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Arif Chan

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With a background in mechanical engineering, his employment history includes being an automotive engineer, a kitchen porter, an alternative-fuel researcher, and a motoring journalist.

Proton saw 87% growth in 2023 in Brunei – to be first export market...

Proton has just announced it managed to sell 789 cars in Brunei in 2023, showing an 87% growth from the previous 422 units sold...

Daihatsu Rocky & Toyota Raize safety scandal: Japan Gov lifts order to suspend shipment

The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) has lifted the shipment suspension of the Daihatsu Rocky that was previously affected by...

ACO Tech, MARii, and Geno partner to explore blockchain solutions for EV infrastructure in...

ACO Tech, Geno, and the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics & IoT Institute (MARii) have signed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC). The MoC aims to explore...

Toyota was Malaysia’s best-selling non-national brand in 2023

UMW Toyota Motor has managed to retain its position as the top non-national automaker in Malaysia in 2023. Last year, the company managed to...

Volvo EM90 rolls off production line – 738km range EV MPV, China first

Volvo’s first electric MPV, the Volvo EM90 has rolled off the company’s production line in China. Deliveries are expected to take place in March...

2024 Honda City Hatchback facelift debuts in Thailand – adds Low Speed Follow, wireless...

The 2024 Honda City Hatchback facelift has been launched in Thailand over three years of being in the Thai market. Prices are up for...

BMW i5 Touring debuts – brand’s first EV wagon gets up to 560km of...

The BMW i5 Touring and the 5 Series Touring have finally been unveiled by BMW today. With the i5 Touring, BMW finally has an...

Toyota Hilux facelift unveiled, 2.8L diesel with 48V hybrid assistance

A new facelift for the Toyota Hilux has been unveiled in Australia, with the pickup truck now featuring a 48V mild hybrid system. It...

Mitsubishi Xpander HEV launched in Thailand, new 1.6L hybrid powertrain

The Mitsubishi Xpander HEV has been launched in Thailand, together with the Xpander Cross HEV. Prices start at THB912,000 (approx. RM121,741) for the Xpander...

Petronas: Formula 1 not returning to Sepang Circuit, speculations untrue

Petronas has confirmed that Formula 1 is not returning to the Petronas Sepang International Circuit in a media statement released on January 31, 2024....