2024 Audi Q2 updated in Europe – new 12.3-inch virtual cockpit, 8.8-inch touchscreen, more safety tech
While the Audi Q2 may not live to see another generation, the German carmaker has announced a tech update for the compact crossover in Europe. Now with a slightly higher starting price of 28,600 euros […]
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VinFast enters Indonesia – four EVs to be launched; EV factory with 50,000-unit annual capacity to be built
VinFast has presented its range of right-hand drive electric vehicles (EVs) at this year’s Indonesia International Motor Show. At the event, the Vietnamese carmaker displayed the VF5, VF e34, VF6, VF7, VF8 and VF9, with […]
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Proton Arena was once crash tested by ANCAP in 2009 – two-door ute was given a one-star safety rating
For throwback Thursday (last week), the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) dug through its archives and uploaded a video of a crash test involving the Proton Jumbuck, which we know here as the Arena. The Arena is based on the Wira but with two less seats to make room […]
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Woman found dead inside parked car at hospital in Ipoh – victim feel asleep without opening windows
A woman was found dead inside a car parked at the parking lot of the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital on Tuesday, reports The Star. According to the police, the woman was sleeping in the backseat […]
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Malaysia to use AI technology and other new methods to deal with flood issue, says deputy prime minister
According to a report by Bernama, Malaysia is planning to adopt several methods utilised by Japan in disaster management, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data, to deal with flooding issues. Deputy […]
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Toyota Camry Hybrid previewed in Malaysia at UMWT’s Beyond Zero event – 211 PS, 2.5L; launching soon?
Another hybrid model being previewed by UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) at the company’s Beyond Zero event is the Toyota Camry Hybrid. This isn’t the first time we’re seeing the electrified D-segment sedan, as it was […]
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Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) Tanjong Malim currently has 20 operational vendors, says Proton
At yesterday’s Proton Chinese New Year media appreciation dinner, the carmaker provided some updates on the Automotive High Tech Valley (AHTV) in Tanjong Malim. As we’ve previously reported, Proton will fully relocate all its manufacturing […]
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Proton to launch its first EV very soon – second EV to follow after 6-8 months; rebadged Geely Geometry?
Proton CEO Li Chunrong has revealed the company is set to launch its own-brand electric vehicle (EV) “very soon.” This echoes what was said by Proton chairman Datuk Seri Syed Faisal Albar during the launch […]
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Volvo XC40 Recharge EV renamed to EX40; C40 is now EC40 – 442 PS Performance upgrade pack introduced
Volvo has changed the names of some of its fully electric models in an effort to streamline and standardise its line-up. The Swedish carmaker is also updating its powertrains and will also offer Black Edition […]
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Proton sales in Brunei up 87% in 2023 – 789 units; X50 best-seller; first export country to get the S70 in Feb
Proton has revealed it managed to deliver 789 vehicles in Brunei last year, which is 87% more than the 422 units sold in 2022. With this result, Proton placed fifth among car brands in Brunei, one spot higher than in 2022, while its market share increased by 2.2% to 5.4%. […]
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