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  Malaysia’s fuel subsidy policy contradictory to its EV push, hampers higher adoption – Gentari deputy CEO

  29 August 2023 / 45 comments

  The push to drive electric vehicle (EV) adoption forward in Malaysia may be picking up momentum, but more can be done to ensure that it expands beyond that currently, the going-green camp points out. One […]

   

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  Chery Omoda 5 EV will be assembled in Indonesia in 2024 – launching in Malaysia next year too, as a CBU

  29 August 2023 / 5 comments

  At the recent Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2023, Chery displayed the two SUVs that were recently launched in Malaysia – the Omoda 5 and Tiggo 8 Pro – although the latter is an […]

   

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  Toyota C-HR discontinued in Thailand – second-generation crossover not confirmed for this market

  29 August 2023 / 4 comments

  2019 Toyota C-HR with GT bodykit, BIMS 2019 The Toyota C-HR has been discontinued in Thailand as the TNGA-C platform-based crossover has been taken off sale in the kingdom, Headlight Magazine has reported. The first-generation […]

   

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  2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA facelift debuts – new front end; updated MBUX; up to 228 PS, 560 km EV range

  29 August 2023 / 7 comments

  The Mercedes-Benz EQA has been given a slight facelift just a little over two years after its initial debut in January 2021. Apart from some visual changes, the all-electric crossover also receives some powertrain and […]

   

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  Free shuttle buses in Putrajaya on Aug 31, four routes

  29 August 2023 / 0 comments

  Click to enlarge Merdeka Day is just two days away, and there will be a big parade in Putrajaya in the morning of August 31. Heading there to join the celebrations? Police are expecting 100,000 […]

   

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  2023 Toyota Corolla updated in Malaysia – new 12.3-inch instrument display, USB-C, wheels; from RM140k

  28 August 2023 / 69 comments

  Besides introducing the new Toyota Corolla GR Sport today, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) also updated the existing 1.8E and 1.8G variants of the C-segment sedan in Malaysia. The former now retails at RM139,800 on-the-road without […]

   

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  2023 Toyota Corolla GR Sport now in Malaysia – tuned suspension; sportier exterior, interior; from RM153k

  28 August 2023 / 44 comments

  As promised, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) today officially launched the new Toyota Corolla GR Sport, which joins other sportified models like the Hilux GR Sport as well as the Corolla Cross GR Sport. Retailing at […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV spied in Kuala Lumpur – three-row EV in Merdeka livery; local launch soon?

  28 August 2023 / 4 comments

  The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV could be next from the brand to make its Malaysian arrival, if this Merdeka-themed example is any indication, which was sighted in the Suria KLCC premium parking area. Badging on the […]

   

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  BYD’s electronics division set to acquire US firm Jabil’s mobility business in China for USD2.2 billion

  28 August 2023 / 3 comments

  Chinese electric carmaker BYD has announced that its electronics subsidiary has entered into a deal to acquire US-based electronics manufacturer Jabil’s electronics manufacturing business in China for USD2.2 billion (RM10.24 billion). Specific details about the […]

   

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  2023 Suzuki Gixxer 250/SF250 shown at KLBS, entering Malaysia market as CKD year-end

  28 August 2023 / 9 comments

  On display at the recently concluded Kuala Lumpur Bike Show (KLBS) were the 2023 Suzuki Gixxer 250 and Gixxer SF50. Expected launch for these two quarter-litre machines in Malaysia is year’s end as CKD models […]

   

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  NPE, Besraya highways open payment system trial begins – pay toll with Visa, Master credit/debit cards

  28 August 2023 / 1 comment

  IJM’s toll division has announced that trials for the open toll payment system (OPS) have started at the New Pantai Expressway (NPE) and the Sungai Besi Expressway (Besraya). Open payment system means that you can […]

   

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  18 Putrajaya roads closed for National Day rehearsals – 100k people expected to attend August 31 parade

  28 August 2023 / 10 comments

  Click to enlarge PDRM’s JSPT KL department has announced the closure of 18 roads in Putrajaya for rehearsals and the full rehearsal for the National Day parade. The morning closures – from 5am till 11am […]

   

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  Proton S70 – new Perdana based on Geely Preface?

  28 August 2023 / 23 comments

  Proton is set to introduce its new sedan, which is expected to be called the S50, in the near future. The upcoming car, based on the Geely Emgrand, will sit at the top of the […]

   

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  Motorsports in Malaysia is expensive and industry is lagging behind other SEA countries, says Alex Yoong

  28 August 2023 / 18 comments

  Alex Yoong has said motorsports is still expensive and needs to be made more accessible to Malaysians. In a report by NST, the former Formula 1 driver said bringing down the costs of competing in […]

   

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  Polestar to work with Mobileye autonomous driving tech in Polestar 4 EV; China deliveries by end of 2023

  28 August 2023 / 1 comment

  Polestar will be working with Mobileye for the Polestar 4 to become the first production vehicle to feature Mobileye Chauffeur autonomous driving technology, which will be integrated with ECarX and will also have potential application […]

   

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