Latest Stories (Page 1147)
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If there’s one food you can count on to end all wars, it’s fried chicken. Okay, that may be an exaggeration, but Malaysians are clearly willing to doll out a decent sum for a taste […]
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Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform – what is it, and how is it different from TNGA?
What is DNGA, you ask? It’s short for Daihatsu New Global Architecture, much like parent company Toyota’s own TNGA. It’s a brand new platform that entered the Japanese market as recently as 2019, and this […]
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SPYSHOTS: G02 BMW X4 LCI in cold-weather testing
Our spy photographers have sighted the Life Cycle Impulse (facelift, in BMW-speak) iteration of the G02 BMW X4 out in public as an example undergoes cold-weather testing, and here we have some images of the […]
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Gordon Murray Automotive T.50s Niki Lauda – 711 PS track monster with 1,500 kg downforce, 852 kg weight
A preeminent race car designer, Gordon Murray has had an incredibly successful 52-year career, penning several notable title-winning Formula 1 cars and the seminal McLaren F1. But he’s embarking on a new chapter with Gordon […]
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JPJ collects over RM2m from KFC number plate series
Number plate followers would have known that a particularly tasty series was open for tender on February 13. We are of course talking about Kedah’s KFC series, which is a running sequence and not something […]
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No road tax renewal at post offices till March 31, 2021
The road transport department (JPJ) has announced the temporary suspension of the renewal of road tax (Lesen Kenderaan Motor, LKM) for private vehicles at all post offices nationwide. The suspension is from today till March […]
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Volkswagen Group close to Bugatti deal with Rimac
Rimac and Bugatti are “a good technological fit,” said Porsche CEO Oliver Blume to German weekly Automobilwoche according to Reuters, adding to rumours that a deal could soon emerge between the supercar maker and the […]
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Honda Malaysia assists communities hit hard by Covid and floods, donates face masks, laptops to schools
In a move to give back to the community, Honda Malaysia (HMSB) has provided assistance to communities affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and floods. Earlier this month, the company distributed necessities such as a “Flood […]
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Malaysian vehicle sales data for Jan 2021 by brand – Perodua’s share above 50%, national brands at 70%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of January 2021, which saw a total of 32,829 units registered last month. That’s 52.3% less than the 68,836 units sold in […]
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W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift launched in Thailand – diesel, PHEV variants; priced from RM430k
Mercedes-Benz Thailand has launched the new W213 E-Class facelift, with three variants being offered to customers in the country. The refreshed sedan was first introduced last March, bringing with it some styling and equipment updates […]
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Cupra Formentor VZ5 – 390 PS/480 Nm, 7,000 units
Teased earlier this month, the Cupra Formentor VZ5 SUV has made its debut as a limited-run, top of the range variant with an inline-five cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. The Formentor VZ5 is identified by revised […]
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2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance revealed – sports sedan with a 5.0L NA V8; 472 hp and 535 Nm
The world woke up to some terrible news: legendary French duo Daft Punk have announced that they are splitting up after 28 years. It’s another blemish on the year that is 2021, but Lexus may […]
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2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 adventure-tourer – will the road less traveled be enough?
Entering a very crowded adventure-touring motorcycle segment is the 2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America and higher-spec Pan America Special. This pair of motorcycles represent Harley-Davidson’s (H-D) first foray into a market niche dominated by the likes […]
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Perodua Ativa SUV: 1KR-VET 1.0L 3cyl turbo deep dive
Perodua’s long-awaited compact SUV, the Ativa, is the talk of the town. Based on the attractive Daihatsu Rocky/Toyota Raize and utilising more of its Japanese partner’s technology than ever before, the D55L promises to be […]
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BMW Group Malaysia delivered 8,903 BMW vehicles in 2020, brand regains top spot in the premium segment
Everybody loves having bragging rights of being the top dog in whatever field they’re in, and automakers are no exception. Locally, annual sales performance numbers are the benchmark by which things are defined, and in […]