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PM Announces Special RM50 Rate For Settling Traffic Summonses Issued Before 2023

Besides the announcement of toll-free travel for Hari Raya, the Prime Minister has also announced that traffic summonses issued before 2023 can be settled for RM50. Presumably, this is part of the ‘good news’ that was promised to Malaysians but it was the toll rebate that got the bigger publicity.

The offer of RM50 would be greatly appreciated by those who have committed offences with a compoundable fine of up to RM300, as well as those who have a number of summonses. For each one, the fine will be fixed at RM50 from April 21 to May 21, 2023.

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All-New Lexus LM Premieres At Auto Shanghai 2023

Lexus has revealed the next generation of its ultra luxurious, fit for a royal, LM minivan. The “Luxury Mover” which is what the LM monicker stands for, is set to launch in over 60 countries, including in Europe and UK for the very first time.

The Toyota-owned brand launched its first LM in 2020 as a response to customer aspirations for chauffeur-driven MPVs in China and other parts of Asia. It offered both 4-seat and 7-seat configurations.

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Toll-Free Travel On April 19, 20, 21 And 24 For Hari Raya

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that those travelling for Hari Raya Aidilfitri will enjoy toll free journeys on four days.

The toll-free period will begin at 12:01 a.m. today, April 19, 2023, and last through April 21, 2023, at 11:59 p.m., as well as April 24, 2023. April 22 and 23 are not free toll days.

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Sime Darby Racing Team Set To Race At The Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2023

Porsche Malaysia today presented the Sime Darby Racing Team, which will make its debut at the 2023 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA).

The Team is set to collaborate with Earl Bamber Motorsport (EBM) with young Malaysian racer Nazim Azman at the wheel. Sime Darby Auto Performance is the team’s representative.

The Malaysian squad will compete in the PCCA PRO category and represent their country with pride by using a 911 GT3 Cup vehicle with a batik-inspired livery.

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MG’s Cyberster Roadster To Go On Sale in 2024

MG may sound like an old name and most Malaysians who do know of the brand might only have those old British sportscars in their minds. The MG brand is also no longer owned by a British company but by China’s SAIC since 2007.

The MG brand has actually been doing quite well in some markets and is sold in Thailand. It was supposed to come into Malaysia at one time but that has not happened yet. Perhaps we’ll see it soon with the wave of brands from China starting to sweep in.

MG’s modern products have been mainstream models but it is starting a new chapter with a high-performance electric sportscar. This is the Cyberster, just unveiled at Auto Shanghai in production form after the concept model was first shown two years ago at the same event.

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An Off-Road Mustang Raptor Coming Soon?

You have heard of a Ford Mustang and a Ford Raptor, but have you heard of the Ford Mustang Raptor? Yes, you read that right. A combination of two monsters that will make Frankenstein a reality.

There are a few automakers turning our beloved models into off-roaders such as Porsche turning the iconic 911 into the dirt-spewing Dakar. Lamborghini getting dirty, not with the Urus SUV, but with the 602-hp Huracán Sterrato and even Toyota’s Sienna Woodland Edition. Ford has decided to join the craze as there have been rumours about a 2026 Ford Mustang Raptor. It is a possibility but questions have been raised.

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