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Proton has commenced the second shift for the production of the Saga in order to attain a monthly output of 5,000 units. The 2019 Saga facelift was launched last August at a lower starting price […]
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Proton X50 SUV – 2020 launch confirmed, CKD straight
At its Chinese New Year media luncheon today, Proton CEO Li Chunrong announced that the national carmaker’s second SUV is due to be launched this year. This smaller model, widely tipped to be called the […]
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2020 Proton X70 CKD launch soon – X50 later this year
With production of the locally-assembled Proton X70 well and truly underway at the national carmaker’s Tanjung Malim factory, when can we expect the model to be launched? Well, during a recent Chinese New Year luncheon […]
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Proton aims to increase sales by 32% in 2020, targets 132,000 units – also 150 3S/4S centres by year-end
By all accounts, Proton had a very good year in 2019. The national automaker reported that it sold 100,821 units (domestic plus export) in 2019, an increase of 55.7% over that managed in 2018, and […]
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2020 Honda BeAT in Indonesia, priced from RM4,892
More Honda two-wheeler news, this time from Malaysia’s neighbour across the Straits of Malacca, Indonesia, where the 2020 Honda BeAT scooter was recently uneveiled. Coming in two variants and nine colour schemes for 2020, the […]
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PLUS 18% toll reduction confirmed, commences Feb 1
The government has put down the terms of PLUS Malaysia’s concession extension in writing, with the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) confirming that motorists will enjoy an 18% decrease in toll rates as part of the […]
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Top Gear Series 28 – see the cars that will be featured
Top Gear is set to return this Sunday (January 26), and we’re getting our first look at the cars that will be featured in upcoming season of the popular car show. Series 28 will be […]
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2020 Honda Air Blade now in Philippines, RM8,775
After its launching in Vietnam last December, the 2020 Honda Air Blade has been launched in ASEAN neighbour Philippines, priced at 109,900 peso (RM8,775). While Vietnam gets both the 125 cc and 150 cc versions […]
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Tesla to open design and research centre in China
With Tesla’s Shanghai factory (Gigafactory 3) up and running, the electric carmaker is now looking to open a design and research centre in China. According to a recruitment notice on the company’s official WeChat account, […]
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New Malaysia excise duty regulations introduced for 2020 could see CKD car prices “rise by up to 15%”
Last December, a news report indicated the possibility that locally-assembled cars could cost more from this year as a result of a potential restructuring of automobile duty rates by the government. UPDATE: On January 22, […]
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Volvo to implement 180 km/h speed limit in Malaysia
Volvo’s resurgence in the past decade is truly a story to be marvelled at, having gone through a successful transformative era which saw the introduction of a new range of ravishing cars, most of which […]
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Modenas and Kawasaki team up for assembly JV
Following the increase of Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) Japan’s stake in Malaysian motorcycle maker Modenas from 19% to 30% last year, news has emerged that Modenas will be assembling Kawasaki motorcycles soon. Although no specifics […]
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paultan.org ACE 2020 at Setia City Convention Centre in end-March – get the best deals on your next car!
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That’s right! After the massive success we had with the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE), this year we’re introducing a new sales-driven car expo for more affordable mainstream brands, called the Auto Car Expo […]
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20-year concession extension for PLUS Malaysia a positive trade-off; 18% discount still viable – report
It appears that the government’s decision to not sell PLUS Malaysia could likely help put a lid on inflationary pressure on transportation costs, The Star reports. The agreement, according to Sunway University economist Professor Dr […]
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REVIEW: 2019 Honda CBR650R and CB650R – inline-four middleweights for every rider, from RM43,999
Inline-fours, the iconic engine layout for what most people would call a ‘superbike’, have been with us for over forty years now. At one time, anything with four pots and overhead cams was a superbike, […]