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It is compulsory for express buses travelling on a trip of more than 300 km to have a second driver for the safety of passengers. As reported by The Star, Penang road transport department (JPJ) […]

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Kia Malaysia has announced on its official Facebook page that it is now accepting bookings for the Kia EV9. The company is not providing further details like the list of available variants and pricing for […]

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The Tesla Cybertruck has arrived in Malaysia just a few months after the brand’s first pick-up truck made its global debut last December. This revelation comes after a member of the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group […]

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The Magistrate Court has sentenced a workshop owner to a fine of RM4,000 or two weeks imprisonment (if he fails to pay the fine) for failing to provide a written statement regarding the type and […]

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The Toyota Hilux Champ was launched in Thailand last November and is currently on display at the ongoing Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). Based on the IMV platform, the Hilux Champ was previewed by the […]

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Mazda Thailand chose this year’s Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) to showcase the MX-30 R-EV, which is a version of the brand’s first mass-production electric vehicle (EV) with a rotary range extender. Revealed globally in […]

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At this year’s Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), Xpeng Thailand began accepting pre-bookings for the Xpeng G6 which will be offered in two variants. Finalised pricing isn’t available for now, although it’s been reported the […]

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The Kia EV5 made its global debut back in August 2023 and was previewed during the launch of the EV9 in Thailand earlier this month. At this year’s Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), Kia Thailand […]

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The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe has finally been given official pricing in Thailand, several months after order taking for the brand’s electrified SUV started at last year’s Thailand International Motor Expo – Jeep Thailand is […]

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BYD has launched a new 3S centre in Melaka and managed by BYD Sing Kwung Motors. Staffed by trained professionals to provide sales and aftersales services, the facility is part of BYD’s initiative to strengthen […]

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