2023
News
January 2023
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Maxim Celebrate Chinese New Year
The amazing Chinese New Year (CNY) is one of the major celebrations in Asia, and Malaysia is one of the countries who also celebrates the holiday beautifully together, not only Chinese in ...
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Hot Rocket completes pinnacle 6-hour endurance race with achievements
A historical moment for Hot Rocket Racing Club with the club’s participation in the ‘Pinnacle Kart 6-hour Endurance Race’ solidifies its credibility by stepping ...
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BMW Malaysia presents the New BMW M2
BMW Malaysia announced the arrival of the New BMW M2 to the Malaysian market, with online prebooking now open to kickstart an exhilarating year, as the premium automaker ...
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ISUZU D-MAX enjoys record-smashing 2022
Isuzu Malaysia ended 2022 with record-breaking performance, chalking up 9,211 units in sales of the amazing Isuzu D-Max, a few tens shy of doubling the numbers the company achieved in 2021. The stellar ...
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Lee Motors unveils new BMW i Charging facilities and breaks ground for new showroom in Alor Setar
In conjunction with the Groundbreaking Ceremony for their latest showroom in Alor Setar, Lee Motors will also further electrify the ...
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PROTON Global Services appoints Industrial Labs as PV System supplier
Proton Global Services Sdn. Bhd. (PGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Proton Edar, has appointed Industrial Laboratories Sdn. Bhd. (Industrial Labs) as its ...
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BMW Group Malaysia has surpassed pre-pandemic business performance with over 14,400 units of BMW, MINI ...
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CARSOME supports Malaysia’s aspirations to strengthen cooperation with Indonesia
Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-commerce platform, CARSOME is bolstering its Indonesian operations and has ...
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Chery sells record 1.2 million units in 2022, exports 451,000 units
The Chery Group has made history by selling 1,232,727 units globally in 2022 (+28.2% year-on-year, or YoY), including 451,337 units outside China (+67.7% YoY).
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Continental Tyre Malaysia reinforces sustainability ambitions with Energy & Environment Day
As part of its global commitment to environmental and social responsibility, Continental Tyre Malaysia held its Energy & Environment ...
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Following the successful launch of BYD in Malaysia, with 1,000 orders received for the Energy Awaken ATTO 3 within ...
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UMW Toyota Motor delivers 4 units of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Totoya Mirai to SEDC Energy, Sarawak
UMW Toyota Motor recently handed over four units of Toyota Mirai to SEDC Energy, and together, handed over ...
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BMW Motorrad Malaysia presents the New BMW K 1600 B
BMW Motorrad Malaysia recently announced the arrival of the New BMW K 1600 B, further expanding their local portfolio of powerful motorcycles in the touring ...
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Volvo Car Malaysia Achieves Record Sales Performance in 2022
Volvo Car Malaysia continues its rapid growth in Malaysia by closing 2022 with a record of 3,194 total sales from all car models. The achievement ...
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myTukar is extending its cashback collaboration with Touch ‘n Go eWallet till 31 March 2023, ...
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Cyberview signs MoU with Roda Emas to develop Smart Mobility ecosystem
Cyberview Sdn. Bhd. (Cyberview) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Roda Emas Industries Sdn. Bhd. (REISB) on the development of ...
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BMW Malaysia Unveils the Latest Edition of the New BMW 3 Series
BMW Malaysia introduced three updated variants of the latest BMW 3 Series – the New BMW 320i M Sport, the New BMW 330i M Sport and the New BMW ...
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BMW Motorrad Malaysia introduces the New BMW CE 04
BMW Motorrad Malaysia recently introduced the New BMW CE 04, electrifying its local Urban Mobility portfolio for the first time. With this model, BMW ...
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Hop into the New Year with Continental Malaysia for Great Rewards
Continental Tyre Malaysia is hopping ahead and driving prosperity this coming Chinese New Year with e-wallet ang pau rewards rebates for those ...
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ETCM and TXEAS flood relief assistance for Nissan owners
Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn. Bhd. (ETCM), together with Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis Sdn. Bhd. (TCEAS), recently announced a special Nissan Flood Relief Assistance ...
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Gentari and Evolt sign MoU to explore green mobility infrastructure collaborations in Southeast Asia
Malaysian clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) via its wholly-owned subsidiary, Gentari ...
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Free Trips and Fuel for a Year with Caltex Fuelling Giler
Chevron Malaysia Limited (“Chevron”), which markets the Caltex™ retail brand in Malaysia, launched their latest pump and win promotion, Caltex Fuelling Giler, where Malaysians...
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Nissan offers the most exciting Ang Pao yet with Chinese New Year promotions
It’s the Chinese New Year festive season again, and to welcome the Year of the Rabbit, Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has a ...
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Mitsubishi Motors Closes 2022 with a Record-High of 24,017 Vehicles Sold
MITSUBISHI MOTORS MALAYSIA (MMM) overall sales continue to soar as the company sold a record high of 24,017 vehicles from January to ...
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Goodyear unveils 90 percent sustainable-material demonstration tyre approved for road use
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company unveiled a demonstration tyre comprised of 90% sustainable materials.
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Chery’s 2022 global sales pass 1.1 million units, exports up 70.9%
In November, Chery Group’s sales volume reached 100,531 units, making it the sixth consecutive month in which sales exceeded 100,000 units.
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BMW Malaysia announces product updates for the New BMW iX xDrive50 Sport
BMW Malaysia has announced product updates for the New BMW iX xDrive50 Sport, exemplifying the premium automaker’s commitment ....
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Perodua: 2022 year of maximising the local auto industry’s potential
The Malaysian automotive industry was able to maximise its potential through shared responsibility in meeting customers’ expectations in ...
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Honda Malaysia achieves No.1 position in non-national passenger vehicle segment for 2022
Honda Malaysia (or the Company) today announced that the Company has recorded more than 80,200 units of total sales in ...
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Proton achieves 141,432 units sold for year 2022
National automotive brand PROTON ended 2022 with a fourth consecutive year of sales growth to push overall sales to their highest total since 2013. The company closed its books with ...
2022
December 2022
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Proton delivers Iriz to Metro Driving Academy
National carmaker PROTON recently delivered 50 units of the Proton Iriz to Metro Driving Academy. The cars were modified by ACE, a subsidiary of Proton Global Services specialising ...
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Motorist Super App Launched in Malaysia
Automotive concierge platform Motorist.my recently announced it has officially launched the Motorist Super App in Malaysia, to help car users in the country conveniently manage ...
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More Than 1,000 Orders Placed for BYD ATTO 3 within 10 days
Following the recent launch of BYD in Malaysia by Sime Darby Motors, the first BYD electric vehicle (EV) for the passenger car market, the BYD Energy s ...
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PROTON sends 1,000th vehicle to South Africa
Two months after making its official return to South Africa, national carmaker PROTON has gained a firm foothold in the Rainbow Nation thanks to the popularity of the Proton ...
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ROOKIE Racing Team marked a new chapter of Thai Motorsports
Mr. Akio Toyoda, President of Toyota Motor Corporation, who is also the founder and team owner of ROOKIE Racing, as well as a racer under the name ...
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Shell Recharge High-Performance Charging Network
Through Shell Malaysia’s collaboration with Porsche Asia Pacific, EV owners can now enjoy fast, reliable, and seamless connectivity from Singapore, ...
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Tiguan Allspace Life new price adjustment
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) recently announced a price adjustment for the Tiguan Allspace Life, which sees the SUV now retailing from RM159,990.
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TREVO builds on 2022 inroads for 2023 business path
Taking stock of 2022, TREVO was handed a mixed bag, with pandemic recovery challenged by economic headwinds and inflation, as political ...
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Perodua sends aid to partner in Sri Lanka
Perodua sent aid to the staff of its distributor, Unimo Enterprises Limited, in Sri Lanka as the island nation struggling to recover from an ongoing financial crisis which has seen a freeze in ...
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Travel Together With Your Pets By Maxim
Great news to all animal lovers in Malaysia, Maxim E-hailing implements bring pets together with you on the ride. This is not a new authority for Maxim, we introduced this since our ...
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BMW Group Malaysia and Wheelcorp Premium unveils new showroom in Bukit Tinggi
Authorised BMW dealer, Wheelcorp Premium and BMW Group Malaysia recently unveiled its brand-new showroom that ...
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Premier Audi Delaer Euromobil celebrates 20th anniversary
Malaysia’s premier dealer for Audi cars, Euromobil Sdn. Bhd. (“Euromobil”), celebrated its 20th anniversary with a bang at the Audi Centre in Glenmarie ...
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Volvo Car Malaysia launches the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric
Volvo Car Malaysia marks the next chapter in its electrification journey with its first ever electric-only SUV, the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric. The luxury ...
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Setel wraps up 2022 with an exciting year-end challenge, One To Win!
To celebrate the year of 2022, Setel is offering the ‘One To Win’ challenge to all Setel users for a chance to win a host of attractive prizes via the Setel app.
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Goodyear Malaysia celebrates this jolly season with ‘A Gifting New Year’ campaign
Maintaining a set of good, healthy tyres is a maintenance practice that every car owner must adopt to ensure a safe and comfortable drive. As we ...
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Perodua contributes to two more public hospitals
Perodua contributed RM151,000 (in the form of goods and equipment) to two public hospitals as part of its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility initiative in further enhance the ...
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Stellantis, one of the world’s leading automakers and mobility provider, has partnered with ...
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Toyota Asia’s Multiple Pathways towards Carbon Neutrality
Mr. Akio Toyoda, President & CEO of Toyota Motor Corporation ("Toyota"), and founder and team owner of ROOKIE Racing, participated under the driver...
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FLUX's Most Affordable Car Subscription Plan. Now Available
FLUX, Malaysia’s highest rated all-inclusive monthly car subscription service,
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Proton sends first group of staff for NEV training
PROTON has sent sixteen staff members to Hangzhou, China, for a six- month training stint to learn about new energy vehicles (NEV). The programme will see them based at the renowned Geely ...
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Mercedes-Benz Malaysia introduces the all-new EQE
Mercedes Benz Malaysia proudly introduces its second model series to be based on the electric architecture which developed specifically for electric vehicles, the new EQE 350+ by ...
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Civic e:HEV RS delivered to its first owner in Malaysia
Honda Malaysia recently held a ceremony at Honda authorized dealer, MH Prestige Auto Sdn. Bhd. to honour the first owner of the Civic e:HEV RS, Mr. Chin Kok Fung. As a token of ...
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ROOKIE Racing and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced their competition in the IDEMITSU 1500 SUPER ...
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PETRONAS Lubricants Organises Third Sharing Session with Despark International College
In the third instalment of the Shaping Industry-ready Graduate series by PETRONAS Lubricants International, it marked the ...
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How EV Battery Design Impacts the Choice of Fire Protection Materials
Every manufacturer has its own way of putting together an electric vehicle (EV) battery pack, and every manufacturer must consider the fire safety of its batteries.
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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that Team ...
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Five Tips for a Revving Year-End Holiday with Cycle & Carriage
After missing out on multiple year-end holidays for the past few years, now is the time to go all out and prepare for your best “revenge travel” this December. In the ...
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Avery Dennison expands energy storage portfolio with electric vehicle battery solutions
Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY), a leader in global materials science and manufacturing, has launched ...
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Chery’s 2022 global sales breach 1,000,000 units
Chery sold 132,828 vehicles globally in October (+50.4% year-on-year, or YoY), making it the fifth month in a row in which the company’s monthly sales have exceeded 100,000 units.
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GoCar Malaysia, a leading on-demand mobility-as-a-service platform, has recorded more ...
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Castrol hosts Game Changers event to award winners a free vacation package to the Premier League
Castrol, one of the country’s leading automotive lubricant companies, hosted the Castrol Game Changers event ...
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Shell Malaysia unveils its first carbon neutral*1 engine oil
As the leading global lubricant supplier, Shell Malaysia has officially launched its first carbon neutral*1 engine oils as part of its continuous commitment to provide ...
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Caltex Havoline bikePro: Expert Servicing and Unparalleled Convenience
Chevron Malaysia Limited (“Chevron”), which markets the Caltex™ retail brand in Malaysia, launched their first Havoline bikePro workshop that caters ...
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UMW Toyota Motor sold 90,595 units to date as at November 2022
UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) is set to close 2022 with a stronger position in unit sales, with 90,595 (Toyota & Lexus) units for the period of 11 months ...
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Volvo XC40 Mild Hybrid is now Available with 2023 Facelift
Volvo Car Malaysia new upgrades for the XC40 B5 Ultimate as part of its recent model year 2023 (MY23) line-up. With an integrated electrified ...
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Sime Darby Auto ConneXion-Ford opens New RM16.6 Million Ford 3S Centre in Penang
Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the exclusive distributor for Ford in Malaysia, broke ground for its new Ford 3S ...
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BMW Group Malaysia and Seong Hoe Premium Motors provided an official fleet of six BMW ...
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PROTON produces 10,000th 1.5 TGDI engine at Tanjong Malim
National automotive brand PROTON recently celebrated the production of the 10,000th 1.5 TGDI engine produced at its new Tanjung Malim engine assembly line on 1 December. The ...
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THE EVs (electric vehicles) are coming and we are not talking about those EV scoot cycles for quick mobility over short distances. We are talking abouts cars and SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and BYD is the latest to hop onto the EV ...
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Modenas Ninja 250 ABS and Z250 ABS gets MyMAP 5-star rating from MIROS
Edaran Modenas Sdn Bhd (EMOS)has received a five-star rating from the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (“MIROS”) under the ...
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Perodua’s production and sales YTD performance surpassed the 250,000-unit mark
Perodua production, monthly and year-to-date sales performances reached new highs in November as the national compact car ...
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Porsche Malaysia, represented by Sime Darby Auto Performance, celebrates the official opening ...
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BMW Group Malaysia introduces New BMW Charging offering in collaboration with JomCharge.
BMW Group Malaysia further elevates the Premium Electric Ownership Experience with ...
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Gentari appoints Sushil Purohit as inaugural CEO
Clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) has appointed energy industry leader Sushil Purohit as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective 16 January 2023.
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Gentari and EVC Launch Southeast Asia’s First 350kW Public EV Charger
Clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), a subsidiary of PETRONAS, has launched Southeast Asia’s first operational 350kW Public ...
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2023
January 2023
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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.
