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China’s GAC Aion Signs MoU With Thailand – Prepares For South East Asia Expansion

The first memorandum of understanding for business cooperation between Aion, the leading manufacturer of electric vehicles (EVs) in China, and Gold Integrate, its first distributor outside China, has been inked.

Aion entered the international market and began an exciting adventure to provide top-tier Chinese EV technology to the rest of the globe with the announcement of the opening of a subsidiary in Thailand, according to the firm.

The MoU was signed on June 28 in the presence of a number of dignitaries, including the mayor of Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, and a representative of China’s Guangdong Province, Bangkok Post reports.

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VPCM Introduces Assurance Package for IQ.Drive Models – Extends Warranty

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced the Volkswagen Assurance Package (VAP) to give owners the flexibility and security they require.

VAP is applicable to all Volkswagen cars that use IQ.DRIVE, which at the moment only includes the refreshed Arteon R-Line 4Motion and the new Golf GTI.

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Isuzu D-Max Base Variants Now Get High-Spec Features

The Isuzu D-Max pickup truck line now includes reverse cameras as standard equipment, making driving and owning one safer and more convenient. With the addition of this function, parking will no longer be difficult, especially when hauling large loads, which the D-Max is more than capable of doing.

While the top-of-the-line X-Terrain and high-spec Premium variations have benefited from this function since their launch, the entry-level Standard 1.9-litre versions now have it in response to trader requests for the parking aid’s secure use in theirs.

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Proton Partners With Thailand Auto Parts Company

AAPICO Hitech Public Company Limited (Aapico) and national automaker Proton are working together to develop dies, jigs, hot stamping parts, body assembly parts, and chassis components through Aapico’s subsidiary, Advance Vehicle Engineering Global Sdn Bh (AVE Global).

Aapico is one of Thailand’s largest auto parts companies that was founded in 1996 by a Malaysian founder, Yeap Swee Chuan.

As part of the partnership, Aapico will purchase 60% of AVE Global from Proton, with Proton keeping a 40% stake in the business, which will now be known as Aapico Avee Sdn. Bhd.

As part of the cooperation, which became official on June 26, 2023, Aapico will invest RM 40 million in AVEE Global’s 20-acre facility with the intention of expanding it further to meet the rising demand for Proton vehicles as well as the needs of the entire automotive industry. Another RM100 million in investment is planned for 2024, for plant extensions and the acquisition of new machinery.

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F1: Austrian GP Had 1,200 Track Limit Breaches

Several hours after the Austrian Grand Prix, the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) handed down 12 penalties to eight drivers following an investigation into new track limit breaches after Aston Martin filed a protest.

Track limits are the white lines that define the border around the outside of a circuit. If a driver crosses the line with all four wheels, they are considered to have violated track limits. Drivers are required to use the track at all times and are not permitted to leave it without a valid reason.

Due to this, 47 laps of the Austrian GP qualifying were discarded due to track limits. Sergio Perez was responsible for three of them after failing to set a competitive lap time in Q2 and missing Q3 for the fourth straight Grand Prix.

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On-Street Parking Can Now Be Paid With Touch ‘n Go eWallet

Users of the Touch ‘n Go eWallet can now conveniently pay for on-street parking in more locations that fall under the 19 enabled councils, with total coverage for the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor regions. The Majlis Perbandaran Klang, Majlis Bandaraya Seremban – Nilai, and Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya are the three newly enabled councils.

For on-street parking in both Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, Touch ‘n Go eWallet is the first eWallet in Malaysia to provide comprehensive coverage. By doing this, TNG is dealing with consumer complaints, notably those related to the removal of parking machines.

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Honda Will Now Sell You A Pre-Owned Plane

Honda has long offered certified pre-owned vehicles for purchase worldwide but not yet in Malaysia. Due to Honda’s outstanding reputation for dependability, CPO (certified pre-owned) Hondas are for many customers suitable substitutes for new cars.

However, Honda is now selling CPO planes, so you can do the same even if you’re flying through the air.

Honda Aircraft Company, which was established in 2006, has been producing HondaJets for private, professional, and even emergency use. However, Honda is now following Bombardier’s (an aircraft manufacturer) lead and putting its used aircraft through a certification procedure in order to resell them.

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Illegal Parking Touts Arrested

Ever been approached by these parking touts that demand for payment even though it’s not a private parking area? This is actually illegal, and you can actually report them. Seven parking touts found that out the hard way when they were detained in the city centre during a special operation by the local district police in Ipoh.

The seven individuals, aged 40 to 66, were arrested under Section 50(3) of the Road Transport Act for disturbance and unlawful pressure during the two-day operation on June 30 and July 1.

From January to July 1, the police have continuously conducted such special operations and have now made 42 arrests.

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GWM Malaysia Expands With Two New 4S Service Centres

GWM Malaysia has announced the opening of their two new 4S service centres located in Butterworth, Penang and Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.

Also present at the opening of the service centre in Seremban was Transport Minister, YB Anthony Loke Siew Fook. As part of the government’s commitment to a greener future, Loke recently mentioned that the proposed tax structure aims to encourage people to embrace electric vehicles (EVs).

The GWM Seremban 4S centre’s emphasis on EV adoption, which responds to the rising demand for GWM electric car owners in Negeri Sembilan, is one of its main selling points. The hub will provide the most recent lineup of GWM’s alternative fuel vehicles as well as after-sales service assistance, which is in keeping with GWM’s commitment to aiding Malaysia’s efforts to achieve carbon neutrality as early as 2050.

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Anthony Loke Announces New EV Number Plates And Policies For EV Adoption

During today’s launch of GWM’s new 4S sales and service centre in Seremban, Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced new policies to push the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Malaysia.

As of now and until the end of 2025, road tax for EVs is tax-free. However, as is widely known, Malaysian EV owners and potential buyers are concerned about the road tax structure after that.

Currently, the calculation is based on a kilowatt per hour-based system. The final road tax amount for an EV is calculated based on the total power rating of the electric motors, with different power brackets determining the base rate and accompanying progressive rate.

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China’s GAC Aion Signs MoU With Thailand – Prepares For South East Asia Expansion

VPCM Introduces Assurance Package for IQ.Drive Models – Extends Warranty

Isuzu D-Max Base Variants Now Get High-Spec Features

Proton Partners With Thailand Auto Parts Company

F1: Austrian GP Had 1,200 Track Limit Breaches

On-Street Parking Can Now Be Paid With Touch ‘n Go eWallet

Honda Will Now Sell You A Pre-Owned Plane

Illegal Parking Touts Arrested

GWM Malaysia Expands With Two New 4S Service Centres

Anthony Loke Announces New EV Number Plates And Policies For EV Adoption

Michelin Malaysia Expands Portfolio, Unveils Premium Bicycle Tyres

smart #1 Officially Launched From RM189k With Attractive Packages

Volvo Sisma Auto Sungai Besi 3S Centre Opens as Malaysia’s Largest Volvo Showroom

Hyundai Ioniq 5 ASEAN Tour Covers 2,751km Route Across Southeast Asia

Upgraded Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ Sets Sail for Malaysia, Arrival Expected This Weekend

BYD Unleashes Sea Lion 07: A Challenger to Tesla’s Model Y

West Coast Expressway Section 6 Opens – Toll Free Till January 2, 2024

Zeekr 007 Officially Revealed With 870km Range, 636hp

Car Repossession Nightmare: The Illegal Market for Recovered Vehicles

The HiPhi A: China’s Electrifying Triumph in High-Performance EVs

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Penang JPJ Seizes 17 Vehicles in Crackdown on Foreign Drivers

Hyundai Acknowledges Touchscreen Woes, Brings Back Physical Controls

2025 Honda Civic Facelift Launched in Malaysia – Prices Start from RM134k

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