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  UMW Toyota Motor considering Lexus RZ for Malaysia – EV SUV with 71.4 kWh battery, up to 450 km range

  6 January 2023 / 1 comment

  While hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are deemed as more appropriate for Malaysia by UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT), the company is also focused on bringing in battery electric vehicles (BEVs), keeping in line with Toyota’s multi-technology […]

   

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  More EV incentives to be included in revised Budget 2023, says Nik Nazmi – tabling to happen on Feb 24

  6 January 2023 / 12 comments

  During the tabling of Budget 2023 (Bajet 2023) last year, it was announced that fully-imported (CBU) electric vehicles (EVs) would be exempt from import and excise duties until December 31, 2024. This is an extension […]

   

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  JPJ working on online renewal of lesen and road tax

  6 January 2023 / 57 comments

  Yes, you read that right. JPJ is working towards online renewal for driving license and road tax. No more queuing up at their offices or at the post office! This was teased by transport minister […]

   

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  2023 Proton X70 review in Malaysia – new 1.5L turbo three-cylinder engine better than the 1.8L turbo 4-pot?

  6 January 2023 / 12 comments

  The Proton X70 MC was launched in June last year, with the biggest change to the popular SUV being the adoption of a 1.5 litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine to replace the previous 1.8 litre turbo […]

   

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  PLUS Seremban R&R southbound closed for an indefinite period – petrol stations will remain open

  6 January 2023 / 3 comments

  Take note, North South Highway users. PLUS has announced that the Seremban R&R, southbound, will be fully closed from now, for an indefinite period. The closure is to facilitate construction and upgrading works for future […]

   

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  Toyota says hybrid is still the most suitable electrified technology for Malaysia – Innova HEV coming in 2023?

  6 January 2023 / 17 comments

  In its pursuit of carbon neutrality, Toyota has taken a multi-technology approach to support widely varying customer needs and market conditions around the world. While the Japanese carmaker has taken its first step into the […]

   

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  Toyota sold over 100k units in Malaysia in 2022, up 40% – retains top overall non-national car brand spot

  6 January 2023 / 8 comments

  Toyota has maintained its top overall non-national car brand position by selling 100,042 units in 2022. Together with the 993 units closed by Lexus, UMW Toyota Motor’s 101,035 tally is 40% higher than the 72,394 […]

   

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  Toyota Malaysia 2023 price list – Corolla Cross, Hilux, Fortuner up by up to RM5k; Alphard, Vellfire removed

  6 January 2023 / 8 comments

  After updating the prices of the Toyota Corolla and Camry in Malaysia, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has now done the same for other models in its line-up. One of those models is the Corolla Cross, […]

   

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  JPJ eBid: PQR and SYX number plates up for bidding

  6 January 2023 / 4 comments

  JPJ has announced that PQR and SYX are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Penang’s latest running number series is ‘PQR’, and it will […]

   

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  Singaporeans shake car vigorously to get more petrol into the tank – this may cause more harm than good

  5 January 2023 / 31 comments

  It is no secret that Singaporeans pay less for fuel in Malaysia after factoring in the foreign exchange rate. For this group of individuals (possibly a family), getting as much of that “cheap” fuel as […]

   

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  Jalan Batang Kali-Genting Highlands route to reopen on Jan 6 – single lane; workers, light vehicles only

  5 January 2023 / 4 comments

  The public works department (JKR) has announced state road B66, which is Jalan Batang Kali-Genting Highlands, will be reopened on January 6, 2023 at 5pm after being closed since December 16, 2022. It was previously […]

   

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  Perodua breaks monthly sales record in Dec 2022 – 31,224 units, over 1k cars made and registered per day

  5 January 2023 / 18 comments

  2022 was a bumper year for Perodua that saw many internal records tumble. With 282,019 units registered, the market leader didn’t just sprint past its 2022 sales target of 247,800 units (30.2% higher than 2021 […]

   

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  Go To-U EV Lifestyle Hub launched in RekaScape – 60 kW DC chargers; Cyberview signs MoU with REISB

  5 January 2023 / 1 comment

  Cyberview and Roda Emas Industries (REISB) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the development of a smart mobility ecosystem in Cyberjaya, with a particular focus on enhancing charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs). […]

   

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  Honda Malaysia meets 80k sales target for 2022 – up 51%, remains top in non-national passenger vehicles

  5 January 2023 / 5 comments

  Honda Malaysia (HM) sold over 80,200 vehicles in 2022, thus achieving its sales target of 80,000 units. That total is 51% more that what it did in 2021, and ensures that the H brand remains […]

   

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  Hop into the Lunar New Year with Volkswagen – save up to RM4,000 on selected cars, enjoy aftersales deals

  5 January 2023 / Comments are Disabled

  With Chinese New Year fast approaching, hop into the Year of the Rabbit with Volkswagen and enjoy savings of up to RM4,000 on selected models like the Golf GTI, Tiguan Allspace family (Life, Elegance and […]

   

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