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  Potholes to be patched within 24 hours in Johor

  23 May 2016 / 13 comments

  Potholes are now required to be repaired within 24 hours in Johor. Concession companies in the state are also required to have a call centre to handle public complaints according to state public works, rural […]

   

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  Flash flood victims can sue local authorities – lawyer

  23 May 2016 / 20 comments

  Those affected by the recent flash flood in KL can sue the local authorities for damages, a lawyer said in a Bernama report. However, they would have to provide evidence supported by relevant experts to […]

   

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  Graphene-based nanolubricants a performance leap from current motor oils, Malaysian research team finds

  23 May 2016 / 21 comments

  Recent research has shown that adding nanoparticles to automotive lubricants significantly enhances some of these fluids’ properties. These tests have revealed that the inclusion of such nanofluids – synthesised using carbon nanotubes and various metallic, […]

   

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  2016 Subaru Forester facelift officially launched in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah – priced from RM148k to RM211k

  23 May 2016 / 6 comments

  Following its launch in Peninsular Malaysia, the facelifted Subaru Forester has officially arrived in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. In conjunction with the launch, Sebangga Auto also took the opportunity to announce its role as the authorised […]

   

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  Gov’t says no decision made yet on PLUS toll hike

  20 May 2016 / 32 comments

  There’s still no word on whether there will be an increase in toll rates for the PLUS highways, as The Sun reports. Works minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the government hasn’t made a decision […]

   

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  GALLERY: Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid on show in Malaysia

  20 May 2016 / 13 comments

  Well, here it is. The Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, which is currently on display at My Auto Fest 2016 at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC). To recap, there are three Ioniq models – […]

   

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  Shell Malaysia launches new V-Power campaign to highlight formulation’s fight against gunk, corrosion

  20 May 2016 / 13 comments

  Shell Malaysia has launched a new Shell V-Power campaign, one that’s centred around protection. The aim of the campaign is to highlight the importance of using the right fuel to protect a car’s engine against […]

   

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  2016 Honda Civic previewed ahead of M’sia launch

  20 May 2016 / 118 comments

  As promised, Honda Malaysia is previewing the 2016 Honda Civic at My Auto Fest 2016. The tenth-generation C-segment contender made its public debut here in Malaysia today, appearing in its local specification form. The radically-styled […]

   

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  Toyota Sienta MPV previewed in M’sia – coming soon?

  20 May 2016 / 65 comments

  Here’s a surprise – UMW Toyota is previewing the Toyota Sienta MPV at the My Auto Fest 2016 today. Fresh from its ASEAN debut at the 2016 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) last month, the […]

   

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  Bosch launches “one wrong part ruins everything” campaign to raise awareness of car safety

  20 May 2016 / 9 comments

  Many drivers take many of the parts and consumables in their cars for granted, changing things out only when something goes wrong, or after a catastrophic failure. In some cases, when the time comes for […]

   

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  2016 Proton Perdana teased again ahead of launch

  20 May 2016 / 180 comments

  The long-awaited 2016 Proton Perdana has been teased for a second time ahead of its launch – the unveiling should be happening soon, given that bookings are already open. The national carmaker has revealed just […]

   

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  Proton Suprima Active Concept crossover unveiled

  20 May 2016 / 66 comments

  Remember the Proton Iriz Active Concept, the raised-up, grey and orange design study shown back in 2014? Now, we have the Proton Suprima Active Concept, with a similar styling execution. The car has been unveiled […]

   

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  Local taxi firm plans app to compete with Uber, Grab

  20 May 2016 / 50 comments

  In a bid to compete with ride-hailing services Uber and Grab, a taxi company will be launching a mobile application within the next few months, The Sun reports. Big Blue Taxi Services says the app […]

   

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  GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz C300 Coupe vs sedan

  19 May 2016 / 17 comments

  With the launch of the C205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe, the local C-Class range is now complete – well, as complete as it can be without wagon and convertible variants. Buyers who are looking for a […]

   

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  18 more toll plazas to go cashless (ETC) from June 1

  19 May 2016 / 9 comments

  Motorists take note, a total of 18 more toll plazas on six highways will adopt the electronic toll collection (ETC) method from June 1, from noon onwards, The Sun Daily reports. The 18 tolls plazas […]

   

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