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BYD is no stranger to the electric vehicle (EV) game. It has continually been at the forefront of technical developments since its founding in 1995. BYD’s status as a market pioneer for electric vehicles has been cemented by innovations including the Blade Battery, DM-i Super Hybrid System, e-Platform 3.0, CTB Technology, e4 Platform, and the DiSus Intelligent Body Control System, which have raised the bar for the sector.

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Angka-Tan Motor Sdn Bhd (ATM), the official distributor of JMC vehicles in Malaysia has introduced the JMC Vigus Pro White Series for its pickup truck lineup.

According to ATM, the JMC Vigus Pro White Series is the most affordable automatic transmission 4×4 workhorse in the 1-tonne pick-up segment, making it the all-essential workhorse for corporates and SMEs. The JMC Vigus Pro White Series is the extension of the JMC Vigus Pro Premium Series. The Vigus Pro lineup now offers two alternatives to consumers with the most recent release: the White Series and the Premium Series.

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BMW Malaysia seems to be on a roll. Just recently, the company launched the i4 eDrive35, the M2 Coupé, the iX M60 and now, BMW Malaysia has introduced an X6 facelift that only comes in a xDrive40i M Sport variant.

A few product improvements to the grille, headlights, and taillights as well as equipment upgrades are included in the Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) which is now in its third generation.

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PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) is expanding its highway operations to handle the 1.9 million vehicles per day on the peak days on the North-South Expressway (NSE) between 11 August and 12 August in order to make it more comfortable for Malaysians travelling back to their hometowns or polling places in conjunction with the State Elections (PRN) .

PLUS is expanding its services at toll plazas and rest and service areas (R&R) to handle the increase in traffic on its highway.

PLUS will also temporarily halt all lane-closing highway maintenance, improvements, and construction projects from August 11 through August 13, with the exception of urgent repair work and accident clearance.

Additionally, PLUS makes sure that all public amenities, including lavatories, suraus, gas stations at R&Rs and lay-bys, are open twenty-four hours a day. Additionally, drivers are encouraged to stop every two hours for a break to avoid micro-sleeping whilst driving.

Honda Malaysia has just introduced the 2023 Honda City facelift into the Malaysian market with the e:HEV RS being the top-of-the-line variant, priced at RM111,900.00.

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Just last month, Honda Malaysia announced that the City facelift was available for reservations at all Honda dealerships in Malaysia. And now, the covers are off, marking the official launching of the facelifted City.

Honda has sold more than 10,000 units in the first half of 2023, while the 5th generation City has sold more than 68,600 copies since its release. These numbers make it clear that Malaysians love the Honda City, and would select it over its competitors.

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During the launch of the new facelifted Honda City today, Honda Malaysia made a shock announcement regarding the fate of the Accord. 

Honda Malaysia CEO, Mr Hironobu Yoshimura, announced that the Honda Accord will no longer be offered for sale in Malaysia. 

The news comes as a surprise, but one that is not exactly unexpected. 

Honda Malaysia has refocused its efforts towards its SUV models in recent times, and this was obvious with the recent discontinuation of the BRV, which was replaced by the WRV.

The launch of the WRV made Honda Malaysia the first non-national car maker to explore the small SUV segment. 

And judging by the sheer number of bookings (2,500 bookings) Honda Malaysia received before the launch, the company is on track for success in the new segment. 

Even globally, the demand for SUV’s continues to rise while the demand for D-segment sedans like the Accord has dropped considerably. 

So it comes as no surprise then that the Honda Malaysia has pulled the plug from the Accord, marking a sad but necessary demise of a car that offered a spaciousness and comfort in a handsome package. 

Kia unveiled the brand-new Kia K3 as the successor to the Rio at a global premiere that took place in Mexico City. The moniker “K3” is usually used for the Cerato or Forte, however, it looks like the company is opting for something different now.

The 1.6-litre engine will be available for the Kia K3, and for the first time, a new sporty GT-Line grade with a 2.0-litre engine will also be offered. Six airbags, an ABS braking system, and an ESC electronic stabilisation programme are all standard safety equipment on the K3, while the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) capabilities are available as optional upgrades.

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The first ever electric Lamborghini will debut as a concept at this year’s Monterey Car Week in California, which will take place from August 18 to 20, 2023.

Lambo’s first EV which will join the Revuelto, Urus, and the impending Huracan replacement as the Raging Bull’s fourth model line, and is scheduled to go on sale in 2028.

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With the introduction of the BMW 7-Series Security Vehicle in 1978, BMW has more than 40 years of experience producing armoured vehicles. Up to the 2004 release of the BMW X5 Security, two more generations of the 7-Series would go on to be used as security cars. Since then, the 7-Series and X5 have both remained in the company’s lineup of armoured vehicles.

The new BMW 7-Series Protection is the first armoured version of the current generation of the 7-Series. There is also a protection model for the electric BMW i7. The doors, underbody, and roof of each model are strengthened by the addition of an armoured steel body known as the BMW Protection Core.

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