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Introduced last April in the Indonesia market, pricing for the 2018 Suzuki Nex II has been released. Available in several variants, the Nex II is priced from 13.95 million rupiah (RM3,913) to 14.65 million rupiah […]
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Citroen C5 Aircross – SUV finally debuts in Europe
More than a year after the Citroën C5 Aircross was revealed for the Chinese market, Europeans are finally getting the chance to own one as the SUV is headed for the Continent at the end […]
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New Honda Fit EV – electric Jazz due for 2020 return
The previous generation Honda Fit, which we know as the Honda Jazz, had a battery-powered variant called the Fit EV. It made its debut in 2011 with a 20 kWh battery and 122 km range […]
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The end of the kopi-o license culture – automated system for driving tests to be introduced next year
The transport ministry is planning to introduce an automated system for driving tests, one that will see learner drivers taking their on-road practical test on a circuit without an examiner sitting next to them. L-drivers […]
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UMW Toyota recalls Alphard, Vellfire over EPB’s ECU
Toyota Alphard 3.5 (left), Vellfire 2.5 (right) UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) today announced a recall to update the electronic control unit (ECU) of the electric parking brake (EPB) system of the Toyota Alphard and Vellfire. […]
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Honda Civic Type R Pick-up Truck concept revealed
The FK8 Honda Civic Type R is a very competent car but there’s always those who feel it can be improved further. Honda UK are among those who think that way, and the aspect they […]
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Volvo XC40 – production to expand to China in 2019
Sales of the Volvo XC40 are going great guns, so much so that Gothenburg is struggling to meet the overwhelming demand for its small SUV. As such, the company announced that is is expanding production […]
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BP announces investment in StoreDot, maker of ultra-fast charging FlashBattery – full charge in 5 minutes!
BP’s venture capital arm, BP Ventures announced that it plans to invest US$20 million (RM79.6 million) in StoreDot, an Israeli battery startup company that claims its new-generation batteries can offer five-minute charging for electric vehicles. […]
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DS plans new flagship – rivals BMW 5 Series, due 2020
DS Automobiles is planning to launch a flagship sedan by the year 2020. According to Autocar, a source within the company said the new luxury model will be “comparable in every way to the BMW […]
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Abolish Grab and give e-hailing operations to us – taxi association to govt’s Council of Eminent Persons
With a new government in place, and a Council of Eminent Persons (CEP) established to advice the administration on key issues, several interest groups are taking the opportunity to pitch their cases. A group that […]
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Hamburg first German city to restrict diesels – report
Hamburg will be the first German city to ban older diesel vehicles from selected urban areas from next week, according to a Bloomberg report. The German port city of 1.8 million people will restrict cars […]
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G05 BMW X5 officially teased, spyshots show interior
It’s a big year for BMW, as the company gears up for the launch of several all-new models such as the 8 Series, Z4 and X7. Joining those vehicles is the G05 BMW X5, which […]
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Gov’t to halt sale of special series vehicle number plates – new e-bidding system begins January 2019
If you’ve been eyeing a fancy number plate, time is fast running out – or has run out – to purchase one, because the government has announced that it’s putting an end to the practice […]
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All 800-plus SPAD personnel to be absorbed into JPJ
The transport ministry says that all 800 or so Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) personnel will be transferred to the Road Transport Department (JPJ) following the decision by the government to disband the commission, The […]
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UP number plate series now available, supports MABA
Another week, another fancy number plate series. This time, it’s UP, which officially stands for Unique Plates, although there are many other possibilities. “Up your health, wealth and luck with UP carplates,” the sales pitch […]