Former F1 champ Kimi Raikkonen joins Zeekr as chief performance adviser to improve the 1,265 PS 001 FR
Former Formula 1 world champion Kimi Raikkonen has been appointed the new chief performance adviser at Zeekr, which is Geely’s electric vehicle (EV) sub-brand. Announced by Zeekr on X (formerly Twitter), 44-year-old Raikkonen will be […]
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Mazda Iconic SP concept debuts with 370 PS two-rotor rotary EV system – previews a successor to the RX-7?
This is the Mazda Iconic SP, which is making its debut at this year’s Japan Mobility Show (formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show) as a compact sports car concept that might as well be […]
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PACE 2023: Get up close with the Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4Matic CKD – enjoy the best deals, rewards
The paultan.org Premium Car Expo (PACE) returns this year and is set to take place at the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) from November 4-5. If you’re looking for the best deals on new and pre-owned premium cars, there’s no better place to be than at PACE 2023, where you’ll […]
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2023 BMW X7 xDrive40i M Sport facelift launched in Malaysia – CKD; from RM719k; ACC with stop & go
BMW Malaysia today introduced another variant of the BMW X7 facelift with the launch of the xDrive40i M Sport. This joins the existing xDrive40i Pure Excellence that arrived back in March this year, and like that variant, the new one is also locally assembled (CKD) in Kulim, Kedah. The X7 […]
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Toyota Fortuner GR Sport rendered with aggressive widebody kit – inspired by Australia’s Hilux GR Sport
There are two versions of the Toyota Hilux GR Sport. Malaysia gets the “mild version” that isn’t as visually aggressive, while over in Australia, the sporty pick-up truck comes with a widebody kit that makes […]
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2024 Range Rover Velar facelift in Malaysia gallery – three P250 variants; 250 PS 2.0T; from RM638,800
In this post, we bring you a full gallery of the new Range Rover Velar facelift, which has been open for booking since September with a recommended retail price starting from RM638,800. We get the […]
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Flash floods hit several parts of Klang Valley, Selangor – Kajang, Kelana Jaya, Ara Damansara and Bukit Jalil
The heavy downpour that began this evening has resulted in flash floods affecting several areas in the Klang Valley and Selangor. Based on social media posts, areas affected by flash floods include Kajang, Kelana Jaya, […]
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Tesla Supercharger set up at Freeport A’Famosa Outlet in Melaka – four V3 250 kW units; Tesla charging only
More Tesla Supercharger locations are sprouting up in Malaysia, with the latest being sighted at the Freeport A’Famosa Outlet in Melaka. Located on the parking grounds of the shopping mall, the site will have four […]
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MBPG to enforce ban on parking in front of houses from January 1, 2024 – up to RM2k compound
According to a report by Berita Harian, the Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG) will enforce the ban on parking in front of houses from January 1, 2024. Pasir Gudang mayor Datuk Asman Shah Abd Rahman […]
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Proton targets 310k sales by 2030, 500k by 2035; number 1 in Malaysia, no.3 in ASEAN – HLIB Research
According to a research report by Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research, Proton’s expected sales target by 2030 is 310,000 units and 500,000 units by 2035, which would put the carmaker at the top sales […]
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