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Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has unveiled the updated flagship Arteon R-Line 4MOTION, which now includes the IQ.DRIVE technology.

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The Arteon’s classy looks conceal a remarkable performance. The Arteon makes a striking statement with its recognisable design and distinct lines. A strong character line wraps around the entire vehicle, visually compressing the body volume downward and giving it a dynamic aspect.

The front headlights have Dynamic Cornering Lights, and the LED 3D rear taillights have sequential turn signals. The Arteon includes an All Weather Light for increased visibility in inclement weather and low-light conditions.

Three metallic colours are available: Manganese Grey, Lapiz Blue and Pyrite Silver; as well as two pearl-effect colours: Deep Black and Oryx White.

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One of the most well-known and sought-after Japanese vehicles in America is the Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R. This prompts a lot of automotive fans to inquire, “Is the R34 legal in the States?” The bottom line is that owning an R34 is allowed in America. However, obtaining one is extremely challenging. This is due to the fact that when R34s were first being produced, it was prohibited for them to be brought into the nation. The regulatory regulations that all imported cars must adhere to were not met by the R34.

After the initial production run was completed, a company by the name of MotoRex imported a small number of R34s into the nation. The company’s purported use of a legal loophole turned out to be dubious, and the authorities ultimately shut it down. The MotoRex R34s, however, were kept by the clients who had purchased them.

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A Facebook user shared her frustration through a post regarding her experience with an insurance company and the ‘Loss of Use’ claim.

What is the ‘Loss of Use’ claim?

The standards for claim settlement procedures have undergone numerous revisions since 1995. Just be aware that “compensation for actual repair time” (CART) is the same as the term “Loss of Use” that you may have previously heard.

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Following reports of rigged safety test reports in Japan, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) announced that it will conduct an assessment of the latest Perodua Axia model, despite the fact that car owners in Malaysia have not raised any safety concerns.

The Transport Ministry’s Miros department is in charge of conducting research on issues related to road safety, including evaluating the safety features of passenger vehicles.

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The overall manufacturing of Toyota Gazoo Racing’s GR Supra GT4 customer motorsports vehicle has reached 100 units, the company said in a report. The model hit the milestone almost three years after its commercial launch in March 2020, which began in Europe, moved to North America in August, and then to Japan and other areas of Asia in October of that same year.

The Supra-based, race-modified GR Supra GT4 was created out of a goal to provide customers interested in customer motorsports with an exciting, efficient, and simple way to enjoy racing, as well as to expedite the development of ever-better automobiles through the challenge of and feedback from motorsports.

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According to newly appointed Toyota CEO Koji Sato, the Toyota Gazoo Racing (GR) performance-car subsidiary is ready to grow under new management and is here to stay.

Former president and CEO Akio Toyoda, a genuine car lover who is credited with giving the Japanese brand new life by bringing thrilling cars to the market, was the driving force behind the development of the Toyota GR line. However, performance enthusiasts have been wondering what the arrival of a new boss means to Toyota’s newly established GR Performance division since Koji Sato was named to the top position last month amid the recent message about electric cars.

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