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Lotus Eletre pre-owned units now on sale – 2023/2024 models from RM570k, 905 hp Eletre R from RM650k

Lotus Cars Malaysia has announced that a limited number of selected pre-owned units of the Eletre SUV are now on sale. A total of nine cars are being made available, all produced in either 2023 […]

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Mitsubishi Outlander inspired by Metal Gear Solid, custom Tritons, Delica for 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon

Mitsubishi is next to reveal its slate of customised vehicles for the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon, happening from January 10 to 12. Given that it does not have many vehicles in its lineup, the Japanese […]

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UMW Toyota sells over 100k vehicles for 3rd year running, but 2024 sales down 5.4% to 102,300 units

Toyota remains the top non-national brand in Malaysia, with distributor UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) announcing it has surpassed 100,000 sales for the third year straight. However, the actual figure from 2024 has fallen 5.4% from […]

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2025 Toyota GR Corolla facelift in Malaysia – 300 PS/400 Nm 1.6T, still 6MT, 8AT coming later, RM367k

Aside from the facelifted GR Yaris, UMW Toyota Motor has also launched the new 2025 Toyota GR Corolla in Malaysia. The also-refreshed hot hatch gets much of the same performance upgrades as its smaller sibling, […]

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Sime Motors AutoArena, Jan 10 to 12 – first car event in Stadium Bukit Jalil; promos, test drives from brands

Sime Motors is kicking off the new year with the Sime Motors AutoArena event, happening next weekend, January 10 to 12. This is the first automotive event being held right inside the stadium itself, with […]

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Geely sells 2,176,567 vehicles in 2024, 32% increase year-on-year – exports up 53% to 403,923 units

Geely Auto evidently went great guns last year, announcing it sold 2,176,567 vehicles in the last 12 months. That’s a 32% increase over 2023, mirroring the continuous improvement of its cars. Exports have been a particular highlight of Geely’s 2024, with sales surging 53% to 403,923 units. The company is […]

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Tesla Model Y ambient lighting now sold as accessory for older models, costs RM980 – but only in China

Some of you may remember that last year, the Tesla Model Y was given an update that brought with it some changes lifted from the facelifted Model 3, codenamed Project Highland. In China, this included […]

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