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  Hyundai Ioniq 5 N previewed in Malaysia – 650 PS, 770 Nm EV hot hatch with 8DCT feel; 0-100 3.4s; RM390k?

  6 September 2024 / 10 comments

  Here’s a surprise from Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM). Sitting at the corner of Hyundai’s booth at the Sime Darby Motors Automania event that starts today (Carpark B, National Stadium Bukit Jalil) is this, the Hyundai […]

   

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  2024 BYD Seal Dynamic EV launched in Malaysia – base 204 PS/310 Nm, 460 km range, RM163,800

  6 September 2024 / 19 comments

  Earlier this morning, Sime Darby Beyond Auto officially introduced the BYD Seal Dynamic Standard Range, which completes the EV sedan’s line-up in Malaysia. The new variant lowers the entry price of what is presently the […]

   

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  Denza D9 electric MPV coming to Malaysia Q1, 2025 – BYD confirms introduction of new sub-brand

  6 September 2024 / 4 comments

  Chinese manufacturer BYD is set to launch a new brand in the Malaysian market next year, and this will be Denza, according to BYD Malaysia MD Eagle Zhao. Revealing this at today’s launch of the […]

   

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  Volvo EX60 EV built on SPA3 platform confirmed

  6 September 2024 / 0 comments

  At Volvo’s recent 90/90 event, the company confirmed that its upcoming all-electric sedan – the ES90 – will make its debut in March next year. What comes next will be the EX60, which is set […]

   

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  Gojek e-hailing leaves Vietnam market after 6 years

  6 September 2024 / 0 comments

  After six years, motorcycle ride hailing and delivery service company Gojek is pulling out of the Vietnam market. Gojek’s operations in Vietnam will cease September 16, according to a Retail News Asia report. The decision […]

   

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  Tesla to release Full Self Driving in Europe, China from Q1 2025; in RHD markets from late Q1, early Q2 2025

  6 September 2024 / 1 comment

  Tesla has announced via its Tesla AI X/Twitter account that its Full Self Driving driving assistance suite is set for release in Europe and China in the first quarter of next year pending regulatory approval. […]

   

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  Porsche Taycan Turbo S Celestial Jade – ASEAN one-off will make Malaysian appearance before auction

  6 September 2024 / 0 comments

  Southeast Asia has received some Porsche love in the form of the Taycan Turbo S Celestial Jade, developed by Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur and Porsche Asia Pacific (PAP). The one-off special, revealed in Singapore yesterday, is […]

   

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  Volkswagen Group Malaysia rolls out its 50,000th CKD car at Pekan plant, a Golf GTI painted in Oryx White

  6 September 2024 / 3 comments

  Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) has celebrated the assembly of its 50,000th Volkswagen at the Hicom plant in Pekan, Pahang, according to company managing director Dr. Susanne Lehmann and head of quality Kai Hooge. The facility […]

   

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  2024 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift launched in Malaysia – refreshed 4th-gen; 2.2 diesel, 1.6 hybrid; fr RM185,888

  6 September 2024 / 18 comments

  The Hyundai Santa Fe is now launched in Malaysia. It has been a while since we last heard of the facelifted fourth-generation SUV, which was first seen late last year and was officially previewed at […]

   

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  Lynk & Co Phone Pro teased – new device developed with Meizu, promising deeper in-car integration

  5 September 2024 / 1 comment

  Meizu 21 Pro As bizarre as it seems, the practice of carmakers selling phones isn’t entirely unheard of these days – at least, in China. The Middle Kingdom has seen a number of car-branded devices […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz to invest RM8.67 billion with local partners in China for MPV, long-wheelbase CLA, GLE

  5 September 2024 / 2 comments

  Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA The Mercedes-Benz Group announced its plans to invest over US$2 billion (RM8.67 billion) with local Chinese partners for the expansion of its product line-up in China, reported Car News China. Of the […]

   

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  2024 Peugeot 408 Premium and GT in Malaysia gallery – 218 PS/300 Nm 1.6L turbo, RM166k to RM196k

  5 September 2024 / 10 comments

  Launched in April, the Peugeot 408 is the French marque’s first outing in the country since Stellantis Malaysia took over the distribution, marketing, sales and after-sales of the brand here late last year. Three variants […]

   

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  Volvo’s new electrification goals – 90-100% PHEV, EV sales by 2030; ICE mild hybrids to continue if needed

  5 September 2024 / 3 comments

  Now that Volvo has backtracked on its pledge to sell only electric cars by 2030 – as declared in 2021 – what’s the new goal to replace the old one? The Geely-owned Swedish brand said […]

   

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  Tan Chong Motor share price lowest since 2004 after RM61.7mil 1H 2024 loss; Nissan e-Power expected Q4

  5 September 2024 / 23 comments

  It’s not looking great for Tan Chong Motor Holdings at the moment. The group, which holds the franchises for Nissan and Renault in Malaysia, saw its share price slide to just 70.5 sen yesterday – […]

   

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  Volvo backtracks on EV-only 2030 pledge – we provide products that our customers want, says CEO Rowan

  5 September 2024 / 10 comments

  Volvo’s pledge to go fully-electric by 2030 was bold when it was made in 2021, but the EV momentum was very strong back then. Electric vehicle growth has slowed down of late, while sales of […]

   

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