Author: Jonathan Lee

At the recent Chinese Grand Prix – where the Mercedes-AMG Petronas team finished a distant sixth and ninth – Mercedes-AMG showcased the top-dog version of its second-generation GT sports car. The C192 Mercedes-AMG GT63S E […]

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Chery has entered the Malaysian market guns ablaze, with its main marque already firmly established here and its lifestyle-oriented Jaecoo brand launching very soon. But it’s not done yet – a third brand is being […]

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The Malaysian government’s decision to reduce fuel subsidies this year has obviously been a source of debate, as it has sparked fears it may lead to a drastic increase in petrol prices. To that end, […]

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Fresh from its launch event last month, SAIC Motor Malaysia has announced it has opened ten MG Motor dealerships in Peninsular Malaysia, covering the central (Klang Valley) and southern regions. The new outlets will sell […]

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Neta hasn’t exactly endured the best of starts in Malaysia, but it aims to build momentum this year with the launch of not one, but two models. Both of these cars have already been previewed […]

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Yet another Chinese carmaker has fallen victim to the ongoing electric vehicle price war, and the latest one is smart. The joint venture between Geely and Mercedes-Benz has slashed prices of its #1 and #3 […]

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From out of left field, Kia has announced it will be launching a new pick-up truck sometime next year. It’s called the Tasman, named after the island of Tasmania in Australia, and is said to […]

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Carmakers often contend that plug-in hybrids are their stepping stone towards full electrification, offering the silent, zero-emission running of an electric vehicle with the convenience and hassle-free nature of a petrol- or diesel-powered car. This […]

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Nearly a year after the fourth-generation Tacoma was revealed, Toyota has finally pulled the covers off the SUV version, the sixth-generation 4Runner. As a midsized pick-up, the Tacoma is essentially America’s equivalent of the Hilux, […]

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