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  2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB200 in Malaysia full gallery – seven-seat SUV; 163 PS 1.33L turbo; from RM291k

  3 July 2024 / 7 comments

  Following the local launch of the facelifted X247 Mercedes-Benz GLB just several days ago, we now bring you a full gallery of the refreshed SUV in GLB200 Progressive guise. Priced at RM290,888 on-the-road without insurance, […]

   

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  RON95 subsidy reforms may start this month, 30 sen hike to RM2.35 can save govt RM4 billion – economist

  3 July 2024 / 33 comments

  With subsidy rationalisation for diesel done and deemed a success by the government, the question on everyone’s lips is when is the turn of RON 95 petrol? That’s the big one that will affect most […]

   

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  RON95 subsidy removal should have been done long ago, we must stop giving subsidies to the rich: Anwar

  3 July 2024 / 45 comments

  The removal of subsidies for RON 95 petrol should have been carried out a long time ago, as the subsidies have been enjoyed by the rich, said prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The prime […]

   

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  W206 Mercedes-AMG C63S E Performance, new GLB35 and GLA45S launching in Malaysia this week

  3 July 2024 / 1 comment

  Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has teased three AMG models set to make their public debut at this weekend’s Mercedes-Benz World, which takes place at KL Base, Sungai Besi from July 5-7. Based on the shadowy images posted […]

   

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  Insurance provider in Thailand to hike premium rates for EVs – spare parts up to 60% more expensive

  3 July 2024 / 5 comments

  Over in Thailand, Tokio Marine Safety Insurance said that it has halted its current insurance premiums for new EV customers, including those who own transferred cars, and would now consider new premium rates on a […]

   

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  No policy paper yet on RON95 subsidy rationalisation

  3 July 2024 / 4 comments

  There is yet to be a policy paper on the implementation of the subsidy rationalisation of RON 95 petrol, prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, reported the New Straits Times. While there have been previous […]

   

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  Diesel subsidy rationalisation showing results, avg Pen Malaysia daily sales down by over 30% – govt

  3 July 2024 / 8 comments

  In less than one month, the government’s move to rationalise diesel subsidy is starting to show results, especially in curbing smuggling. The proof of this is in the average daily sales of diesel in Peninsular […]

   

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  PLUS Malaysia partners Petronas to develop hybrid super stations along highways – Klang Valley first

  3 July 2024 / 1 comment

  PLUS Malaysia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Petronas Dagangan to develop commercial hybrid stations along highways. According to Bernama, the Klang Valley has been identified as the pilot location for what is […]

   

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  Proton eMas – Pro-Net to fully manage the EV brand

  3 July 2024 / 5 comments

  Proton has announced that Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) has taken the reins in managing its eMas (stylised as e.MAS) electric vehicle brand following its official launch earlier this month. The national automaker said that […]

   

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  Gentari switches to per-kWh EV charger pricing – from RM1.30 per kWh for DC, 90 sen per kWh for AC

  2 July 2024 / 1 comment

  Gentari was one of the few holdouts still using per-minute pricing for at least some of its electric vehicle chargers. As of today, however, Petronas’ sustainable energy subsidiary has finally followed much of the industry […]

   

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  BAIC BJ40 Plus – 2.0T off-road SUV, RM180-200k est

  2 July 2024 / 5 comments

  Last month, Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) previewed its BJ40 Plus in Malaysia, with the Chinese off-road SUV set to go on sale here first as a fully-imported CBU model, and then in CKD form when […]

   

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  Xpeng G6 EV SUV to be launched in Malaysia soon – brand’s local website, social channels now online

  2 July 2024 / 14 comments

  With Bermaz Auto having secured distributorship for the Xpeng brand of vehicles in Malaysia, the brand will be launching the G6 in Malaysia, reported The Edge Malaysia. A check online reveals a Malaysian Xpeng website […]

   

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  MINI Malaysia to host new MINI family launch at JioSpace, PJ on July 13 – pre-registrations now open

  2 July 2024 / 0 comments

  MINI Malaysia is welcoming fans to celebrate their Big Love for the brand and meet the new MINI family next Saturday on July 13, 2024 at JioSpace in Petaling Jaya. The MINI-styled event is perfect […]

   

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  Lego 10338 Transformers Bumblebee – 950 pieces set transforms into a yellow Volkswagen Beetle

  2 July 2024 / 0 comments

  Here’s a second Lego Transformers model as a follow up from the previously released Lego 10302 Optimus Prime. This time the Transformer to get the Lego treatment is Bumblebee. The Lego 10338 Bumbleebee set has […]

   

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  Do darker colours absorb more heat? We test it out with Perodua Myvis under the hot Malaysian sun

  2 July 2024 / 23 comments

  While a vehicle purchase is largely made on the basis of design, tech and branding, buyers also tend to be pretty partisan about exterior colours because, well, it’s going to be that dress you’ll be […]

   

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