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Mercedes-Benz Introduces The Vision One-Eleven Concept

With a variety of turbo-diesel and Wankel rotary engines installed, the Mercedes-Benz C111 prototypes from the 1960s and 1970s served as test beds for cutting-edge powertrain technologies. Currently, as the automobile industry transitions from internal combustion engines to electric power, Mercedes has introduced the Vision One-Eleven concept, which, like its ancestor, serves as a forecast for how the company will adapt to the changing automotive scene.

The initial C111 prototype, which was painted a striking shade of orange and equipped with dramatic gullwing doors, is clearly where the sleek supercar styling of the Vision One-Eleven got its start. The concept’s single line, shallow curve profile is reminiscent of the cab-forward aerodynamics of Mercedes’s existing EV models, such as the EQS and EQE.

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Lexus Wins Most Reliable Brand For A Fourth Time In Five Years

Perhaps the most significant factor for any car purchase is reliability. Nobody likes to waste their valuable time and money on costly repairs or to be stranded at the side of the road waiting for help. The UK’s automobile owners claim that a Lexus offers the least chance of all things happening. Because of this, the Japanese premium automaker has been awarded as the winner of Most Reliable Car Brand at the 2023 Auto Trader New Car Awards.

It has won the title four times in the past five years, which is based on the opinions and experiences of more than 220,000 UK car owners who participated in Auto Trader’s yearly poll.

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Boustead Holdings Denies Report On Sale Of BHPetrol

Reports have circled the internet about Boustead Holdings Bhd considering divesting its petrol stations in Malaysia, seeking as much as RM2 billion.

Bloomberg stated that the Kuala Lumpur-based conglomerate is working with an adviser to sell Boustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn., also known as BHPetrol. It is said that oil and gas companies as well as investment firms have shown interest in the deal, asking not to be identified as the process is private.

According to the report by Bloomberg, Boustead’s decision to pursue a sale may still change as discussions continue. Boustead is now delisting, thus the company is entirely focused on adhering to legal regulations and meeting its duties to stakeholders.

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You Can Soon Pay Toll Charges Using Debit Or Credit Cards!

Beginning September, 12 highways will employ the open payment system, which enables drivers to pay tolls with debit and credit cards.

The 12 highways are the Penang Bridge (JPP), New Pantai Motorway (NPE), Sungai Besi Motorway (Besraya), Guthrie Corridor Motorway (GCE), and Butterworth-Kulim Motorway (BKE), Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya Motorway (MEX), Duta-Ulu Klang Motorway (DUKE), Shah Alam Motorway (Kesas), Western Kuala Lumpur Traffic Dispersal Scheme (SPRINT), Damansara-Puchong Motorway (LDP), and SMART Tunnel, according to Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

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Puspakom Introduces Approved ‘Runners’ For Its Services

Puspakom is concerned about some runners who take advantage of drivers by demanding exorbitant costs and giving incorrect information.

Puspakom claimed that many of its clients who hired runners for car inspection-related issues at its branches experienced this. “The customer then files a complaint saying that Puspakom is not transparent. As a result, Puspakom has a bad image,” it said in a statement.

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Audi Malaysia Introduces Seven New Electric Models!

Seven fully electric Audi e-tron models were formally introduced to the Malaysian market today by PHS Automotive Malaysia (PHSAM), the importer and distributor of Volkswagen and Audi cars for Malaysia.

Erik Winter, Managing Director of PHSAM remarked that response for the Audi e-tron has been overwhelming from dealers and customers alike. “This is the largest product release for Audi in Malaysia, and we are elated to be the first country in the region to launch the Q8 e-tron. These top-of-range, high performance luxury vehicles have been highly anticipated, and are now set to captivate the hearts and imagination of Malaysians seeking a sustainable and environmentally friendly mobility option,” said Erik.

Audi RS e-tron GT and e-tron GT quattro

Advanced aerodynamics with active components, such as controlled inlets to cool the front brakes, air curtains to direct airflow around the vehicle for minimum drag-inducing turbulence, and thermal management with cooling air as necessary, are used while keeping the traditional design lines of GT cars. Depending on the driving conditions, the rear spoiler can be extended into two configurations for the best airflow.