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Wapcar Weekly News Round-up

Tasia · Sep 1, 2019 09:00 AM

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Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Commemorates 15 Years Of Production At Pekan Plant

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has commemorated 15 years of production at its local production facility in Pekan, Pahang. Further adding to the historic milestone is the roll-out of the 100,000th vehicle from the Pekan facility. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has also started production of left-hand drive vehicles for the Philippines market.

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Volkswagen Fest Returns For The Third Time, Das Welt Auto To Debut

The annual Volkswagen Fest, better known as ‘Volks Fest’ will return for the third year running. Happening this weekend from 30-August to 1-September, this year’s Volks Fest will once again take place at the familiar grounds of Setia City Convention Centre in Shah Alam.

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Peugeot 3008 SUV Plus Launched in Malaysia, More Features, Higher Price
Naza Automotive Manufacturing (NAM), which Groupe PSA acquired a majority stake in 2018 began exporting left-hand drive versions of the Peugeot 3008 SUV in July 2019. It was only a matter of time before Malaysians get the made in Malaysia French SUV.
 
All-New Toyota Corolla Altis Teased – 13 September ASEAN Debut
Toyota Motor Thailand has just dropped a teaser of the all-new Corolla Altis, which is primed for a September 13 debut in the Kingdom, also marking its regional debut. The 15-second long teaser didn’t reveal much of the new Altis’ exterior details, but did list out some of the key features.
 

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Volvo Car Malaysia To Launch V60 and S60 Later This Year
After nearly a decade of absence, the S60 sedan and its wagon twin the V60 will be making a return to Malaysia. This was confirmed earlier this week in an investors’ briefing by MBM Resources (MBMR), the parent company of Volvo Car dealer Federal Auto.
 
Toyota Takes 5 Percent Stake In Suzuki, Forms New Capital Alliance
Following a joint announcement by Toyota and Suzuki earlier in March, both companies have confirmed that they will form a capital alliance. The deal, still subject to approval by the respective countries’ competition authorities, will see Toyota acquiring 4.94 percent of Suzuki via the purchase of 24 million of Suzuki’s common stock valued at JPY 96 billion.
 

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Honda Malaysia Introduces City Special Edition – Priced From RM 75,955
Honda Malaysia has introduced the City Special Edition, available in White Orchid Pearl and Passion Red Pearl. Based on the 1.5 E variant, the City Special Edition is marginally cheaper (RM 75,955 vs RM 79,955), but offers more value-added features.
 
2020 Mazda3 Price Hike: Sedan version goes up by $500
The starting price rises $500 to $22,420 for the base 3 sedan, while the hatchback is showing a $1,020 increase to $24,620. Sedan gains more safety features, while uncertainty falls on the Hatchback version.
 

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Special Service Campaign Announced For Selected Toyota Das WeltAuto Launched In Malaysia – Peace of Mind When Buying A Used VW
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) today launched Das WeltAuto, Volkswagen’s global used car programme that offers customers certified used cars they can trust.
 
YouTuber Buys 12 Cars Worth $100k And Opens A Free Car Dealership

 

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In Brief: 2019 Honda BR-V – If Only The Rush/Aruz Ride And Drive This Well

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The Honda BR-V is a budget seven-seater multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). If you have a young family and is looking for a seven-seater, the BR-V is a decent choice. It offers a lot more space than a similarly priced Honda City. The 201 mm ground clearance (19 mm lower than Toyota Rush/Perodua Aruz) is also just right - not too tall that it becomes difficult for young children or even the elderly to climb into, and not too low that it makes it...

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