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Year-end auto
industry review
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Car buyers should take advantage of promotions available as car prices may be expected to rise in the coming year.
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ONE of the impacts of the TransPacific Partnership Agreement and
Asean Free Trade Agreement with
Japan and Australia, which will
take effect in 2018, is the gradual
reduction of import duty.
Some are saying that one of the
benefits will be cheaper cars from
the participating countries.
However, a few analysts
disagree, stating that Malaysia
has already been enjoying
zero-tax import duty for cars
from Asean.
The prices of cars are made up
of the ex-factory price, sales tax,
excise duty and profit margin.
Sales tax stands at 10% while
excise duty for non-national cars
under 1,800cc is set at 75% for
complete knock-down or complete
built built-up units.
However, some car companies
are already enjoying lower excise
duty (between 40% and 50%
reduction) due to the use of local
content.
The current excise duties range
At the launch of the Volvo XC-90, which is planned to be assembled locally and exported.
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Prices of Navara
NP300 variants
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Powering on strong
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The Volkswagen
Passat offers modern
features and awardwinning TSI engine.
Enhanced features
The Passat offers drivers
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About Subaru
Enhanced drive
one step further, giving consumers
an enhanced driving experience
through improved handling and
stunning visual aesthetics, he
adds.
The Subaru XV STI
Performance Edition is a dynamic
crossover vehicle that blends
luxurious urban living with an
active adventurous lifestyle.
This vehicle caters to consumers
wanting a convenient, practical car
that provides an enjoyable driving
experience on any terrain.
The STI package features
sportier exterior upgrades such
as the STI front and rear underspoilers and side skirts that
visually enhance the Subaru XV
and inspire the driver to feel
confident, safe and responsive.
A smoother ride is delivered
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Adventure of a lifetime
into the thick forest was slow, with
obstacles that left many first-time
participants worrying if passing
would be possible.
With a good winch, skilled
drivers and well-prepared Isuzu
vehicles, the water crossings, deep
gulleys and steep hills were
conquered with a special mix of
camaraderie and motivation.
The new participants were
witnessing the coming together
Off-Road Challenge.
He finds the friendships formed
over the 10 days invaluable and
that being one with nature has
taught him about things he never
considered important till now.
The safari challenge is a trip
for the toughest people who are
looking for a good challenge.