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  CKD BMW X1 and X4 get EEV incentives, new xDrive20d for X1, lower prices – RM229k to RM397k

  19 May 2016 / 24 comments

  Late last month, BMW Malaysia announced that the X1 and X4 models will be locally-assembled and CKD production will begin sometime in mid-year. No prices then, but the company has now revealed that the CKD […]

   

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  VIDEO: 2016 FC Honda Civic test drive in Thailand

  19 May 2016 / 25 comments

  Two weeks ago, we were in Chiang Mai to sample the 2016 Honda Civic ahead of the tenth-generation’s local launch, which is just around the corner. You would have by now read our first impressions […]

   

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  Volkswagen Vento launched – facelifted Polo Sedan, 1.2 TSI, DSG, ESP; RM80,646 to RM94,461

  19 May 2016 / 117 comments

  Volkswagen Group Malaysia has pulled the wraps off the facelifted Polo Sedan, now rechristened the Volkswagen Vento. The refreshed B-segment sedan comes with a revised look, a new engine and transmission option and a revised […]

   

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  C205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe launched in Malaysia – three variants, RM309k to RM389k

  19 May 2016 / 33 comments

  Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has officially introduced the C205 C-Class Coupe in the country. First sighted locally last month, the latest addition to the brand’s Dream Cars Collection in Malaysia goes on sale in three variant forms, […]

   

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  KL and Putrajaya get new ‘F’ and ‘V’ license plates

  19 May 2016 / 72 comments

  The Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and the administrative capital of Putrajaya will get ‘V’ and ‘F’ prefixes on vehicles registered in July and June, respectively. According to a report carried in The Sun, deputy […]

   

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  LRT service efficiency now 99.7% – Prasarana CEO

  19 May 2016 / 17 comments

  The Malaysian Light Rail Transit service efficiency is at 99.7%, according to Prasarana CEO Datuk Azmi Abdul Aziz, Bernama reports. “We had about 0.3% of service delays. We are improving on that to satisfy public […]

   

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  2016 Yamaha XV950CR Cafe Racer in M’sia – RM55,000

  19 May 2016 / 13 comments

  Official Yamaha distributor Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia has announced the availability of the CBU 2016 Yamaha XV950CR cafe racer in the local market. Priced at RM55,000 including GST, this street-cruiser comes in a style reminiscent […]

   

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  Mitsubishi Motors president resigns amidst scandal

  18 May 2016 / 14 comments

  Tetsuro Aikawa, president of Mitsubishi Motors has resigned in the wake of the fuel economy data scandal, the Nikkei Asian Review reports. His position will be filled temporarily by CEO Osamu Masuko, who will take […]

   

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  Minimise motorcycle use to reduce road deaths: JKJR

  18 May 2016 / 83 comments

  The public is urged to minimise the recreational use of motorcycles in order to reduce the number of road deaths. Road safety department (JKJR) director-general Abdul Ghafar Yusof said 62% of the 6,706 road fatalities […]

   

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  Govt seeking to impose tax on online biz, Uber drivers

  18 May 2016 / 21 comments

  Here’s more on the topic of taxation of Uber and Grab drivers. The government is seeking to tax individuals engaged in digital or online businesses, including Uber and Grab drivers, to address its lost opportunity […]

   

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  2016 Toyota Previa/Estima facelift – new interior pics

  18 May 2016 / 22 comments

  Not long ago, images of the facelifted Toyota Previa (Estima in Japan) emerged online. Now, a blog on Livedoor has posted new images which show the vehicle’s full frontal portion, rear and dashboard. According to […]

   

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  About 80% of Klang Valley residents to stay within 400 metres of public transportation services by 2030

  18 May 2016 / 16 comments

  The government is projecting that by 2030, about 80% of residents in the Klang Valley will be expected to live within 400 metres of public transport services, the New Straits Times reports. With that in […]

   

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  BMW Premium Selection announces trade-in event

  18 May 2016 / 0 comments

  BMW Malaysia has announced that its BMW Premium Selection (BPS) approved used cars division will be offering special trade-in programmes over two weekends, in conjunction with its xDrive Xperience event taking place this month. The […]

   

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  Volvo Car’s powertrain strategy by Lennart Stegland

  18 May 2016 / 6 comments

  Lennart Stegland (right) Prior to the introduction of the new Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E in Malaysia, which you can read about here, we were treated to an insightful presentation about Volvo Car’s powertrain strategy. Conducting […]

   

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  SPYSHOTS: Kia GT spotted road-testing in California

  18 May 2016 / 1 comment

  Seen testing near the Hyundai Design Centre in Irvine, California is what appears to be the production version Kia GT. The disguised sport sedan indicates that it is now closer to production, with reports suggesting […]

   

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