Petrol, diesel ban in UK to be brought forward to 2035
The United Kingdom had in 2017 announced that it was going to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040, though a plan by prime minister Boris Johnson under a climate change […]
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Toll reduction saves the gov’t and rakyat around RM42 billion, one step towards abolishment – Lim Guan Eng
Finance minister Lim Guan Eng has defended the 18% toll reduction on highways operated by PLUS Malaysia, saying that the move would save the government billions of ringgit in the long run, according to a […]
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Next-gen MINI to be delayed because of Brexit, costs
Brexit has finally happened, and development of the next-generation Mini hatch is set to be delayed due to uncertainty over the UK’s trade relations with the European Union. Besides that, it is reported that Munich […]
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Volkswagen TDI – cleaner diesel with twin-dosing tech
Diesel powerplants, and those from Volkswagen in particular have weathered a hard time in recent years to say the least, but that hasn’t stopped the German manufacturer from continually developing diesel engines for improved emissions […]
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Mercedes-Benz C200 Coupe in Thailand drops 1.5L 48V for 2.0L turbo engine – Malaysia to follow soon?
Mercedes-Benz Thailand has revised the engine offerings of some of its two-door models for the 2020 model year, with the C205 C-Class Coupe as well as the C238 E-Class Coupe and A238 E-Class Cabriolet being […]
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Thailand announces cheaper annual road tax for EVs
In a bid to encourage the use of alternative energy instead of fossil fuel, Thailand’s department of land transport has announced incentives for those who use clean energy vehicles. This will come in the form […]
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2020 Hyundai Creta to make its debut in India on Feb 6
Hyundai India has dropped a teaser on its Facebook page, signalling the arrival of the all-new Creta, which is set to be introduced at the 2020 Auto Expo on February 6. The B-segment SUV is […]
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GMC Hummer EV Super Bowl ad stars LeBron James
The Hummer Super Bowl ad has come and gone, and let’s cut to the chase – it didn’t reveal any new info on the upcoming truck or show an unseen side of it. But what […]
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Jaguar won’t do big grilles, says the trend is “crude”
Have you ever wondered why one of the most jarring trends in the automotive scene today is the enlargement of the radiator grille? Well, according to Jaguar design boss Julian Thomson, it’s because car companies […]
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AD: Ingress Swede Automobile CNY 2020 sale at Volvo Mutiara Damansara – rebates, gifts, free window tint!
Thinking abut a new Volvo to go with the new year? Ingress Swede Automobile is holding its Chinese New Year sale at Volvo Cars Mutiara Damansara, where you’ll get to purchase 2019 and 2020 model-year […]
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Nissan teases upcoming compact crossover for India
Nissan has released a teaser image of a new compact crossover that will be introduced in India, which the carmaker says will be built on its global SUV heritage and advanced technologies. The company says […]
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2020 Proton X70 CKD 7-speed wet DCT – “dry clutch reliability and smoothness issues are in the past now”
With Proton set to introduce a new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission in its locally-assembled 2020 X70, questions will no doubt be asked about the gearbox’s reliability, especially after Malaysians have been stung by the woes that […]
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Proton X70 CKD 7-speed wet DCT: more efficient than VW DSGs, >350k km lifetime, meets Volvo standards
Proton has recently confirmed that the locally-assembled 2020 X70 will come with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, and ahead of its impending launch, the national carmaker brought a select group of media to Ningbo, Zhejiang in […]
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2020 Proton X70 CKD to get 7-speed wet DCT – shared with Volvo, torque up 15 Nm, 7.5 litres per 100 km
Proton is gearing up for its first big launch of the year, the locally-assembled 2020 X70. Ahead of its impending unveiling, the national carmaker has confirmed that the CKD SUV will swap out its six-speed […]
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Toll fares on PLUS highways reduced by 18% from Feb 1 – no change in rates until concession ends in 2058
As agreed under the terms of its concession extension, PLUS has announced that it will implement the 18% reduction in toll rates as defined by the government on all its highways from midnight on February […]
