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Piston Malaysia
12m ago
Porsche has confirmed the recall of several thousand electric Taycan models due to risks associated with their batteries potentially catching fire. The recall was initiated after identifying faulty cells in some batteries that could short-circuit and ignite.
Initially, 858 Taycans were recalled in January, but further checks revealed that additional vehicles could be affected. Porsche has now determined that 2,936 Taycans show anomalies requiring changes to the modules in their batteries. Another 4,522 Taycans have yet to be inspected and will need to be brought to repair shops for verificati ..read more
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12m ago
Angka-Tan Motor Sdn Bhd (ATM), pengedar tunggal Kenderaan Komersial Ringan (LCV) Foton, Foton Auman dan JMC membawa perubahan dalam landskap logistik tempatan dengan melancarkan tiga trak baharu untuk kegunaan pelbagai sektor komersial ringan di Ekspo Kenderaan Komersial Malaysia 2024.
Mendahului senarai produk baharu ialah 2024 Foton eAumark, trak tugas ringan elektrik pertama yang ditawarkan secara rasminya di Malaysia. Trak elektrik Foton eAumark BJ1045EVJAR3 memiliki semua kualiti penting untuk membolehkan Foton Aumark muncul sebagai salah satu trak tugas ringan paling dipercayai dalam pas ..read more
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12m ago
Angka-Tan Motor Sdn Bhd (ATM), the sole distributor of Foton Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV), Foton Auman, and JMC vehicles in Malaysia, is making strides to revolutionise the domestic logistics landscape with the official launch of three new trucks at the Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Expo 2024.
Leading the lineup is the 2024 Foton eAumark, the first pure-electric light-duty truck officially available in Malaysia. This electric truck embodies all the key qualities that define the Foton Aumark, with the added benefit of pure electric propulsion for cleaner and more sustainable performance. The l ..read more
Piston Malaysia
13h ago
Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) has unveiled plans to establish Malaysia as an export hub for the Volkswagen brand, according to Tengku Zafrul Aziz, the Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry. Following discussions between the ministry and VGM officials, the carmaker has indicated its intention to manufacture both electric vehicles and conventional models within the country.
Previously, Volkswagen models were imported into Malaysia, but now certain models are being assembled locally. Notably, the Touareg model is being assembled in Malaysia for the first time outside of Europe. The local ..read more
Piston Malaysia
14h ago
Proton bersama anak syarikatnya PRO-NET, meraikan pencapaian luar biasa pada majlis Anugerah Allianz DSF.my Vehicle Of The Year (VOTY) 2024 dengan merangkul dua anugerah berprestij untuk model terbaharunya. Peneraju pasaran sedan segmen C, Proton S70 Flagship X menerima pengiktirafan pertama apabila memenangi kategori Sedan of The Year, walaupun di pasaran kurang daripada enam bulan.
Sementara itu, smart #1 BRABUS yang dilancarkan pada November 2023 dan diedarkan secara eksklusif di Malaysia oleh PRO-NET, menewaskan pesaing-pesaing yang kuat untuk memenangi Anuge ..read more
Piston Malaysia
14h ago
Proton received two awards for its latest models at the Allianz DSF.my Vehicle Of The Year (VOTY) 2024 awards ceremony. The Proton S70 Flagship X, the company’s market-leading C-segment sedan, won the Sedan of The Year category, despite being on sale for less than six months. Additionally, the smart #1 Brabus, distributed by Proton subsidiary PRO-NET, won the Electric Crossover of The Year award.
These award-winning models signify a significant change in direction for Proton. The Proton S70 is the first all-new sedan developed in collaboration with Geely, highlighting the company’s partnershi ..read more
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14h ago
UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) mengakhiri April 2024 dengan prestasi positif yang berterusan, mencapai jumlah jualan bulanan sebanyak 7,345 unit (Toyota + Lexus), dengan Toyota menyumbang 7,213 unit dan Lexus menyumbang 132 unit. Pencapaian ini menjadikan jumlah jualan tahun sehingga kini pada April 2024 kepada 30,789 unit.
UMWT telah menetapkan standard baharu dalam pasaran hatchback segmen B bukan nasional dengan pelancaran Toyota Yaris G Limited edisi terhad. Direka khusus untuk pemandu Generasi Z, model ini menawarkan pengalaman pemanduan yang lebih sporty dan dinamik, dengan hanya 600 un ..read more
Piston Malaysia
16h ago
UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) concluded April 2024 with continued positive performance, achieving monthly total sales of 7,345 units (Toyota + Lexus), with Toyota contributing 7,213 units and Lexus contributing 132 units. This achievement brings the total year-to-date sales as of April 2024 to 30,789 units.
UMWT has set a new standard in the non-national B-segment hatchback market with the launch of the limited-edition Toyota Yaris G Limited. Designed specifically for Generation Z drivers, this model offers a sportier and more dynamic driving experience, with only 600 units available.
The c ..read more
Piston Malaysia
1d ago
Bentley telah mengumumkan rangkaian kuasa Ultra Performance Hybrid serba baharu direka untuk menjayakan enjin W12 yang terkenal. Dinamakan Ultra Performance Hybrid, rangkaian kuasa canggih ini menjanjikan output kuasa tertinggi yang pernah dilihat dalam kenderaan Bentley, ditambah pula dengan kedinamikan, responsif dan kecekapan yang tiada tandingan, menandakan era baharu supercar harian.
Meneruskan tradisi Bentley untuk menggabungkan enjin pembakaran peringkat teratas dengan teknologi terkini, Ultra Performance Hybrid memperkenalkan “electrocharging,” persediaan hibrid yang kuat yang menolak ..read more
Piston Malaysia
2d ago
Bentley has announced a significant step towards the future with the introduction of an all-new, performance-focused V8 hybrid powertrain, which will succeed its iconic W12 engine. Named the Ultra Performance Hybrid, this new powertrain marks Bentley’s commitment to delivering the highest power output ever offered in a Bentley vehicle, alongside unparalleled dynamism, responsiveness, and efficiency, ushering in a new era of daily supercars.
The Ultra Performance Hybrid continues Bentley’s tradition of enhancing class-leading combustion engines with cutting-edge technology to elevate performan ..read more