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  • Used 1st-gen Peugeot 508 from RM 15k, one of the biggest bang-for-the-buck D-segment sedan

    The Peugeot 508 brings French flair to the D-segment. If you're in the market for a left-field European sedan, the Peugeot 508 can be found for as low as RM 15k on our Cars for Sale site. Overview The Peugeot 508 in Malaysia has been available in several variants over the years, particularly during its pre-facelift phase: 508 THP 508 SW THP (station wagon) 508 GT Line Our focus here is on the THP variant, which includes a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, delivering 165 PS and 240 Nm of torque. Thi

    ShaunShaun

    Sep 13, 2024

  • Proton’s e.MAS 7 BEV enters local testing phase ahead of launch this year

    Proton’s first battery-electric vehicle (BEV), the e.MAS 7, has entered an extensive local testing phase. Scheduled for launch by the end of 2024, the e.MAS 7 aims to meet the specific demands of Malaysian drivers and road conditions. Six test units are being evaluated across various terrains in Peninsular Malaysia, focusing on key aspects such as Durability Adaptive Testing (DAT), Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) trials, and Electrical Road Testing (ERT). These tests aim to ensure the v

    ShaunShaun

    Sep 13, 2024

  • Data: Toyota Hilux is Malaysia's No.1 seller but the Ford Ranger is what many owners secretly want

    The Toyota Hilux is an absolute beast on the sales charts. From January to July 2024, UMW Toyota Motor sold 13,780 units of the Hilux, giving it a 49.8% market share of the one-ton pick-up truck market in Malaysia. To give you some context on how dominating the Hilux is, you would have to add up the total sales of the next four best-selling pick-up trucks – Mitsubishi Triton (4,483 units), Ford Ranger (4,059 units), Isuzu D-Max (3,986 units), and Nissan Navara (1,218 units) – to match the sales

    HansHans

    Sep 13, 2024

  • Not in Korea but in Malaysia! Kia opens its first global training hub in Asia-Pacific region

    Following Germany, Russia, the UAE, and the USA, Malaysia is the location of Kia’s fifth global training hub and the first in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Kia Asia Pacific is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur and the Kia Asia Pacific Training Centre in Glenmarie, Shah Alam underscores the Korean carmaker’s steadfast confidence in Malaysia as a pivotal hub in the region. The new centre is poised to lead the way in fostering a culture of innovation and exemplary service throughout the APAC region.

    CY FoongCY Foong

    Sep 13, 2024

  • China wants to limit tech transfer to overseas CKD sites, sets guidelines for Europe, India, and Turkey

    According to a report by Bloomberg, China has instructed its carmakers like BYD and Chery, to export only knock-down kits (essentially semi-assembled cars) to their overseas plants (as opposed to manufacturing key components of the car there), ensuring that the more advanced BEV tech stays at home. This directive arrives as Chinese BEVs gain traction in markets from Spain to Thailand, and even Hungary. However, China’s Ministry of Commerce has laid down strict guidelines, cautioning carmakers ag

    ShaunShaun

    Sep 13, 2024

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