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Aston Martin DB12 Officially Launched In Malaysia

Aston Martin Malaysia has officially launched, the DB12. Touted as the world’s first “super tourer”, the DB12 made its global debut back in May of this year in commemoration of the legendary DB model line’s 75th anniversary.

It is presented with the panache for which Aston Martin is renowned, fusing 75 years of DB legacy with segment-defining proportions fit for the first super tourer in history.

The brand-new front end includes a bigger, redesigned radiator aperture, a reshaped splitter, and a track that is 6 mm wider up front and 22 mm wider at the back. Stylish new Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) trademark headlights with ornate surface details made of Light Emitting Diode (LED).

If you look closely at the nose of the beast, you will notice the most recent version of the iconic Aston Martin wings badge sitting on it. As the first sports car to have new wings, the DB12 represents the start of a fascinating new era. The new design is complemented by smaller, frameless wing mirrors that further improve the car’s aerodynamic profile. Presenting door knobs welcome guests into the new cabin and makes access easier.

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One-Stop Centre To Dispose Disused Vehicles

Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) has established a one-stop centre (OSC) to manage the disposal of abandoned automobiles.

As reported by The Star, cars, motorcycles, and bicycles were among the vehicles that citizens might turn in, according to MPAJ president Dr Ani Ahmad.

Applications are handled free of charge and within 48 hours, following which MPAJ will pick up the vehicle. To manage all the paperwork, the local council will collaborate with the Road Transport Department and MyEG Sdn Bhd.

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Perodua Alza Waiting Period Still An Issue – Up To 13 Months!

Booked a Perodua Alza or want to book one? Well, you will have to wait in line just like everyone else. Most of those who booked the Alza last year still have not received their cars.

The new multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) Perodua Alza is still the brand’s model with the longest waiting period, which may go up to more than 13 months, according to an internal document published in January of this year.

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MBPJ Received 922 Complaints Over Six Months About Obstacles in Parking Spaces

Between January and June of this year, Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) received 8,547 complaints, of which 922 were complaints about obstacles in parking spaces and walkways for pedestrians.

According to The Star, the problem, stated by Petaling Jaya mayor Mohamad Azhan Md Amir, stems from irresponsible company owners who block parking spaces with objects like cement bollards and traffic cones.

To address this issue, the enforcers periodically seize the products and issue appropriate compound notifications.

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New Ticketing Concept By KTMB Lets You Buy Train Tickets 6 Months In Advance!

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) made the announcement yesterday that beginning on Sunday, July 30, ticket sales would be available on the 30th of every month throughout the year.

According to Bernama, the announcement stated that sales of tickets are now ongoing until December 31, 2023. Beginning on July 30, consumers can purchase tickets for travel until January 2024 under this new system of ticket sales. It will be accessible for travel until February 2024 starting next month, on August 30, 2023.

The new idea, according to KTMB, would enable commuters to plan their trips six months in advance for vacations or “balik kampung,” particularly for public holidays and significant festivals.

The notification stated that ticket sales will start at noon for Electric Train Service (ETS) and KTM Intercity travel and at 10 am for Shuttle Tebrau services. Purchases of tickets may be done via the KTMB website or the KITS mobile application, according to KTMB.

Hyundai Performance Models To Get Carbon Fibre Wheels

A lightweight carbon fibre hybrid wheel option will be offered by Hyundai’s high-performance N division for its models.

The Ioniq 5 N‘s new Hyundai N Performance parts were displayed at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed with a 21-inch prototype version of this wheel that Dymag and Hankuk Carbon had collaboratively produced. Since the 1970s, Dymag has produced lightweight performance wheels, and more recently, with assistance from composites partner Hankuk, it has moved into producing carbon fibre wheels.

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