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All-New Lexus RX 350 Launched In Malaysia For RM468,888

What do you get when you combine the on-road performance of a luxury saloon with the functionality of a sports utility vehicle (SUV)? This – the all-new Lexus RX 350.

When the RX was first introduced to the world back in 1998, it elevated the SUV to that of a premium vehicle. Yes, it now has competitors like the Audi RS Q8 and the Porsche Cayenne but the new Lexus RX 350 is as Lexus defines it – the ‘Perfect Evolution of an SUV’.

The Lexus RX set new standards in the segment by providing all-terrain versatility, everyday usefulness, and the performance, refinement, and comfort of a premium sedan. It swiftly established itself as the best-selling vehicle in the Lexus lineup from the moment it was launched. To date, over three million RX’s have found a home.

The brand-new fifth-generation RX 350 is the ultimate incarnation of the RX formula, and marks a new chapter in the design language of Lexus.

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Honda S2000 Replacement Might Be Coming Soon!

A senior official has hinted to automotive news portals that the iconic Honda S2000 sports car may make a comeback this year to commemorate the Japanese automaker’s 75th anniversary.

Honda has been without a compact sports car beneath the flagship NSX supercar since the final S2000 – a car created to commemorate Honda’s 50th anniversary in 1998 and debuted in 1999 – rolled off the assembly line in 2009.

Several reports over the last decade suggested that preparations for a rebirth were in the works, but none have come to reality. This was a disappointment because the S2000 is an underrated car and it was and still is a magnificent sports car.

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Proton Must Dominate Local Market Before Challenging The World

A transportation expert said that Proton must first establish itself as the market leader in Malaysia’s domestic vehicle industry without the benefit of any tax exemption. Only then it can challenge the global market.

According to FMT, transport consultant Rosli Azad Khan believes Proton has something to offer the global market as a result of its partnership with China’s Geely, but it has yet to show itself in a free market setting.

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Isuzu Partners With Honda To Develop And Supply Fuel Cell System For Heavy-Duty Trucks

Isuzu Motors Limited and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. have announced the signing of a partnership agreement to have Honda develop and provide the fuel cell system for the fuel cell-powered heavy-duty trucks that Isuzu plans to launch in 2027.

What are fuel cell-powered heavy trucks? A fuel cell truck is an electric truck that generates electricity from fuel cells that are powered by hydrogen stored in tanks in the truck. In a fuel cell, hydrogen and oxygen are combined through an electrochemical reaction to generate electricity, heat and water.

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The Story Behind ORA’s Iconic ‘Egg’ Design, According To Andrew Dyson, VP Of Design For Great Wall Motor And The ORA Brand

Great Wall Motor (GWM) unveiled a range of highly-anticipated new energy vehicles (NEV) at the recent Auto Shanghai 2023. But what makes some of these car models stand out in terms of their appearance? After the press conference, Andrew Dyson, who leads the design department at GWM, revealed the thinking behind the “GOOD CAT” design and what to expect from future GWM car models, using ORA as an example.

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2023 Toyota Yaris Cross Introduced in Indonesia – Will this be offered as a Perodua in Malaysia?

Toyota Indonesia has unveiled a brand-new model of the Yaris Cross, a B- Segment SUV that is unconnected to the one that is already available in Europe, Japan, and Australia. This one, however, is said to be the “sister car” to the Perodua Ativa we have here in Malaysia.

The model borrows stylistic ideas from the Highlander and the larger RAV4 with a choice of petrol or hybrid powertrains.

The new Yaris Cross will sit between the Raize and the Corolla Cross in Toyota’s SUV lineup for the Indonesian market.

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