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  Hyundai plans range extender EVs with 900+ km range as stopgap to full electrification, as BEV demand slows

  28 August 2024 / 1 comment

  Hyundai has announced it will be developing new range extender electric vehicles to bridge the gap to full electrification, amid slowing demand for full battery electric vehicles. This confirmation came as part of its 2024 […]

   

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  Bentley Mulliner Collections range is now in Malaysia – Conti GT, Flying Spur, Bentayga EWB; from RM3.25m

  28 August 2024 / 3 comments

  A trio of masterpieces from Bentley’s Mulliner division have arrived in Bentley Kuala Lumpur and here’s a look at the flagship cars and the elevated luxury presented by Crewe’s bespoke commissioning division. The three pieces […]

   

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  Malaysian fuel prices Sept 2024 week 1 – diesel down 5 sen to RM3.18 per litre; RON97 down 5 sen to RM3.42

  28 August 2024 / 2 comments

  It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time once again for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, with the finance ministry having announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of August 29 to […]

   

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  Airlines required to fully refund passengers of flights delayed five hours or more starting Sept 2, 2024

  28 August 2024 / 8 comments

  Airlines will be required to provide mandatory full refunds to passengers of flights delayed for at least five hours or more beginning September 2, 2024, says transport minister Anthony Loke. According to a report by […]

   

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  Xpeng X9 – fully electric 7-seat MPV with up to 503 PS, 702 km CLTC EV range; should this come to Malaysia?

  28 August 2024 / 10 comments

  The G6 is Xpeng’s first model to go on sale here in Malaysia, with more expected to come our way based on what was said during a press conference following the launch of the electric […]

   

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  BYD e6 spotted in Malaysian showroom – only internal use for now; will the EV MPV go on sale here?

  28 August 2024 / 3 comments

  The BYD e6 has finally been sighted in Malaysia, almost two years after it was first announced as destined for our market. The white example seen in these photos was spotted parked outside the brand’s […]

   

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  Toyota, Lexus tops Consumer Reports used car reliability rankings; Tesla third from bottom

  28 August 2024 / 11 comments

  Toyota’s ironclad reputation for reliability has been unchallenged for much of its history, driving up consumer confidence and resale values. This remains the same today, whether that’s here in Malaysia or, as Consumer Reports found […]

   

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  Xpeng G6 to gain dual-motor, AWD variant in Malaysia – new EVs in the pipeline, X9 MPV coming our way?

  28 August 2024 / 14 comments

  The Xpeng G6 launched in Malaysia in two variants, both of which are rear-wheel drive but with differing outputs and battery capacities. This may disappoint buyers who were expecting the Tesla Model Y rival to […]

   

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  Proton eMas 7 is developed concurrently with Geely – shorter lead time for RHD model, shared dev costs

  28 August 2024 / 8 comments

  Despite its forthcoming eMas 7 (stylised as e.MAS 7) appearing almost identical to its Geely Galaxy E5 twin save for the badging (at least from the outside), Proton insists that its first electric vehicle is […]

   

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  Proton eMas 7 to make public debut at Merdeka Day parade – first EV to be part of 25-car contingent

  28 August 2024 / 7 comments

  Earlier this month, Proton previewed its first electric vehicle, the eMas 7 (stylised as e.MAS 7), developed concurrently with the Geely Galaxy E5 twin. Now it’s been announced that the SUV will make its first […]

   

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  2024 Modenas Kriss 110 Fi Malaysia launch, priced at RM4,599 from drum brake, RM4,998 for disc

  28 August 2024 / 6 comments

  Getting its “re-launch” with new branding and logo in Malaysia is the 2024 Modenas Kriss 110. There are two model variants, the Kriss 110 with drum brakes at RM4,599 and the front disc brake equipped […]

   

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  Road closures in Putrajaya until Aug 31, in conjunction with 2024 National Day rehearsals and celebrations

  28 August 2024 / 0 comments

  Click to enlarge. Motorists. take note of road closures in Putrajaya, in conjunction with national day celebrations. A total of 21 main roads around the area will be closed for six hours each day until […]

   

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  Xpeng won’t engage in EV price war in Malaysia – no discounting in future; may even increase prices!

  28 August 2024 / 20 comments

  Bermaz Xpeng will not engage in a “price war,” which is a phenomenon that is currently widespread among carmakers in China. Over the past few months, companies slashed prices of its models, particularly new energy […]

   

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  smart announces new Sennheiser sound system partnership, replacing Beats – #5 to get 20 speakers!

  27 August 2024 / 10 comments

  Ever since its relaunch with the #1, smart has been using Beats sound systems in its electric vehicles. This changes with the announcement of a new strategic partnership with German audio giant Sennheiser, aiming to […]

   

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  2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class review – W214 E200, E350e tested ahead of Malaysian launch

  27 August 2024 / 13 comments

  It’s been well over a year since the W214 Mercedes-Benz E-Class was revealed to the world, but the sixth-generation executive sedan is finally coming to Malaysia, with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) teasing that the car is […]

   

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