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First Driving Impressions And More Details Of New Perodua Axia

As with previous new model introductions, Perodua offered the media a chance to get first impressions of driving the new Axia as well as provided more details of the specifications. The company has asked us not to write about the specs and features as it wants to them made public only when the car is officially launched on February 14.

However, we have been encouraged to share our brief experience with the new car (albeit a brief one) and also pictures of its exterior (which was camouflaged) as well as interior. Four variants will be available – G, X, SE and AV – and all will have the same powertrain.

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A Short Experience Of The ‘EV Life’ With the ORA Good Cat

With the government offering full tax exemption on electric vehicles (EVs), there has been an influx of EV models in the past 12 months. The new models have been from established brands as well as a few brands from China, where EVs – or ‘New Energy’ vehicles, as they are also called – are sold in huge numbers these days.

One of these China brands is Great Wall Motors (GWM) which is actually not new to Malaysia. It is the manufacturer of Haval SUVs which Malaysians may know better. Now that there is a lot of potential for EV sales in Malaysia, it has switched to selling these vehicles and GWM has also come in to manage the marketing itself.

Though it is a specialist in SUVs, GWM has also quickly entered the EV sector and has had a dedicated brand called ORA for EV models since 2018. There are currently 5 models in the ORA range, all with ‘Cat’ as part of their name.

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Farewell To The Lamborghini V12 With The Invencible And Autentica

With just a few weeks to go before Lamborghini’s first hybrid super sportscar makes its debut, the carmaker is saying farewell to its renowned naturally-aspirated V12 engine. With a history going back to the very first Lamborghini car, the V12 engine is very much a part of the brand’s DNA and success.

“The V12 engine is one of the pillars of our history and our marque’s success,” said Stephan Winkelmann, Automobili Lamborghini Chairman & CEO. “As we head towards embracing a new era of hybridization at the heart of our Cor Tauri strategy, this is the Lamborghini way of celebrating the naturally aspirated V12 with two one-off vehicles that perfectly represent our concept of excellence in personalization.”

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JPJ Issues Warning Again On ‘Lesen Terbang’

The JPJ (Road Transport Department) has again issued a warning to the public about scammers who are offering forged driving licences through online channels. While the illegal practice is not something new, it remains prevalent, especially on social media.

The warning on the forged driving licences – also called ‘lesen terbang’ (flying licence) – was given by the JPJ’s Deputy Director (Management), M. Janagarajan, in Kota Bharu recently. He said that the scam is widespread and appealed to the public to be cautious and obtain their driving licences using only the correct and legitimate procedures.

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The Tale Of The Porsche Ducktail

Rear spoilers, large and small, mounted at the back of cars has been a common sight for decades. While some spoilers or ‘wings’ are more for looks than offering any real benefit, those that are installed as original equipment have usually been carefully shaped to contribute to aerodynamic efficiency and performance at high speeds.

Such aerodynamic aids were already used in racing cars but Porsche was the first company to install a rear spoiler on a production model – the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 of 1972. Back then, ‘spoiler’ may have been relatively unknown so the marketing people at the sportscar company came up with a nickname that was perhaps a bit funny but it stuck: ducktail. It was so called because its shape somewhat resembled the tail of a duck although ‘Entenburzel’ was how the Germans referred to it in their language.

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One Lane At Meru Tunnel To Be Temporarily Closed For 10 Days

Motorists travelling along the North-South Expressway between Kuala Kangsar and Ipoh are advised that the left lane at the Meru tunnel will be temporarily closed at night. This closure will be from tomorrow (Tuesday, February 7) until Thursday February 16, 2023 for pavement rehabilitation work.

The temporary closure will be activated in stages at the Meru tunnel between KM 260.30 and KM262.05 between 9 pm and 12 noon daily. During this period, the contra flow will be activated in a staggered procedure depending on the traffic situation to facilitate smoother traffic flow.

PLUS advises motorists who are heading south to plan their journey and they can do so with the PLUS app which will give them an idea of traffic conditions along their route. When passing through the affected area, they should adhere to traffic signs and follow any instructions given by PLUS personnel.

The latest traffic information can be obtained from calling the PLUSLine at 1-800-88-0000.