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Third Ferry Service From Johor To Singapore Under Consideration

For most people travelling to or from Singapore, the 100-year old Causeway across the Straits of Johor and the Second Link are the usually places for the crossing. As traffic volumes have increased and immigration procedures have also become more stringent, long queues have been a common sight at both sides.

There have been various proposals to add connections across the Straits including, at one time, a wider 6-lane ‘crooked bridge’ envisioned by former PM Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. However, up till today, there are still only two crossings for vehicles.

Less well known is an alternative way to cross using the ferry services from Tanjung Belungkor and Desaru in Johor to Tanah Merah in Singapore. These ferry services, which commenced in the middle of last year, are not for cars though but provide an easier way for people to get across (about 35 minutes) instead of going through the jam at the Causeway and Second Link.

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Genesis Reveals The GV80 Coupe Concept

The GV80 Coupe Concept, which was inspired by the X Speedium Coupe Concept that debuted in New York last year, combines the utility of a lifestyle-focused SUV with the athleticism of a sports car.

Genesis steps up its SUV game to compete with rivals such as BMW and Mercedes, who are dominating the current Sports Utility Vehicle market.

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Setel Joins The DuitNow QR Ecosystem

Setel, which is best known for modernising the experience of refueling at gas stations, is on a mission to redefine mobility, which includes offering a seamless payment experience throughout daily touchpoints of its users’ journeys.

The Setel Pay feature in the app will be integrated with DuitNow QR to increase user acceptance of cashless transactions. With the launch of DuitNow QR, Setel has joined a sizable ecosystem run by Payments Network Malaysia Sdn. Bhd (PayNet).

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Proton To Use Comprehensive New Energy Vehicle Solutions

Zeekr, a premium electric car brand owned by Geely Automobile Holdings and established in 2021, focuses on electric vehicles and runs on a user-oriented strategic planning, in keeping with its status as a smart mobility technology company. The Zeekr Intelligent Factory is the pinnacle of production efficiency and makes the best use of IR4.0 and 5G connection.

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IONIQ 5 N Will Be First High-performance, All-electric Hyundai N Brand Model

At one time, when mention was made of an ‘electric vehicle’, the perception was that it was going to be boring to drive. This was because decades ago, EV technology was still not developed enough and performance was not a priority. There were many other issues to overcome – like range anxiety – in order to make EVs more widely accepted.

But over the past 10 years, perceptions have changed and many carmakers have developed – and even started selling – EVs with sportscar performance. With the inherent peak torque generated almost from standstill, an EV can accelerate a lot quicker than a car with a combustion engine, and sportscar makers have exploited this character.

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Ford Develops Electronic Drift Brake For Novices And Competition Use (w/VIDEO)

Drifting a vehicle is a demonstration of supreme car control that impresses and fascinates. When done by professionals, it is like automotive ballet with the car (or cars) sliding around in precise movements. The skill these drivers possess can be seen when they can drift just centimetres away from a wall as their tyres smoke while fighting for grip.

The skill can be learnt though it takes time and lots of practice. Once a driver has gained sufficient skill and confidence, there are places where drifting can be enjoyed (but should not be done on public roads) and also events where drivers compete.

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