The biggest highlights from the 10th KL International Motoring Show 2024 (KLIMS 2024) keep on coming this week. Ali and Richard strap in as Daniel dives right into Malaysian market newcomer GWM and their 2025 lineup, which includes the Tank 400's bigger brother, the Tank 500, and the premium luxury WEY 80 MPV with a plug-in hybrid system that's set to take on Toyota's Alphard and Vellfire. Then, it's all about MG's Cyberster, an all-electric roadster that Daniel's already calling a "supercar" that's currently the most expensive car coming out of China, and what to expect with the Toyota Corolla Cross' shiny new 2025 facelift.

Then, from highlights to no-shows: Who wasn't at KLIMS 2024? With some of the biggest names in the auto biz and their latest models and concepts missing from the lineup, Daniel ruminates what went wrong with what was expected to be the biggest KLIMS yet. 

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Fresh out of Malaysia's biggest auto show, the 10th Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show 2024 (KLIMS 2024), Daniel gives Richard and Ali a rundown of the biggest highlights: The all-new locally-assembled 2025 Kia Sportage SUV, Toyota's ninth-gen hybrid Camry with a bold hammerhead design, and the exciting tech behind the energy-efficient Nissan KICKS e-Power.

In part two, two deep dives into First up, the new EV kid in town GAC unveiled the Aion ES EV sedan concept vehicle at KLIMS 2024. Tune in to find out why it was one of Daniel's most unexpected launches of the show. Then, a look at the Honda e:N1 EV making its exclusive Asian debut outside of Japan coming to Malaysia in 2025.

And finally, it's the long-awaited Perodua eMO-II concept. Daniel dives into the sleek design and promising tech under the hood that drew KLIMS 2024's largest crowds, as the brand comes one step closer to its first EV.

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The gang's back together again and they drive straight into the biggest headlines of the week. Ali, Richard, and Daniel give us a rundown of everything you need to know about the all-electric 2025 Porsche Macan that has finally launched, the new kid on the block- premium EV brand Deepal Cars- that brings together auto giants Changan, CATL, and Huawei, and Hyundai's new plant set to open in Malaysia.

Then, Richard speaks with PETRONAS fuel technology specialist Chan Ming-Yau to take us behind the scenes for a look at the all-new PETRONAS Primax 97 with Pro-Race to find out how the fuel is unmatched when it comes to power, responsiveness, and efficiency.

And finally, it's a two-wheeler review this week! Daniel waxes lyrical in his glowing review of the sporty Vespa GTV 300. Tune in to find out how the levelled up scooter ensures you'll stand out among the hustle and bustle of the city.

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This week, Ali, Richard, and Daniel take a look at Thailand's overstocked EV market, breaking down the domino effect of high incentives for EVs that first led to ICE factory closures and has now resulted in over 49,000 unsold EVs sitting idly in Thai dealerships. What does it mean for car buyers in Malaysia?

Then, it's a used car review! The gang shows a little love for the much-forgotten 3rd-gen 2014 Nissan Sylphy. Find out why it's a secondhand car you need to check out for yourself!

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It's a show in three parts, as always, starting off with the biggest auto headlines: The BYD Sealion 7 is open for booking - find out how it stacks up against the rest of the BYD lineup, ZEEKR opens the doors to its brand new PJ showroom with the launch of X and the 009- Daniel also gives a rundown on their recent Lynk & Co. acquisition and what it means for the ZEEKR brand- and MG boosts their after-sales service with a brand new parts warehouse in the Klang Valley to serve both ICE and EV models.

Then, a quick right turn to the discussion of the week: BYD Sealion 7 vs smart #3. Richard, Ali, and Daniel compare the two electric SUV coupés and break down the good, the bad, and everything under the hood.

And finally, a car review! It's all about the Nissan Kicks e-Power crossover this week, the first of many e-Power vehicles about to hit Malaysian roads. Our resident motor expert has everything you need to know about the impressive new tech and gives us his thoughts from his time behind the wheel.

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It's a two-man show on Cruise Control this week. In headlines, Ali and Daniel get into Honda Malaysia's proactive product update that affects 36,000 units of the Civic, Civic Type R, and CR-V (Honda drivers, don't miss this!), and Tesla Malaysia's new EV switcher programme that's offering ICE drivers a cash incentive to switch to EVs. In the world of two-wheelers, they find out why the air is buzzing with news of Ducati's latest models- the Panigale V2 and the Streetfighter V2- two sports bikes already ahead of the game. In other news, orders are open for the locally-assembled, first electric Omoda, the Chery Omoda E5, and Chinese automaker Neta fizzles out as production halts and cuts salaries - tune in to find out why.

Then, a speculative peek into Perodua's electric future! The announcement that Suzuki and Toyota will be strengthening their collab in the EV segment has Daniel asking: Will Perodua's first EV be a rebadged Suzuki e VITARA? It's more likely than you think.

And in the final stretch, a car review! This week, Great Wall Motors' Haval H6 HEV, the next hybrid SUV coming to Malaysia. In a sea of SUVs in the market this year, how does the Haval H6 stand out from the crowd? Daniel breaks it down.

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Your favourite automotive show is back, as always, with the biggest headlines in the auto world. Ali and Daniel look at the long-awaited Mazda CX-60 SUV finally making its debut in Malaysia in a few weeks and get a quick peek at the nitty gritty of the six new luxury Mercedes-Benz models rolled out this week. They also show two-wheelers a bit of love as they dive into the upgraded 2024 model of the Triumph Trident 660 and the powerful 2024 Aprilia RS 457 sports bike.

Then, the EV discussion continues: Are European EV models moving back to petrol? Daniel and Ali break down why EV sales have slowed down significantly in Europe and how European carmakers, led by Porsche, are making the switch.

And our final destination this week, it's a review of the Lexus RZ 450e. Lexus' first model developed as a battery electric vehicle from the outset, this premium electric car has the makings to be a segment favourite. Tune in to hear all about Daniel's test drive.

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Revving things up with headlines from the auto world: we get a quick peek under the hood of Proton's first electric car, the eMas 7, as it opens for booking, then find out about commercial vehicle maker JAC Motors' T9 BEV pickup truck rolling onto Malaysian roads. On the global front, Richard, Ali, and Daniel get into the news of Volkswagen shutting down three factories in Germany and discover how Chinese automaker Roewe has set a Guinness World Record with the Roewe D7 DMH.

Then, they ask: What's with all the huge number of EVs in the classifieds right now?! Daniel unpacks what could be behind the concerning phenomenon.

And finally, the used car guide returns, this time with a 1995 Proton Perdana! Daniel gushes about the brand new auto in his life, a 1995 2.0i 5-speed manual Proton Perdana SEi, and how the Malaysian classic still holds its own.

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It's that time of the week - it's your favourite car show! This week, Ali, Richard, and Daniel start things off with some headlines. Starting off, a glimpse at the long-awaited Haval H6 HEV as it rolls into the market with some impressive features and even more impressive price tag, then the launch of BYD's 7-seater electric MPV, the BYD M6, Mitsubishi's all-new Triton pick-up truck tearing up both rural and city roads, and Leapmotor's C10 EV SUV making its Southeast Asian debut.

Then, it's time to get into the Budget 2025 announcements for the automotive industry. Daniel breaks down the move towards targeted subsidies on RON95 petrol coming mid-2025, the cost coverage of motorcycle licenses for underprivileged youths, and the distribution of free motorcycle helmets. Does Belanjawan 2025 actually address Malaysia's most pressing automotive needs? Tune in to find out.

And finally, a car review! Daniel reveals his thoughts from his time behind the wheel of the new XPENG G6 premium electric SUV. Can it stand up with the big boys in the European EV market? Get a rundown on the new kid on the EV block.

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Your favourite car show is back again, as always, with the biggest headlines in the automotive world. Ali, Richard, and Daniel break down the price war rages on in the sedan market with the launch of the MG5, Zeekr poised to change the game as they launch into the Malaysian market with two variations of the Zeekr X luxury compact SUV, and China hitting back on the tariff front in the EU in retaliation to the proposed duties set to be imposed on Chinese-made EVs. 

Next up, no one puts diesel cars in the corner. The UK has seen the demand for new diesel cars growing faster than the demand for electric cars as the rest of the EU goes full EV or hybrid, with registrations of new diesel cars rising 17.1% in September alone. Daniel breaks it down.

Then, Daniel drives us home with a car review of the Lexus LBX, aka the Lexus Breakthrough Crossover, aka the Baby Lexus. With the LBX set to replace the sporty UX, tune in to find out whether the crossover can break through the reputation of its popular predecessor.

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