2024
News
October 2024
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Proton e.MAS 7 Tour Sparks Nationwide EV Adventure
PROTON, celebrated a significant milestone ecently at its Centre of Excellence (COE) with the official launch of the Proton e.MAS 7 Tour. This journey marks the the handover from Geely’s successful ...
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Taking the E-xtraordinary Leap Forward
Last October 2023, Stellantis and Leapmotor formed a joint venture that marked a significant milestone poised to reshape the automotive realm. This joint-partnership, solidified with a ....
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Modenas unveils the Modenas Versys 650 SE and Kawasaki Z900RS SE
Motosikal Dan Enjin Nasional Sdn. Bhd. (“MODENAS”), a subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Berhad, released two exciting models: the Modenas Versys ...
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Sixth-Generation All-New Mitsubishi Triton Open for Booking in Malaysia
MITSUBISHI MOTORS MALAYSIA (MMM) will be launching the sixth-generation Mitsubishi Triton pick-up truck in October 2024. The all-new ...
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Proton X90 Chauffers foreign delegates to 17th WCEC
PROTON presented 20 units of the Proton X90 Flagship to the 17th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC) to be used to chauffeur foreign dignitaries, top management and members ...
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EV Ownership in Malaysia - Insights from BMW Group Malaysia and MyZEVA.
BMW Group Malaysia and Malaysia Zero Emission Vehicle Association (MyZEVA) present several insights into the present progress of Electrified Mobility ...
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PROTON boosts Vendor confidence, speeds up Next-Gen car development
National carmaker PROTON recently joined hands with the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MECD), alongside with two ..
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The Volvo EX30 – Volvo’s newest electric car made for every moment in life – can be yours to own today. The EX30 is big on technology and safety and is the latest embodiment of Volvo’s vision to give people ...
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BMW Group Malaysia Celebrates the Latest Generation of the BMW 5 Series at SKY5PACE
BMW Group Malaysia showcased its latest generation BMW 5 Series at the SKY5PACE event in the heart of Kuala Lumpur ...
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Bridgestone Joins Forces in the Debut of Lamborghini’s Temerario in the Gaming World
The new Lamborghini Temerario has debuted on Asphalt Legends Unite, the free-to-play racing game from Gameloft, available ...
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BFGoodrich Malaysia Sets the Bar Higher with Launch of All-Terrain T/A KO3 Tire
BFGoodrich Malaysia officially introduces the newest addition to its celebrated All-Terrain family, the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 tire. The brand-new ....
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PROTON and Geely Showcase Engineering Excellence
PROTON, alongside its esteemed partner Geely, hosted a Driving Impression event for the Geely E5 at the PROTON Test Track. The event provided an exciting opportunity for EV ...
September 2024
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Goodyear Malaysia donates ST. John Ambulance with High-Performance Tyre
Goodyear Malaysia, a pioneer in tyre technology, continues its steadfast commitment to community safety by donating 60 units of Goodyear Cargo ...
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Sime Darby Auto ConneXion Unveils the Ford Ranger XLT Plus
Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia, recently unveiled the Ford Ranger XLT Plus Special Edition, featuring ...
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UMW Toyota Motor continues its strong Sales momentum in August 2024
UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) continues its strong performance, achieving a total monthly sale of 8,500 units in August 2024. This ...
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Updated Mitsubishi XPANDER Officially Rolled Out and Now Open for Booking in Malaysia
MITSUBISHI MOTORS MALAYSIA (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in Malaysia, announced that ...
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PROTON announces the start of CKD operations for Saga in Egypt
National carmaker PROTON took another step towards expanding its footprint in international markets by announcing the start of CKD operations in Egypt. The ...
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JAECOO 3S Dealership Opens Its Doors in Kota Kinabalu
The strength of a brand’s service network is a critical consideration to anyone in the market for a new vehicle. Following a busy month of J7 deliveries, JAECOO is progressing in its ...
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Proton e.MAS 7 Undergoes Extensive Testing to Perfect Malaysia’s National EV
Following the introduction of our first-ever national electric vehicle and its public debut at the 67th National Day celebrations in Putrajaya, PRO-NET has ...
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Honda introduces s Special Edition exclusively for City and WR-V
Honda Malaysia introduced a Special Edition for two of its sought-after models, the City and WR-V. Only 99 units of each Special Edition model will be ...
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Sime Darby Motors Completes BYD SEAL Line-Up and enhances BYD ATTO 3
With the successful introduction of the BYD SEAL earlier this year, and over 2,200 units registered as of the end of August 2024, ...
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PEUGEOT Malaysia Introduces 5-Year Free Service Maintenance Starting 1 September
PEUGEOT Malaysia has announced a special, limited-time-only 5-year free service maintenance promo effective ...
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SAIC Motor Malaysia expands its MG dealer network nationwide
SAIC Motor Malaysia announced the expansion of its MG dealer network across the country, further solidifying its commitment to providing exceptional ...
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PROTON Sales exceed the 100,000 mark for 6 consecutive years
Sales of national carmaker PROTON exceeded the 100,000-mark for the sixth year in a row with 101,489 units sold year-to-date (YTD), after achieving ...
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Michelin Malaysia and KTM Asia Partner to Drive Motorsport Excellence in Southeast Asia
Michelin and KTM Asia unite to drive motorsports excellence, blending cutting-edge performance with a shared ...
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MODENAS, IFS Capital Ink Supplylink Accord to Provide Supply Chain Financing for Vendors
Motosikal Dan Enjin Nasional Sdn. Bhd. (“MODENAS”), a subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Berhad, and IFS Capital ...
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New and improved – the best-ever Volvo XC90
The XC90 is a Volvo Cars icon, and thanks to a broad suite of technology and design updates inside and out, the award-winning and best-selling flagship hybrid SUV is now better than ever ...
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BMW Group Malaysia, in partnership with TOC Automotive College, announced the ...
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Singapore. Porsche proudly introduces the new and extensively updated all-electric ...
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Hyundai Santa Fe FL (CKD) Launched and Now Showcasing in Sime Darby Motors AutoMania
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) announced that the Hyundai Santa Fe is open for booking across Malaysia.
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JAECOO J-Club Assures J7 Customers Dedicated Service Personnel
JAECOO Malaysia is progressing steadily in delivering its J7 All-wheel Drive SUVs to customers. The premium off-road SUV will begin traversing Malaysian ...
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Isuzu D-Max owners join hands to celebrate Merdeka
Isuzu D-Max owners displayed their patriotic spirit when they participated in the Isuzu Merdeka Convoy as part of the company’s initiative to celebrate Malaysia’s 67th independence day.
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BMW Malaysia Presents the Latest Variant to the BMW 5 Series in Malaysia – the New BMW 520i M Sport.
BMW Malaysia unveils the New BMW 520i M Sport, further expanding its lineup of locally assembled BMW 5 Series ...
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Proton strengthen fothold in East Malaysia with 2025 Proton X70Proton
Following its public unveiling on 15 August, the 2025 PROTON X70 has been launched in East Malaysia, marking the first time PROTON has held a separate ...
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PEUGEOT Malaysia Expands Sales Network with New Dealership in Subang Jaya
PEUGEOT Malaysia announced the grand opening of PEUGEOT Subang Jaya by Allure Auto Sdn Bhd, a new dealership in Taipan USJ. This new showroom ...
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MG5 Sporty fastback coupe and MG HS SUV now available for booking
SAIC Motor Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is thrilled to announce the addition of two dynamic models to its esteemed MG lineup – the all-new MG5 sedan and ...
August 2024
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BMW Group Malaysia, in partnership with its authorised dealers and key charge point ...
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Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional (MODENAS), subsidiary of DRB-Hicom Berhad has launched a ...
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PROTON e.MAS 7 make public debut at National Day parade
Malaysia’s 67th National Day celebration this year with an added extra significance to the occasion, the PROTON e.MAS 7 made its first public appearance.
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PROTON Distributor aims to increase X Series Sales In Trinidad and Tobago
National carmaker PROTON has expanded its geographical reach in the Caribbean by partnering with ANSA Motors Limited in Trinidad and Tobago, a company with a ...
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OpenSys Technologies unveils its first DC charging station in Penang
OpenSys Technologies Sdn. Bhd. (“OpenSys Technologies”), a subsidiary of OpenSys (M) Berhad, proudly unveiled its first Direct Current (DC) charging ...
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The hot hatch, elevated: Volkswagen Malaysia introduces the exclusive Golf GTI Edition 50
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) launched the exclusive Golf GTI Edition 50, at the recommended retail price ...
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Nissan e-Power: The electrified solution without compromises
When Nissan commenced its technical development strategy in 2005, one of the key objectives was to achieve carbon neutrality in the long term through a gradual ...
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS MALAYSIA (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi ...
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Take Home the All-Electric AION Y Plus with GoCar’s Exclusive Test Drive Experience
GoCar Malaysia, a leading on-demand mobility-as-a-service platform, has launched a new extended test drive ...
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Iconic Proton Saga celebrates record sales in a decade
Entering its 39th year of continuous production, the first-ever Malaysian car produced by national carmaker PROTON, the Proton Saga, raked in a remarkable 7,855 units in ...
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McLaren Kuala Lumpur expands its repertoire by proudly introducing the new McLaren ...
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UMW Toyota Motor new 3S centre in Kota Samarahan, Sarawak
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) announced the official opening of a new 3S centre in Kota Samarahan, Sarawak. Operated by Borneo Mobility (Samarahan)...
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UMW Toyota Motor announces order-taking for the enhanced 2024 Hilux, Fortuner and GR86
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced the commencement of order-taking for the 2024 models of the Toyota Hilux, Toyota ....
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smart Malaysia Expands Presence with Second Community-Centric Hub in Johor Bahru
smart Malaysia announced the opening of its second dealership in Johor Bahru, enhancing access to electric vehicles (EVs) in this ...
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The new Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC SUV
Mercedes-Benz is thrilled to unveil the latest addition that extends our luxury all-electric EQS SUV lineup, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC SUV. This new variant combines ...
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Leader Energy transitions its corporate fleet to Electric Vehicles from BMW Group Malaysia
In a landmark step toward more Sustainable and Responsible corporate mobility solutions, Leader Energy Group Berhad ...
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Jaecoo Malaysia new Dealership at Menara MBMR, Jalan Syed Putra, Kuala Lumpur
Federal Auto Group, a subsidiary of MBM Resources Berhad, is excited to announce the strategic partnership with Jaecoo ...
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Proton targets premium SUV market with new 2025 PROTON X70
Proton’s first SUV public debut on 12 December 2018, it has received a major update to drive it to the head of the premium C-segment SUV class. Launched recently, ...
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Remove EV hassles with Nissan’s e-Power
As the first manufacturer in the world to mass produce EVs, Nissan possesses a wealth of expertise to develop and offer mobility solutions catering to diverse needs, and the ...
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ACO Tech celebrates 5th Anniversary with preview of Next-Gen mobility solutions
ACO Tech marked its fifth anniversary this year, celebrating a transformative journey by unveiling a glimpse into the future with the announcement of ...
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Volkswagen Malaysia introduces the exclusive Golf GTI Edition 50
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) launched the exclusive Golf GTI Edition 50, priced at the recommended retail price (RRP) of RM267,990.
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First 500 J7s delivered to JAECOO Dealerships
JAECOO Malaysia has officially begun delivering its first 500 units of the J7 Premium Off-road SUV to dealerships. The brand has been at work over the past seven months setting up a t ...
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UMW Toyota Motor announces strong July Sales
UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) achieved robust sales performance in July 2024, with a total monthly sale of over 9,000 units. This brings the total year-to-date sales to ...
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PROTON opens new regional Parts Centre in Sabah to meet market demand
National carmaker PROTON is thrilled to announce the expansion and official launch of its regional parts centre (RPC) at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, ...
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Kia Australian Open 2025 Nationwide Campaign Drive to victory
Dinamikjaya Motors Sdn Bhd announced its “Australia Open 2025 with Kia” nationwide campaign from 1st August to 30th November 2024. Three lucky ...
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PROTON Sales rebound in July to the highest level since September 2022
National carmaker PROTON sold 15,103 units in July (domestic and export) to post a strong start to the second half of the year and cement its hold on second place in the ...
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Born to stand out. The Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ “Limited Edition” model is now available
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia recently announced the availability of the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ in an ...
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MCE clinches contract for Perodua’s first Electric Vehicle
MCE Holdings Berhad (“MCE”) and its subsidiaries (“MCE Group” or “Group”), a leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (“OEM”) engaged in the ...
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2024 PROTON X50 shines in July to regain market leadership
It has been a little more than two months since national automotive brand Proton launched the updated 2024 PROTON X50 and despite some initial ...
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Bountiful benefits with Isuzu’s Insurance Pro
When it comes to purchasing an insurance policy for our vehicles, there are sometimes more questions than available answers. It is usually when it comes time to submit a claim or request for ...
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Proton breaks ground for new stamping line
National carmaker PROTON recently performed a groundbreaking ceremony for new additions to its stamping facilities in Tanjong Malim. The new lines will be known as stamping E ...
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ContiSeal: Pioneering Auto-Seal Tyre Technology For You
A tyre puncture while on the road can pose a safety hazard and disrupt one’s journey, especially on Malaysian roads that often face heavy rainfall, high traffic volumes, potholes, and ....
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MY24 Maserati Grecale Open for Booking
Naza Italia presents the MY24 Maserati Grecale in both GT hybrid and Trofeo versions, representing the brand’s highly anticipated SUV range that is lauded as “The Everyday ...
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Cycle & Carriage announces the addition of PEUGEOT under Stellantis Malaysia brands to its lineup
Cycle & Carriage, a renowned automotive brand in Malaysia with a legacy spanning 125 years, has partnered with Stellantis ...
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PROTON opens booking for 2025 PROTON X70
National carmaker PROTON has announced it is now accepting pre-launch bookings for the highly anticipated 2025 PROTON X70. The latest upgraded version of PROTON’s first SUV features a ...
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An exclusive hands-on preview of BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3
BFGoodrich has recently hosted an exclusive hands-on preview of BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 – the long-awaited, much improved successor to the ...
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Mudah.my, FinHero, and RHB Banking Group have announced a strategic partnership, unveiling ...
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JuiceUP drives EV charging landscape with industry-leading open payment solution system
JuiceUP, the leading fully integrated end-to-end EV charging management cloud solution with contactless payment , ...
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PDRM first to graduate from Volvo Trucks Advance Driver Development Programme
The Volvo Trucks Advanced Driver Development Programme recently certified its first group of 20 graduates, all from the Bakri Royal Malaysian Police...
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Mercedes-Benz Malaysia announced a new senior leadership appointment to ...
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REDLINE Fitness Games Powered by NISSAN: A Spectacle of Strength and Community
Marking a triumphant return to the MINES International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC) for the second ...
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Proton e.MAS Reveals Name For First Malaysian EV
National automotive company PROTON today officially announced the name of the first model for e.MAS, its new electric vehicle brand. The first-ever Malaysian EV will be ...
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MINI Malaysia introduces MINI Geniuses, providing personalised care to MINI owners in Malaysia.
MINI Malaysia recently introduced its first cohort of MINI Geniuses in Malaysia, with six MINI Geniuses trained ...
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Honda Malaysia celebrates milestone achievement
Honda Malaysia reached a historic milestone with the delivery of the 170,000th Civic and the 150,000th HR-V in Malaysia. To celebrate this double joy, the Company hosted ...
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All-New Lexus LBX Ushers The Next Chapter For The Luxury Automotive Brand
Since its inception in 1989, Lexus has consistently pushed the boundaries in the luxury automotive industry. A brand never contented to rest ...
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In today’s fluctuating economy, many young adults in the early stages of their careers are ...
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smart Malaysia proudly announces the launch of ...
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Elevating their partnership to new heights, Sime Darby Berhad and Porsche have jointly ...
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Experience 'Beyond Mobility' at KLIMS 2024 Amid Malaysia's Automotive Boom
The Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) will return for its 10th edition with the theme, "Beyond Mobility." The event, showcasing ...
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Porsche doubles the size of the model range for the all-electric Macan
Porsche has doubled the size of the model range for its first all-electric SUV. While the focus for the rear-wheel-drive Macan was primarily on high efficiency ...
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JAECOO redefines attainable luxury with prices starting from MYR138,800
JAECOO Malaysia is poised to redefine attainable luxury in the automotive market, officially revealing the complete specifications of the J7 SUV ...
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smart Malaysia Brings the smart Tour Brand Roadshow to Shopping Centre
smart Malaysia has added a new location to the smart Tour Brand Roadshow. Following successful events at Pavilion Bukit Jalil and Setia Alam Convention...
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Indonesia's IMOTO Introduces VISION.ev
IMOTO has introduced its latest innovation, VISION.ev, at a Global Debut event at the Sheraton Hotel Gandaria, Jakarta, on July 16, 2024. VISION.ev will be the first electric motorcycle in Indonesia...
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2024 PROTON X50 to boost production to meet overwhelming bookings
National carmaker PROTON announced that the newly-launched 2024 Proton X50 has received an overwhelming response, amassing a total of ...
TEST DRIVEN/PREVIEW
2024
October 2024
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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.