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2024 Volkswagen Passat Pro debuts in China – larger than European wagon; 220 PS 2.0L TSI, 7-speed DSG

While Europe gets the ninth-generation Volkswagen Passat as a Variant (wagon) only, it’s a little different in China that still loves a traditional sedan shape. As such, the carmaker has introduced the new Passat Pro […]

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Next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class to be offered with EV and ICE powertrains – EQS to be dropped

According to a report by Autocar, the next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class will be offered with internal combustion as well as fully electric powertrains. This effectively means the EQS, which is the brand’s current flagship electric sedan, […]

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Lexus recreates iconic Balance ad featuring the LS to celebrate its 35th anniversary, now with more glasses

This year marks the 35th anniversary of Lexus, which launched its first car – the LS400 – back in 1989. Incorporating hundreds of new patents, the LS400 impressed upon its debut and found 3,000 owners […]

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Government has never discussed bringing back GST as alternative to cutting RON95 subsidies – Fahmi

According to communications minister Fahmi Fadzil, the government has no plans to reintroduce the goods and services tax (GST) as an alternative to removing subsidies for RON 95 petrol. As reported by Bernama and NST, […]

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2024 Toyota Camry now in Singapore – first debut of ninth-gen in Southeast Asia; 231 PS 2.5L hybrid only

The ninth-generation (XV80) Toyota Camry has made its first Southeast Asian debut in Singapore, several months after the redesigned sedan made its global debut last November. Singapore gets the latest Camry in a sole Elegance […]

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Airlines required to fully refund passengers of flights delayed five hours or more starting Sept 2, 2024

Airlines will be required to provide mandatory full refunds to passengers of flights delayed for at least five hours or more beginning September 2, 2024, says transport minister Anthony Loke. According to a report by […]

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Xpeng X9 – fully electric 7-seat MPV with up to 503 PS, 702 km CLTC EV range; should this come to Malaysia?

The G6 is Xpeng’s first model to go on sale here in Malaysia, with more expected to come our way based on what was said during a press conference following the launch of the electric […]

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