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Chinese carmaker Chery is making its return to the Malaysian market, and along with its push to make Malaysia its right-hand-drive and ASEAN regional base, it plans to locally assemble fully electric and plug-in hybrid […]
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Chery Malaysia to launch brand by mid-2023 with 30 outlets – RHD R&D HQ to be set up; CKD with Inokom?
Chery Malaysia has revealed that the Chinese car brand will officially launch here by mid-2023, with over 30 outlets set to be established. As we previously reported, several models have already been confirmed for our […]
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BYD to introduce second electric vehicle brand in 2023
After selling a million new energy vehicles (NEV) in the last six months, BYD is set to introduce its second electric vehicle brand in 2023 as it looks to expand its range of vehicle offerings. […]
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Chery Omoda 5 launching in Malaysia by Q2 2023 – CKD from the start, will be model’s first RHD market
The Chery Omoda 5 will be arriving in the Malaysian market by the second quarter of next year, and the SUV will be locally assembled from the outset. This will also make Malaysia the first […]
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2023 Hyundai Kona revealed – SUV designed as an EV first; larger; also available with ICE and hybrid power
The Hyundai Kona made its initial debut over half a decade ago in 2017 and was given a facelift in 2020. Before 2022 draws to a close, the Korean carmaker is now giving us our […]
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2022 Hyundai Creta scores five stars, 2022 Stargazer scores four stars in ASEAN NCAP crash testing
The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries, or ASEAN NCAP has released the results for the Hyundai Creta SUV and the 2022 Hyundai Stargazer, and both are 2022 models produced in Indonesia for […]
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Suzuki Jimny accessories now available in Malaysia – three packages; from RM1.5k before installation fees
Suzuki Cars Malaysia, which is operated by Naza Eastern Motors, has announced the availability of several accessories for the Jimny, which are offered in three distinctive packages. While some meant to enhance the aesthetics of […]
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Landslide on LPT2 highway on KM393.4 northbound from Bukit Besi to Ajil – use alternative route issued
Rainfall yesterday caused a landslide on KM393.4 northbound of the East Coast Expressway (ECE) from Bukit Besi to Ajil, with highway operator Lebuhraya Pantai Timur 2 advising motorists heading from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu […]
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19 motorcycles seized by police for exhaust offences
In a pre-dawn operation, Ampang Jaya police Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) seized 19 motorcycles. In the “Road Hooligan” operation that ran from 1.00 a.m. to 6.00 a.m., police also issued 92 summons for […]
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Bezza chup parking incident goes viral – illegal in Malaysia, up to RM2,000 fine or 6 months jail if guilty
Congestion is an ongoing challenge in urban areas to say the least, and often manifests in the difficulty faced in getting a vacant parking box. That is difficult to begin with, even before encountering characters […]
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China’s Gotion High-tech forms JV with PTT to set up battery plant in Thailand – production start in Q4 2023
Chinese battery maker Gotion High-tech has signed an agreement with Nuovo Plus of Thailand-based PTT Group (itself a joint venture between PTT-owned Arun Plus and Global Power Synergy Public Company) to set up a new […]
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2023 Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport in Australia – 116 PS 1.5L 2WD hybrid, revised suspension; from RM106,353
Following the introduction of the Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport for the European market in September this year, the Japanese manufacturer has brought the dressed-up crossover to the Australian market, with pricing Down Under starting […]
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BMW Motorrad presents R nineT Roadster and R18 Cruiser 100 years Anniversary Edition, 1,923 made
Celebrating the centenary of its motorcycles, BMW Motorrad has released the 2023 R nineT Roadster and R18 Cruiser 100 years anniversary edition. To commemorate the year of BMW Motorrad’s founding, the R nineT Roadster and […]
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Honda tried over 300 times to contact US Accord owner killed by Takata airbag – get your car checked
The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced another crash death from a faulty Takata airbag inflator. This brings the total number of confirmed fatalities in the US to 23, with four […]
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Nov 2022 Malaysian vehicle sales up by 5.58% – MAA
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of November 2022, announcing that a total of 64,404 vehicles were delivered to buyers last month. This is an increase of 3,402 […]