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  Ford EcoSport launched in Malaysia – RM93k-RM104k

  26 August 2014 / 75 comments

  Following its preview in Ford showrooms since the beginning of the month, Sime Darby Auto Connexion has finally given the Ford EcoSport its official debut in the country – the compact five-seater SUV was introduced […]

   

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  Infiniti Q50S Hybrid appears on website – RM400k est

  26 August 2014 / 15 comments

  The Infiniti Q50S Hybrid has quietly cropped up on Infiniti Malaysia’s website, with a list of standard equipment and an estimated price of RM400,000. The Hybrid adds a few extra accoutrements to the already comprehensive equipment of […]

   

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  Euro 5 diesel to be available in Johor in month’s time

  26 August 2014 / 33 comments

  It seems that the availability of Euro 5 diesel in Johor, originally reported to be from July 1, has been delayed. Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) CEO Madani Sahari has said that Euro 5 diesel will […]

   

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  Chevrolet Malibu Malaysia specs revealed in brochure

  26 August 2014 / 37 comments

  Chevrolet Malaysia has opened up registration of interest for the eight generation D-segment Chevrolet Malibu in Malaysia, and today we have scanned copies of a Chevrolet Malibu brochure to show you. The Malibu’s 2.4 litre […]

   

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  Review on impact of termination of Open AP system to be completed this year – report

  26 August 2014 / 63 comments

  The Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) has said that the review on the impact of the abolishment of the Open Approved Permit (Open AP) system should be completed this year, The Sun Daily reports. “It is […]

   

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  LDP highway will be toll-free for Aug 31, Merdeka Day

  26 August 2014 / 17 comments

  This Sunday, which is Merdeka Day, will be a toll-free day for Damansara-Puchong Expressway users. LDP concessionaire Litrak has said that it will not charge motorists the regular RM1.60 fare on August 31. The toll-free […]

   

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  Proton Iriz and Proton Aero names filed for trademark

  26 August 2014 / 94 comments

  The much-rumoured ‘Proton Iriz’ name has just been registered with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) on August 15, pretty much confirming that the upcoming Proton P2-30A Global Small Car (GSC), or more recently […]

   

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  12-year old girl wins new Volvo XC60 with hole-in-one

  25 August 2014 / 23 comments

  A big, expensive car as the hole-in-one prize. Very common at golf tournaments, and we suspect that car manufacturers don’t mind sponsoring as the “risk” of someone actually claiming the prize is very low. That […]

   

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  Taxi companies want SPAD to take action against Uber

  25 August 2014 / 75 comments

  This had to come sooner or later – according to a Bernama report, Gabungan Persatuan dan Syarikat-Syarikat Teksi Semenanjung Malaysia (GABUNGAN) has called on the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) to take action against Uber, […]

   

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  “Franky” Cheng Congfu wins Audi R8 LMS Cup Rd 6

  25 August 2014 / 8 comments

  “Franky” Cheng Congfu took an early lead to secure victory in Round 6 of the Audi R8 LMS Cup at the Sepang circuit. Starting from fourth position on the grid, Cheng snatched the lead from […]

   

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  PDRM planning to use electric bikes in the capital from October, also considering hybrid patrol cars

  25 August 2014 / 31 comments

  The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) are planning to use 30 electric motorcycles in the capital from October, to reduce fuel costs, Bernama reports. Bukit Aman police logistics department director Datuk Zulkifli Abdullah said that apart […]

   

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  Proton Compact Car (PCC) to use new 1.3 and 1.6 VVT engines – five-star ANCAP safety, three variants

  25 August 2014 / 280 comments

  Details of the upcoming Proton Compact Car (PCC) have emerged from official sources, with Proton chief technical officer Abdul Rashid Musa releasing juicy bits of info to Malay language dailies. We’ve previously called the B-segment […]

   

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  MRT Corp to investigate Jalan Cheras traffic accident

  24 August 2014 / 29 comments

  Image: Jabatan Bomba & Penyelamat Malaysia Facebook A traffic accident happened this morning at about 11am involving a 51 ton lorry carrying concrete tunnel lining segments for the MRT Project. The lorry had to apply […]

   

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  Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 launched in Malaysia – RM1.2 million tax-free, RM2.1 million with tax

  24 August 2014 / 96 comments

  The Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 is now officially in Malaysia, having made its debut in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. The Huracan replaces the successful Gallardo in Lamborghini’s line-up, and retails for about RM2.1 million with duties, […]

   

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  Mitsubishi Red Peak Challenge – JB, Kota Bharu next

  22 August 2014 / 6 comments

  Inspired by MMC’s electric class 1-2 victory in the 2014 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has set up the Mitsubishi Red Peak Challenge to highlight the capabilities of its 4X4 vehicles. In […]

   

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