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Euro 5 diesel to be sold in selected locations in Johor
26 June 2014 8:46 pm / 124 comments
Some groundbreaking news on the diesel front – Euro 5-grade diesel will be available in Malaysia in the coming few weeks. Don’t get too excited just yet, because it will only be in selected parts of the southern region, namely the state of Johor.
The announcement of the move was made today by think-tank Malaysian Automotive Institute (MAI) during an informal discussion session with the press. It said the move to introduce the fuel is due to necessity, primarily for commercial purposes, specifically for lorries that have to make the daily trip in and out of Singapore.
Toyota Camry Hybrid previewed at KLIMS13
16 November 2013 12:58 pm / 44 comments
Apart from the Toyota Previa, the Toyota Camry Hybrid was also on UMW Toyota Motor’s stand at the ongoing KLIMS13. Dubbed a “Malaysian concept”, the sedan features Modellista wheels and a subtle bodykit. That unique colour is borrowed from Lexus, and so is the perforated leather upholstery.
The Toyota Camry Hybrid is intended for local assembly, pending government rulings on possible tax breaks for large-capacity CKD hybrids. As it is, the current tax exemptions for hybrids with engines displacing under 2,000 cc is set to expire at year-end – read the latest in our report of yesterday’s press conference with MITI minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.