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GWM’s Ora Good Cat Now Available in Pistachio Green In Malaysia!

The Ora Good Cat in Pistachio Green was introduced by Great Wall Motor (GWM) during their exhibition in Sunway Velocity Mall recently . The Ora Good Cat in Pistachio Green, a colourful addition to the world of automotive excellence, sold out of 20 units on the first day it was available, signalling how well received it is. This response demonstrates the fascinating allure and attractiveness of this electric vehicle.

The whimsical and distinctive pattern of this shade, which is only offered in the 500 Ultra variant, is sure to steal the show and leave a lasting impression.

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Porsche Continue Support For CarPlay

Electric vehicles require special handling when operating and maintaining them because they are intricate. Thus, navigational software is crucial to an EV. That has been General Motors‘ justification for excluding CarPlay and Android Auto from its next models and directing owners to its own Google-based built-in map app instead.

But Porsche has revealed that the Taycan now supports Apple Maps EV routing as a reminder that enabling CarPlay doesn’t always mean giving up such services.

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Elon Musk: Tesla will ‘try a little advertising’

Musk has long opposed advertising Tesla vehicles, tweeting in 2019 that he “hates advertising” and that “we use that money to make the product great.”

However, Musk has now hinted to a Tesla advertising venture during a shareholder meeting on Tuesday. Tesla has historically avoided traditional promotion and has grown primarily by word of mouth over the years. Musk, on the other hand, appears to have realised the importance of the advertising business now that he controls Twitter.

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Daihatsu Motor Establishes Third-Party Committee To Remove Irregularities

The Daihatsu Crash Gate scandal last month revealed a number of irregularities about the Japanese car maker. The scandal was hugely embarrassing for the company and for its parent company Toyota.

But the company is committed to eradicating any and all forms or irregularities from its business, according to a report uploaded to its website.

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BFGoodrich Malaysia Introduces High Performance Tyres With 6-Year Warranty – Starts From RM500!

BFGoodrich has unveiled the ‘BFGoodrich g-Force Phenom T/A’, an on-road, ultra-high-performance tyre that is said to elevate vehicle performance in both wet and dry circumstances.

The company says the newly released tyre provides for a thrilling driving with remarkable handling for leaping off the line, tight cornering and strong braking, so they claim. It comes in a wide range of sizes, covering the majority of the Malaysian market.

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The Mini John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition: Last Ever Manual Mini

The Mini has always been a prime candidate for cosmetic customization, and the manufacturer itself has created plenty of specials that focus on design. The most recent of these is the new John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition, which starts with the 231hp hot hatch and is only produced in 999 units worldwide.

The Mini John Cooper Works is a unique high-performance model thanks to its manual 6-speed gearbox. The mechanical manual gearbox emphasises the rapid reaction of the drive and represents the thrilling race-like experience of the Mini John Cooper Works, along with the standard stainless-steel pedals.

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