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Volvo’s consecutive years of charting record growth has been abruptly disrupted by the novel coronavirus outbreak, and in the first quarter of 2020 it sold 131,889 cars globally. That’s a drop of 18.2% compared to […]
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MCO: ERL suspends all KLIA Express, Transit services
The government’s movement control order is continuing to affect businesses nationwide, as Express Rail Link (ERL) has announced that it will be temporarily suspending all KLIA Express and KLIA Transit services from tomorrow until after […]
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Mercedes-Benz Malaysia says that missed routine servicing due to MCO will not affect vehicle warranty
As a result of the movement control order (MCO), all car showrooms and service centres in the country will remain closed until April 14, and the inability to send vehicles in for routine maintenance has […]
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Mazda launches 100th anniversary celebratory models
Mazda is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and to commemorate its centenary since its foundation on January 30, 1920, the carmaker has introduced a new special edition series of cars that will be sold […]
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MCO: Bring utility bill when driving out, advices police
As someone who lives alone and is hopeless in the kitchen, this writer has been tapauing a fair bit over the movement control order (MCO) period. While I’ve not come across roadblocks on my usual […]
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McLaren to unveil new hybrid V6 sports car this year
McLaren has revealed that it will be unveiling its first mainstream hybrid car later this year, and according to Autocar, sources say the new debutant will be positioned at the lower end of the model […]
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Mercedes-Benz evaluating organic batteries for road car use; production ‘at least 15 years away’ – report
Mercedes-Benz is researching organic batteries that are more environmentally friendly for use in future road cars, however the technology is at least 15 years away from production, reports Autocar. Previewed on the Vision AVTR concept […]
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Daihatsu Taft – bookings for kei SUV open in Japan
Daihatsu has announced it has opened bookings for the Taft in Japan – the SUV-style kei car will go on sale in June, having been previewed by a near-production concept at this year’s Tokyo Auto […]
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Honda and General Motors to jointly develop EVs
General Motors will work together with Honda to develop two new electric vehicles for the Japanese carmaker, which will go on sale in North America by the 2024 model year and be built at GM’s […]
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European car industry may face unprecedented crisis
European car brands could be on the brink of the worst financial crisis they’ve ever experienced, as the coronavirus upheaval continues to force car factories and dealerships to stay closed. According to Autocar, new vehicle […]
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Don’t use clear plastic gloves when refueling your car
The lack of drive time for many as a result of the movement control order (MCO) means that most people won’t be visiting petrol stations to fill up their vehicles until the restrictions lift, but […]
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Covid-19: Malaysia expected to peak mid-April – WHO
The number of coronavirus cases in Malaysia is expected to peak in mid-April, said the World Health Organisation, adding that there are signs of the infection curve flattening, according to a Reuters report. “Based on […]
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BYD Toyota EV Company to develop electric vehicles
Five months after signing their joint venture, Toyota and China’s BYD have announced the registration of the promised new company, imaginatively called the BYD Toyota EV Company, to conduct research and development of battery electric […]
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MCO: Cheras to N9 joyride lands four friends in jail
It’s day 16 of the movement control order (MCO) to flatten the Covid-19 curve, and day two of the second phase of the MCO, which will see enhanced measures and tighter enforcement. Almost everything that’s […]
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GrabExpress Car – send more food and goods in a trip
A week into the movement control order (MCO) period, Grab announced that its GrabExpress delivery service was set to assist folk who wanted to send supplies, food or gifts to others, with its bikes doing […]