2025
News
March 2025
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Proton S70 triumphant in C-segment with strong USPs and unbeatable value
PROTON’s inaugural C-segment sedan in over a decade, the Proton S70, dominated its segment in the Malaysian automotive landscape in 2024, seizing the market ...
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Michelin Malaysia unveils the New Michelin Primacy 5, giving ‘Confidence made to Last’
Michelin, the world’s leading tire company and manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences, has recently ...
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Stellantis Malaysia Debuts Subang Service Centre and Desa Park City Showroom by Allure Auto
Stellantis Malaysia unveiled a new chapter in its customer service journey for PEUGEOT and Leapmotor vehicles with the ...
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The PEUGEOT 408 Now More Attainable Than Ever with Low 0.83% Interest
PEUGEOT Malaysia announced the launch of its latest financing campaign in partnership with Public Bank Berhad, designed especially for customers ...
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smart Malaysia partnered with CapitaLand for Malaysia’s largest consumer giveaway ...
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Leading automotive player, Sime Motors has announced a strategic partnership with ...
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Stellantis Partners with Teach For Malaysia to Provide Quality Education
Stellantis, the world’s fourth largest automaker and leading mobility solutions announced its partnership with Teach For Malaysia (TFM) on the ...
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PROTON in cross industry benchmarking conference
As PROTON moves into the next phase of its business plan by exploring new vehicle segments, the need to carefully manage the transition process has become increasingly evident. With over ...
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PROTON Marks Milestone with 1,000 e.MAS 7 Units Delivered
PRO-NET, a subsidiary of national car maker PROTON, proudly announces the delivery of its 1,000th unit of the e.MAS 7, the brand’s first-ever electric ...
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Two New Seven-seater Volvo Flagships Available Soon
The Volvo EX90 has been confirmed for Malaysian shores, alongside the facelifted, new Volvo XC90 announced last year. Both models will be made available for local purchase with a date ...
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GMW Malaysia welcomes Ramadan with irresistible promotion and rewards for new owner
GWM Malaysia is delighted to join in the Ramadan spirit of generosity and togetherness by unveiling exclusive ...
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Maxim E-hailing Analysis: How Often Users Order E-hailing In A Week
The popularity of using e-hailing services for daily routine tasks is growing among the people of Malaysia. Gradually, more people are ceasing to use personal ...
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Peugeot Malaysia strengthens East Malaysia presence with new 3S Centre in Sarawak
PEUGEOT Malaysia today announced the grand opening of PEUGEOT Kuching showroom by Heng Lian Enterprise Berhad, marking a significant ...
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Rev up your engines: The LEGO Group and Formula 1® launch brand-new LEGO® F1® sets
The LEGO Group and Formula 1® are shifting into high gear with the unveiling of a dynamic new lineup of LEGO F1® sets that will be e ....
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GMW Malaysia mark a new milestone with the delivery of the 500th GMW Tank 300
GWM Malaysia is thrilled to announce the delivery of the 500th GWM TANK 300, marking a significant achievement for the brand. Already a top-selling ...
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PROTON Offers Duit Raya for New Car Buyers in March
The holy month of Ramadan is due to start in March and during this time, Muslims make a spiritual journey and celebrate new beginnings by fasting for 30 days. This is followed ...
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The XPENG X9 Ultra Smart Large Seven-Seater - Intelligently Moving Your World
Bermaz Xpeng Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor of the XPENG brand in Malaysia, is proud to announce the official launch of its latest ...
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Made in Egypt: PROTON launches locally assembled Saga with EZZ Elarab
PROTON’s international sales division (ISD) announced the launch of the locally assembled Proton Saga in Egypt, in partnership with local ...
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Nissan showcases the capabilities of Kicks e-POWER with a cross-border road trip from Hat Yai, ...
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Sime Motors Introduces EV NEXT, an Expert in Used EVs
Leading automotive player Sime Motors has introduced EV NEXT, Malaysia’s first used electric vehicles (EV) dealership. With the aim of becoming a leading EV provider in the region, EV NEXT...
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Volvo Car Malaysia is renaming Volvo EC40 - the brand’s first crossover SUV offered ...
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Honda Malaysia outlines 2025 strategy with introducing of 3 new models
Honda Malaysia has set its sights on selling 83,000 units in 2025, aiming to strengthen its market presence with a projected market share of 10.6%. This ...
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Isuzu introduces new hard-working D-Max
Long established as makers of some of the most capable, versatile and dependable trucks in the world, Isuzu commercial vehicles are reputed to add value to any business operation. With an ...
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JAECOO Malaysia in high gear, launches the JAECOO J7 PHEV premium SUV
Malaysia’s automotive energy transition is an ongoing process. Along with the emergence of early adopters, a significant portion of society is still on the fence ...
February 2025
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Bridgestone Tyre Sales (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. announced the grand opening of its latest Bridgestone ...
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BMW Group Malaysia drives Electrified Mobility, charges up Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur
BMW Group Malaysia continues to shape the future of Electrified Mobility in the country with the latest additions to their ...
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Ninja Van Malaysia celebrates 10 years of excellence with the launch of Ninja Cold
Marking its 10th anniversary, Ninja Van Malaysia reinforces its commitment to innovation and addressing market gaps ...
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Bosch Mobility Aftermarket (MA) recently showcased its latest innovations and a range of ...
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Harmony Auto launches first Denza Showroom in Malaysia
Globally renowned auto retailer, Harmony Auto, has officially launched its first Denza showroom in Kuala Lumpur located in Atlan Tower, Jalan Ampang. Recognising the of network...
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China’s Best-Selling SUV Sets New Benchmark: GWM HAVAL H6 HEV Covers 1,204KM on One Full Tank!
GWM Malaysia is thrilled to announce the winners of the ‘Drive Further, Win Bigger’ GWM HAVAL H6 HEV Fuel ...
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Proton e.MAS Pioneer Teh Tarik Session Aim To Build an EV Community
PRO-NET, the subsidiary of national carmaker PROTON, held its first-ever official gathering for both existing and future Proton e.MAS 7 owners on 15 February ...
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WTC Automotif (M) Sdn Bhd (WTCA) announced the grand opening of its latest 3S (Sales, ...
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Auto ConneXion-Ford Opens Largest State-of-the-Art Ford 3S Showroom in Penang of Global Standard
Sime Darby Auto ConneXion-Ford (Auto ConneXion), the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia, opened its doors to its latest ...
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Chery begins export of JAECOO SUVs to South East Asia Market
Leading automaker, Chery Corporate Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Chery), will begin exporting vehicles to the Southeast Asia (SEA) market this year. The ...
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Stellantis India & Asia Pacific New Regional Parts Hub in Malaysia Receives First Stock Shipment
Stellantis, the world’s fourth-largest automaker and a leading mobility solutions provider, has reached a key milestone with ...
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Following its successful debut in East Malaysia, Shell Malaysia announced the launch of its ...
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inDrive Expands in Malaysia Amid Global and Regional Ride-Hailing Growth
inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform, continues to accelerate its growth in Malaysia reinforcing its commitment to fair and ...
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Stellantis, the world’s fourth largest automaker and leading mobility solutions provider ...
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Proton X-Series stays resilient despite stiff same-segment competition
National carmaker PROTON introduced its first SUV, the Proton X70 in 2018, a year after its partnership with GEELY. This milestone marked a turning ...
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Continental Makes Way for Confident, Sustainable Driving with EV-Compatible Tyres
Malaysia is rapidly embracing electric vehicles (EVs), with EVs projected to account for 20% of the total industry volume (TIV) ...
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PROTON starts 2025 with new e.Mas 7 leading Sales in January
Following an extraordinary year when Total Industry Volume (TIV) hit a record high of 813,521 units, Malaysian automotive sales receded as bumper sales the ...
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MODENAS hands over first 100 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R bikes
Motosikal & Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd (“MODENAS”), a subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Berhad (“DRB-HICOM”) rolled out the red carpet, or more accurately ...
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PROTON begins construction of Malaysia’s first dedicated EV Plant in Tanjung Malim
PROTON has recently taken the next step to achieving its goal of local EV manufacturing following a commencement of construction ceremony for the first dedicated ...
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Proton e.MAS Makes Its Debut in East Malaysia with 4 New Showrooms
PROTON’s new energy vehicle subsidiary, PRO-NET, marked a significant milestone in the company’s dealership expansion efforts with the official ...
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Perodua to focus on expansion in 2025, eyes plant improvements, enhancing R&D
Perodua is increasing its capital expenditure to RM1.6 billion this year, with the biggest chunk of the investment reserved for plant ...
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BMW Group Malaysia has announced the official ...
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The Future of Freight in Malaysia
According to Mordor Intelligence, the freight and logistics industry is vital to the country’s economic growth, with Malaysia’s market projected to grow from RM 131.96 billion (USD 29.70 billion) ...
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GoInsuran: Providing All-Around Protection from Automobiles to Mobile Devices and Gadgets
Following its initial start in car insurance, GoInsuran Malaysia’s leading digital insurance aggregator - is expanding its ...
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Continental's Tire Plant in Petaling Jaya Launches Solar Energy Production on Site
Continental's tire plant in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, has launched an ambitious solar energy project. With the installation of 2,500 solar panels covering an area ...
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Volvo Car Malaysia Sets New Record for BEV Sales
Volvo Car Malaysia concluded the 2024 calendar year with a new sales mix record for its fully electric (BEV) segment which made up 30 percent of total retail sales, representing an increase ...
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Shell Malaysia and ParkEasy has announced a new collaboration with Visa to enable contactless ...
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UMW Toyota Motor Shares January 2025 Sales and Customer-Centric Innovations
UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) continues its strong performance in the Malaysian automotive market, ...
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JAECOO Dealership nationwide receive first 500 units of C9 SUV Coupé
Hard at work to fulfil encouraging market response, JAECOO has recently begun delivering up to 500 units of the C9 Premium Off-road SUV Coupé to dealerships ...
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Honda CR-V leads the mid-size SUV segment in 2024
Honda Malaysia (or the Company) announced an impressive achievement with the sale of more than 11,300 units of its flagship model, the 6th Generation CR-V. This outstanding result has ...
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Harley-Davidson introduces the all-new and refreshed motorcycles for its 2025 model line-up
Harley-Davidson recently revealed the all-new and refreshed motorcycles for its 2025 model line-up. New to this diverse ...
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BMW Motorrad Presents the All-New BMW R 12
BMW Group Malaysia unveiled the All-New BMW R 12, a bold statement of engineering excellence paying tribute to the brand’s commitment to legacy while embracing innovative ...
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MODENAS enters new market segment with KRISS 125 Fi
Motosikal & Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd (“MODENAS”), a subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Berhad (“DRB-HICOM”), announced the launch of its latest model, the Modenas ...
TEST DRIVEN/PREVIEW
2025
March 2025
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Jaecoo Eyes D-Segment SUV sector with J8
JAECOO is certainly gain traction in the Malaysian market with its distinctive look brought about by its vertically cascading front grille. With that, it establishes a distinct visual identity that one could easily identify with and draw attention from other SUV (sport utility vehicle) owners.
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Michelin Primacy 5: A Premium All-Rounder
THE advent of EVs (electric vehicles) made new demands on tyres as they need to perform well under a heavier vehicle load and higher stress during strong initial acceleration. The former has to do with the huge battery under the floorboard and the latter comes from the high torque output that is immediately applied to the tyres when one steps on the accelerator.
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All-electric Porsche Macan Gobbles Up Road
PORSCHE’S entry into the EV (electric vehicle) arena is not new, having done so with the Porsche Taycan six years ago in 2019. The Macan is Porsche’s entry-level model to its SUV (sport utility vehicle) range and after a decade, it was more than ready for an upgrade to earn its second-generation status.
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Future Mobility Thailand 2025
Bangkok – The Thai Auto Parts Manufacturers Association (TAPMA) is organising the inaugural Future Mobility Thailand 2025 with the theme ‘Driving Tomorrow: Innovating for a Sustainable and Connected Future’. This event showcases the capabilities of Thailand’s auto parts manufacturers while connecting the Thai ...
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Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680’s Luxurious EV Experience
THE super elite class could now enjoy luxurious EV (electric vehicle) ownership experience in the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV (sport utility vehicle). As Maybach is acknowledged as the topmost premium marque in the Mercedes family, ...
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Denza Electrifies D9 Luxurious Motoring
DENZA is the next big name from China to watch as it seeks to establish a strong footing in Malaysia and the Asean region. For a start, it is already offering a pan-Asean warranty that covers Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand for the Denza D9 luxurious MPV (multipurpose vehicle).
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Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 perfect for ‘boy racers’
EXCITING performance cars are always a dream for the younger set who relishes spinning the driven tyres in taking off and hitting ridiculous speeds to enjoy the thrill of the drive. While the less well off have little options but cheaper dressed-up model variants to live their dreams, the better off are not short of options to whet their appetite.
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Mercedes-Benz E 350 e’s Fully Connected Drive
BETTER connectivity is the key word in new cars these days, influenced no doubt by the increased rollout of electric vehicles (EVs) that feature this. It has come to the point that the internal combustion engine (ICE) cars are also adopting design elements from EVs as well.
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Electric Deepal & Xpeng Preview
WHEN you can’t beat them, join them. These are the classic words of Tan Sri Ben Yeoh, executive chairman of Bermaz Auto Bhd in reference to the two model previews from China during the recent media dinner in late January. The Xpeng X9 clearly challenges ...
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New Kia Sportage: Bigger and More Dynamic
THE latest Kia Sportage is making a big splash to open 2025 with striking options to capture potential customer attention. The mid-range SUV (sport utility vehicle) comes with bold new looks to captivate the onlooker and bigger body dimensions without looking clumsy nor unwieldy.
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Zontes Makes Bold Advances in Motorcycle Market
IT’S most likely that not many would have heard of Zontes unless the person is a motorcycle enthusiast. Besides, the name only came into its own in recent years when the Chinese motorcycle brand introduced a scooter model to rival that of Japanese makes.
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New Civic Gets Google Assistant and More
BETTER connectivity is the trend that is increasingly being exploited in new cars that are introduced these days and the latest Honda Civic is no exception. It comes standard with Google Assistant and all one needs to do is say ‘Hey Google’ to assess its many functions, including Google Maps in real time.
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Foton Sets Up Asia-Pacific Hub in Thailand
FOTON, one of China’s leading commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturers, is certainly on an aggressive global expansion phase, much like the scenario in the automotive sector. As it were, Foton is already acclaimed as the top CV exporter in China for the last 13 years, having gained a presence in 130 countries and regions.
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Nissan Kicks e-Power – all-new B-SUV EV with no range anxiety
IT’S about time that Nissan distributor Edaran Tan Chomg Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) rejuvenate this Japanese brand with exciting new models in the Malaysian market. After four long years since the last model launch (Almera) in 2020, Nissan enthusiasts here should rejoice in welcoming a completely new model with an ...
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Six ‘Hot’ Mercedes to Whet Your Appetite
IF MONEY is no problem, here are six ‘hot’ Mercedes-Benz models to choose from according to your whims and fancies. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia describes its latest model offerings as its luxury showcase to pander the elite class.
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Competitively Priced MG5 To Drive Market
IF THERE is one thing you have to take your hat off to, it is the Chinese automotive industry for the way in which it has developed in leaps and bounds over the past decade. It has come out with vehicles that could do things that were unimaginable before without sacrificing performance, quality and reliability.
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Xpander Wows ‘Em on Practical Space
SPACE is often a priority with vehicle owners looking for a vehicle to accommodate his family transport needs. Fitting the bill is either the MPV (multipurpose vehicle) or SUV (sport utility vehicle).
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Premium Omoda C9 SUV to Whet Luxury Tastes
TO SPARE you the confusion that we too had earlier, let’s enlighten you as to why there are two apparently different car brands from China selling a vehicle with the same name – Omoda. Firstly, Chery and JAECOO are ‘related’ and this status is somewhat similar to that of Toyota and Lexus.
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Top selling Mitsubishi Xpander Gets Refreshed
AS THE top-selling non-national MPV (multipurpose vehicle) in the Malaysian vehicle market, the Mitsubishi Xpander has certainly caught the imagination of many buyers desiring such a vehicle. Since its introduction to the market in 2020, more than 40,000 Xpanders were sold to date.
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New Mercedes E-Class Gets More Connected
ENGAGING the driver even more is the latest focus for the latest Mercedes-Benz E-Class as it ‘evolves around you’ being its development theme. The new E-Class is hailed as the most advanced business sedan with its artificial intelligence (AI) learning capabilities via ‘routines’. .
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EON: Boosting Brand Loyalty Through Better Customer Engagement
SELLING a passenger vehicle today is more than just taking customer orders, delivering the vehicle and servicing it thereafter based on service and warranty terms. There is now a need to impress the customer with greater attention in follow-up service and offers to achieve a positive impression and boost brand loyalty.
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Xpeng G6 Lights Up EV SUV market
WITH the heightened flurry of action in the Malaysian EV (electric vehicle) market, it’s not something once could ignore as a car distributor and player. Although the Bermaz Group has its range of EVs from Kia and Mazda to cater the increasing demand, it probably ...
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Getting Top Mileage with Honda City Hatchback e:HEV
THE Malaysian car owner preference for hatchbacks was clearly established from the early 1980s when some automotive distributors introduced them as an alternative to the sedan variant. Hatchbacks obviously appealed to the younger buyers as such body profile looks sportier without the boot.
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BFGoodrich KOs rivals with Third-Generation KO3
FEW might have heard of the BFGoodrich name but those who venture to challenging off-road terrain would certainly vouch for its capability under highly trying conditions. You would expect nothing less for an American tyre brand that develops its tyres in very demanding events like the Baja 1000, a most ...
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Range Rover Evoque: Tailored for City Drives
SOME European countries are already taking steps to curtail the number of SUVs (sport utility vehicles) on their roads, in particular city centres, as such vehicles are too big for the parking lots and urban road system. It might come in the form of higher taxes or even city entry charges.
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ORA 07 Paves Way for Affordable EV Sports Cars
ELECTRIC Vehicle (EV) sports cars are no longer available only as high-end or ultra-premium range models if the Chinese automotive manufacturers could help it. As a global leading force in producing EVs, several automotive brands in China are already introducing mouth-watering sports cars without costing the earth.
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VW Touareg R-Line Hits Home On Premium SUV Motoring
THE Premium SUV (sport utility vehicle) market is a hotbed of activity where prospective customers are increasingly spoilt for choice. There is the super luxury class for the ultra-elite segment of society, the luxury range for the fat wallets and the premium range for the well-off folks.
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Tank 300 & Haval H6 Hybrid: China Previews
IT’S NOT often that you hear of luxury SUVs (sport utility vehicles) from China apart from the BEVs (battery electric vehicles). Well, GWM (Great Wall Motor) is going to change that when it introduces the Tank 300 in Malaysia shortly.
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Multiple Award Winner Kia EV9 Arrives
THE age of EVs (electric vehicles) is very much upon us and the Korean carmakers are making sure that they are right on the ball. Kia, for one, already has a multiple award winner in its EV9 SUV (sport utility vehicle) and its accolades include being selected as the 2024 World Car and World EV of the Year.
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Ferrari’s Leisure Open-Top Drive in the Roma Spider
DRIVING a Ferrari along the twisty Balik Pulau road in Penang has to be a great dream. And there we were recently driving the Roma Spider with the soft-top down, enjoying the wind rustling our hair as we took to the series of corners at a leisurely trot.
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Top Flight Mercedes-Benz Luxury Showcase
TOP flight motoring options just got better with four new alternatives from Mercedes-Benz – a Maybach SUV (sport utility vehicle), an AMG S-Class, an updated premium SUV and a dazzling coupé. You couldn’t ask for a more varied option that panders to the respective tastes, each with a top dollar price to match.
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Mercedes-Benz C 200 Lives Up to Top Billing in CKD Package
THE Mercedes-Benz C-Class is said to be the best-selling model series over the last 10 years in Malaysia. Since it first took shape as the Mercedes-Benz 190, the German premium carmaker says more than 10.5 million of the C-Class were delivered globally since 1982.
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Contemporary Styling Keeps Latest Mazda CX-5 Flying
THE Mazda CX-5 remains a strong favourite among Malaysian SUV (sport utility vehicle) owners, even in its latest version, due to its contemporary styling. Rivals makes might have gone through complete design updates but few have achieved the same timeless look as the Mazda CX-5.
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Going full hybrid with the Mercedes-Benz C 350 e
MERCEDES-BENZ took the initial step of going ‘electric’ with the C 200 that was launched two years ago featuring a second-generation integrated starter-generator (ISG) to qualify as a mild hyrbid. It uses a 48-volt electrical system for ‘intelligent assistance’ at low engine speeds that includes boosting or energy recovery to make ‘significant’ fuel savings possible.
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Mercedes-Benz E 200 Well Up To Mark in Executive Motoring
THE Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the model that bear the three-pointed star prominently as an executive sedan in the world market. Given its successful grounding over the years since its early days in the late 1940s, the E-Class had been poised to clearly reflect a person’s social standing.
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New Macan’s Electrifying World Premiere
THE new Porsche Macan made an electrifying start to its World Premiere in Gardens by the Bay, Singapore to become the second fully electric Porsche model and first electric SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) in its range. For sure, Porsche is showing its EV (electric vehicle) capability by featuring the entry-level SUV as a BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle).
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Mercedes SUVs deliver solid drive, whether electrically or engine powered
THE joy of car ownership is often in the driving, whether it is an entry level model or a premium one. It is a decisive factor after acquiring the vehicle based on its looks, price, social features and product support in servicing and spare-parts.
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Feature-Laden New Honda CR-V Gets More Premium
THE latest Honda CR-V SUV (sport utility vehicle) has arrived, fully laden with more safety equipment and improved features in a newly designed styling package that’s bound to turn heads. It has grown bigger to complement the longer wheelbase and the top turbo model V comes standard with All-Wheel Drive.
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Sixth-Gen Honda CR-V Continues Winning Ways in Chiangmai
THERE is a reason why almost 130,000 Honda CR-Vs have found a sweet spot with Malaysian SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) owners since it was introduced here. Right from the start, it has the looks, performance and social functionality that seemed to gel with Malaysian vehicle owners.
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Audi Offers Sporty Driving with RS e-tron GT
THE sporty side of EV (electric vehicle) driving is taking shape quickly to entice those who wish to do their part for the environment without losing the pleasure of fast and dynamic driving. In that respect, Audi has its wide range of e-tron models to pander a fair selection of the local market.
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Honda WR-V Lives Up To Expectations in Langkawi
HONDA appears to have struck gold here with its entry-level WR-V, completing the SUV (sport utility vehicle) family. Since its launch in July, more than 3200 Winsome Runabout Vehicles (WR-Vs) were delivered to eager owners desiring a compact SUV to reflect their mobile lifestyle. This is slightly less than half of the 7000-plus bookings that were received.
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Exploring Potenza Sport’s Potential at Sepang
THE Bridgestone Potenza Sport is a flagship tyre launched in August 2021 to replace the Potenza S007A. Yes, you read that right; this tyre was launched two years ago. Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, Bridgestone Tyres Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd decided to keep a low profile on the tyre till now.
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Dolphin Offers Best of Both Worlds
IT’S hardly surprising that the BYD Dolphin has arrived to an overwhelming response in Malaysia. Being highly affordable for an EV (electric vehicle) doesn’t mean the potential Malaysian buyer is shortchanged on product features and equipment.
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Proton X90 Gets Going With Electric Power Assistance
IT WAS only a matter of time that the Proton SUV (sport utility vehicle) range gets a new flagship and sure enough, the X90 came along to take over from the X70. What was a little surprising was that it came only with 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo power with no bigger non-turbo engine displacement alternative as that available for the X70.
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Build Your Electric Dreams With Well-Priced Dolphins
LOOKS like EVs (electric vehicles) are now coming within the reach of more buyers with the latest model from BYD (Build Your Dreams), the Dolphin. No, BYD is not selling you a fish but a neat hatchback that is as spacious as it is forward looking.
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Tesla Hits Town With Best-Selling Model Y
TESLA has bucked the automotive world with its bold EV (electric vehicle) move in the early 2000s, gaining strong momentum over the years to achieve an annual sales volume of more than a million in 2022. The Model Y is one of its best movers and is the obvious choice to make Tesla’s entry into the Malaysian market.
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Honda Rides on ‘New Wave’ with WR-V SUV
GIVEN the current preference for SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles), it’s a matter of time before more options are introduced to pander the trend. This was obviously not lost on Honda Malaysia and the result is the new WR-V or Winsome Runabout Vehicle that would complete its SUV range nicely as the entry-level model.
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Kia Expands Malaysian Product Range with Niro EV
Kia distributor Dinamikjaya Motors Sdn Bhd has followed up on the Kia EV6 with the latest second-generation Niro Crossover EV (electric vehicle). Beside expanding the Kia vehicle range in Malaysia, the entry of the Niro EV gives the market more choice in picking an EV to pander the respective taste and preference.
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Mercedes A-Class Facelift Sepang Experience
THE Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the entry level model and since it was introduced as a saloon, it has gained wider acceptance from prospective buyers while the younger and outgoing set leans towards the more powerful AMG models. We got an insight in both the mundane and exciting part of the latest A-Class that has undergone a facelift exercise at the Sepang International Circuit.
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Powerfully exciting Mercedes-AMG EV sedans
GOING fully electric doesn’t mean taking the fun out of driving if Mercedes-AMG has anything to do with it. While Mercedes-Benz Malaysia had been introducing its respective range of EVs (electric vehicles) here in AMG Line trim, the launch of the AMG EQS 53 and EQE 53 ups the ante on powerful EV options for the well-heeled to consider.
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Lotus Goes Mainstream in Sporty Style with Eletre EV
HOPPING onto the SUV (sport utility vehicle) bandwagon could be a difficult choice for a brand that’s dedicated to only making sports cars. But when you see others going so-called mainstream by producing their unique SUV range, such as the Lamborghini Urus and Ferrari’s upcoming SUV, you couldn’t go wrong heading ...
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Top-Selling Mercedes GLC Gets Complete Makeover
IF YOU have been waiting for a completely new Mercedes-Benz GLC to come along, your wish is finally granted. Make no mistake, the Mercedes-Benz GLC has been a top seller here in its category with more than 12,000 vehicles sold since it landed on our shores in 2016. Globally, its numbers are even more impressive ...
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Preview of Next-Gen Triton At Bangkok Motor Show
THE recent 44th Bangkok Motor Show dazzled with several fascinating displays that were definitely of interest to Malaysian car buyers. This included the preview of the next-generation Mitsubishi Triton along with the latest Honda CR-V and Toyota Hilux.
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Honda Still On A Roll for 2023
THE excitement at Honda continues into 2023 with the impending launch of appealing new models and a facelift in the pipeline. Adding to that are the new 2S (Service and Spare-parts) centres, strengthening ‘key pillars’ in its model portfolio and boosting its e:HEV (hybrid) footing in the Malaysian market.
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Honda Civic e:HEV Just As Frugal On Highway Drives
THE strength of a hybrid vehicle is in its excellent fuel frugal ways in urban driving due to electric power being applied most of the time. This urban aspect is fully proven and if this could be applied to long distance drives as well, the hybrid advantage would be fully complete.
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Mazda CX-30 Finally Goes Local Assembly
THE local assembly of the Mazda CX-30 Crossover has finally been fulfilled now that the pandemic is over. The three-year delay was unexpected due to the Covid-19 virus scourge disrupting the production chain, from parts manufacture and sourcing to vehicle assembly.
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Mercedes-Benz EQS CKD Kicks Off EV Ambitions
MERCEDES-Benz Malaysia is fully committed to its EV (electrical vehicle) ambitions here by kicking off the local assembly of its first EQ model, the EQS 500 4MATIC, at its Pekan, Pahang facility. And starting from the very top in the model range is a clear sign that more EQ models down the line would join the CKD (complete knock down) wagon soon enough
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Premium Class Toyota Veloz Meets High Expectations
TOYOTA vehicle owners have rather high expectations of their vehicles and the new Veloz, which replaces the Avanza, meets these lofty anticipations nicely. It comes with all the bells and whistles to qualify as a premium people mover styled along the SUV (sport utility vehicle) body profile. Thus, it is promoted as a Crossover.
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Hyundai Palisade Facelift To Meet Growing Demand
THERE’S a market for flagship SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles) if someone very important is seeing using them, such as the Agong for one. Apparently, this has become the pull factor for the Hyundai Palisade, of which the facelift model was launched a few days before Chinese New Year.
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Kia Sorento and Peugeot Landtrek Previews
FANS of the Kia and Peugeot brands would be pleased to know that more model variants are making their respective entry here this year. For the former, Kia distributor Dinamikjaya Motors Sdn Bhd, listed under Bermaz Auto Berhad, is introducing the latest Kia Sorento while Peugeot distributor Bermaz Auto Alliance Sdn Bhd has the Peugeot Landtrek to perk up the local pick-up market.
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Good Cat Adds to Growing EV Market
THE successful run of the Toyota Avanza has finally come to the end of the road but despair not, as in its place has come the new Veloz. Boasting new engineering and a completely new body styling, the well-specified (equipment and features) Veloz is seen to befit its model description as a ‘premium Crossover’ in the B-MPV (multipurpose vehicle) market segment.
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New Veloz ‘Premium Crossover’
THE successful run of the Toyota Avanza has finally come to the end of the road but despair not, as in its place has come the new Veloz. Boasting new engineering and a completely new body styling, the well-specified (equipment and features) Veloz is seen to befit its model description as a ‘premium Crossover’ in the B-MPV (multipurpose vehicle) market segment.
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Latest Civic Hybrid Sets New Benchmark
Hybrid vehicles are no longer boring to drive if Honda has its way. The latest Civic hybrid has certainly set a new benchmark in that direction and this was fully recognised in the UK with an award recently.
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Ranger Raptor Ups Power Ante With V6 Petrol
POWER drives sales and Ford is right on the ball with its latest Ranger Raptor; it not only boasts of almost doubling the power output of the engine in the previous model but it is delivered with a V6 Twin Turbo EcoBoost petrol engine! That’s a fresh power perspective from Ford in the local pick-up market where turbodiesel engines had dominated until now.
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Honda ‘Amps Up’ East Coast Drive with HR-V Turbo & Hybrid
THE Honda HR-V is Honda Malaysia’s best-selling SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) since it was launched in 2015. Up to 110,000 vehicles were sold up to date and it was no surprise that Honda was flooded with orders when the new HR-V was launched in mid-July.
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Proton X70 No Heavyweight for 1.5 Turbo
SMALL doesn’t mean feeble and this is clearly noted when many carmakers, including premium brands, are developing small displacement engines for their newer range of vehicles. Using turbochargers to raise engine power output without sacrificing fuel consumption is now a widely adopted norm.
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Kia Carnival Goes Premium Class With Fewer Seats
THERE was more to the Kia Carnival than being a 11-seat people mover when it first landed on Malaysian shores in January 2022. It has the dimensional volumes and modern looks to match rivals, an attractive price to turn heads and the company to back it up on after-sale services.
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GAC GS3 Spice Up SUV Market
WITH the SUV (sport utility vehicle) market in full swing, the entry of new players gives buyers more options to consider. This trend is taking place across the different model platforms, from the entry level to the mid-range models to the comparative D-level premium class options.
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Pirelli Expands Cinturato Market Reach
FANCY the option of fitting Pirelli Cinturato tyres for your Crossover or SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) for the next tyre change? Well, you have that choice now as Pirelli has expanded its Cinturato tyre range to include such vehicles in the tyre replacement market.
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Kawasaki’s Aggressive Return With Ninja 250 CKD
IF YOU have been wondering what happened to Kawasaki in the Malaysian market for the past two years, well, we are pleased to inform you that Kawasaki is back and making a strong statement with the Ninja 250 and Z250 models assembled by Modenas.
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Latest Subaru XV Gets Better ‘EyeSight’
ELECTRONICS in automotive use is increasingly being applied to make driving less of a manual affair and many of the newer range of vehicles being introduced are seeing this development trend. The latest Subaru XV is one such example.
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Latest Civic Ups Ante on Sporty Yet Urbane Drive
THE Honda Civic has carved out a distinct niche in the Malaysian market that looks unshakeable. It has captured the imagination of the up-and-coming man about town with its sporty orientation while serving his more docile needs as a comfortable family car.
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New C-Class Comes of Age with Hybrid Power
THE latest Mercedes-Benz C-Class has come of age in two primary ways; firstly, it is now a mid-size sedan and no longer an entry-level one while its status elevation is matched by its inclusion to the hybrid engine circle. For the former, the new A-Class sedan is now the entry-level model.
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Merc’s Latest GLA Ups Youthful Appeal
MERCEDES-Benz’s latest GLA range maintains the strong momentum the German carmaker had achieved in expanding its SUV (sport utility vehicle) range. As the entry-level model, the GLA range does not fall short in projecting the premium class that it belongs to. And the positive support it has received in Malaysia has seen to the GLA being locally assembled.
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Comfortable Ipoh drive in the latest Kia Carnival
KIA is making a calculated move on its ‘return’ to the Malaysian market under a new umbrella. Instead of focusing on the mass appeal range, this Korean carmaker is looking at re-establishing its presence at the more premium sector.
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Myvi Goes Just As Gung-ho With CVT
THE Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) has been around for quite a while going back to the days when the car was still in its infancy. It is increasingly becoming the favoured choice today as carmakers realised that such a transmission work best with small capacity engines by allowing more efficient operation in tapping power output and providing better fuel mileages.