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DEEP BLUE is the name of a special version of the BRABUS 900, an SUV based on the latest Mercedes-AMG G 63. Inspired by the deep blue sea, the DEEP BLUE colour is a custom pain finish specially developed for the version, with the high-end respray also including all chrome and plastic components on the body.

BRABUS didn’t just take a G 63 and spray it with an exclusive colour; it also gave the super SUV a widebody with the BRABUS WIDESTAR KIT. Even with just 100 mm of extra width, the vehicle has visually massive looks.

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The BYD Yangwang U9 is not just the company’s first sports car, but also one of the first cars to take advantage of its recently created 800V electrical architecture, made possible by a highly effective SiC inverter. Moreover, U9 features active aero components, such as a sizable spoiler, for greater driving performance.

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With autonomous vehicles coming in future, the interaction between a vehicle and other road-users, especially pedestrians, will change. Without a human making decisions and a computer taking action, there will be a need to ‘communicate’ intentions in different ways. This is one of the many areas which researchers are looking into with autonomous vehicle development.

Skoda, the Czech carmaker, is developing unique technology which displays to pedestrians – via the car’s grille – when it’s safe to cross the road, as part of a wider trial scheme looking to make roads safer for children, senior citizens and people with disabilities. While this concept is being explored at this time for use in vehicles controlled by human drivers, it could lay the groundwork for autonomous vehicles of the future.

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Since the beginning of the automotive industry, safety has been a key component. Significant improvements in car safety have been made as a result of technological development and invention, enabling both drivers and passengers to travel with greater peace of mind.

The development of safety measures like airbags, seat belts, and anti-lock brakes is one of the most crucial parts of car safety. Through the years, these characteristics have helped to save countless lives by reducing the severity of accident-related injuries.

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The brand-new LM will premiere this year on April 18 at the Shanghai Motor Show. The new “flagship people carrier” will be the first LM vehicle to join the European model lineup, according to the Japanese automaker.

The initial LM has two engine choices, a 2.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid and a 3.5-litre NA V6 and options for seven or four seats. The 2023 LM is rumoured to be a six-cylinder MPV that runs on petrol.

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One year after making its global debut, the Lotus Eletre has arrived in Malaysia. This is the British brand’s first hyper-SUV which also lays claims to being a world first in this category. Apart from being the first of a new breed of fully electric SUVs, the Eletre also bears several firsts for Lotus. It is the first model outside sportscar segments; the first lifestyle EV; and also said to be the most ‘connected’ Lotus ever.

Three variants will be available for the Malaysian market – Eletre, Eletre S and Eletre R – with prices ranging from RM578,000 to RM798,000. There is currently no duty imposed on fully electric vehicles and roadtax is also exempted till the end of 2025. So customers have only to pay for insurance and whatever options they want to include to personalize their Eletre.

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