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PACE 2023: Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Creta, Staria and a new model on display – enjoy up to RM25,000 rebate

The paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) is back! The event, which takes place at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) this November 4-5, promises plenty of great deals on new and pre-owned premium cars, […]

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BMW speeding recklessly on MEX highway narrowly misses SUV, smashes into another, driver dies in crash

With no speed cameras and a general absence of any police presence, it’s well-known that the MEX highway is a bit of a speeding hot spot, if you travel the route frequently. Boorish behaviour aside, […]

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

The implementation of targeted subsidies will help increase interest in electric vehicle (EV) ownership in the country, according to national resources, environment and climate change minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. “Under targeted subsidies, the big thing is related to petrol. When there is targeted subsidy based on household income, users […]

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

EP Manufacturing (EPMB) has announced that it is set to begin construction of its planned automotive manufacturing facility in Melaka, having conducted a ground-breaking ceremony to kick start the process. The move to set up an assembly plant comes after the company’s announcement in July that it had secured conditional […]

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

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

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

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

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Tesla Model 3 Highland facelift launched in Malaysia – 513 km SR RM189k, 629 km Long Range RM218k

As indicated during the launch of Tesla Malaysia’s Cyberjaya headquarters earlier this month, the new Tesla Model 3 facelift is now in Malaysia, with the all-electric sedan making its official debut in the country today, […]

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