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  Maruti Suzuki Futuro-e previews new EV crossover

  24 January 2020 / 5 comments

  Maruti Suzuki has teased a new all-electric crossover concept called the Futuro-e, which is set to be revealed at the upcoming Auto Expo 2020 in India in February. The concept serves as preview of the […]

   

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  Suzuki, Jeep diesel models found to have broken European emissions rules – fix or face EU ban

  24 January 2020 / 13 comments

  Diesel variants of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Suzuki Vitara have been found to break EU emission rules and must be fixed, or both models will face a sales ban in Europe. This is according […]

   

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  Geely Holding delivered 2.178 million vehicles in 2019 – Proton sales grew by 55.7%; Volvo breaks 700k mark

  24 January 2020 / 39 comments

  Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding) has announced its 2019 full-year sales results across its three automotive subsidiary units – Geely Auto Group, Volvo Car Group and Geely New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group – which […]

   

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  Jeep returns to Malaysia with 2020 Compass and Wrangler; Renegade and Grand Cherokee to arrive Q3

  23 January 2020 / 23 comments

  Iconic American brand Jeep has once again re-entered the Malaysian market, following its previous return to the country at the end of 2014, then with sales and distribution under the care of DRB-Hicom. Here, the […]

   

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  Subaru shows off an all-electric crossover concept

  23 January 2020 / 3 comments

  At a recent technology briefing, Subaru announced its commitment to electrification with a number of long-term targets, including ensuring at least 40% of its global sales will consist of electric or hybrid electric vehicles by […]

   

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  REVIEW: Michelin Pilot Street 2 tyres for motorcycles

  23 January 2020 / 6 comments

  After the launch of the Michelin Pilot Street 2 tyres for motorcycles in the small displacement market, Michelin Asia dropped off a pair of the round, black things at paultan.org’s office for it to be […]

   

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  Automated system for driving tests to start by June

  23 January 2020 / 8 comments

  The road transport department (JPJ) says it plans to implement its automated driving test, or “e-testing” system, for driving schools nationwide by June, The Star reports. The system was first proposed in May 2018, when […]

   

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  Mitsubishi Triton sales up 2.4% in 2019 on the back of 21% decline in truck segment – 16.5% market share

  23 January 2020 / 2 comments

  Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has announced a 2.4% year-on-year increase in Mitsubishi Triton sales with 5,792 units shifted in 2019. Sounds ordinary by itself, but the result is on the back of a 21% decline […]

   

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  Malaysian 2019 vehicle sales performance compared to other ASEAN countries – Indonesia remains top

  23 January 2020 / 17 comments

  Now that we’ve seen how our local automotive market performed in 2019, let’s see how it compared to other ASEAN countries. Keep in mind that while the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released figures for […]

   

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  2020 Proton X50 SUV – better with a black roof or not?

  23 January 2020 / 55 comments

  2020 Proton X50 render with a black roof (left), without (right) Last year, rendering wiz Theophilus Chin imagined what the Proton X50 SUV could look like, and he’s now back with another fresh set of […]

   

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  Vehicle sales performance in Malaysia, 2019 vs 2018 – a look at last year’s biggest winners and losers

  23 January 2020 / 24 comments

  The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) released sales and production figures for 2019 yesterday, and we have here the final sales table for last year, showing us which brands gained and which marques lost in 2019. […]

   

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  Perodua to nearly double its investment in 2020 – to upgrade facilities in preparation for new DNGA model

  23 January 2020 / 26 comments

  At Perodua’s 2019 full-year review presentation earlier this week, the carmaker also highlighted its future investment plans, and it looks to be gearing up for some serious expansion this year. The company revealed it is […]

   

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  Delayed vehicle pricing approval still an ongoing issue, says MAA – could take four months or longer

  23 January 2020 / 19 comments

  One of the issues that has been affecting car companies in Malaysia for the past few months is the delayed approval of vehicle pricing, particularly for CKD locally-assembled cars, which has led to certain launches […]

   

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  Toyota to recall 3.4 million cars globally over airbags that may not deploy; not related to Takata this time

  23 January 2020 / 10 comments

  Another airbag recall has hit a Japanese automaker, though this time it isn’t Takata under the spotlight. Toyota will be recalling 3.4 million vehicles worldwide for an electronic fault that can result in airbags not […]

   

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  MAA forecasts 0.5% rise in TIV for 2020 – 607,000 units

  23 January 2020 / 12 comments

  The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) is forecasting a gradual increase in total industry volume (TIV) this year to 607,000 units, which is 2,703 units, or 0.5%, more than the 604,297 units delivered in 2019. The […]

   

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