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There have been a lot of talk about electric vehicles (EVs) even before the government announced duty-free incentives for battery-powered cars in Budget 2022, but did you know that only less than 300 EVs were […]
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2022 Volkswagen Mk8 Golf R sighted in Malaysia
The current iteration of the Golf R is that which is based on the eighth-generation Golf, which made its global debut in November 2020. The example shown here wears the high-performance hatchback’s signature blue paint, […]
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Malaysia ranked 3rd in 2021 ASEAN car sales – how we compared against Thailand, Indonesia, SG, Vietnam
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released ASEAN sales data for 2021 from the month of January until November. As with the July update last year, the data is for seven of the ten ASEAN […]
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SUV sales in Malaysia increased by 43% in 2021; normal passenger vehicle sales down by almost 20%
Malaysians like riding tall, and have proven so with their money. From a total of 508,911 vehicles sold in Malaysia last year, SUVs and 4x4s comprised 136,497 units in 2021, which represented a 43% gain […]
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MAA targets 600k car sales in 2022, +17.9% from 2021
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) revealed today that auto sales in 2021 amounted to 508,911 units, which is 20,603 units or 4% less than in 2020. It’s the second consecutive year of decline for Malaysia’s […]
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Proton launches new range of R3 merchandise and premium engine oils – available at COE, dealerships
Proton has launched a new range of R3 official merchandise and premium engine oils, which are marketed by Proton Global Services (PGS), a fully owned subsidiary of Proton Edar that serves to expand the reach […]
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Malaysia car sales in 2021 – total industry volume at 508,911, over 20k down vs 2020, 95k less than 2019
A total of 508,911 vehicles were sold in Malaysia in 2021. That final tally beat the Malaysian Automotive Association’s (MAA) revised forecast of 500k units announced in July last year. The original total industry volume […]
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Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo – wagon model range expanded; from RWD base model to 761 PS Turbo S
The Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo range has grown, previously starting with the GTS that is also offered in fastback sedan guise, and now features five variants covering the gamut of powertrain choices for the fully […]
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Toyota cuts February 2022 production by 150,000 units
The semiconductor chip shortage continues to be an issue affecting carmakers, as Toyota has recently announced it will reduce its global production plan in February 2022 by around 150,000 units. The carmaker originally expected to […]
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AD: Save up to RM100k with Audi Centre Setia Alam at the Rimau International Chinese New Year 2022 promo!
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Looking for a premium car to add to your driveway this year? Audi Centre Setia Alam has just the setup for you, as the dealer is holding the Rimau International Chinese New Year 2022 promotion […]
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Honda signs joint development deal with EV battery R&D firm SES – focus on lithium-metal batteries
Honda has announced that it signed a joint development agreement in December last year with SES Holdings, a Boston-based electric vehicle battery research and development company. The deal will see both companies work together in […]
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‘We don’t want to pressure motorists’ – must have freedom to choose between RFID, SmartTAG, says PM
Motorists must be given the freedom to choose between RFID, Touch n Go and SmartTAG as toll payment options, prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said. This comes after the rollout of RFID by […]
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Proton X70 now CKD in Pakistan, costs RM2,375 less
Proton Pakistan, operated by Al-Haj Automotive, has just conducted a line-off ceremony to mark the rollout of the first locally-assembled Proton X70 from its plant in Karachi. The X70 is dubbed “the first intelligent SUV” […]
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PLUS needs to solve congestion problems following RFID toll collection system roll-out: Fadillah Yusof
Highway operator PLUS Malaysia, and Touch ‘n Go have been called upon by the works ministry to find a solution to the issue of congestion reported at toll plazas following the implementation of the radio […]
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smart electric SUV – new EV by Geely with Mercedes-Benz design, coming to Malaysia under Proton Edar
A bombshell piece of news has just dropped in the form of Proton Edar securing a distributorship agreement with smart to import the latter’s new range of electric vehicles into Malaysia and Thailand. This marks […]