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The year 2021 was a challenging one for automakers. The Covid-19 pandemic entered its second year and carmakers everywhere were hampered by the semiconductor chip shortage. China’s Chery bucked the trend and recorded big growth, […]
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Mercedes-Benz forms partnership with Luminar to develop next-generation autonomous driving systems
Mercedes-Benz has announced its partnership with automotive self-driving technologies firm Luminar, in order to accelerate development of autonomous driving technologies for its passenger vehicles. Through the projected shortening of development cycles and strengthened technology partnership […]
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2023 Cadillac Escalade-V set to make its debut soon
The Cadillac Escalade has been synonymous with luxury for quite a while now, but the latest generation of the model will see the brand enter the performance SUV segment. Recently, the American carmaker announced that […]
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EVs in Malaysia not yet fully tax-free – why new 2022 prices are still higher than in duty-free Langkawi
The big news for the Malaysian auto industry this year is the tax exemption for electric vehicles (EVs), announced in Budget 2022. As a first push for EVs in Malaysia, it was proposed that they […]
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Geely in talks to acquire smartphone maker Meizu
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) is reportedly planning to buy Chinese smartphone maker Meizu Technology in a bid to expand its footprint in mobile devices as well as accelerate the development of services linking up […]
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 introduced – Dual Sport Tread Design, better long-lasting performance; 17-20″ sizes
Michelin has apparently introduced the Pilot Sport 5, which succeeds the well-known and popular Pilot Sport 4. According to the French tyre manufacturer, the fifth generation of its Pilot Sport Series offers “excellent longevity and […]
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2023 Ford Ranger Raptor spotted testing in Thailand!
A prototype of the next-generation Ford Ranger Raptor has just been sighted in Thailand, ahead of the market debut of the all-new pick-up truck. This Ford Performance version is obviously skinned with camouflage wrap, but […]
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Didi Automotive Malaysian distributor for Royal Enfield
Adding to their stable of brands, Didi Automotive has been appointed official distributor for Royal Enfield motorcycles for Malaysia. The appointment is with immediate effect and Didi Automotive takes over the reins from previous distributor […]
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Maple Leaf 60S electric sedan to debut in February – 136 hp/230 Nm, 60-second battery swap, 415 km range
A joint venture between Geely and electric scooter maker Lifan has yielded the Maple Leaf 60S, an electric sedan that offers its users the option of swapping its battery for the fully charged one in […]
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Foxconn inks EV partnership with Indonesia – to develop battery manufacturing network and vehicles
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Hon Hai Technology Group, better known as Foxconn, is set to make another push into electrification in the ASEAN region, this time in Indonesia. The company announced that it has inked a […]
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Lamborghini bids farewell to pure combustion engine, to go hybrid or fully electric from 2023 – Winkelmann
Lamborghini, one of the most emotive automotive brands around, has announced that 2022 will be the final year it offers pure combustion-engined cars. In an interview with Bloomberg, CEO Stephan Winkelmann said: “It [2022] will […]
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Geely, Renault pair up for new vehicles based on CMA platform – production starts in 2024 for local, exports
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) and Renault Group have signed an agreement to launch an all-new vehicle line-up for the South Korean market. As part of the deal, Geely will license architecture and powertrain technologies […]
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Proton R3 lubricants, merchandise – Setia Gemilang Auto is sub-brand’s first Premium Merchandise Partner
Earlier this week, Proton – via its R3 (Race Rally Research) motorsports arm – announced the introduction of a new range of official merchandise and premium engine oils to expand the reach of the R3 […]
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2022 Proton Saga sighted again, with keyless entry
Behold, the 2022 Proton Saga has been sighted once again by intrepid reader and car spotter Putra Kamrin Azran, who has sighted the latest upcoming iteration of the national car in the hills of Genting […]
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2022 Moto Morini X-Cape 650 in Malaysia – first look, estimated price around RM45k, arrives mid-year
Here is a quick first look at the 2022 Moto Morini X-Cape 650 adventure-tourer, scheduled to arrive in Malaysia by the middle of the year. No price for the X-Cape 650 has been fixed as […]