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  Leapmotor C10 EV previewed in Malaysia in RHD form – 218 PS, 69.9 kWh battery, 420 km WLTP range

  18 September 2024 / 3 comments

  First shown here in May, and then spotted undergoing road trials last month, the Leapmotor C10 has now been officially previewed in Malaysia, with Stellantis Malaysia showcasing the car in its right-hand drive form to […]

   

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  Mercedes F1 special livery to celebrate Petronas’ 50th anniversary; Hamilton, Russell to visit Malaysia

  18 September 2024 / 5 comments

  Us Malaysians may still be no closer to a return of the Malaysia Grand Prix, but this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix is set to get a dose of local flavour. That’s because the Mercedes-AMG Petronas […]

   

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  Butterworth Outer Ring Road (BORR) reminds users to avoid R&R Bagan Ajam’s seafront – big waves, unsafe

  18 September 2024 / 1 comment

  Click to enlarge It’s been stormy in Penang, where heavy rain has combined with strong winds and big waves. The latter has swamped the seafront area of the Butterworth Outer Ring Road (BORR), specifically the […]

   

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  Chery Tiggo 8 Pro SUV now with RM8,000 discount

  18 September 2024 / 10 comments

  The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro can now be had with an RM8,000 discount in the latest promo by Chery Malaysia. This is the same rate as the discount for the Omoda 5, but without the […]

   

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  Hycan EVs coming to Malaysia? Z03 SUV, A06/A06 Plus sedans and V09 electric MPV planned for 2025

  14 September 2024 / 8 comments

  Hycan Z03 SUV. No shortage of Chinese carmakers entering our market, it seems, with another one on its way in. Hycan is the name of the entry, and its first products – all electric vehicles […]

   

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  Chery Omoda 5 – RM8k discount or 7-year free service

  13 September 2024 / 17 comments

  The Chery Omoda 5 can now be had with an RM8,000 discount in the latest promo by Chery Malaysia. One can either take the instant rebate, or “100% free service for seven years”. By mentioning […]

   

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  Puspakom extends operations to Saturdays this month – Sept 14, 21, 28; 17 branches nationwide involved

  13 September 2024 / 1 comment

  Acknowledging that it might be difficult to send your car in for inspection on working days, Puspakom will open for business on three Saturdays this month, starting from tomorrow, September 14. The extended operations – […]

   

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  JPJ to take action if service counters are closed: D-G

  13 September 2024 / 13 comments

  Action will be taken against state directors and branch heads of the road transport department (JPJ) if the department’s service counters are found to be closed to the public, JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli […]

   

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  JPJ seizes 21 luxury MPVs doing illegal ‘kereta sapu’ biz – some charging RM1k for KL-Singapore trip

  13 September 2024 / 14 comments

  JPJ has seized 21 luxury MPVs used as illegal ‘kereta sapu’ in special operations held in the Klang Valley from September 2-6. Director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said such an operation was held for the […]

   

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  Proton eMas 7 EV – 100,000 km local testing before launch, higher water wading depth compared to Geely

  13 September 2024 / 17 comments

  Proton is taking great pains to stress that its forthcoming eMas 7 (stylised as the e.MAS 7) is not a mere rebadge of its Geely Galaxy E5/EX5 twin, highlighting the significant amount of local input. […]

   

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  Perodua Online Booking is live – order an Axia, Bezza, Myvi, Ativa, Alza, Aruz; pick colour, GearUp; RM100 fee

  13 September 2024 / 5 comments

  Click to enlarge You can now book a new Perodua from the comfort of your sofa, as Perodua Online Booking (POB) is now live. In short, you can book a new Perodua from their official […]

   

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  Kia opens new APAC training centre in Glenmarie – fifth global hub after Germany, US, Russia and UAE

  12 September 2024 / 7 comments

  You may not know this, but Kia’s Asia Pacific headquarters is located here in Kuala Lumpur, which is why it’s no surprise the company opened its APAC training centre in Glenmarie. The facility is the […]

   

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  On-demand bus app Kumpool rebrands to Kummute

  12 September 2024 / 3 comments

  Ride-hailing bus service Kumpool Ride has announced it is rebranding to Kummute, and the name change is also set to see the brand revamp its look and provide “more convenient ways to commute,” although it […]

   

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  2024 Mitsubishi Xpander facelift MPV open for booking in Malaysia – new looks, still 4AT, intro price RM115k

  12 September 2024 / 37 comments

  It might not be immediately obvious if you’re in the Klang Valley, but the Mitsubishi Xpander has been a successful model for Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM). Introduced here in late 2020, the seven-seater MPV has […]

   

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  2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC350e in Malaysia – X254 PHEV with 313 PS, 550 Nm, 131 km EV range, RM399k

  12 September 2024 / 15 comments

  Aside from the W214 E-Class, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has also pulled the covers off the new Mercedes-Benz GLC350e 4Matic AMG Line. The plug-in hybrid SUV – badged the GLC300e in other markets – replaces the […]

   

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