A transportation expert said that Proton must first establish itself as the market leader in Malaysia’s domestic vehicle industry without the benefit of any tax exemption. Only then it can challenge the global market.
According to FMT, transport consultant Rosli Azad Khan believes Proton has something to offer the global market as a result of its partnership with China’s Geely, but it has yet to show itself in a free market setting.
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Isuzu Motors Limited and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. have announced the signing of a partnership agreement to have Honda develop and provide the fuel cell system for the fuel cell-powered heavy-duty trucks that Isuzu plans to launch in 2027.
What are fuel cell-powered heavy trucks? A fuel cell truck is an electric truck that generates electricity from fuel cells that are powered by hydrogen stored in tanks in the truck. In a fuel cell, hydrogen and oxygen are combined through an electrochemical reaction to generate electricity, heat and water.
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Great Wall Motor (GWM) unveiled a range of highly-anticipated new energy vehicles (NEV) at the recent Auto Shanghai 2023. But what makes some of these car models stand out in terms of their appearance? After the press conference, Andrew Dyson, who leads the design department at GWM, revealed the thinking behind the “GOOD CAT” design and what to expect from future GWM car models, using ORA as an example.
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Toyota Indonesia has unveiled a brand-new model of the Yaris Cross, a B- Segment SUV that is unconnected to the one that is already available in Europe, Japan, and Australia. This one, however, is said to be the “sister car” to the Perodua Ativa we have here in Malaysia.
The model borrows stylistic ideas from the Highlander and the larger RAV4 with a choice of petrol or hybrid powertrains.
The new Yaris Cross will sit between the Raize and the Corolla Cross in Toyota’s SUV lineup for the Indonesian market.
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The Naza Skylounge, which was previously launched for Peugeot owners, now welcomes owners of the Suzuki Jimny.
The private lounging and conversation area was created to offer visitors complete comfort, convenience, and relaxation before and after a flight.
The Jimny Corner promotes the Suzuki Jimny, the iconic tough off-road vehicle known for its adventurous adventures.
The Suzuki Jimny is a series of four-wheel drive off-road mini SUVs, manufactured and marketed by Japanese automaker Suzuki since 1970.
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Our favourite little hot hatch (check out our drive video below), the 2023 GR Corolla was arguably the most anticipated car this year. Enthusiasts went nuts when they got to take it for a test run as to how great it handled and performed. So definitely as an enthusiast, you would want to add this to your collection.
The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) in the USA for the standard GR Corolla starts at $35,900 (RM162k) and the Circuit Edition will cost you $42,900 (RM193k). According to CarScoops, the actual price for the limited-run Morizo Edition goes for $51,884 (RM233k).
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