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New Kia Syros SUV – Segment’s Best Cabin Experience
- Kia Syros, the all-new sub-4-metre SUV from the South Korean automaker is unveiled with six trims and eight color options. Booking for the new Kia compact SUV will begin from 3rd January, 2024, while its price is expected to be announced in January 2025. The interior of Kia Syros boasts the most spacious, flexible, and feature-loaded cabin in the segment. Dual-pane panoramic sunroof, an 8-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system, an electric parking brake with auto-hold, 64-color ambient mood lighting are some of its features.
- Kia has equipped its new compact SUV with several segment-first features, including the Kia Connect Diagnosis, OTA (Over-The-Air) software updates, and second-row seat recline and slide with seat ventilation, along with the best-in-segment Trinity Panoramic display.
- The Syros is available with two engine options: a 1.0L T-GDi Smartstream petrol and a 1.5L CRDi VGT diesel, and both engines come with a 2WD drivetrain system. The ADAS Level 2 system with 16 autonomous features that further enhances its safety quotient. It includes forward collision warning and avoidance assist, smart cruise control with stop-and-go, lane keep assist, parking collision avoidance assist and many more.
- Kia Syros offers boot space of 465 liters and a fuel tank capacity of 45 liters. It comes with a tallboy stance having a signature digital Tiger Face grille, Ice-Cube MFR LED headlamps, Starmap LED DRLs, Starmap LED taillamps, streamlined door handles, 17-inch crystal-cut alloy wheels, a shark fin antenna, and an integrated spoiler.
- Kia Syros is likely to be priced around Rs 1 lakh premium than the Sonet that’s currently available within the price range of Rs 8 lakh – Rs 15.77 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Lexus re-opens order book for NX PHEV as supply improves
- Lexus Australia has reopened the order book for the NX450h+ plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV.
- The pause in orders allowed Lexus to secure PHEV supply for the foreseeable future.
- The NX450h+ is available in a single variant, priced at $95,900 before on-road costs.
- Lexus Australia may introduce another plug-in hybrid SUV, the RX450h+, and will make an announcement next year.
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Mazda Spirit Racing MX-5 to make its debut at 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon with styling, performance upgrades
- Mazda Spirit Racing MX-5 to make its debut at 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon
- The car is part of the Spirit Racing sub-brand and features styling and performance upgrades
- It resembles the Spirit Racing RS concept showcased earlier with sportier elements
- Other Mazda concepts, including the Roadster CNF and Mazda 3 Bio, will also be showcased
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Top 5 Electric Car Brands in India Offering Massive Year-end Discounts
- Tata Motors is offering up to ₹2,00,000 discount on select EV models.
- MG Motors is providing discounts of up to ₹75,000 on the Comet EV and up to ₹2,25,000 on the MG ZS EV.
- Mahindra is giving a flat discount of ₹3,10,000 on the XUV400 EV.
- Kia EV6 is available with a discount of ₹20,00,000 on the 2023 models.
- Hyundai is offering a cash discount of ₹2,00,000 on the Hyundai Kona Electric and a discounted price of ₹46.05 lakh on the Hyundai Ioniq 5.
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Skoda Octavia RS & All-New Kodiaq To Debut at Bharat Mobility Show 2025
- Skoda Auto India will unveil the new Skoda Octavia RS and the new Kodiaq SUV at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Show.
- The Kodiaq SUV is expected to go on sale in the second quarter of 2025, while there is no official word on the arrival of the Octavia RS.
- The Octavia RS, a performance sedan, will be showcased to gauge customer responses and may be launched in limited units.
- The new Kodiaq SUV comes with design changes, feature upgrades, and a 2.0L turbo petrol engine paired with a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox.
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Licence renewal for senior citizen drivers – no added requirements, renewal process as before: JPJ D-G
- The road transport department (JPJ) clarified that there are no additional requirements for licence renewal of senior citizen drivers.
- Senior citizens are not required to undergo competency or health tests for renewing their Malaysian driving licences.
- The renewal process for LMM remains the same, subject to the existing conditions and standard operating procedure.
- The public is advised to verify the accuracy of any information received and refrain from sharing false information.
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When do double demerit points start for the Christmas holidays?
- Double demerit points for Christmas holidays are enforced in New South Wales, Western Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory.
- In New South Wales and the ACT, double demerits are applicable from December 20, 2024, to January 1, 2025.
- Western Australia has the same enforcement period but concludes on January 5, 2025.
- Double demerits apply to specific driving offenses such as speeding, mobile phone use, seatbelt violations, and helmet violations.
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2025 Suzuki Swift Sport ZC33S Final Edition for Japan – limited production run; styling upgrades; fr RM68k
- The Suzuki Swift Sport ZC33S Final Edition has been revealed for Japan, with sales set to begin on March 19, 2025.
- Pricing starts at 2,329,800 yen (about RM68k) for the version with a six-speed manual.
- Styling changes include a gloss black front grille, fog lamp bezels, red brake calipers, and 'ZC33S' decals.
- Interior features unique trim, 'Sport' lettering, and a gloss silver steering wheel garnish.
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KTM ETS to add 10 new train sets in Q1 2025 – gov’t also procuring 50 extra trains, says transport ministry
- The government has acquired 10 new train sets for KTM's electric train service (ETS) to meet high demand.
- The new train sets are expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2025.
- The government is also procuring 50 additional train sets, comprising electric multiple units (EMU) and diesel multiple units (DMU).
- Maintenance and repair work is being carried out on existing ETS train sets to ensure reliability and optimal condition for operations.
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Lower vehicle sales likely next year, say analysts
- Analysts predict lower vehicle sales in Malaysia next year due to targeted petrol subsidies and open market value (OMV) revisions.
- National brands, led by Perodua, are expected to retain their dominant market share.
- Higher adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is anticipated in 2025, driven by new model launches and rising competition among EV players.
- Maybank Investment Bank Research forecasts a slightly lower total industry volume (TIV) of 750,000 units in 2025 due to production limitations.
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Malaysia ECRL logo launched; rail line 76% complete, to be run with China in new equal-share joint venture
- A joint venture agreement has been signed between Malaysia Rail Link (MRL) and the China Communications Construction ECRL (CCCECRL) for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) in Malaysia.
- Both parties will hold equal stakes and responsibility for operational risks, with Malaysia taking 80% of operational profits and China taking 20%.
- Malaysia Rail Link will retain full ownership of all ECRL assets, and 80% of the operational and maintenance workforce will be sourced domestically.
- The ECRL is approximately 76.06% complete, with the first electric multiple unit (EMU) train set expected to arrive by the end of 2025.
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MG ute: China’s latest Ranger, HiLux rival looks very familiar
- Chinese-owned carmaker MG is preparing to unveil a new ute, possibly the MG P9, which is a rebadged version of the Maxus Star X that will also be sold in Australia as the LDV Terron 9.
- MG Motor Australia aims to have a ute on sale in the country as part of its plans to become one of the top-selling brands.
- The rebadged Maxus Star X/LDV Terron 9 may be equipped with a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine producing 164kW of power, and it is also available in an electric variant, the eTerron 9.
- If brought to Australia, the MG P9 would enter a highly competitive market, as utes accounted for nearly 19% of all new vehicle sales between January and November 2024.
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2025 Tesla Model Y: ‘Juniper’ facelift spotted again as unveiling nears
- Yet another example of the Tesla Model Y 'Juniper' facelift has been spotted near San Jose, bringing it one step closer to its official unveiling.
- The camouflaged prototype hides most of the changes, but previous spy shots suggest new split-level LED headlights and tail lights resembling the Model 3 facelift.
- Expectations include redesigned front and rear bumpers, restyled lighting, and new wheels.
- Interiors are expected to feature perforated leather or leatherette upholstery, suede-look trim, and ambient lighting.
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Honda teases 0 Series EV prototypes for CES 2025
- Honda has teased two new electric vehicle (EV) prototypes that are set to be unveiled at next year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
- The prototypes represent the next models in Honda's 0 Series of EVs, scheduled to be globally launched in 2026.
- The company will focus on the 'Wise' aspect, featuring a system on chip (SoC) and a new vehicle operating system (OS) along with automated driving technologies.
- The prototypes showcased include an evolution of the Saloon concept and a boxy SUV with U-shaped rear lighting.
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2025 Deepal S07: Australian deliveries begin, service pricing announced
- The Deepal S07, a mid-sized electric SUV, has begun deliveries in Australia.
- Deliveries and test drives are available at four retail locations in Melbourne.
- Deepal Australia plans to expand its dealer network across multiple states in 2025.
- The S07 features a capped-price servicing program and comes with a comprehensive warranty.
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