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  Deepal S07 previewed in Malaysia – up to 258 PS, 475 km WLTP EV range; Tesla Model Y rival; launch soon?

  23 January 2025 / 16 comments

  The Xpeng X9 wasn’t the only electric vehicle (EV) to be previewed by Bermaz Auto (BAuto) at today’s media event, as the company also showed off the Deepal S07 (also claimed to be a development […]

   

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  Xpeng X9 previewed in Malaysia – EV MPV with up to 503 PS and 575 km WLTP range; launching soon?

  23 January 2025 / 13 comments

  Following the sighting of an Xpeng X9 in Malaysia last year, the fully electric MPV has now been officially previewed during a media event hosted by Bermaz Auto (BAuto) today – we were told this […]

   

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  MLFF to be refined further to ensure safety, efficiency; views of industry players sought – works minister

  23 January 2025 / 5 comments

  The multi-lane fast flow (MLFF) toll collection system has been a long-running issue that has dragged on for way longer than its initially-planned deadline for implementation in the third quarter of 2024. The main holdup […]

   

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  Targeted highway toll fare exemption for B40, M40 groups on festive seasons being reviewed: PM Anwar

  23 January 2025 / 22 comments

  The Malaysian government is working on a targeted approach towards providing highway toll fare exemptions during festive seasons, prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has said, reported Bernama. According to the prime minister, toll fare […]

   

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  PLUS closed-system tolled highways like North-South Expressway to support Touch ‘n Go PayDirect soon

  23 January 2025 / 1 comment

  During the launch of its new SOS Balance feature today, Touch ‘n Go eWallet operator TNG Digital has confirmed that several highways are in the process of adopting its PayDirect system, whereby toll payments will […]

   

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  Proton CEO on China OEM influx in 2024 – 15 brands, 35 new models in Malaysia, but only one proper CKD

  23 January 2025 / 24 comments

  Click to enlarge “I’ve been here seven years, I’ve never seen so many new brands coming into this mature market. At least 15 new brands and 35 models came into Malaysia, and a majority of […]

   

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  Geely to launch full ICE, EV line-up in Indonesia, CKD 2Q25, 100 stores by 2027 – Proton plans cancelled?

  23 January 2025 / 53 comments

  Geely has (re)entered Indonesia with the EX5 (Proton eMas 7), which will be locally assembled (CKD) in Bekasi by this year’s second quarter, and there will be 100 sales and service outlets within three years. […]

   

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  Geely to open Vietnam manufacturing plant in 2025 – Proton-built LHD Coolray only a stopgap measure

  23 January 2025 / 9 comments

  Geely is set to open a manufacturing plant in Vietnam as part of its localised manufacturing plans in several markets, the carmaker announced during a presentation at the Indonesian debut of the Geely EX5 electric […]

   

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  Touch ‘n Go eWallet SOS Balance launched – delays toll payments for 24 hours, prevents baki kurang

  23 January 2025 / 4 comments

  We already detailed Touch ‘n Go eWallet’s new SOS Balance feature yesterday, but now it’s official with its launch at the headquarters of Touch ‘n Go’s e-commerce arm TNG Digital today. As previously reported, the […]

   

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  Geely EX5 launched in Indonesia – Proton eMas 7 twin to be manufactured in new plant in Bekasi fr Q2 2025

  23 January 2025 / 8 comments

  Geely Galaxy E5 in Malaysia Geely has re-entered the Indonesian market with the EX5 electric SUV, which is the twin to the Proton eMas 7. The electric SUV has previously arrived in Thailand also as […]

   

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  Proton confirms at least 3 new model launches for 2025 – AMA Saga, GMA eMas 5, X50 facelift and more?

  23 January 2025 / 9 comments

  Proton confirmed at last night’s Chinese New Year media dinner that it will be launching at least three new models in 2025, as you can see in the slide above. AMA definitely refers to the […]

   

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  Non-national carmakers to continue facing fierce competition from Chinese brands in Malaysia – analyst

  23 January 2025 / 6 comments

  Non-national carmakers sold 2.3% fewer cars in 2024 (311,058 units) than they did in 2023 (318,521 units), and an analyst infers that Chinese car brands are giving established non-national makes a serious challenge in Malaysia, […]

   

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  BYD Seal Performance Day held in Malaysia to show off versatility and capabilities of top-selling EV sedan

  22 January 2025 / 6 comments

  To showcase the versatility and capabilities of the BYD Seal, BYD Sime Motors recently hosted members of the media to experience the top-spec Performance variant of the brand’s fully electric model, which was also the […]

   

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  Bank Negara maintains OPR at 3% after January 2025 meeting – hire purchase rates should remain the same

  22 January 2025 / 0 comments

  Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has once again decided to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3% following a monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting held today on January 22, 2025. The previous MPC meeting was […]

   

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  2025 Proton X50 facelift spied – extensive MC to introduce new four-cylinder turbo engine this year?

  22 January 2025 / 11 comments

  It’s barely 2025 and already we’ve gotten a good look at Proton’s two big product updates this year. Just last week we clapped our eyes on the facelifted Saga MC3, and now it’s the turn […]

   

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