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ASTRA by Bateriku: Malaysia’s Only Battery Brand with Full SIRIM IEC 60095 Certification

SHAH ALAM, MALAYSIA – 7 August 2025 — Bateriku (M) Sdn. Bhd., a leading Malaysian roadside assistance provider, has announced a major step in the country’s automotive industry with the official launch of ASTRA, its in-house car battery brand. The entire product range — 28 models covering Maintenance-Free (MF), Enhanced Flooded Battery (EFB), and Absorbent…

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Honda RA272 1:8 Scale Model Costs More Than a Civic 2.0L — Here’s Why It’s Worth It

A Legendary F1 Car, Reborn in Exquisite Detail Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) has unveiled an ultra-premium 1:8 scale model of the legendary Honda RA272 Formula 1 car (chassis #103), commemorating Honda’s first-ever F1 victory at the 1965 Mexico Grand Prix. This historic moment marked the beginning of Honda’s dominance in international motorsport. Crafted in collaboration…

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Hyundai and NEOM Achieve Milestone Hydrogen Mobility Trial in Saudi Arabia’s Trojena Highlands

In a groundbreaking step toward sustainable transportation, Hyundai Motor Group, in partnership with Enowa — NEOM’s energy and water subsidiary — has completed a landmark hydrogen mobility trial in the high-altitude terrains of Trojena, Saudi Arabia. The trial featured Hyundai’s hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle, the UNIVERSE coach bus, navigating steep mountainous roads, reaching altitudes…

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Slate’s $20,000 Electric Pickup: Affordable EV Revolution or Clever Marketing Hype?

An Affordable Electric Pickup That Got Everyone Talking Whether you’re a die-hard electric vehicle (EV) fan or a committed skeptic, the announcement of the Slate electric pickup truck grabbed attention across the automotive world. Back in April, Slate revealed plans to produce a battery-powered pickup starting at just $20,000 (USD 20,000 / EUR 18,500 /…

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Nigeria Accelerates Electric Vehicle Adoption as Government Backs Local Automaker SAGLEV

Nigeria’s electric vehicle (EV) industry received a significant boost this week as the Federal Government expressed strong support for local automaker SAGLEV and its efforts to accelerate EV adoption across the country. During a recent tour of SAGLEV’s Imota assembly plant in Lagos, Industry and Trade Minister Dr. Jumoke Oduwole praised the company for proving…

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Garagisti GP1: The $3.14M British V12 Supercar Bringing Back the Golden Age of Analogue Driving

The Garagisti GP1 is turning heads in the automotive world — and for good reason. This British-built masterpiece combines the romance of the golden era of analogue supercars with cutting-edge engineering, delivering a rare blend of raw performance and refined grand touring comfort. With a naturally aspirated 6.6-litre V12, a six-speed manual gearbox, and a…

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Lotus Promotes a Chinese as New UK and Global Operations Head Amid Cost-Cutting and Sales Decline

Kuala Lumpur, 9 August 2025 — Lotus is set to shake up its leadership structure by appointing Chinese executive Mao Jingbo to oversee its UK and global operations, following the sudden departure of Matt Windle, who served just four months as CEO of Lotus Europe. According to insider sources, Windle’s exit comes as the company…

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