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The MG3 Hybrid+ has been launched in Thailand, just a few months after the electrified hatchback made its global debut in March this year. The model was also previewed in neighbouring Indonesia recently at the […]

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Following its world debut in April this year, the MINI Aceman has now been launched in Thailand. The compact SUV, which sits between the Cooper and Countryman in the brand’s line-up, is being offered in […]

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The McLaren Artura is now available in Spider form in Malaysia, more than two years after the hardtop went on sale here back in May 2022. Priced at RM3.4 million including duties and before options, […]

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The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of July 2024, which saw a total of 71,730 vehicles being delivered to customers. According to the association, this is 24% higher […]

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The Zeekr 009 has been spotted in Malaysia again, this time by Yh Liew who posted a photo of the fully electric MPV in the paultan.org Automotive/Car Discussion Group on Facebook. Unlike the unit that […]

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Today’s launch of the Mercedes-Benz EQS450 4Matic SUV coincides with the start of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Kuala Lumpur (MBFWKL), which returns for its sixth instalment this year. Following the theme ‘Re:imagine’, the three-day fashion extravaganza […]

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Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has expanded its EQ line-up of electric vehicles (EVs) with the launch of the new EQS450 4Matic SUV, which joins the existing EQS580 4Matic SUV that has been on sale here since October […]

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In addition to the MG5 GT, another MG model that looks set to be introduced in Malaysia is the HS, which is a C-segment SUV that competes against the Proton X70, Honda CR-V and Mazda […]

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MG5 GT at the 2024 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show MG Malaysia looks set to introduce more models here, with a local dealer revealing the MG5 GT will soon join the local line-up. At present, MG models available for purchase here are the fully electric MG4 and ZS. The MG5 […]

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Proton has launched a new regional parts centre (RPC) at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, which it says will reduce lead time for parts delivery by 30% to meet growing demand in its third highest state for […]

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