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BMW Malaysia today announced the official pricing of the All-Electric BMW i7 – the first and highly anticipated all-electric sedan of its class, adding to the BMW Group’s line-up of electrified vehicles for the Malaysian market.

Along with the recently unveiled BMW 750e xDrive variations and the BMW X7 xDrive40i Pure Excellence this year, the All-Electric BMW i7 debuts in the M Sport variant and is one of the most recent models launched by the premium automaker for the BMW 7 Series lineup.

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Even though VinFast, a Vietnamese automotive manufacturer, continues to suffer losses, it is still on track to go public in the United States before the year is through.

In the first quarter of 2023, VinFast’s net loss increased to $599 million (RM2.7 billion), according to a recent regulatory filing in the U.S. These losses occurred when manufacturing was increased, factories were built, and expenses for marketing, sales, and maintenance were incurred. VinFast may have the financial support of Pham Nhat Vuong, the wealthiest man in Vietnam, but it still needs to develop into a successful enterprise.

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On June 16, a video of an incident from Johor Bahru was posted to TikTok before being taken down.

It showed a Malaysian Grab rider confronting two Singaporeans at a petrol station who were filling up a jerry can with fuel.

Later, the Johor police admitted the incident had taken place and said there had been a miscommunication between the two sides. They added that the police officers on the site were effective in resolving the conflict.

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By holding the Perodua Tree Planting Programme recently at the Kuala Selangor Nature Park in Kuala Selangor, Perodua has maintained its commitment to the conservation of nature.

The UMW Green Shoots Initiative (UGS), which began in the fourth quarter of 2021, was the umbrella organisation for the Corporate Social Responsibility project. The initiative aimed at planting a total of 300,000 trees by the end of 2023.

Since the initiative’s beginning, about 174,000 trees have been planted; the remaining 133,000 trees are anticipated to be planted by the end of this year.

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The all-new enhanced Ford SuperVan 4.2 is Ford Performance’s thrilling entry for the 101st running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, presented by Gran Turismo.

The event will highlight the innovative design, cutting-edge technologies, and distinctive features of the refined all-electric demonstrator that enhance its performance for the demanding hill climb.

Ford automobiles have constantly left their imprint on the renowned Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, with a history that dates back to the first race, which was completed in a Ford Model T, in 1916.

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The 86 and the Supra are not entirely new models. Both can trace their roots back to the 70s and have enjoyed periodical revivals that seem to have cemented their legendary status. 

The modern interpretations of both the 86 and the Supra are in no way slouches either. And so to celebrate their history, Toyota has created what it calls “Throwback Editions”. This is a nod to the design of days past – of course as far as the 86 and the Supra are concerned, the Throwback is more about design than anything else but there are a couple of performance upgrades sprinkled in for good measure. Let us break it down for you:

The GR86 Trueno Edition

The Toyota GR86 Trueno Edition is an obvious and direct homage to the AE86. As a result, it offers much more than simply glitzy graphics to keep the drifting fun going. Regular GR86 purchasers should anticipate several enhancements and other options as well.

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One of the Boeing 787’s most appealing features to its operators is its extremely expandable operational range.

The Dreamliner’s range varies slightly across its three models. The figures, according to Boeing, are as follows:

  • 787-8 – 7,305 NM (13,530 km)
  • 787-9 – 7,530 NM (13,950 km) (Dreamliner)
  • 787-10 – 6,345 NM (11,750 km)

These figures are the product of significant research and development by the American manufacturer, which resulted in an array of fuel-saving features. One of these fuel-saving features is the aircraft’s eye-catching, and arguably beautiful – curving wing shape.

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In this article, we shed light on the nature of the fuel used in Formula 1 and how it differs from regular fuel. No matter what some brands may claim, the fuel used in Formula 1 cars is in no way similar to the ones used in Formula 1 cars.

The first and most obvious point is that F1 fuel is designed to give the race cars more power on the track, therefore, is very different from what’s used in regular road cars.

F1 cars use fuel which is specially designed for them so you cannot get it at a petrol station, no you can’t even get anything remotely close to F1 fuel. It has properties for race car engines to make sure that those engines work as efficiently as possible at a very high RPM or revs per minute that they operate.

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With quicker charging times and greater ranges, electric vehicles (EV) have come a long way. Despite this, some customers still experience range anxiety, which is understandable. When travelling, you wouldn’t want to run out of power.

Ford recently came up with a concept to allay any worries about running out of charge. The American manufacturer recently submitted a patent application for an electric vehicle spare battery system located on the roof of your car.

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The popular Innova line, which was initially one of the models created under the Innovative International Multi-Purpose Vehicle (IMV) programme, is enhanced by the brand-new Toyota Innova Zenix, an all-new MPV.

The designers abandoned the previous IMV strategy used for the Innova in favour of a completely new design that is still part of the Innova family but bears the moniker “Zenix” to differentiate it as the flagship model.

It will be available in two versions:

  • Innova Zenix 2.0 V (8-seater) with a 2-litre Dynamic Force petrol engine and CVT
  • Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV (7-seater) with a Toyota Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) drivetrain

Exterior

The all-new Zenix is more spacious although its dimensions are not much different from the previous model – the Innova CG. The new Innova Zenix offers 20 mm more length and 15 mm more width, 100 mm extra length in the wheelbase, and a similar overall height.

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