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Tesla Cybertruck recalled to fix accelerator pedal defect that may cause unintended acceleration

The original Tesla Cybertruck accelerator pedal design Tesla has recalled the Cybertruck for an issue with the accelerator pedal that could cause it to be “trapped”, according to a notice filed with the NHTSA. The […]

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Tesla “Redwood” to be a pure robotaxi, “Model 2” H422/NV91 cancelled, no US$25k low-cost car – report

Tesla has reportedly scrapped plans for a low-cost electric vehicle (EV), instead concentrating on a “robotaxi”, according to Reuters citing unnamed sources and internal messages sighted by them. If true, this shift occurs amid significant competition from Chinese EV manufacturers like BYD, who offer vehicles at much lower price points, […]

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BNM maintains OPR at 3% in March 2024 meeting, so hire purchase interest rate won’t go up, for now

Following today’s monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3%. The 3% OPR has been the same since May 2023 when it was […]

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Tesla Model Y colour choices updated in Malaysia – new Ultra Red and Stealth Grey paint

Left: Red Multi-Coat, Right: Ultra Red Left: Midnight Silver Metallic, Right: Stealth Grey Tesla Malaysia has updated the colour choices available for the Tesla Model Y in Malaysia. You can check it out at the […]

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myTukar’s open letter to Carsome puts spotlight on gaming Google/FB reviews for 5-star rating practice

myTukar has issued an open letter to Carsome slamming the practice of incentivising users to give 5-star reviews in return for a chance to win prizes. This was in reference to a recent campaign by […]

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