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  GT Academy – Gran Turismo driver development competition set to expand into Malaysia in 2015

  28 October 2014 / 5 comments

  Malaysians, you may have a real shot of becoming an international professional racing driver soon – and you will only need a PlayStation and a copy of Gran Turismo to be eligible. That’s right – the […]

   

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  Perodua-Daihatsu new engine plant in Sendayan, N9

  28 October 2014 / 32 comments

  The groundbreaking ceremony of Perodua and Daihatsu’s new engine manufacturing plant happened yesterday in Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan. The new facility is part of the companies’ business expansion plan in the area of engine, engine components […]

   

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  Volvo XC60 T6 introduced – 306 hp from 2.0L, RM316k

  27 October 2014 / 54 comments

  Earlier on, we reported on the imminent arrival of the Volvo XC60 T6 when a brochure detailing the car was revealed online. Now, Volvo Malaysia has officially opened the order books for the car, with […]

   

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  Motor insurance premiums to be risk-based from 2016

  27 October 2014 / 61 comments

  Motor insurance premiums are set to be based on a list of risk factors when the industry is de-tariffed in 2016, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has said, according to a report by The Sun. Various risk […]

   

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  New ‘Kedah Circuit’ to be northern motorsports hub

  27 October 2014 / 44 comments

  For a country so into motorsports, we don’t have that many circuits besides the one world-class facility that is Sepang International Circuit (SIC). There’s Pasir Gudang in Johor and the tiny Dato’ Sagor track in […]

   

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  Proton mulling torque converter-type CVTs for future

  27 October 2014 / 135 comments

  Much has been said about the Proton Iriz‘s CVT – the general consensus during the press drive event was that while the new car demonstrated gains in many areas, the Punch-sourced gearbox, by comparison, has […]

   

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  Gov’t says structure of petrol subsidy rationalisation programme for RON 95 not finalised, out next year

  27 October 2014 / 111 comments

  The structure and mechanism of the new petrol subsidy rationalisation programme for RON 95 that is supposed to come into effect next June has not been finalised, says the government. According to Deputy Finance Minister […]

   

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  GALLERY: Hyundai Genesis 3.8 GDI V6 in Malaysia

  24 October 2014 / 59 comments

  The second-generation Hyundai Genesis – first previewed in Malaysia last August – was put on display at the recent Hyundai Experience Car Fest 2014 (both in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru). We took the chance […]

   

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  SPIED: Mercedes-Benz C 200 BlueTEC in Malaysia

  24 October 2014 / 18 comments

  Now here’s something we didn’t expect – reader Ong Kok Tsin just sent us a picture of a W205 Mercedes-Benz C 200 BlueTEC parked at Cycle & Carriage Jalan Tun Razak. A diesel C-Class isn’t […]

   

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  Nissan Serena S-Hybrid Facelift open for booking – now CKD with LED headlamps, below RM140k

  24 October 2014 / 39 comments

  The Nissan Serena S-Hybrid facelift, which we spotted in Malaysia in August, is now open for booking by Edaran Tan Chong Motor, as advertised on the Nissan Malaysia official website. The facelifted Serena S-Hybrid made […]

   

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  Petrol subsidy to be distributed via MyKad, ‘low income group’ to enjoy current price – Ahmad Maslan

  23 October 2014 / 304 comments

  The days of subsidised petrol are coming to an end, for certain sections of society. The government’s ongoing petrol subsidy rationalisation programme is currently under study and the implementation will involve the MyKad, Deputy Finance […]

   

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  Asia Klasika Motor Festival – classics take centrestage

  23 October 2014 / 21 comments

  The Asia Klasika show is back for the fifth time to showcase the finest of vintage, classic and contemporary supercars from the region. This year’s event will be held at Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside Hotel from […]

   

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  Isuzu supports Borneo Safari event for the eighth year

  21 October 2014 / 14 comments

  Isuzu Malaysia will be supporting the Borneo Safari 2014, the eighth successive year it is sponsoring “Asia’s Toughest 4X4 Challenge.” The event’s “Diamond Sponsor” will work together with the Sabah Four Wheel Drive Association (SFWDA) […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz GL 400 price announced – RM842,888 for a road tax-friendlier 3.0 litre turbo V6 engine

  21 October 2014 / 25 comments

  The Mercedes-Benz GL 400 has been introduced in Malaysia with a price tag of RM842,888 on-the-road without insurance. The luxurious GL is a big seven-seater SUV that plays in a size class above the usual BMW […]

   

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  Deepavali toll discounts and rebates for road users

  21 October 2014 / 8 comments

  The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) has announced that discounts and toll rebates will be offered to motorists in conjunction with Deepavali tomorrow. Road users will be able to enjoy discounts ranging from five and 37.5% […]

   

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