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2024/07/30
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Mercedes-AMG GLC43 4Matic Coupé Nightfall Edition Launched in Malaysia at RM518,888
Mercedes-AMG has launched the GLC43 4Matic Coupé Nightfall Edition in Malaysia, locally assembled and priced at RM518,888—a RM20,000 premium over the standard model. The Nightfall Edition adds the AMG Night Package Exterior II with dark chrome radiator trim slats, rear tristar and model badging, and a silver chrome AMG fuel filler cap. The cabin features the AMG Real Performance Sound system with Balanced and Powerful modes. Power comes from a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four producing 421 PS and 500 Nm, augmented by a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, paired with the AMG Speedshift MCT 9G nine-speed automatic transmission and 4MATIC all-wheel drive, achieving 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h. Standard equipment includes 21-inch AMG wheels, silver multi-piston brake calipers, AMG Ride Control adaptive damping, rear-axle steering, AMG sports leather seats, carbon fiber trim, and a Burmester 3D sound system.
Leapmotor B10 High-Power Variant Submitted for Homologation with 180/185 kW Single Motor
The high-power variant of the Leapmotor B10 has appeared in MIIT homologation filings, retaining the existing exterior design. The new variant continues with a single-motor layout offering two power outputs of 180 kW and 185 kW, representing a significant increase over the current 132 kW and 160 kW versions. It maintains the LFP battery configuration with a top speed of 180 km/h. This addition further expands the B10 product lineup and strengthens its competitiveness in the compact pure electric SUV segment.
Proton eMas 5 Launches in Singapore at SGD159,988 Including COE; Second EV Entry for National Brand
Proton has officially launched the eMas 5 in Singapore at The Car Expo, distributed by authorized dealer Vincar Group. The Premium variant is offered exclusively, priced at SGD159,988 (approximately RM495,000) including the Certificate of Entitlement (COE), with a SGD5,000 discount available for bookings made during the show period. The eMas 5 features a 40.16 kWh LFP battery delivering 325 km WLTP range, with a rear-mounted motor producing 116 PS and 150 Nm, compliant with Singapore's Category A COE power restrictions for EVs. Charging capabilities include 71 kW DC fast charging (30-80% in 21 minutes) and 6.6 kW AC charging. Standard equipment encompasses a 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, comprehensive ADAS suite, six airbags, and five years of cross-border data roaming between Singapore and Malaysia, alongside a 10-year battery warranty.
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New Mercedes-Benz Malaysia CEO Martin Schulz Outlines Product Offensive, Multiple Global Models Set for Local Introduction
Martin Schulz, newly appointed president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, outlined the brand's product offensive in his first media engagement. The company will selectively introduce models from a global lineup of 40 new products over the next two to three years, beginning with the all-electric C178 CLA. Future arrivals are expected to include the GLC EQ, W520 C-Class EV, EQS and GLE facelifts, and an entry-level G-Class. Schulz emphasized agile product planning to respond to Malaysia's dynamic market environment.
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Audi Q9 Flagship Three-Row SUV Interior Revealed Ahead of Q3 World Premiere; PPC-Based Rival to BMW X7
Audi has confirmed the Q9 flagship three-row SUV will premiere in Q3, revealing its interior ahead of launch. Built on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) shared with the A5, A6, and Q5, the Q9 positions above the Q7 as an indirect replacement for the A8, targeting the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS. The cabin features the MMI panoramic display with a curved "digital stage" widescreen incorporating instrument and infotainment displays, plus a passenger screen, alongside automatic doors—a first for Audi. Exterior cues include a taller, more upright glasshouse with thick D-pillars, and A6-derived dual-tier OLED taillights with an illuminated four-ring badge. Quad exhaust exits suggest an SQ9 variant. The interior adopts a column-mounted gear selector and multi-function stalk integrating lighting and wiper controls.
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WEY V8X Standard-Wheelbase Variant Submitted for Homologation with 2,968mm Wheelbase and 1.5T/2.0T PHEV Options
The WEY V8X standard-wheelbase variant has appeared in the latest MIIT homologation filings, positioned as a mid-to-large SUV with a 5-seat configuration. Featuring a 2,968mm wheelbase—82mm shorter than the previously filed long-wheelbase version (3,050mm)—dimensions are 5,000(5,040)/2,025/1,808(1,823)mm compared to the LWB's 5,125/2,025/1,821mm. The design language carries over from the long-wheelbase model, with extensive customization options including front/rear bumpers, grilles, window trim, body accents, streaming mirrors, wheels, and brake calipers. Powertrain options comprise plug-in hybrid systems based on either 1.5-liter or 2.0-liter turbocharged engines, expanding WEY's electrified portfolio in the competitive mid-to-large SUV segment.