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Premium carmakers aren’t the only ones with a special projects division, as Mitsubishi has launched its new Special Vehicle Projects (SVP) programme in the United Kingdom. Its first creation is a variation of the Triton […]
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Kia Sportage GT CRDi diesel now in Malaysia, RM160k
As promised, Naza Kia Malaysia (NKM) has introduced a diesel variant of the Sportage SUV. The new Kia Sportage 2.0 AWD GT CRDi joins the GT Line and KX Line 2.0 litre Nu MPI petrol […]
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Kia Sorento High Spec diesel in Malaysia – RM191,888
Naza Kia Malaysia has expanded the Sorento line-up in Malaysia with the introduction of a new diesel variant for the seven-seat SUV – the 2.2 HS diesel. The asking price here is RM191,888 on-the-road inclusive […]
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Introduce mobile AES cameras – road safety expert
A road safety expert has suggested that the government introduce mobile cameras to further improve the Automated Enforcement System (AES), which is part of the Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS). In a report by The […]
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Mercedes-AMG Project One – F1-inspired hypercar to get 1,020 hp, weigh under 1,315 kg, debut at Frankfurt
Mercedes-AMG’s crazy Formula One-inspired hypercar, the Project One, is set to make its public debut at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show in September, according to a report by Automobile. Affalterbach’s flagship will utilise an engine […]
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Manual ‘box will be gone in six, seven years – BMW M
The good old manual gearbox will be no more in six to seven years from now, BMW’s M division has predicted. Speaking to Asia Pacific media including paultan.org at the recent BMW M Experience 2017 […]
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Honda Civic Type R reclaims FWD Nurburgring record
Last year, the Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S dethroned the Honda Civic Type R (CTR) to become the new “FWD King of the ‘Ring.” Not content with being second best, Honda brought its new Civic […]
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Proton Suprima X – SUV-style hatch design by MIMOS
Ever wondered what an SUV or crossover version of an existing Proton model, such as the Suprima S, would look like? That’s exactly what local designer Saharudin Busri has envisioned – a more rugged version […]
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Mercedes-Benz Malaysia to launch more than 17 models this year – GLA facelift, AMG 43 versions next
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) is looking to top its record-breaking performance in 2016 this year, and while there’s still a long way to go before the year is up in terms of sales numbers, the company […]
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Liberalisation of comprehensive motor insurance – Bank Negara expects no massive shift in pricing
The phased liberalisation of motor and fire tariffs announced by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) last year, which kicked off with the first phase on July 1, 2016, is set to move to the next phase […]
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Malaysia vehicle sales data by brand for March 2017
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released sales data for last month by brand, and it appears that the vast majority of auto brands in the country recorded an uptick in sales. The first quarter […]
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UMW Toyota Motor opens new body and paint centre in Kuching, Sarawak – 10 bays, full-sized paint oven
UMW Toyota Motor has announced that its new body and paint centre in Kuching, Sarawak, is now fully operational. Located at the Pending Industrial Area, the facility is operated by Boulevard Jaya and complements the […]
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Vehicle sales performance in Malaysia, Q1 2017 versus Q1 2016 – a look at the winners and losers thus far
With the first three months of the year past us, it’s time to take a moment and see how the automotive market is performing thus far. Here, we compiled sales data from the Malaysian Automotive […]
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Lotus Exige Cup 380 – 53 kg lighter, limited to 60 units
Building upon the Exige Sport 380 as a base, the Lotus Exige Cup 380 goes further in its quest for weight reduction towards improved performance. Powered by the same 3.5 litre supercharged V6 engine in […]
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Honda Malaysia launches biggest 4S centre in Johor; records 45% sales increase in Q1 2017 from last year
Honda Malaysia (HM), together with Kah Motor, has opened the biggest Honda 4S centre in Malaysia, which is located in Tebrau, Johor (No.20, Jalan Kencana Emas 2, Kawasan Perindustrian Tebrau III). Built with an investment […]