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The GV80 Coupe Concept, which was inspired by the X Speedium Coupe Concept that debuted in New York last year, combines the utility of a lifestyle-focused SUV with the athleticism of a sports car.

Genesis steps up its SUV game to compete with rivals such as BMW and Mercedes, who are dominating the current Sports Utility Vehicle market.

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Setel, which is best known for modernising the experience of refueling at gas stations, is on a mission to redefine mobility, which includes offering a seamless payment experience throughout daily touchpoints of its users’ journeys.

The Setel Pay feature in the app will be integrated with DuitNow QR to increase user acceptance of cashless transactions. With the launch of DuitNow QR, Setel has joined a sizable ecosystem run by Payments Network Malaysia Sdn. Bhd (PayNet).

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Zeekr, a premium electric car brand owned by Geely Automobile Holdings and established in 2021, focuses on electric vehicles and runs on a user-oriented strategic planning, in keeping with its status as a smart mobility technology company. The Zeekr Intelligent Factory is the pinnacle of production efficiency and makes the best use of IR4.0 and 5G connection.

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At one time, when mention was made of an ‘electric vehicle’, the perception was that it was going to be boring to drive. This was because decades ago, EV technology was still not developed enough and performance was not a priority. There were many other issues to overcome – like range anxiety – in order to make EVs more widely accepted.

But over the past 10 years, perceptions have changed and many carmakers have developed – and even started selling – EVs with sportscar performance. With the inherent peak torque generated almost from standstill, an EV can accelerate a lot quicker than a car with a combustion engine, and sportscar makers have exploited this character.

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Drifting a vehicle is a demonstration of supreme car control that impresses and fascinates. When done by professionals, it is like automotive ballet with the car (or cars) sliding around in precise movements. The skill these drivers possess can be seen when they can drift just centimetres away from a wall as their tyres smoke while fighting for grip.

The skill can be learnt though it takes time and lots of practice. Once a driver has gained sufficient skill and confidence, there are places where drifting can be enjoyed (but should not be done on public roads) and also events where drivers compete.

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The Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) has declared that the minimum age requirement for taxis and e-hailing vehicles has been raised to 15 from the previous 10 years.

As of January 1, all vehicles in the taxi and e-hailing classes across the country that have completed their maximum service life of 10 years will be subject to this, according to Apad.

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