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German automakers BMW and Mercedes-Benz have been sued by German non-governmental organisation Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) as well as Greenpeace for not taking on emissions targets that are strict enough and to halt the production of […]
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2021 Mercedes-AMG E63S 4Matic+ facelift launched in Malaysia – updated styling, kit; RM1,118,888 with SST
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) today launched the new Mercedes-AMG E 63 S 4Matic+ facelift, which joins the refreshed, non-AMG variants that were introduced earlier in July. The high-performance sedan arrives as a fully-imported (CBU) model and […]
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New BMW i standalone model confirmed to follow iX – maybe a compact electric hatchback to replace the i3?
It’s no secret that BMW is focused on developing electric vehicles based on its regular petrol- and diesel-powered models. The iX3 and i4 are based on the X3 and 4 Series Gran Coupé respectively, and […]
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2022 MV Agusta F3 RR facelifted, 147 hp, 88 Nm torque
It has been a decade since the launch of the MV Agusta F3, first as a 675, then as an 800, and the 2022 MV Agusta F3 RR facelifts the Varese firm’s middleweight sportsbike with […]
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UMW Toyota integrates vehicle telematics system (VTS) with new 24Seven Road Assist mobile app
Here’s a good update for Toyota owners in Malaysia. UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has rolled out a new mobile app for its 24Seven Road Assist service. This means that the existing round the clock roadside […]
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2022 Peugeot 3008 facelift to launch in Thailand Oct 1 – imported from Malaysia, is it also coming here soon?
Peugeot’s lineup of vehicles in Thailand has remained unchanged since the brand came under new management in 2019. Just like in Malaysia, the 3008 and 5008 have soldiered on for more than two years without […]
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Mercedes-Benz suspends V8 sale due to quality issues
Last month, it was reported that Mercedes-Benz has stopped the sales of many V8-powered models in the US, citing supply chain disruptions as one of the main causes. As such, sales for high-profit models like […]
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Volocopter Chengdu Technology – air mobility JV formed via Volocopter and Geely subsidiary Aerofugia
German air taxi developer Volocopter has formed a joint venture with Geely subsidiary Aerofugia to bring urban air mobility to China within the next five years, Volocopter said in a statement. Named Volocopter Chengdu Technology, […]
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Toyota patents in-car camera system designed to catch drivers running red lights at intersections
Here’s something interesting. Toyota has filed a patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that describes a system where its car is equipped with cameras that are capable of recording traffic violations. […]
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Back from the dead, Faraday Future announces backing from Geely; targets Ferrari, Bentley, Maybach
Remember Faraday Future? Even if you do, it’s probably as an EV maker with big dreams but no results. Those dreams were very big, Tesla-beating big. The Nasdaq-listed, California-based company was founded in 2014 by […]
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Mahle and Allotrope reveal ultra fast charging for e-bikes – 90 second charge time, 100,000 charge cycles
A strong argument against the wide spread adoption of electric motorcycles and scooters (e-bikes) is charging time and range anxiety, an issue addressed by Mahle Powertrain and Allotrope Energy’s ultra fast charging with its new […]
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Interstate travel in Malaysia allowed to resume when 90% adult vaccination rate is achieved – Ismail Sabri
The government says that it will allow interstate travel to resume when the country reaches a 90% adult complete vaccination rate based on data and analysis made by the health ministry. Prime minister Datuk Seri […]
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Meralco expects the price of EVs to match ICE cars by 2024 in the Philippines – 70% energy cost savings
Price is one of the main reasons why most people aren’t willing to make the switch from an internal combustion engine vehicle to a fully electric one. For example, the Nissan Leaf in Malaysia is […]
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Greenies to boycott Toyota for slowing EV transition
Environmentalists are calling for people to boycott Toyota for seemingly using its money and influence to slow down the electric vehicle (EV) progress. According to Electrek, while other automakers have doubled down on their EV […]
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2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT revealed – 152 PS, 106 Nm
There has been a dearth of motorcycle sports-tourers in the traditional style but this situation has been addressed with the release of the 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT in Europe. While some manufacturers still have a sports-tourer […]