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Sabah Unveils State’s First Public EV Charging Facility

Great news for EV fans in Sabah! The first public EV charging station in Sabah has been launched by Regas Premium Sabah and is situated in the T1 @ Bundusan parking garage’s basement.

This not only promotes the use of EVs but also lines up with government incentives meant to boost environmentally friendly modes of transportation.

In order to create a charging network that is accessible, practical, and in step with the rising demand for environmentally friendly transportation across the country, Regas Premium Sabah has partnered with JomCharge, a well-known leader in the EV charging solutions market.

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Bugatti Mistral Gold: The Last W16-Powered Bugatti

This year’s “The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering” in Monterey will feature two unique models from Bugatti. In addition to the one-of-a-kind Chiron Super Sport Golden Era, which featured the hand-sketched vinyl, the Molsheim brand developed a colour-matching Mistral to highlight the customizability options provided by the Bugatti Sur Mesure programme.

The Bugatti Mistral was revealed to the world at the Monterey Car Week precisely one year prior, and despite its €5 million price tag, all 99 of its models were already sold out. A pricey limited-production like this is perfect for customisation, and owners have the option of getting the Bugatti Sur Mesure treatment.

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Lamborghini Iron Lynx Completes 1500km Test; Closer To Being Race Ready

Lamborghini’s Iron Lynx completed the first on-track running of its SC63 prototype during a two-day test at Imola, Italy. The Iron Lynx will be used to compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship and the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship next year.

The SC63 is the first Lamborghini hybrid racing car prototype with a 3.8-litre turbo V8 which is an entirely new engine from Lamborghini. It puts out a total of 671hp and the hybrid components include a motor generator and battery with a Bosch electronic control unit.

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Aston Martin DB12 Volante: The Topless ‘Super Tourer’

The recently unveiled DB12 Volante is a testimony to Aston Martin’s reputation for producing stylish convertibles. Now, the DB12 drop-top model debuts three months after its coupe counterpart, sacrificing the V12 option of the DB11 Volante in exchange for a fresh exterior and an updated interior with modern electronics.

We recently got to witness the DB12 coupe’s debut here in Malaysia and now, it already has an open-top variant. The Volante maintains the distinctive fabric reclining roof of its predecessors, appealing to aficionados who like driving in the open air. Notably, when the top is tucked away under the hard tonneau cover, revealing the luxurious inside materials and emphasising the attractive tail, the convertible has even more alluring proportions than the coupe.

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Public Bank And smart Malaysia Partner Up For Financial Services

With the signing of a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) on August 9, 2023, Public Bank Berhad formally joined forces with Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (Pro-Net) to offer financing options for wholesome financial products and services and to start the digitalisation process by integrating with smart Malaysia and its authorised dealers.

Through this partnership, Public Bank will be able to connect with and assist digitalisation through online hire purchase, end-financing application submission, floor stocking through smart client apps, and their authorised dealers, increasing market shares in the EV vehicle sector.

The Bank had mobilized over RM30 billion in domestic NEV financing by the end of 2022, representing approximately 52% of the Bank’s total domestic Hire Purchase financing portfolio. To signify the Bank’s commitment, the NEV lending target had now been increased to RM33 billion by 2025.

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BYD Dolphin: Why It Should Be Your First EV

We recently got to take a second test drive in the Dolphin but from the perspective of someone who has only driven a handful of EVs. This time the drive was from Desa Park City to Elmina, roughly around 30km and with clear roads. However, our drive began at 3:30pm on a Friday, so there was no such thing as clear roads.

The one exterior feature that caught my eye is the design of the taillights. According to BYD, the inspiration for the design was taken from a Chinese lantern that has similar twirling lines.

Another interesting feature is that, on the premium extended range, the rims come in three colours. You have your standard dual-tone silver and black, but in addition to that, a third colour (depending on the body colour of the car you choose) is applied. But on the standard range, you only get the dual-tone rims.

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