 6 (GG) and BT-50 (J97M) to replace potentially faulty Takata-made airbag inflators. Similar to previous recall programmes related to such airbag inflators, owners are urged […]

   

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  Proton models to get 100% loan from Bank Rakyat

  17 June 2016 / 142 comments

  Bank Rakyat has announced that it will offer 100% financing services on Proton models, according to Bernama – this includes the recently-launched 2016 Proton Perdana. The national news agency quoted the bank’s chairman, Tan Sri […]

   

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  Proton receives first RM300mil instalment of soft loan

  17 June 2016 / 38 comments

  Proton has received the first instalment of RM300 million out of the RM1.5 billion government soft loan, said treasury secretary-general Tan Sri Dr Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah, with the balance to be released in stages […]

   

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  Porsche Macan GTS launched in Malaysia – RM710k

  17 June 2016 / 30 comments

  Along with the facelifted Porsche 911 Carrera, Sime Darby Auto Performance also introduced a new variant to the Macan line-up. The Porsche Macan GTS is now available in Malaysia priced at RM710,000 nett, without on-the-road […]

   

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  VIDEO: Proton Deputy CEO on the 2016 Perdana – on design, the future, and the body coloured diffuser

  17 June 2016 / 97 comments

  At the launch of the 2016 Proton Perdana Proton’s deputy CEO Datuk Radzaif Mohamed expounded upon the reasons why this design direction was taken, the reasons for adopting the similarities with Honda for its interior, […]

   

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  VIDEO: New Proton CEO on the 2016 Perdana – it’s not about volume, but prestige and customer service

  17 June 2016 / 132 comments

  During the launch of the 2016 Proton Perdana, Proton’s new CEO Datuk Ahmad Fuaad Kenali held forth on why the Perdana is an important model for the national car company going forward, and what it […]

   

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  Porsche 911 facelift launched – Carrera, Carrera S and Carrera 4S, new 3.0 litre turbo flat-six, from RM870k

  17 June 2016 / 29 comments

  Sime Darby Auto Performance today launched the new Porsche 911 Carrera facelift, which marks the introduction of turbocharged engines to the Carrera range. Three variants are on offer here – Carrera, Carrera S and Carrera […]

   

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  Controversy as B10 biodiesel goes on sale in Malaysia – MAA says may cause engine damage, MBA says no

  16 June 2016 / 53 comments

  The implementation of the sale of B10 biodiesel – diesel fuel blended with palm oil in a 90:10 ratio – beginning in June 2016, has raised much controversy over its suitability for use in modern […]

   

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  Volvo V40 T5 Drive-E launched – 245 hp, 8AT, RM193k

  16 June 2016 / 40 comments

  Volvo Car Malaysia has officially launched the new Volvo V40 T5, which now features the Swedish carmaker’s Drive-E powertrain. Similar to the S60 T6 Drive-E that was launched last month, the new T5 Drive-E will […]

   

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