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Ex-Core Technologies, an offshoot high-tech manufacturing specialists from Dutch family sportscar maker Donkervoort, has attracted the interest of at least two Formula One teams. The F1 teams are particularly interested in the firm’s revolutionary ability […]
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ACE 2021 – 561 cars worth RM80.5m sold in two days!
The inaugural paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2021, co-sponsored by Carsome, happened last weekend and it was a successful two days of car buying and selling at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC). We reported […]
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Volkswagen Talagon SUV debuts in China as the brand’s largest SUV – over 5.1 metres long; 2.5T V6
For some reason, Volkswagen believes it doesn’t have enough SUV offerings in China, so say hello to the new Talagon. A product of the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture, the new model was first previewed by the […]
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Proton announces new RM200 million stamping facility in Tanjung Malim for current, future models; due 2022
Expansion works for Proton’s production plant in Tanjung Malim have officially begun, following an official groundbreaking ceremony to mark the addition of a new stamping facility. The expansion will house a new “Superlarge” press machine […]
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2021 Yamaha Avantiz updated for Malaysia, RM4,873
In new colours and graphics for this year is the 2021 Yamaha Ego Avantiz, priced at RM4,873 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. The 2021 price for the Ego Avantiz scooter is a reduction of […]
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Toyota developing hydrogen engine technology via motorsports – just like ICE, but with H and zero CO2
Toyota has always been one of the biggest proponents of hydrogen power in the car industry. While the electric source for EVs is often derived from non-renewable energy sources such as coal (which ironically is […]
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Malaysian vehicle sales data for March 2021 by brand – Perodua widens the gap, Honda sales go up by 103%
Things continued to pick up for the auto industry in March, with car sales in the country climbing by 49% from the month before. The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) reported that a total of 63,878 […]
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Malaysian racer Hafizh Syahrin laments quarantine
Returning from Europe from last weekend’s racing in Portugal and forced to undergo a week-long quarantine, Malaysian Moto2 racer Hafizh Syahrin expressed his dissatisfaction on the situation. Speaking on his personal Instagram account, Hafizh, who […]
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2021 Volvo S90 facelift launched in Malaysia – two variants; Recharge T8 Inscription Plus from RM339k
After some teasing, Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has officially launched the new S90 facelift, which continues to be locally assembled (CKD) in Shah Alam. The refreshed executive sedan is being offered in two variants, including […]
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2021 Ferrari 812 Superfast – special model previewed ahead of May 5 debut; heavy aero rework, 6.5L NA V12!
Ferrari has released the first official photos of a new special edition 812 Superfast ahead of launch – the new model and its name will be fully detailed on May 5. You can catch the […]
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2021 Volkswagen Polo Mk6 facelift revealed – 1.0L NA and TSI, new LED lights and screens, sporty R-Line
It was not supposed to surface until later today (our time), but we woke up to official images of the Mk6 Volkswagen Polo facelift. First teased two days ago, here’s a full look at the […]
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2021 Porsche Panamera facelift launched in Malaysia – 2.9L biturbo V6 with 330 PS, 450 Nm; from RM1 million
Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has just launched the updated 2021 Porsche Panamera facelift in Malaysia. For the time being, just the base variant is available, with prices starting from RM1,026,735. Included in the price […]
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Tan Chong Motor to settle RM109 million bill for excise duties via instalments, over a period of 36 months
In May last year, it was reported that Tan Chong Motor Holdings’ subsidiary Tan Chong Motor Assemblies (TCMA) had been slapped with a RM180.11 million bill by the customs department for excise duties from November […]
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Eleventh-generation Honda Civic could debut in M’sia this year, hints Honda Malaysia president and COO
Earlier this month, Honda released the first official image of the 11th-generation Civic, which was previously previewed by a near-production prototype in November last year. Replacing the 10th-gen FC model that was first introduced in […]
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Penang Bridge Smart Tag, RFID toll lanes combined
Penang Bridge users, take note. Plus has announced that Lane 25 at the bridge’s Plaza Tol B is now a merged Smart Tag and RFID lane. Previously an exclusive Smart Tag lane, the lane now […]