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It’s been a little over a year since the Proton-Geely partnership officially begun. Many exciting news have been announced since, especially Proton’s plans to launch a new model every year, as well as the impressively-specced […]
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Mercedes-AMG GLC43 Coupe now locally assembled in Thailand – costlier than our CBU at RM569k
Mercedes-Benz Thailand has launched its second locally-assembled AMG model after the C 43 Coupe. It’s another coupe, albeit in SUV form – the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe. Compared to the CBU imported version, the Samut […]
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Hyundai Kona Iron Man Edition – forget the fancy cars
Have you ever thought what if Tony Stark was a little more reserved in his choice of automobiles? Well, forget the Acura NSX and Audi R8 because the Hyundai Kona is what the genius, billionaire, […]
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All fifth-gen models to get battery pack space – BMW
BMW, like several other established carmakers, are aggressively expanding its electrified/electric vehicles portfolio. The Bavarian giant expects that by 2025, about 15% to 25% of its model range will feature electric drivetrains. More crucially, however, […]
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Geely BMA B-segment platform revealed, first SUV coming 2H 2018 – architecture for Proton models?
Geely has released details of a new platform for its entry-level models. Imaginatively called the B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA), it’s the Chinese conglomerate’s first independently developed modular platform, and follows the Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) […]
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Renault Megane RS Trophy revealed – 300 PS, 420 Nm
This is the new Renault Megane RS Trophy, and it is the hotter version of the French hot hatch that was first revealed back in September last year. According to the company, the car incorporates […]
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Bermaz Auto says it will absorb SST for Mazda vehicles booked before, but delivered after, Sept 1
Car prices are anticipated to increase with the reintroduction of the sales and service tax (SST) on September 1, but one distributor says it will absorb the sales tax for vehicles booked before September 1 […]
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MAA reiterates that car prices set to increase with SST
Back to regular programming, following the lovely false alarm brought about by what turned out to be an erroneous news report, which said that car prices were set to remain unchanged from September 1, which […]
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VIDEO: Proton SUV to have Malaysian design flavours
The launch of Proton’s first ever SUV is upon us. You’ve seen multiple photos of its donor car, the Geely Boyue, and you also know that the SUV will come with a chockfull of features, […]
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Only components for CKD cars are SST exempt, finished product to have sales tax – customs
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department has issued a statement clarifying reports on cars being exempt from sales tax (SST). The goods that are exempt from SST are components for CKD assembly, and not the CKD […]
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G05 BMW X5 flaunts xGravel mode, BMW Digital Key
The fourth-generation G05 BMW X5 made its global debut early last month, ahead of its global market introduction in November this year. We’ve all seen the American-made Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) in pictures, but BMW […]
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Child seat ruling may not be enforced in 2019 – Loke
The ruling on the mandatory use of child seats, which was supposed to be introduced in 2019, may not be enforced after all, according to transport minister Anthony Loke. As reported by the The Star, […]
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Porsche reports encouraging interest for Taycan EV
Porsche began taking expressions of interest earlier this month for its first fully-electric vehicle, the Taycan, despite the fact that the production car hasn’t been unveiled yet. The Autocar report says that customers were keen […]
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Bosch is leading motorcycle safety technology
Many know Bosch for its safety solutions in cars but the German firm is also leading the way in motorcycle safety technology, or what it terms “Mobility Solutions.” Acknowledging motorcyclists are probably the most vulnerable […]
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Nissan Leaf Nismo to go on sale in Japan on July 31
The production version of the Nissan Leaf Nismo is set to go on sale in Japan on July 31, several months after it was first presented in concept form back in October 2017. On the […]