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      Volvo Reenters Sarawak With New 2S Centre In Kuching

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      Southeast Asia’s EV Manufacturing Push Faces Cost Challenges

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      Feytech to Assemble JAC T9 Pick-Up Trucks in Kulim

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      Proton Rally History Featured in TERBANG Film Premiere

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      Toyota Malaysia Pickle Tour 2026 Concludes with RM175,000 Prize Pool

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      Tiggo Cross Sports Edition Sneak Peak Offers New Insights Into The Car

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      GAC Empow R Unveiled in Oman With 265 HP

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      Volkswagen ID. Tiguan Electric SUV to Debut in October

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      Denza Offers Free PM2.5 Cabin Filter Upgrade To D9 Owners

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      Mercedes-Benz Could Close Two German Plants Over Rising Costs

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      Jetta M6 EV Sedan Opens Pre-Sales in China From RM49,000

      The Jetta M6 EV sedan from the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture began pre-sales in China at 80,800 yuan (49,000 MYR). The Jetta M6 will enter the domestic market soon. The mid-sized sedan with dimensions of 4806mm length, 1868mm width and 1895mm height with a wheelbase of 2820mm the M6 comes in at 68mm longer than the Volkswagen Jetta. The M6 also comes with six colour options for this model: blue, purple, silver, white, black, and golden.   Inside, it comes with a 15.6-inch center screen, an 8.88-inch instrument cluster, and a few physical controls as standard. The interior also has different options for colour schemes:…

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      Volkswagen ID.Aura T6 Launches as a China Exclusive SUV

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      Safest Car You Can Buy Is Cheaper Than You Think

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      Tata Aeris Compact Car Might Go ASEAN Wide

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      Volkswagen Group Recalls 2.86 Million Vehicles Over Potential Steering Issue

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      Setel Savers Membership Adds Rewards and Cashback Across Setel Services

      Setel has introduced Setel Savers, a paid membership that provides additional rewards and selected benefits across eligible transactions within the Setel ecosystem. The membership covers services including fuel, parking, car care, EV charging, DuitNow QR payments, Kedai Mesra purchases, bills and selected shopping transactions. Members can earn additional Mesra Rewards points through eligible fuel milestones, DuitNow QR payments, selected non-fuel spending, Kedai Mesra purchases and EV charging. Eligible car-care and mobility transactions can also provide cashback. Across the available benefits, members can receive more than 1,100 Mesra Rewards points and up to RM60 in cashback, subject to the applicable eligibility…

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