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According to reports by Berita Harian and NST, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is proposing special conditions be imposed to limit the issuance of driving licences to senior citizens. This includes requiring senior citizens to […]
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VinFast to grow European market presence from 2023
Vietnamese automaker VinFast is looking to further expand its European market growth strategy beyond its originally planned debut in Germany, France and the Netherlands next year, Reuters has reported. VinFast will debut a pair of […]
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MIROS studying if heavier penalties introduced last year have been effective at reducing instances of DUI
In August last year, amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to increase penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and drugs as well as for reckless driving was read, tabled and passed […]
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GST reimplementation could reduce Malaysian car prices, says analyst – but is that really the case?
Here’s an interesting take on a possible return of the goods and services tax (GST) – a recent report by Berita Harian suggests that it could reduce car prices by between one and six per […]
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G28 BMW 3 Series Gran Sedan in Thailand gets a new 320Li Luxury variant – from RM309k; Malaysia next?
BMW Thailand has introduced a new base variant of the G28 BMW 3 Series Gran Sedan (we know it as the 3 Series LWB in Malaysia), with the 320Li Luxury joining the 330Li M Sport […]
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Volvo to use leather-free upholstery in future vehicles
Volvo sees sustainability in motoring as more than the energy sources used for the propulsion of its vehicles; this has extended to looking after animal welfare, as well, specifically to no longer use leather trim […]
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New Toyota Loyal-T Programme launched in Malaysia – earn points, redeem service vouchers, open to all
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has launched the new Toyota Loyal-T Programme, which as its name suggests, is a loyalty programme. Open to all Toyota customers, it’s a points earning programme – much like Perodua’s UFirst, […]
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Transport ministry studying use of video and sensors to prevent corrupt practices in driving tests – Wee
The transport ministry says it is looking into the possibility of using technology to improve the integrity of driving tests in Malaysia. According to transport minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong, the ministry is presently […]
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Daihatsu Terios gets more features in Indonesia – Aruz sister LSUV now with Eco Idle, VSC across the range
The Daihatsu Terios has been given a minor update in features in Indonesia. This comes after the Low SUV’s sister car, the Toyota Rush, was updated last month with a new GR Sport variant. The […]
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Honda will use Google’s Android Automotive OS in its cars from 2022 – US first before global expansion
Honda has announced it will integrate Google’s Android Automotive OS into an all-new model that will be launched in the second half of 2022 in North America, with further products likely to benefit from the […]
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White Motorcycle WMC250EV shakedown test passed
Shakedown testing for the White Motorcycle Concept (WMC) WMC250EV has been completed ahead of its attempt at the electric-powered motorcycle record at Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni salt flat in 2022. Ridden by WMC founder and […]
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Can EV batteries be charged to full as fast as a normal refuelling process? Not likely, says CEVT expert
The battery on your electric vehicle (EV) is almost empty, but there’s a station up the road. You roll up to it, park and get out of the car, tap to secure payment for the […]
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BMW iX EV SUV now at over 100 orders in Malaysia
At the conclusion of BMW’s virtual roundtable meeting yesterday – part of the company’s Munich Motor Show programme – BMW Group Malaysia’s corporate communications head Sashi Ambihaipahan provided some details regarding the electrification plans for […]
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2022 Honda BR-V – bold redesign, big safety upgrades
Honda has finally unveiled the second-generation BR-V. Its arrival was foreshadowed by the N7X Concept that was shown to us earlier in May, featuring a fully redesigned front fascia, a range of other upgrades, plus […]
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Volvo introduces new Iron Mark logo – simpler and flatter design; to be used on cars from 2023 onwards
Volvo has introduced a new design for its famous Iron Mark logo, which appears to have been rolled out to all divisions of the Swedish carmaker, including here in Malaysia. Compared to the previous design, […]