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    Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Tyre Lands In Malaysia

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    Hankook Malaysia Debuts iON evo EV-Specific Performance Tyres

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    Facelifted Range Rover Velar Lands Locally From RM 638,800

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      Yuki Tsunoda & Daniel Ricciardo Confirmed At AlphaTauri For 2024

      This will hopefully end the revolving door of drivers that AlphaTauri have experienced this year.  While the Formula 1 driver market this year may not be as mad as previous years, there were nevertheless still a few unknowns as to who will get seats in what for the following season. And perhaps the team facing the most headache with regards to choosing their drivers was Scuderia AlphaTauri, who had seen four bums in its two cars since the beginning of this season.  The Italian outfit however has since recently announced that it would be sticking with its original post-summer break…

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      Toyota Celebrates 40 Years Of AE86 With A Special Edition GR86

      It should come as no surprise this GR86 is painted in the obligatory hachiroku panda palette.  The Toyota AE86 turns 40 this year. And to celebrate four decades of this cultural icon, the Japanese automaker has since decided to debut a special edition of its spiritual successor in its home market.  Based on the RZ trim of the GR86 offered in Japan, this newly launched AE86-themed special edition is to unsurprisingly feature an homage to the iconic hachiroku panda livery. Available in either a white or red base colour, the exterior of this two door sports car is then adorned…

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      Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Tyre Lands In Malaysia

      This latest iteration of Hankook’s Ventus Prime range is available locally in sizes ranging from 15- to 19-inches.  Alongside the local launch of its EV-specific iON evo tyre, Hankook Malaysia has also launched its Ventus Prime 4 tyre locally. Still to be designed for internal combustion engined (ICE) vehicles, this latest iteration of the South Korean tyre producer’s award-winning Ventus Prime series is touted to provide a ‘more optimised blend of performance, safety, comfort, and durability’.  According to Hankook, the tread pattern and contour of this new Ventus Prime 4 were optimised to achieve a precise level of contact area.…

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      Hankook Malaysia Debuts iON evo EV-Specific Performance Tyres

      These new Hankook iON evo tyres are designed specifically for use with electric vehicles and SUVs.  Hankook Tire Malaysia has recently announced the local debut of its iON evo and iON evo SUV tyres. Designed specifically for use on EVs, these performance rubber touts to offer ‘uncompromised performance in handling and mileage with low rolling resistance, wet grip, and low noise’.  More specifically, both the iON evo and iON evo SUV tyre was apparently designed offer superior handling and grip performance, in response to the greater initial torque power of EVs. Hankook further claims for these new EV-centric rubber are…

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      Honda Integrates US Racing Arm Into Its Global Motorsports Outfit

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      China’s Gotion To Build RM 9.4 Billion EV Battery Plant In Illinois

      This new North American battery plant has an annual planned manufacturing capacity of 40 GWh.  One of China’s largest EV lithium-ion battery producers, Gotion High-tech Co, has recently announced plans to build its first North American manufacturing plant in Illinois. The company has pledged to invest $2 billion (RM 9.4 billion) into this new gigafactory located in in the Kankakee County of the mid-western state, with this planned 150 acre site aimed to create 2,600 jobs within the region.  Gotion is currently aiming for this new North American manufacturing site to focus on the production of produce lithium-ion battery packs…

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      Facelifted Range Rover Velar Lands Locally From RM 638,800

      This updated Velar brings with it a slightly sleeker look and a new infotainment system.  Just a little over 7 months after its international unveiling, the facelifted variant of the Range Rover Velar has since made its local debut over here. Arriving on our shores in three variants, the mid-life refresh performed on this luxury SUV has resulted in a slightly sleeker exterior aesthetic, as well as a few tweaks to its interior tech.  Starting first with the changes made on the outside, the facelifted Velar nets a new front grille that mimics the design seen on its larger Range…

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      New Honda Accord Debuts In Japan Solely As A Hybrid

      This JDM Honda Accord also features a configurable Experience Selection Dial on the centre console.  It might be a surprise to note that while the latest 11th generation of Honda’s Accord has been out in the States and also in China for nearly a year now, this large sedan however has not actually made it to its home market. But this is soon about to change, as the Japanese automaker has recently announced that the Accord will finally be arriving in Japan.  Though perhaps the bigger news surrounding this JDM-spec Accord is to be what lies under the hood, as…

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      Nissan Made A Portable Power Source From Old Leaf Batteries

      Batteries from older Nissan Leafs are now given a new lease of life as a portable power source.  In what is perhaps the ultimate form of recycling, Nissan has recently launched a new portable power source that utilises reclaimed modules from old first-generation Leaf EVs.  Developed in collaboration with JVCKenwood Corp and 4REnergy, this new portable electricity supply is quoted to weigh 14.4 kg and is made from two modules reclaimed from the Japanese electric hatchback. Details regarding the exact technical specification of this battery pack is unfortunately not publicly disclosed, but the original specifications of the Leaf’s battery should…

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      UK Government Pushes ICE Sale Ban Back To 2035

      The UK government has originally proposed to stop the sale of internal combustion engined vehicles in 2030.  UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has recently announced that the ban on the sale of new petrol- and diesel-engined cars will now be pushed back to 2035. A ban that was originally set to come into effect in 2030, this 5-year delay comes amid a wider series of postponement of key green policies previously announced by the government.   In the announcement of the delay that was initially timetabled for Friday but brought forward due to a series of leaks, Rishi Sunak appeared…

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      Toyota Has Showcased Its New Cutting Edge EV Production Line

      This new production line is touted by Toyota to cut EV manufacturing time from hours to minutes.  While it is certainly true that Toyota might be on the back foot currently in the EV space, its current deficit will likely not remain so for very much longer. That is as apart from having not too long ago announced some rather ambitious goals on producing solid state drive batteries by 2027, the Japanese manufacturer today has also shown off its new next-generation battery electric vehicle production line. And boy, what an incredible bit of tech it is… Getting straight into the…

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      Mercedes-Benz Introduces New Agency Retail Model For Malaysia

      This new agency model apparently should give its customers more convenience and better prices.   Mercedes-Benz has recently announced that it is implementing what it dubs as ‘Retail of the Future’ agency model over here. Malaysia will be the 10th country in which this new retail model will be implemented by the German automaker, and the first in Southeast Asia.  Now for those who are unsure what this agency model means, the gist of it is for Mercedes-Benz to bypass the dealerships and essentially now be selling cars directly to the customer. And as alluded to by the press release…

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      Volvo To Stop Producing Diesel-Powered Cars By Early 2024

      The little D badge on the back of Volvo models will very soon be a relic of the past.  With Volvo having rather quietly removed its diesel offerings from most of its lineup worldwide, it was already prophesied that the Swedish automaker will be ceasing the production of its oil-burners in the not too distant future. And lo and behold, it was recently announced by the Scandinavian car company that its last diesel-powered car will be built in just a few short months from now. Announced during the Climate Week NYC, Volvo cites for its decision to axe the diesel…

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      Smart #1 Now Open For Booking Locally With RM 1,000 Deposit

      Three variants of the smart #1 will be available locally: Pro, Premium and BRABUS.  Having recently announced that its imminent arrival and having also recently launched its new smartphone app, smart has finally announced that it has since started opening the order books for its new #1 over here too. Malaysians interested in this new all-electric crossover can now place their booking with a RM 1,000 refundable fee through the Hello smart App, with first deliveries likely to begin by the fourth quarter of this year.  What more is that to entice customers to book their new #1s early, smart…

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      A Prius Slammed On BBS Is The Epitome Of Eco-Conscious Cool

      How to make a Prius cool? Simple, slam it into the weeds then put some BBS alloys on it.  While most have perhaps long forgotten already, but there was a time back in the mid 2000s when owning a Prius was actually kinda cool. This was after all the period when the world began to lean heavily into the eco-culture (again), and to be seen driving around in this hybrid Toyota was nearly as cool as driving around in a Lamborghini.   Over the years however, one too many holier-than-thou hippy hogging the fast lane in their Prius has somewhat…

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      Ford Unveils New PHEV Ranger With 45 km EV-Only Range 

      More impressive perhaps is for the Ranger PHEV to not be compromised on its payload and towing capability.  While the world has begun to slowly embrace the idea of an all-electric pickup truck, the idea of a hybrid powertrain really hasn’t been explored much yet, especially in the mid-sized segment. Though this is soon about to change, as Ford has recently unveiled a new plug-in hybrid variant of its Ranger.  Full technical details of this new PHEV powertrain for the Ranger is unfortunately still shrouded in mystery, with Ford having not revealed the exact specifications of the electric motor and…

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