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Bertone Reveals GB110 – First Of A Series Of Hypercars

Mention of Bertone will bring to mind the exotic supercars of the 1960s and 1970s, the most notable probably being the various Lamborghini models. Although Nuccio Bertone passed away in 1997, the greatness of the company as an automotive design studio has lived on. On the 110^th anniversary of its founding, it has unveiled the first in a series of limited edition hypercars.

This is the GB110, which starts a new era for Bertone under its current owners – Mauro and Jean-Franck Ricci – who acquired the Bertone brand in 2020. “We are building this car for customers that appreciate the history and legacy of Bertone. And for connoisseurs who love sportscars with exceptional performance. It’s not only about raw power and performance. It’s about celebrating the long Italian tradition of timeless elegant cars,” said Jean-Franck Ricci, CEO of Bertone.

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Special Edition For End Of Kia Stinger Production

With the Kia Stinger model line coming to an end – after just 5 years – the Korean carmaker has prepared a special edition as a farewell. Known as the Stinger Tribute Edition, only 1,000 units will be available for sale worldwide.

While declining sales have been the main reason for its short life in the market, Kia recognises that the sporty sedan made ‘a significant contribution to the brand’, and denotes an important chapter in the story of Kia’s high-performance ethos.

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Sime Darby Auto ConneXion Hosts First Ford Inner Circle Event

To car companies, customers are the most important people for their business and every effort is made to ensure that they have a great ownership experience. Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia, has various activities that enhance that experience and recently, the company hosted the first-ever Ford Inner Circle event in Malaysia.

The Ford Inner Circle event brought together customers of the Next-Generation Ford Ranger customers at the flagship Ford showroom in Sime Darby Motors City in Ara Damansara, Selangor. Being a festive month, it had a Christmas theme for Ranger owners and their families.

Besides the food, fun and drink, expert instructors were also on hand at a familiarisation workshop to give owners a deeper understanding of their Ranger. Some may already have been truck owners but the latest Ranger comes with many new features, especially impressive high-tech features, which may be new to many.

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Fuel Price Updates For December 22 – December 28, 2022

It appears that since we have had a confirmed new government, the price of RON97 petrol has become cheaper and cheaper. Of course, it’s a coincidence as retail prices of fuel are based on the Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM) which takes into account many factors (not just the global oil prices). Anyway, there’s yet another 20 sen reduction after midnight today, taking the price per litre down to RM3.35.

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One-Off Alfa Romeo Giulia SWB Zagato Celebrates collaboration between Alfa Romeo and Zagato

A year ago, as part of the centenary celebrations for the collaboration between Alfa Romeo and Zagato (which began in 1921 with the TIPO G1), the creation of a new model was proposed as a commemorative exercise.

The idea was to celebrate the current Alfa Romeo production of Giulia and Stelvio, together with the legendary 6-cylinder engine in its latest GTAm evolution with a 2-door Coupe Zagato body in carbonfibre and a shortened wheelbase.

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Motorist Super App Now Available For Malaysia As Well

Motorist, an online automotive concierge platform which has been available in Singapore since 2015, and in Malaysia since 2018. It is now expanding its scope with services comparable to what is offered to motorists in Singapore with the launch of the Motorist Super App for Malaysia.

The app for smartphones and tablets offers a full range of services and information that relates to vehicle ownership, besides also being a place for buying and selling vehicles. It encompasses matters pertaining to driving, managing and maintaining the vehicle from the time it is purchased until the time it is sold.

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