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2024/05/16
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Jeep Wrangler Whitecap edition revealed: white-roof CJ tribute with 1941 graphics, US$3,185 premium for Rubicon
Jeep unveiled the Wrangler Whitecap special edition featuring a white roof, grille inserts and 1941 decals honouring the military CJ. Offered on Rubicon and Sahara with 2.0T (274PS) or 3.6L V6, the package adds roughly US$3,185 to the Rubicon base price.
Toyota Seike Coupe-SUV Rendered for Production: Lower Ride, Body-Color Cladding
Fresh renderings depict the production Toyota Seike coupe-SUV lower and sleeker than the Tokyo 2025 concept, swapping black cladding for body-color wheel arches and silver paint to enhance elegance. No launch date has been confirmed, signaling a sportier extension of the Seike lineup.
Xpeng signs CKD deal with EPMB: G6 & X9 to be assembled in Melaka for Malaysia ahead of tax-free deadline
On 12 Dec, Xpeng inked a CKD agreement with EPMB’s unit PEPS-JV (Melaka), shifting G6 and X9 from CBU imports to local assembly for Malaysia. With import-duty exemption ending 31 Dec 2025 and CKD incentives running through 2027, the move secures tax-free positioning. EPMB already assembles GWM, BAIC and MG vehicles at the same Melaka plant.
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Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV Debuts: 4.3 m city-SUV with 2.7 m wheelbase, C-signature lights and hidden rear handles
Toyota’s entry-level Urban Cruiser BEV rides on a dedicated electric platform, measuring 4285 mm long with a 2700 mm wheelbase—140 mm longer than YARiS Cross. Signature C-shaped DRLs, black roof/body cladding and hidden rear door handles underscore its urban-crossover identity; the charge port sits in the left front fender.
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Jetour T2 Malaysia RHD final spec revealed: 2.0T 7DCT 4WD, RM178k pre-price, Q1 2026 launch
The Malaysia-spec RHD Jetour T2 debuts in showrooms: 4,785×2,006×1,875mm, 2,800mm wheelbase, 220mm ground clearance. A 2.0L TGDi delivers 245PS/375Nm via a 7-speed wet DCT and X-Intelligent 4WD. Standard kit includes LED lights, 19" wheels, panoramic roof, 10.25" digital cluster, 15.6" infotainment with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, Sony 12-speaker audio, powered leather seats with memory and full L2 ADAS. Pre-order at RM178,888 (RM1k booking); initial CBU batch will switch to CKD, with final pricing in Q1 2026.
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Proton X90 facelift spy shots: swaps to X50-based 1.5L i-GT 4-cyl turbo, drops 48V mild-hybrid, 181PS/290Nm
A camouflaged Proton X90 facelift mule has been spotted on local roads. The 7-seat SUV is expected to retain its current shape but drop the 1.5L 3-cyl MHEV for the X50-sourced 1.5L i-GT four-cylinder turbo, rated 181PS/290Nm. The revised model will run purely on petrol and may gain wireless smartphone mirroring on an updated 12.3-inch head unit, with launch anticipated later this year.