Throughout September 2023, UMW Toyota Motor has sold a total of 9,228 cars under the Toyota and Lexus brands. This comprises 9,020 cars from the Toyota brand and 208 cars from the Lexus brand. The company's total year-to-date (YTD) sales as of September 2023 are now at 76,511 units compared to 70,872 units it achieved in the same period last year. This marks an 8.0% year-on-year (YOY) rise in the company's YTD sales for the first nine months of 2023. Just last month, UMW Toyota Motor gave its Toyota Yaris hatchback an update , which saw the car gaining a couple of features.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/10/09/umw-toyota-motor-sold-76511-cars-so-far-this-year-8-up-from-2022/

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Lotus has always been known as a low-volume two-seater sports car maker, but things have changed. Introducing the all-new highly anticipated 2023 Lotus Eletre , Lotus' first electric SUV that has just been launched in Malaysia! Priced from RM578,000 all the way to RM798,000 , the British Hyper-SUV is available in three variants. Lotus Eletre – RM578,000 Lotus Eletre S – RM648,000 Lotus Eletre R – RM789,000  By the way, if you're looking to renew your insurance, you can get a 10% rebate and cash back at the end of your policy if you renew with MotorTakaful by Etiqa.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/04/13/2023-lotus-eletre-launched-in-malaysia-from-rm578k-up-to-905hp-985nm/

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The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) today published its latest forecasted total industry volume (TIV) figures for 2023, which has now risen to 652,500 passenger cars and 72,500 commercial vehicles, for a total of 725,000 units this year. The new figure represents a significant increase of 11.5% over its original forecast of 650,000 total vehicles, which it published in January this year, and also represents a slight jump of 4,342 units over last year's actual TIV. In a press conference today, MAA said that the revised forecast was made on the basis of a stabilised economic outlook for the nation, improved automotive supply chain, as well as healthy sales figures for many new models – particularly 'very affordable models' by national makes, among other factors.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/07/20/maa-raises-tiv-forecast-for-malaysia-to-725000-units-in-2023-652500-passengers-cars/

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After the signing of the Heads of Agreement (HOA) between DRB-Hicom and Geely on April 1 , 2023 , to develop the Automotive High Tech Valley (AHTV) , a project aimed to become a high-tech automotive city and a regional automotive hub, Proton has organised the Global Investors & Vendors Convention 2023 in Kuala Lumpur. The convention was held today and has attracted over 200 participants. Among the participants were government agency officials, management representatives from DRB-Hicom, Geely, and Proton, as well as local and overseas vendors.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/07/17/drb-hicom-geely-invite-chinas-automotive-suppliers-to-invest-in-ahtv-rm32b-target/

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You can now move your family around in a bit more style as the Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has unveiled the new Nissan Serena J Impul variant for Malaysia. With the new bells and whistles, the Nissan Serena J Impul fetches a price of RM169,888 (OTR without insurance). With the new variant of the Nissan Serena, there are now 4 choices of the Nissan Serena – The standard 2.0L Highway Star, the 2.0L Premium Highway Star (Black Package), Premium Highway Star (Two-tone Package), and the new J Impul variant.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/07/06/nissan-serena-j-impul-now-in-malaysia-rm170k-for-kitted-up-mpv/

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The transport ministry has announced that it is merging the KPP01 course and theory test – the first step in obtaining a licence in Malaysia – for both the Malaysian motorcycle class and motorcar driving licence (LMM). This means that effective September 15 , 2023 , any individual who currently holds either a motorcycle class or motorcar LMM planning to obtain a LMM of a different class than their existing licence no longer needs to repeat the KKP01 course and theory test. For instance, if an individual has passed the KPP01 theory test for a motorcycle driving licence, he or she will no longer need to go through the KPP01 course or theory test again for the second time when obtaining a motorcar LMM.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/08/02/you-wont-need-to-retake-theory-tests-for-a-second-licence-class-starting-15-sept-car-motorcycle-licences-only/

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It was reported last week that Indonesia is confident that the electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla is looking into investing in Indonesia to manufacture materials for EV batteries. And if Tesla were to follow through with the reported manufacturing plans, Indonesia would be one step ahead of Malaysia where Tesla has no manufacturing plans for the time being. During an exclusive interview with prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during The CNBC Conversation last weekend, CNBC news anchor Martin Soong asked if Malaysia is planning to further expand its supply chain to compete against Indonesia.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/08/22/anwar-malaysia-indonesia-should-complement-each-other-on-ev-development-not-compete/

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Following the Thailand market launch of the all-new AH40 Toyota Alphard and Vellfire luxury MPVs this month, Lexus Thailand will be launching the all-new Lexus LM 350h in the Land of Smiles on September 1 , 2023 , according to headlightmag.com , giving the bosses over there an even more luxurious option to carry them around. The new MPV will also be sitting on the same GA-K version of the TNGA platform as the Alphard and Vellfire twins. On the outside, the all-new second-generation Lexus LM 350h features a new front fascia, with sharper and more elegant-looking headlamps, featuring daytime-running lights (DRLs) that penetrate into the grille.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/08/29/all-new-lexus-lm-to-launch-thailand-on-september-1-first-asean-launch-of-the-ultra-luxurious-boss-carrier/

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Over the weekend, Puma launched its inaugural Southeast Asia (SEA) Puma Car Club and unveiled its Autumn Winter (AW) 2023 Motorsport collection at Sentul Depot, Kuala Lumpur. The brand's SEA motorsport ambassador, Choo Sunghoon, a.k.a Sexyama made an appearance at the event too. With Malaysia being the event's first stop in the SEA region, Puma describes its Car Club event as a celebration of excellence, inspired by the spirit of the Motorsport community through immersive and interactive experiences and showcases.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/08/30/puma-car-clubs-first-sea-event-held-in-malaysia-special-appearance-by-sexyama/

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Peugeot's new pick-up truck – the 2023 Peugeot Landtrek was launched by the brand's official distributor in Malaysia – Bermaz Auto Alliance earlier this year. Offered in a single variant only, the ‘Allure', the Peugeot Landtrek is priced at RM120,072 (OTR, without insurance). For many Malaysians, this could be the first time they have ever seen a Peugeot-branded pick-up truck. In reality, however, the Peugeot Landtrek is actually far from the brand's first pick-up truck, as the French carmaker has been making them as early as 1938.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/09/07/gallery-2023-peugeot-landtrek-allure-1-9d-the-french-pickup-alternative/

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Proton has just launched the 2023 Proton X9 0 , its third SUV, third X-series model, and its first hybrid vehicle. Yes, the Proton X90 is available as a hybrid only and runs a 48V mild hybrid system. Prices for the 2023 Proton X90 start at RM123,800 and there are four variants available Proton X90 Standard – RM123,800 Proton X90 Executive – RM130,800 Proton X90 Premium – RM144,800 Proton X90 Flagship – RM152,800 By the way, if you're looking to renew your insurance, you can get a 10% rebate and cash back at the end of your policy if you renew with MotorTakaful by Etiqa.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/05/07/2023-proton-x90-launched-in-malaysia-from-rm124k/

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Public Bank Berhad and Perodua have signed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) to provide financing facilities to Perodua authorized dealers. This collaboration between the two companies will enable Public Bank to interface and facilitate digitalisation via online submission of hire purchase end-financing applications to the bank. Uploading of basic application documents and tracking of application status are also included. Public Bank Berhad Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Tan Sri Dato' Sri Dr.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/05/30/public-bank-and-perodua-sign-moc-to-provide-online-financing-facilities-to-dealerships/

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Launched back in June 2022 , the Mazda MX-30 is now available in Malaysia. Fully imported (CBU) from Japan, the fully-electric Mazda MX-30 crossover was introduced in two variants in Malaysia – Mid and High, although prices for the Mid variant have not been confirmed, the High variant of the Mazda MX-30 is priced at RM198,780 . By the way, if you're looking to renew your car insurance, you can get a 10% rebate and cash back at the end of your policy if you renew with MotorTakaful by Etiqa. Just log on to www.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/06/13/gallery-mazda-mx-30-high-rm199k-japanese-ev-with-freestyle-doors/

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Pos Malaysia Berhad (Pos Malaysia) has announced its strategic partnership with Yinson GreenTech (YGT), a green technologies solutions provider, to install ChargEV electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at selected Pos Malaysia post offices throughout Malaysia. At launch, six outlets (Shah Alam, Ipoh, Melaka, Seremban, Alor Setar, and Johor Bahru) are already up and running, with more locations planned for future roll-out. The chargers are accessible to ChargEV users daily from 7 AM to 11 PM.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/06/26/pos-malaysia-yinson-greentech-launch-6-ev-charging-stations-with-40-kw-dc-chargers-across-peninsular-malaysia/

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Aside from the Haval H6 and Cannon pick-up truck , GWM Malaysia also took the opportunity to show off the Haval Jolion at the Malaysia Autoshow 2023 . The Jolion is one of the three models that the company has confirmed for Malaysi a (alongside the Haval H6 and Ora Good Cat ), and we're now finally getting our first look at the B-segment crossover. No detailed information were provided on the Haval Jolion at the stand, so we can only take educated guesses based on these photos. But at least we don't have to wait too much longer, as GWM Malaysia said that the car will be launched in Malaysia by the end of this year.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/05/05/haval-jolion-previewed-in-malaysia-hybrid-b-segment-suv-to-launch-in-2023/

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Malaysia will soon be welcoming yet another Chinese EV brand, called Neta. The first model from the marque to be launched here will be the Neta V, which will make its official debut at the upcoming Malaysia Autoshow 2023. This was revealed in the announcement of the appointment of Intro Synergy, a wholly owned subsidiary of GoAuto Group , as the sole distributor for the Neta marque here in Malaysia. The partnership with Hozon New Energy Auto, Neta's parent company, will 'come into force in five years', with an investment plan of RM300 million being earmarked for the development of a manufacturing and assembly plant, as well as sales and after sales network here in Malaysia.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/04/25/goauto-subsidiary-named-malaysian-distributor-for-hozon-neta-v-ev-soft-launch-next-week/

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Remember the Toyota C-HR ? An all-new version of the stylish-looking SUV that was once sold in Malaysia will debut on June 26 , 2023 . And just before the debut takes place, a teaser of the upcoming SUV has just been put out. Looking at the 6-second-long teaser clip, a rear silhouette of the C-HR can be seen. The car looks to be sporting full LED rear lights which extend across the rear of the car, with an illuminated ‘TOYOTA C-HR' inscription positioned in between. A roof spoiler and shark fin antenna can also be spotted.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/06/12/remember-the-toyota-c-hr-an-all-new-version-will-be-debuting-on-june-26/

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Soon to enter the Malaysian market, the Smart #1 is now available in one more new variant, the Smart # 1 Pulse. It is an all-wheel-drive (AWD) variant, which is a first for the non-Brabus version of the Smart #1. Introduced in Europe first, the Smart #1 Pulse is positioned between the ‘Premium' and the ‘ Brabus ' versions of the car. Although housing a dual-motor setup, it isn't exactly the same powertrain as the Smart #1 Brabus. The Pulse's 0-100 km/h acceleration time is listed at 4.5 seconds , which is slower than the Brabus's 3.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/06/26/new-smart-1-pulse-awd-variant-debuts-400km-range-0-100km-h-in-4-5-secs/

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Together with the price reveal of the Tesla Model Y for Malaysia, Tesla has also listed the locations of its upcoming chargers for its supercharger network in the country. After all, what is the point of getting a brand-new Tesla if you don't benefit from its supercharger network. Still listed as ‘coming soon' for the time being, the locations listed and their time of opening are subject to change and new locations are added with their timings updated quarterly. The locations listed on the official Tesla website for now are: Petaling Jaya, Selangor Dengkil, Selangor Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur (1st additional location) Kuala Lumpur (2nd additional location) Iskandar Puteri, Johor Ipoh, Perak Negeri Sembilan Perai, Pulau Pinang Like the bulk of the charge point operators in Malaysia, the Tesla supercharger network mostly caters to the west coast with emphasis in Klang Valley.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/07/14/10-tesla-supercharger-locations-listed-for-malaysia-west-coast-only-with-idle-fees/

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Porsche has set a new record for the 'fastest single journey in an EV from Thailand to Singapore' with a Taycan 4S Cross Turismo , completing the run in just 29 hours and 15 minutes . Dubbed the 'Taycan Record Run', the feat was achieved by three journalists from Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia – including our very own Pan Eu Jin! The trio – with Pholpat Salayakanond from Thailand and Desmond Chan from Singapore – drove in shifts across the gruelling 1,845 km route, stopping only for short charging intervals along the journey from Bang Yai, the outskirts of Bangkok, to Garden by the Bay in Singapore.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/07/21/we-helped-porsche-set-a-new-ev-record-from-thailand-to-singapore-in-29-hours-15-mins/

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Good news to all Malaysian Android users out there looking to buy a Nissan Almera , as the brand's sole distributor in Malaysia – Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has announced on its official social media pages that it has given the car a much-needed upgrade, which is Android Auto support. The new feature now joins Apple CarPlay which has been available with the second-generation Nissan Almera since its original Malaysian market launch in 2020. As expected, the Android Auto compatibility function is only available for variants of the Malaysian-spec Nissan Almera that come equipped with the 8-inch touchscreen head unit, namely the mid-range VLP and top-spec VLT variants.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/08/28/nissan-almera-gains-android-auto-support-in-malaysia-prices-unchanged/

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After completing its first batch of pre-delivery inspections recently , Chery Malaysia is now celebrating a major milestone in its local assembly project with the official handover of its first CKD cars. A recent ceremony saw the handover of the first locally assembled Chery Omoda 5 and Tiggo 8 Pro SUVs from its manufacturing partner Inokom over to Chery Malaysia, ahead of official deliveries to customers soon. 'This remarkable achievement underscores our commitment to localised CKD manufacturing and our dedication to providing the best driving experience to our customers and it marks the beginning of a new era in our automotive journey,' the company said in a statement.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/08/30/chery-malaysia-marks-ckd-milestone-with-handover-of-first-locally-assembled-models/

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Just less than a month ago, people over at the Land of Smiles received the all-new AH40 Toyota Alphard and Vellfire . And now, the even more luxurious second-generation Lexus LM 350h has also made its launch in the country. Available in two variants, the Lexus LM 350h Executive 7-seater and LM 350h Executive 4-seater, the luxury MPV is priced at THB6.29 million (approx. RM833,800 ) and THB7.59 million (approx. RM1,006,243 ) respectively. Like the all-new Toyota Alphard and Vellfire, the all-new Lexus LM is also built on the brand's GA-K version of the TNGA platform.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/09/04/all-new-lexus-lm-350h-launched-in-thailand-from-approx-rm834k-coming-to-malaysia-soon/

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Ahead of their launch here in Malaysia, the new 2023 BMW X5 and X6 duo have now made their way into Thailand, marking the third country in the ASEAN region to receive the facelifted models. The new 2023 BMW X5 facelift will be offered in two variants, namely the xDrive30d and a new xDrive50e, priced at THB5,099,000 (approx RM674k) and THB5,399,000 (approx RM714k) respectively. The coupe-style X6 meanwhile is only available in a sole xDrive40i variant, priced at THB5,899,000 (approx RM780k). Photo: BMW Thailand via headlightmag.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/09/04/2023-bmw-x5-x6-facelift-launched-in-thailand-with-new-mhev-and-phev-powertrains/

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BMW Group Malaysia will be holding its ‘Forwardism' events which will be taking place starting this month. The events will be centred on electrification and sustainability, and will be part of the brand's effort to further encourage electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Malaysia. BMW Malaysia's ‘Forwardism, by BMW' event will see the public showcase of the brand's all-new all-electric BMW i7 . It will be held at the same venue as per the event's name (located next to Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur), on September 23 to 24 , 2023 , and from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM .

https://autobuzz.my/2023/09/15/catch-the-bmw-i7-at-forwardism-by-bmw-malaysia-test-drives-available/

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Hozon New Energy Automobile , the company responsible for the Neta V(which recently debuted at the Malaysia Auto Show 2023 ), will soon begin making its electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand. Bangkok Post reports that Hozon's EVs made in Thailand will be for the South East Asian (SEA) market. The Chinese company has recently signed an agreement with Thailand's Bangchan General Assembly Co Ltd this week to start production of its NETA V model. The Thai-produced Neta V will begin assembly in January 2024 with an annual capacity of 20,000 vehicles.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/05/08/hozon-to-produce-evs-in-thailand-to-cater-for-asean-region/

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As the good start to the 40th anniversary year celebration of Proton , the company has sold a total of 48,702 cars for the first quarter of 2023, which is 39.8% more than last year. As for the month of April, the local carmaker has sold 9,415 cars which includes the domestic sales and export. This is a growth of 6.5% compared to the same month last year. Compared to February 2023, Proton's sales in March was down by more than 41.4%, after the company set a new record high in March this year.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/05/08/proton-sold-48702-cars-in-q1-2023-up-39-8-from-last-year/

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Sime Darby Beyond Auto continues to expand the BYD brand in Malaysia by opening two new outlets in the states of Penang and Johor Bahru. Modelling after many EV carmakers' modus operandi in other countries, the two new BYD locations are integrated directly into shopping malls – Gurney Plaza in Penang, and Mid Valley Southkey in Johor – instead of the traditional standalone outlets usually seen here in Malaysia. The new outlets are '1S centres', which means they are merely a showroom floor for display and sales.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/06/26/byd-opens-new-showrooms-in-penang-gurney-plaza-mid-valley-southkey-johor-bahru/

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A new ruling by the Malaysia Government will now require all automotive workshops to display a list stating the names of mechanics and their qualifications, in a bid to provide customers with more transparency and confidence when choosing workshops. As reported by Bernama , the new ruling is one of the several improvements contained within the Consumer Protection (Workshops Information Disclosure) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 that took effect nationwide on July 1, 2023. In a statement, Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub said that the new ruling would encourage workshops owners to either hire qualified mechanics or help their mechanics to obtain proper qualifications.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/07/17/car-workshops-now-required-to-list-mechanics-qualifications-spare-part-details/

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The BMW iX is already a powerful and luxurious electric SUV. But just in case you're craving even more performance, you're in for a treat as the BMW iX M60 has just made its launch in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit, with a price tag of RM630,800 , OTR, without insurance, and inclusive of the BMW Service and Repair package. Dimensions-wise, the BMW iX M60 measures 4,953 mm long, 1,967 mm wide, and 1,696 mm tall, with a 3,000 mm wheelbase underpinning it. On the outside, the BMW iX M60 comes as standard with the BMW Laser Light headlights.

https://autobuzz.my/2023/08/05/2023-bmw-ix-m60-launched-in-malaysia-rm631k-619hp-1100nm-0-100km-h-in-3-8-secs/

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