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  Proton eMas – Pro-Net to fully manage the EV brand

  3 July 2024 / 5 comments

  Proton has announced that Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) has taken the reins in managing its eMas (stylised as e.MAS) electric vehicle brand following its official launch earlier this month. The national automaker said that […]

   

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  Gentari switches to per-kWh EV charger pricing – from RM1.30 per kWh for DC, 90 sen per kWh for AC

  2 July 2024 / 1 comment

  Gentari was one of the few holdouts still using per-minute pricing for at least some of its electric vehicle chargers. As of today, however, Petronas’ sustainable energy subsidiary has finally followed much of the industry […]

   

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  BAIC BJ40 Plus – 2.0T off-road SUV, RM180-200k est

  2 July 2024 / 5 comments

  Last month, Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) previewed its BJ40 Plus in Malaysia, with the Chinese off-road SUV set to go on sale here first as a fully-imported CBU model, and then in CKD form when […]

   

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  Xpeng G6 EV SUV to be launched in Malaysia soon – brand’s local website, social channels now online

  2 July 2024 / 14 comments

  With Bermaz Auto having secured distributorship for the Xpeng brand of vehicles in Malaysia, the brand will be launching the G6 in Malaysia, reported The Edge Malaysia. A check online reveals a Malaysian Xpeng website […]

   

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  MINI Malaysia to host new MINI family launch at JioSpace, PJ on July 13 – pre-registrations now open

  2 July 2024 / 0 comments

  MINI Malaysia is welcoming fans to celebrate their Big Love for the brand and meet the new MINI family next Saturday on July 13, 2024 at JioSpace in Petaling Jaya. The MINI-styled event is perfect […]

   

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  Cycle & Carriage opens 12th Mercedes-Benz Autohaus in Malaysia, 4th outlet in Penang at Jln Sungai Pinang

  2 July 2024 / 1 comment

  Cycle & Carriage has launched its 12th Mercedes-Benz Autohaus in Malaysia and the fourth in Penang, located along Jalan Sungai Pinang in George Town. The new 2S facility opens its door in the year Cycle […]

   

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  Crackdown on tour buses begins after deadly Genting crash, 2 drivers already caught without licences

  2 July 2024 / 11 comments

  Just three days after a tour bus that crashed near Genting Highlands resulted in two deaths, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) has initiated a “major” crackdown on tour bus and van operators today, following an […]

   

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  Chery Malaysia planning exports from new Shah Alam factory – RHD hub, R&D, RM1 bil investment pledged

  2 July 2024 / 14 comments

  Chery Malaysia has issued a press release spelling out its integration plans and investment milestones. It all centres around the new Chery Corporate Malaysia plant in Shah Alam, which was officially opened last month. The […]

   

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  Gov’t to issue a RFP as a ‘Plan B’ for MLFF toll project, looking to reduce RM3.46 bil cost – Ahmad Maslan

  2 July 2024 / 3 comments

  The government is set to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for the multi-lane free flow (MLFF) project, paving the way for alternative bids to be made for the toll collection system, which is supposed […]

   

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  Bus involved in deadly Genting crash that left two dead had expired permit, is over 15 years old – MOT

  2 July 2024 / 15 comments

  Transport minister Anthony Loke has revealed that the tour bus that crashed near Genting Highlands on June 29, 2024 had an expired permit. As reported by Malay Mail and Bernama, Loke added the bus permit […]

   

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  Upgraded Honda Insurance Plus (HiP) launched – unlimited mileage towing, 100% payout, no betterment

  2 July 2024 / 0 comments

  Honda Malaysia has introduced the upgraded Honda Insurance Plus (HiP) for Honda owners. The improved HiP offers a combination of three enhanced benefits, which are unlimited mileage towing, 100% payout up to 15 years and […]

   

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  Vehicle Ownership Certificate printing fee reduced to RM20 in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Labuan

  2 July 2024 / 2 comments

  Transport minister Anthony Loke has announced the fee for printing the Vehicle Ownership Certificate (VOC) has been reduced to RM20 effective July 1, 2024 in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Labuan. Before the price revision, the […]

   

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  VEP: renewals/deregistration for Singaporean cars can now be done online, faster response to queries – Loke

  1 July 2024 / 3 comments

  The transport ministry says that improvements to the vehicle entry permit (VEP) have been introduced ahead of the system’s implementation at the Malaysia-Singapore border from October 1. According to transport minister Anthony Loke, the updates […]

   

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  No plans to impose driver age limit: transport minister

  1 July 2024 / 7 comments

  There are currently no plans to place a limit on the age of Malaysian drivers, transport minister Anthony Loke has said, reported The Star, and the transport minister acknowledged that there had been calls in […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz World at KL Base, Sg Besi, July 5-7 – test drives on runway, great deals, fun activities await

  1 July 2024 / 0 comments

  Looking for things to do this weekend? How does driving Mercedes-Benz cars on a runway in the city sound? Now that we’ve piqued your interest, check out Mercedes-Benz World at KL Base, Sungai Besi this […]

   

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