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JPJ has announced that BRU and VLX are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Selangor’s latest running number series is ‘BRU’, and it will […]
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Honda e:NP2 – production EV seen in China ministry documents; 204 PS FWD motor, 68.8 kWh battery
Following a teaser last November, the production version of the Honda e:NP2 has been sighted in documents for the Chinese ministry of industry and information technology, which should indicate that the Japanese brand’s electric crossover […]
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Malaysia auto sales hit all-time record in 2023 with 799,731 units, 11% up – 740k TIV forecasted for 2024
The bounce back from Covid is real, and very strong. The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) announced 2023 auto sales results today, and it’s an all-time record with close to 800,000 units sold. The 799,731 units […]
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Daihatsu safety scandal – rectification order issued for Gran Max, TownAce, Bongo; Perodua not affected
Daihatsu has announced it has had three vehicle type approvals (VTAs) revoked by Japan’s ministry of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism (MLIT) following its safety testing scandal. The VTAs are necessary for the mass production […]
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2024 Suzuki Swift displayed at Tokyo Auto Salon – bold design; Japan gets 1.2L NA mild hybrid, CVT, 5MT
Here are some live photos of the fourth-generation Suzuki Swift at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS). First previewed by a concept in October 2023, the production version of the all-new hatchback was eventually launched […]
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BYD Seal EV pre-booking open in Malaysia January 19
Following a teaser and a preview last December, the BYD Seal will be open for pre-booking on January 19, which is this Friday, as posted to the BYD Cars Malaysia Instagram page. This is after […]
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EV sales in Malaysia – 10,159 units sold in 2023, up 286% vs 2022; hybrid sales also increased by 40%
We’re back from the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) annual briefing and have some big figures to share. Last year was another record year for the automotive industry with 799,731 units sold. This nearly 800k total […]
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2024 Lexus LBX now in Singapore – brand’s 1st Cat A COE car; 1.5L hybrid; should this come to Malaysia?
First revealed globally in June last year, the Lexus LBX has now been launched in Singapore as the brand’s first-ever model to qualify for a Cat A COE in the country. Available in a sole […]
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KLIMS 2024 – now branded Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show; happening December 5-11 at MITEC
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has reiterated that KLIMS is back, and this time around there are date and location details, along with a change to its name. It is now known as the Kuala […]
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Viofo A229 Pro dashcam offers up to 4K+2K+1080p 3 channel recording, dual Starvis 2 sensors, 5 GHz WiFi
The Viofo A229 Pro dashcam is now available in Malaysia, featuring dual Starvis 2 sensors and support for up to 3 camera channels (front, rear and interior). Both the front and rear channels use Starvis […]
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2024 Nissan Serena e-Power previewed at Singapore Motorshow – C28 MPV launching in Malaysia soon?
The sixth-generation (C28) Nissan Serena is expected to be launched in Malaysia based on a sighting of a camouflaged unit undergoing testing last year. We’ve already gotten up close with the all-new MPV during our […]
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Ford Explorer EV sighted in Malaysia; on Charge around the Globe circumnavigation attempt journey
An example of the Ford Explorer EV has been sighted on Malaysian roads courtesy of Jaafar Musa on the Malaysian Electric Vehicle Owners Club Facebook group yesterday, though curiously this wears foreign registration; a plate […]
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Elon Musk wants at least 25% shares in Tesla to continue work on AI and robotics innovation
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has recently expressed his discomfort with the idea of Tesla becoming a leader in AI and robotics if he does not have at least 25% of shares in the […]
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2024 Lexus RZ 450e F Sport Performance revealed for Japan – aero, suspension upgrades; only 100 units
Lexus has announced the new RZ 450e F Sport Performance at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS), which will be limited to just 100 units sold via a lottery system – deliveries will begin in […]
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KTM announces extra ETS trains for Thaipusam, CNY
Click to enlarge KTM has announced extra ETS train services for Thaipusam – which is next week – and Chinese New Year, which falls in February. If you take the train back to your hometown, […]