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smart #3 Wins “Best Compact Premium EV” at COTY 2024

smart Malaysia proudly announced that its all-electric crossover, the smart #3, has been awarded the “Best Compact Premium EV” at the Car Of The Year (COTY) 2024 awards. Organised by Carlist.my and WapCar, this accolade celebrates the vehicle’s innovative design, advanced technology, and exceptional performance in the premium electric vehicle segment.

The smart #3 has redefined urban mobility with its aerodynamic design, spacious interior, and cutting-edge smart technology. Its innovative Hello smart App offers seamless connectivity, enabling users to remotely control the car, monitor charging status, and plan routes using Malaysia’s extensive EV charging infrastructure.

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Toyota Supra A90 Final Edition: Celebrating a Legacy of Performance Excellence

Toyota has unveiled the Supra A90 Final Edition, a limited-production model marking the culmination of the current Supra lineup. This special edition underscores Toyota’s commitment to high-performance engineering, blending cutting-edge enhancements with motorsport-inspired design. Alongside this announcement, the Supra receives its latest upgrades, delivering improved driving dynamics, safety, and style.

Evolving the Supra Legacy

Since its debut in 1978, the Toyota Supra has captivated fans worldwide with its iconic front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and in-line six-cylinder engine. Its influence spans decades, from motorsport achievements to the recent rebirth of the GR Supra in 2019, spearheaded by Chairman Akio Toyoda, aka Master Driver Morizo. As Toyoda reflected, “The new GR Supra was born through testing at Nürburgring and is a car that is fun to drive and better than ever.”

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BMW Group Malaysia Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Major Expansion of Regional Parts Distribution Centre

BMW Group Malaysia marked the 20th anniversary of its Regional Parts Distribution Centre with a significant expansion of its cutting-edge facility in Johor Bahru. Located in the Free Industrial Zone of Senai International Airport, the centre now spans 65,000 square metres, up from 45,000 square metres, cementing its position as one of the largest BMW facilities of its kind in the Asia Pacific region.

Originally established in 2004 at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Gelang Patah, the facility relocated to its current site in 2016. Over two decades, it has evolved into a critical hub for BMW’s after-sales operations and regional supply network, demonstrating the Group’s commitment to Malaysia as a strategic logistics and innovation hub.

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Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Partners with Luxury Hotels and Golf Courses to Advance Sustainable Mobility

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has unveiled a landmark collaboration with prestigious hotels and golf courses across the nation, solidifying its dedication to blending luxury experiences with sustainable electric mobility. This initiative integrates cutting-edge EV solutions with exclusive lifestyle benefits, redefining customer engagement and the luxury ownership journey.

At the heart of this effort is Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to expanding its EV charging ecosystem and tailoring personalised experiences for its corporate partners and customers. Speaking at the signing of the Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) held at Saujana Golf & Country Club, Amanda Zhang, CEO & President of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, emphasised the brand’s vision.

“Mercedes-Benz continues to lead the future of mobility and luxury through strategic collaborations. By merging electric mobility with exclusive lifestyle experiences, we are reshaping what it means to be a Mercedes-Benz customer,” Zhang stated. “Our long-term strategy is to make EV ownership more accessible while enhancing every aspect of our customers’ journey through sustainability and innovation.”

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Son of Local Singer Among Six Arrested Over Ferrari Theft at Hulu Klang Car Wash

Authorities have detained six individuals, including the son of a well-known local singer, in connection with the theft of a Ferrari left at a car wash in Hulu Klang on November 17.

Sources revealed that the victim, a businessman in his 50s, had entrusted a staff member to send his red luxury vehicle for washing several days before the incident. The victim later discovered the car was missing on the morning of November 17 and immediately lodged a police report.

Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan confirmed the arrests, stating that a team from the Ampang Jaya Criminal Investigation Division apprehended four male suspects, aged 23 to 33, in the Ampang area. A subsequent operation on November 20 led to the arrest of a fifth suspect, a 38-year-old man.

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Authorities Urged to Adhere to SOPs for Timely Road Repairs

State and municipal authorities must strictly follow the Public Works Ministry’s (KKR) standard operating procedures (SOP) to ensure damaged federal roads are repaired within 24 hours, Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan emphasised.

Speaking at the KKR Media Night and CIDB Media Awards 2024, Ahmad Maslan highlighted discrepancies in adherence to these guidelines, particularly for non-federal roads under state and municipal jurisdiction. These roads, managed by state Public Works Departments (JKR) and local authorities, often fail to meet the ministry’s stipulated standards for prompt repairs.

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smart #3 Wins “Best Compact Premium EV” at COTY 2024

Toyota Supra A90 Final Edition: Celebrating a Legacy of Performance Excellence

Evolving the Supra Legacy

BMW Group Malaysia Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Major Expansion of Regional Parts Distribution Centre

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Partners with Luxury Hotels and Golf Courses to Advance Sustainable Mobility

Son of Local Singer Among Six Arrested Over Ferrari Theft at Hulu Klang Car Wash

Authorities Urged to Adhere to SOPs for Timely Road Repairs

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