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Ital Auto Appointed As New Importer For Ferrari In Malaysia

Despite having been affiliated for the past 15 years, Ferrari and Naza’s relationship officially ended in March 2023.

In a statement confirming the termination, the Naza Automotive Group said that it had been examining the brand mix of its automotive business to determine whether it was the best fit for its business plan. According to the statement, “We have agreed to end our relationship with Ferrari S.p.A due to the non-alignment of their expectations to our strategy.” Ferrari was assured of help for a successful business transition.

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Proton’s 40th Birthday Marks Official Start Of Journey Into New Energy Vehicles

On May 7, 1983, Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn. Bhd., commonly known as Proton, was established with the goal of fostering Malaysia’s economic industrialization by creating a supportive environment for the nation’s budding automotive sector. The corporation is now entering new market areas that will once again fuel the country’s dreams, forty years and nearly five million cars later.

The Proton X90 is the company’s first new Energy Vehicle (NEV) product in addition to adding a third model to its market-leading lineup of SUVs. It promises to offer lower fuel consumption, lower emissions, higher performance, and a smoother driving experience thanks to a power plant that combines an award-winning 1.5-liter TGDi engine with a 48V electric motor synergy system.

The third X-series model in Proton’s sports utility vehicle (SUV) lineup was officially unveiled by YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

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UMW Toyota Motor Set On Long-Term Growth In Malaysia

Despite a slight 3% month-over-month decline in sales in April 2022, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has its sights set on long-term growth and is confident in its overall performance. The company projects a positive gain of 9% in year-to-date sales reported for April 2023 compared to April 2022.

Even with the shorter operational month in April 2023, it is still on track to meet its mid-year target with a total of 6,681 Toyota and 86 Lexus new vehicle sales.

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Receive Up To RM200 By Purchasing Goodyear’s Assurance ComfortTred Tyres

Goodyear Malaysia has introduced its newest exciting promotion delivering up to RM200 Touch ‘n Go eWallet credit with the purchase of four units of Assurance ComfortTred tyres. In addition to thanking consumers for prioritising a safe driving experience without sacrificing performance, this promotion is a part of the company’s efforts to offer Malaysians top-quality, cosy, and quiet tyres.

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1.3 Million Overdue Traffic Summonses Settled After Discount Offered

Since the government started offering reduced pricing on summons on April 21, about 1.3 million past-due traffic tickets have been paid.

After 16 days of the discount being offered, the reaction has been positive, according to Datuk Seri Mat Kasim Karim, director of the Federal Police Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department (TEID).

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Apple CarPlay Will Live On In Ford Vehicles

One of the nicest features for a smart driving experience is Apple Carplay. There are now a lot of businesses using this programme, but as technology develops, it’s very likely that automakers may wish to create their own entertainment systems.

For instance, starting in 2024, General Motors wants to phase out CarPlay in its electric vehicles. According to Ford’s CEO Jim Farley, there have been rumours that starting in 2023, it was going to phase out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility from their new vehicles.

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