Toyota has been making the C-HR, a subcompact crossover SUV, since 2016. Hiroyuki Koba, Toyota’s head engineer, started the project’s initial stages of development in 2013 as a model that will slot between the Corolla Cross and the Yaris Cross.

With cutting-edge design, technologies, and a variety of electrified hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains with increased power, and extended all-electric driving capabilities, the all-new, next-generation Toyota C-HR raises the bar for the exceptional quality and status of its predecessor.

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The eye-catching design of the new Toyota C-HR is consistent with the aesthetic shown by the prologue model unveiled in late 2022. It has the appearance of “a concept car on the road” thanks to its unusual bodywork.

With its coupe-like lines, the original Toyota C-HR broke the norm for SUV design. The new model’s “super-coupe” profile gives these a sharper rendering. The all-electric bZ4X is also seen with the same frontal treatment, which shows the new face of Toyota SUVs.

According to domestic commerce and cost of living minister Salahuddin Ayub, the government is looking for a place in the capital of Johor that would be appropriate for a non-subsidised petrol station.

He said that the domestic commerce and cost of living ministry is conducting a study because Johor borders Singapore and many vehicles from the republic fill up there.

Two (such) petrol stations were opened as part of a pilot initiative in Padang Besar and Wang Kelian, Perlis, which helped the government save over RM6 million on fuel subsidies.

The Imbalance Cost Pass Through (ICPT) mainly functions as a mechanism to evaluate the electricity rate every six months to account for changing fuel prices, which make up 65% of the cost component of the electricity tariff. This new ICPT surcharge for the second half of 2023 was based on fuel prices in the first half of 2023 because it is changed every six months depending on the six months prior to it.

The new ICPT programme for the second half of 2023 may require EV users to pay more to charge their cars at home. An RM0.10 per kWh tax will be applied to bills that use more than 1,500 kWh per month, which is an increase from the RM0.02 rebate that was previously given.

Hajiji Noor, the chief minister of Sabah, will meet with Shell Malaysia to go over plans to close 35 of the company’s petrol outlets in the state and Labuan early next year.

Hajiji stated that he was aware of the circumstance following Shell Timur Sdn Bhd’s prior confirmation that it will be closing a number of its stations in East Malaysia in order to maintain its performance, whose company manages Shell’s retail operations in Sabah and Labuan.

He will be meeting with Shell Malaysia chairman Siti Hurrairah Sulaiman to find out more about the situation and the fate of the affected retailers in Sabah and Labuan.