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  2024 Proton Exora design proposal by Saharudin Design – next-gen MPV imagined with modern styling

  23 October 2023 / 52 comments

  Production of the Proton Exora came to an end last week after a 14-year run, and while the carmaker has yet to reveal if the nameplate will live on for another generation, Saharudin Design has […]

   

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  2024 Toyota Vellfire 2.5L AH40 launched in Malaysia – RM438k ‘entry-level’ model 100k cheaper than Alphard

  23 October 2023 / 25 comments

  The fourth-generation Toyota Alphard and Vellfire has been officially launched in Malaysia. UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) is once again providing two options for the country’s most popular luxury vehicle – the Alphard in Executive Lounge […]

   

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  2024 Toyota Alphard launched in Malaysia – 4th-gen AH40 with 2.4 Turbo 8AT, Executive Lounge, RM538k

  23 October 2023 / 18 comments

  The fourth-generation Toyota Alphard (and its Vellfire twin, which we’ve covered in a separate post) has been officially launched in Malaysia. UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) is once again providing two options for the country’s most […]

   

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  UMWT teases new Toyota Alphard, launch on Oct 23

  21 October 2023 / 21 comments

  UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has just released teaser images on its social media, showing the new Toyota Alphard with the caption ‘Luxury You Deserve’ and the launch date of the luxury MPV, which is October […]

   

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  Targeted fuel subsidy expected to help drive up interest in EV ownership in Malaysia – Nik Nazmi

  20 October 2023 / 28 comments

  The implementation of targeted subsidies will help increase interest in electric vehicle (EV) ownership in the country, according to national resources, environment and climate change minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. “Under targeted subsidies, the big […]

   

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  Stop work order issued for alleged Genting toll gantry

  20 October 2023 / 34 comments

  A stop work order has been issued for the toll gantry that is currently under construction at Gohtong Jaya. As the New Straits Times reports, the order to halt all work on the project was […]

   

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  EPMB to build manufacturing plant in Melaka – to CKD BAIC and GWM models, including EVs; ASEAN hub

  20 October 2023 / 5 comments

  EP Manufacturing (EPMB) has announced that it is set to begin construction of its planned automotive manufacturing facility in Melaka, having conducted a ground-breaking ceremony to kick start the process. The move to set up […]

   

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  2023 Range Rover Sport L461 launched in Malaysia – P400, 3.0L twin-turbo mild-hybrid, RM1,698,000

  20 October 2023 / 23 comments

  The third-generation Range Rover Sport is now here in Malaysia. The L461 Sport replaces the long-running and hugely popular L494 model (among VIPs, celebrities and well, me), and it now completes the updated RR range […]

   

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  Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic SUV EV launched in Malaysia – 544 PS/858 Nm, 615 km range, RM700k

  20 October 2023 / 7 comments

  Sighted since late August in an eye-catching Merdeka-themed livery, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has finally taken the wraps off the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. Although available in three powertrain forms, MBM has opted to go with a sole […]

   

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  Genting toll confirmed – only on the way up, not down

  20 October 2023 / 28 comments

  Click to enlarge It’s confirmed. The pictures from earlier this week showing what appears to toll gantries under construction at Gohtong Jaya are exactly what we think – we will soon have to pay toll […]

   

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  Tesla Pavilion Damansara Heights officially launched

  19 October 2023 / 1 comment

  The Tesla Experience Centre at Pavilion Damansara Heights officially opened its doors today. The centre is the second to be introduced in Malaysia following the debut of the first, which is integrated with the Tesla […]

   

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  Malaysia’s new car sales TIV could hit a record 750k this year, but anticipated to dip under 700k in 2024

  19 October 2023 / 4 comments

  New car sales in Malaysia may be on course to meet – and even surpass – the 725,000-unit total industry volume (TIV) that was forecast for 2023, but things aren’t expected to be as rosy […]

   

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  Kuala Lumpur roads flooded again – Jalan Pahang, Ampang, Pudu, Parlimen, Bangsar, Syed Putra

  19 October 2023 / 18 comments

  You just knew this was coming when you saw the rain, didn’t you? After a heavy downpour, various major roads in Kuala Lumpur are again affected by standing water, as reported by Jabatan Penerangan WPKL. […]

   

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  SUKE Alam Damai elevated interchange opening midnight today, direct access from Jalan Alam Damai

  19 October 2023 / 2 comments

  View from SUKE – click to enlarge We talked about it earlier today and voila, the Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE) Alam Damai elevated interchange will open to traffic midnight today, specifically 12:01 am, […]

   

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  AP system must be maintained, it also curbs dumping of EVs that do not meet safety standards – Zafrul

  19 October 2023 / 43 comments

  The approved permit (AP) system for cars must be maintained so that priority is given to the local industry in line with the aspirations of the National Automotive Policy 2020, said Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul […]

   

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