Latest Stories (Page 150)
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Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced a Takata airbag-related recall on a number of Volkswagen vehicle models produced between 2010 and 2014, with a total of 6,671 vehicles having been identified as affected by […]
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Toyota, Honda, Isuzu, Mitsubishi to invest RM20 billion in Thailand for EV production, including pick-up trucks
Four major Japanese automakers will invest 150 billion baht (about RM20 billion) in electric vehicle (EV) production in Thailand over the next five years. This was revealed by Chai Watcharong a spokesperson for the country’s […]
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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado – first 1,000 units for Germany sold out in just 30 minutes of order taking
The all-new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (250 Series) is off to roaring start in Europe, as it took just 30 minutes for the initial allocation of 1,000 units to be snapped up in Germany. Reservations […]
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Perak state gov’t says it will provide location in Tg Malim for Geely to build its research university
The Perak state government says it will provide a location for the construction of a university in Proton City, Tanjung Malim, as proposed by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. According to Perak MB Datuk Seri Saarani […]
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669 Johoreans done for drunk driving in 2023
“Don’t drive drunk!” That’s the stern message from Malaysian police for those who might be drinking and driving. In a social media post, Johor traffic police (Johor JSPT) said with the current year-end festivities, only […]
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Artisan GT-R revealed – modified Nissan R35 with R34 styling, up to 1,000 hp; only 36 units; from RM2.17 mil
Remember the Nissan Skyline GT-R design concept from last year by Roman Miah and Avante Design? Well, it will be put into production thanks to London-based Artisan Vehicle Design, which will offer just 36 units […]
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2025 Nio ET9 – brand’s new flagship EV sedan; 707 PS, 900V architecture, 600 kW charging, active suspension
Nio Day 2023 was recently held on December 23, 2023, and during the event, the company unveiled its new executive flagship model, the ET9. Currently open for pre-orders in China ahead of deliveries in 2025, […]
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Daihatsu to halt all production in Japan until end-Jan 2024 – Perodua production reported to have resumed
An update on the Daihatsu safety testing irregularities issue that came back to light last week. Having first announced last week it was suspending shipments of all vehicles it developed that are currently being produced […]
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2024 BMW M5 Touring gets Christmas-themed teaser before debut – G99 PHEV wagon with over 700 PS
BMW’s Christmas gift to all wagon lovers is the M5 Touring, which has been teased ahead of an official unwrapping in 2024. First announced in June this year, the G61-based M5 Touring will mark only […]
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Indonesia greenlights Daihatsu shipments to resume
The latest episode of Daihatsu’s safety test irregularity situation looks like it could end up shortlived, as there are reports that shipments to Indonesia have resumed. According to a report by The Japan Times, Indonesian […]
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Electricity price hike in Malaysia from Jan 1, 2024 – charging EV at home to be up to 6% more expensive
If your household electricity bill is currently costing you more than RM220 a month, be prepared to pay more for the utility from January 1, 2024. That’s because the Energy Transition and Public Utilities Ministry […]
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Wuling Bingo EV launched in Indonesia – 68 PS; 333 and 410 km EV range options; priced from RM107k
The Wuling Bingo EV has been launched in Indonesia as the brand’s second electric vehicle (EV) after the Air EV. First introduced in China earlier this year, the Bingo is offered in two variants in […]
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2024 McLaren GTS debuts – 635 PS/630 Nm biturbo V8, 10 kg lighter; quicker 20 mm nose lift mechanism
Mclaren has pulled the cover off its latest grand tourer entrant, now called the GTS which replaces the GT that made its debut in 2019. Detail changes abound, though first, the headline figures – the […]
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Contra lanes to be activated at Causeway, Second Link during peak hours for Christmas and New Year period
The Johor state government says it will activate contra lanes at the customs, immigration and quarantine complex (CIQ) at the Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) and Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB) at peak hours to address […]
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Porsche and Aston Martin preview upcoming models with next-generation Apple CarPlay – launch in 2024
At last year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple gave us a preview of the next-generation CarPlay, which will more deeply integrate with a car’s hardware and can be spread out across multiple displays instead of […]