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  Chery Malaysia reaches 10,000-unit CKD production – Tiggo 7 Pro, Omoda E5 to be locally assembled soon

  31 May 2024 / 31 comments

  Chery Auto Malaysia has assembled its 10,000th vehicle since partnering with Inokom in May 2023. The accomplishment comes within eight months after local assembly (CKD) operations started at Inokom’s 200-acre facility in Kulim, Kedah. At […]

   

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  Pro-Net signs deal to integrate ChargeSini EV chargers into its network – accessible via Hello smart app

  31 May 2024 / 1 comment

  Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net), the distributor of smart vehicles in Malaysia, has announced an agreement with ChargeSini to provide customers with access to a wider electric vehicle (EV) charging network. Through the partnership, ChargeSini’s […]

   

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  Jaecoo J7 PHEV previewed in Malaysia – 1.5 TGDi with 347 PS/525 Nm, 88 km EV range; DC charging, V2L

  31 May 2024 / 8 comments

  The Jaecoo J7 PHEV that was first unveiled at Auto China 2024 in Beijing last month has also been shown at the recent Malaysia Autoshow 2024, where the brand also previewed its all-electric J6. Under […]

   

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  New Subaru models sold in Malaysia from 2025 will be CBU from Japan, TC Subaru confirms in statement

  31 May 2024 / 8 comments

  TC Subaru (TCS), the official distributor of Subaru vehicles and aftersales provider in Malaysia, has announced that beginning from 2025, new Subaru vehicles sold in the country will come fully imported (CBU) from Japan. This […]

   

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  Diesel subsidy rationalisation due to 10-fold increase in cost to Malaysian government: finance minister II

  31 May 2024 / 31 comments

  The decision to rationalise diesel fuel subsidy in Malaysia was due to the cost to the government, which had increased by 10 times in just five years, The Star reported. The Malaysian government had paid […]

   

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  JPJ eBid: JXD and SJF number plates up for bidding

  31 May 2024 / 2 comments

  JPJ has announced that JXD and SJF are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Johor’s latest running number series is ‘JXD’, and it’s open […]

   

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  SDAC launches digital booking platform – you can now place an order for a Ford Ranger or Everest online

  30 May 2024 / 2 comments

  At the introduction of the Ford Ranger StormTrak earlier today, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) announced the launch of its Ford online booking service. Available through the SDAC website, this provides customers with even more […]

   

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  SKDS Subsidised Diesel Control System 2.0 – one million fleet cards now available for goods transport

  30 May 2024 / 2 comments

  A total of one million fleet cards for subsidised diesel under the subsidised diesel control system 2.0 (SKDS 2.0) is now available for companies engaged in the transportation of goods, the New Straits Times has […]

   

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  Subaru to end CKD operations in Malaysia, other SE Asian markets next year – switch to CBU from Japan

  30 May 2024 / 19 comments

  In a filing with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, Tan Chong International Limited (TCIL) and Subaru Corporation have announced they will end complete knock down (CKD) operations in Southeast Asia. “After careful consideration, TCIL […]

   

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  Proton introduces ‘5-Star Rating’ initiative to uplift after-sales service levels; monthly dealer assessment

  30 May 2024 / 13 comments

  Proton has introduced a ‘5-Star Rating’ initiative to raise the standards of after-sales service, recognising dealers who have achieved an outstanding level. This is an extension of the Proton Operational Excellence (POE) initiative that started […]

   

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  Targeted diesel subsidy – applicants can choose either SKDS 2.0 or Budi Madani, not both: KPDN minister

  30 May 2024 / 14 comments

  Applicants looking to receive diesel subsidies may apply for either the subsidised diesel control system 2.0 (SKDS 2.0) or Budi Madani, but not both, minister of domestic trade and cost of living (KPDN) Datuk Armizan […]

   

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  Bentley stops order taking of V8-powered Continental, GTC, Flying Spur in Asia Pacific, including Malaysia

  30 May 2024 / 1 comment

  Earlier this month, Bentley announced it would cease production of the current 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 engine used in the Continental GT, Continental GTC and Flying Spur models. The first regions to see the departure […]

   

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  Proton EV brand naming contest – 22k have guessed name of Geely Galaxy E5-based model, ends June 5

  30 May 2024 / 13 comments

  If you haven’t already heard, Proton will soon debut an electric vehicle, which will fall under a new EV brand. Earlier this month, Proton New Energy Technology (Pro-Net) announced a naming contest for the brand, […]

   

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  2024 Ford Ranger StormTrak launched in Malaysia – sportier than WildTrak, 200-unit LE, RM181,888 OTR

  30 May 2024 / 10 comments

  Sime Darby AutoConneXion (SDAC) has officially introduced the Ford Ranger StormTrak, which slots in between the Ranger WildTrak and Platinum. The new variant – which is a 200-unit limited edition release – adds a fair […]

   

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  Penang government, MRT Corporation mulling low- to medium-capacity scalable system for Mutiara Line LRT

  30 May 2024 / 6 comments

  The Penang state government and MRT Corporation are exploring a low- to medium-capacity system for the Penang Mutiara Line light rail transit (LRT) project, Bernama has reported. The procurement board of the transport ministry will […]

   

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