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New Suzuki Jimny Rhino Edition Launched In Malaysia – RM174,900

Nearly two years following the Suzuki Jimny’s comeback to the Malaysian market, Naza Eastern Motors Sdn Bhd has released the Jimny Rhino edition. This limited-edition model intends to revive consumer interest in Suzuki’s famous Jimny and give buyers a unique ownership experience.

A Jimny Lifestyle Drive was held to mark the debut of this new edition. Mohamad Irwan Shahril, Chief Operating Officer of Naza Eastern Motors, and more than 30 Jimny owners participated in a convoy drive from the Suzuki Cars Petaling Jaya Showroom to the Malaysia 4WD Training & Experience Centre (M4TREC) in Semenyih where the Jimny Rhino Edition was unveiled. This was followed by an off-road demonstration and exercise by Suzuki Jimny instructors.

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Ford Ranger WildTrak Wins Pick-up Truck Of The Year Award

The new Ford Ranger WildTrak has won the ‘Pick-up Truck of the Year’ award at the Allianz DSF.my Vehicle of the Year (VOTY) Awards 2023, which was presented by Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the official distributor for Ford in Malaysia.

The Ranger WildTrak was completely redesigned from the ground up, and it now has a sleeker, more sophisticated appearance while preserving its powerful, assertive flair and is stuffed with smart technologies. The inside is also updated to provide a more premium sedan-like atmosphere and quality.

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Proton Launches Malaysia’s First Automotive Digital Experience Centre

ACO Tech, a Proton Group firm that is also jointly owned by Altel and ECARX, today unveiled the Proton Digital Xperience (Proton DX), the nation’s first automotive digital experience hub.

Proton DX is a hub for automobile and technology lovers of all ages to congregate and be immersed in the most recent advancements in the automotive industry. It is situated in the Quill City Mall in the core of Kuala Lumpur. Additionally, it aims to pique the interest of the younger generation in the subject of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by acting as an engaging platform for STEM education.

Proton DX spans 5,275 square feet, housing a blend of interactive technology, leisure, and lifestyle elements to create a unique experiential centre.

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Mitsubishi Malaysia Launches A Mobile Service Unit

The Mitsubishi Motors Mobile Service Unit is a new after-sales service that Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has introduced for its clients. If you’re busy and unable to schedule a regular service appointment, it will send a specially outfitted Mitsubishi Triton to come to you.

A Mitsubishi vehicle diagnostic scanner, a hydraulic jack with stand, an air compressor, and tool kits are all included in the mobile service unit. Additionally, there is space for extra components like lubricants and oil filters.

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Central Spine Road Bypassing Raub To Open On June 25

On June 25, the Central Spine Road (CSR) section that bypasses Raub town will be open to the public.

According to Abdul Rahman Mohamad, deputy works minister, the route entailed taking the interchange exit close to Universiti Teknologi Mara in Raub.

“Construction work is expected to be completed by the end of this year. But I have instructed the public works department to ask the contractor to expedite work to complete it before Aidiladha. This is because more than 500,000 vehicles will pass through the route, especially residents from Kelantan, this coming Hari Raya,” he said.

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Mercedes-Benz Introduces The Vision One-Eleven Concept

With a variety of turbo-diesel and Wankel rotary engines installed, the Mercedes-Benz C111 prototypes from the 1960s and 1970s served as test beds for cutting-edge powertrain technologies. Currently, as the automobile industry transitions from internal combustion engines to electric power, Mercedes has introduced the Vision One-Eleven concept, which, like its ancestor, serves as a forecast for how the company will adapt to the changing automotive scene.

The initial C111 prototype, which was painted a striking shade of orange and equipped with dramatic gullwing doors, is clearly where the sleek supercar styling of the Vision One-Eleven got its start. The concept’s single line, shallow curve profile is reminiscent of the cab-forward aerodynamics of Mercedes’s existing EV models, such as the EQS and EQE.

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