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Malaysia’s revised Budget 2023 is currently being tabled by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in parliament and as usual, we’ll be focusing on automotive- and transport-related matters. Anwar, who is also finance minister, said […]
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Budget 2023 – all auto and transport-related points
Malaysia’s revised Budget 2023 (Bajet 2023) is presently being tabled by finance minister and prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in parliament. As with previous editions, we will be monitoring his speech for any automotive- […]
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2023 Toyota Vios now open for booking in Malaysia – RM90k-RM96k est; wireless CarPlay, rear AC vents
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has opened the order books for the fourth-generation Toyota Vios (internal code AC100), which will be offered in two variants. Estimated pricing starts at RM90,000 on-the-road without insurance for the base […]
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RM18.8 million in vehicle losses from floods in 2022 – why Special Perils insurance add-on is necessary
There’s no denying that floods have a substantial, far-reaching impact on those affected by them, and nowhere is this more evident when the losses caused by floods are measured on a financial scale. In a […]
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2023 Peugeot 508 facelift debuts – restyled exterior and interior; new infotainment; PHEV, ICE powertrains
The second-generation first made its debut back in 2018 and is only now receiving a facelift in 2023. Available as a fastback sedan or station wagon (508 SW), the French model comes in three trim […]
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Geely Galaxy models unveiled – Galaxy Light concept EV, Galaxy L7 PHEV SUV; seven models due in 2 years
Geely Auto has unveiled Geely Galaxy, its high-end electrified model range that begins with the Geely Galaxy Light EV concept – previously shown in a teaser last month – and the Galaxy L7 plug-in hybrid […]
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Zero Motorcycles shows SR-X concept by Huge
Bringing streetfighter style to electric motorcycles, Zero Motorcycles has unveiled the Zero SR-X Concept. Created by Huge Design, also responsible for the Zero FXE, the SR-X is a high performance electric motorcycle (e-bike) with a […]
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Mercedes-Benz details new MB.OS for MMA platform – infotainment, autonomous driving, paid software
Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX Mercedes-Benz has released first details of its new MB.OS (Mercedes-Benz Operating System), which will be introduced mid-decade (sometime around 2025) with the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA). The MMA is dedicated to the […]
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LRT Ampang/SP Line: 3/5 trains out of action between Sentul Timur, Bandaraya; 12 mins frequency, free bus
Here’s some bad news for the already unfortunate LRT Ampang/Sri Petaling Line. Three out of five trains serving the stretch between Sentul Timur and Bandaraya are now out of action due to safety reasons, leaving […]
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Budget 2023 to be retabled by finance minister, PM Anwar Ibrahim at 4pm today – stay tuned for updates
Malaysia’s revised Budget 2023 (Bajet 2023) will be tabled by finance minister and prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in parliament at 4pm today. As with previous editions, we will be monitoring the speech by […]
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Hong Seng Consolidated acquires CSH Alliance’s EV division – aims to be contract assembler for EV brands
CSH Alliance is selling its electric vehicle (EV) business arm – Alliance EV (AEV) – to glovemaker Hong Seng Consolidated (HSC) for RM20 million cash. HSC’s acquisition of AEV is said to complement the former’s […]
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JPJ eBid: JWC and QLE number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that JWC and QLE are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Johor’s latest running number series is ‘JWC’, and it was […]
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Government has no plans to review the tax and excise duty structure for automotive sector – Tengku Zafrul
The government has no plans to review the tax structure for the automotive sector, in particular that of excise duty because it is important for the industry’s development, according to minister of international trade and […]
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KKR plans to upgrade Johor stretch of NSE – Yong Peng Utara to Senai Utara to be widened to six lanes
The works ministry is planning to upgrade the North-South Expressway in Johor from Yong Peng Utara to Senai Utara from its current four lanes to six lanes, which is plans to do in stages, Bernama […]
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Perodua Axia RS rendered with sporty bodykit, larger wheels, two-tone paint scheme and dual exhaust tips
How’s this for a sportier take on the second-generation Perodua Axia? Called the Axia RS, it is the work of rendering wiz Theophilus Chin and is based on the range-topping AV variant. Noticeable changes compared […]