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The Sun
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Penang govt replaces aging fleet of cars to reduce maintenance costs
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government has replaced its aging fleet with 15 new Toyota Camry 2.5V (AT) (CBU) cars to reduce rising maintenance costs, which currently average RM42,144 per vehicle. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said that, as a matter of policy, vehicles for Exco members and senior officials are typically replaced every six years. The current fleet was purchased in 2019, following the initial replacement cycle that began in 2013. 'The older vehicles are still in use, primarily for carpooling among officers who require transportation. The vehicles are not being sold or left unused,' he said during his winding-up speech on the opening address by the Penang Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Tun Ramli Ngah Talib, at today's state legislative assembly. He added that the state government has spent nearly RM650,000 on maintaining these cars over their service period. Last Tuesday, Chow confirmed the procurement of 15 Toyota Camrys by the state government at a total cost of RM3.31 million, inclusive of sales tax and excise duties, equivalent to RM220,783 per unit. Ten are allocated to Exco members, three to former officials, and one each to the Speaker and Deputy Speaker. The vehicles were handed over on April 4.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Penang govt replaces Toyota Camry as its fleet vehicle
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government has replaced its aging fleet with 15 new Toyota Camry 2.5V (AT) (CBU) cars to reduce rising maintenance costs, which currently average RM42,144 per vehicle. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said that, as a matter of policy, vehicles for Exco members and senior officials are typically replaced every six years. The current fleet was purchased in 2019, following the initial replacement cycle that began in 2013. 'The older vehicles are still in use, primarily for carpooling among officers who require transportation. The vehicles are not being sold or left unused,' he said during his winding-up speech on the opening address by the Penang Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Tun Ramli Ngah Talib, at today's state legislative assembly. He added that the state government has spent nearly RM650,000 on maintaining these cars over their service period. Last Tuesday, Chow confirmed the procurement of 15 Toyota Camrys by the state government at a total cost of RM3.31 million, inclusive of sales tax and excise duties, equivalent to RM220,783 per unit. Ten are allocated to Exco members, three to former officials, and one each to the Speaker and Deputy Speaker. The vehicles were handed over on April 4.
New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Penang confirms RM3.3mil purchase of 15 new Camrys
GEORGE TOWN: Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow today confirmed the purchase of 15 new Toyota Camry (AT) (CBU) vehicles for use by his administration. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the state legislative assembly sitting here, Chow (DAP – Padang Kota) said the vehicles were acquired at a total cost of RM3.31 million. "Of the 15 cars, 10 are allocated for state executive council members, three for ex-officio members, and one each for the state legislative assembly Speaker and Deputy Speaker. "The total purchase price is RM3.31 million, which averages out to about RM220,783 per vehicle. "The cars were delivered about two months ago," he said, adding that the previous fleet was now over five years old. Earlier, while debating the motion of thanks for Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Ramli Ngah Talib's speech during the opening of the sitting last Friday, Mohd Yusni Mat Piah (Pas – Penaga) had questioned the state government over the new purchases, especially in light of reports on the state's financial difficulties. "We see state executive councillors using new Toyota Camrys, yet this has not been reported publicly. "The state even received a RM100 million advance from the federal government to manage cash flow, and yet new vehicles have been procured. Can the state government provide clarification?" he asked. In August 2019, it was reported that the state government had also purchased 15 units of the Toyota Camry 2.5 CBU for official use, replacing the earlier CKD model. The decision to replace the older vehicles was made to reduce maintenance costs and for safety reasons.
The Star
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Penang state officials receive new Toyota Camry fleet
GEORGE TOWN: All 15 official vehicles for Penang's state executive councillors and ex-officio members have been replaced with the latest Toyota Camry model. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the new fleet, costing RM3.311mil in total, was delivered in March. "The cars were delivered to 10 executive councillors and three ex-officio members: the state secretary, the deputy chief minister, and the state legal adviser, as well as the state assembly speaker and deputy speaker. "On average, each car cost RM220,783," he said at the state assembly on Tuesday (May 20). Chow noted that the previous vehicles, also Toyota Camrys, had been in service for over five years. The new ninth-generation Toyota Camry features a completely redesigned interior, refreshed exterior styling, and comes exclusively with hybrid powertrains. This marks a shift from the previous 2018–2024 models, which offered both petrol and hybrid options.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Trans Am Series TA2 Toyota Camry Gets a Makeover
Expect a new look for a pair of Toyota Camrys this weekend in the Trans Am Series. Toyota Racing Development and Five Star RaceCar Bodies are taking the cover off of a new car body for the Toyota Camry at the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series this weekend at Road Atlanta. The product of months-long design and development will be one display with two cars in the TA2 field—the Toyota Camrys driven by Toyota Development Driver Tyler Gonzalez in No. 10 Mobil 1 Camry for Nitro Motorsports, while Thomas Annunziata will drive the No. 90 Camry with the GR livery for Nitro Motorsports. 'We are thrilled to be able to officially unveil the Toyota Camry body for the TA2 Series,' said Jack Irving, general manager, TRD USA in a press statement. 'This body is the result of the diligent effort of so many people at TRD, Trans Am and Five Star. For us at TRD, we continue to see the value of the TA2 Series as our development drivers are able to get quality reps on iconic road courses across the country. This new body further shows the commitment Toyota has to Trans Am, now and into the future.' First-year Trans Am President Andy Lally says the Trans Am Series is excited that new Toyota is going to be part of the Trans Am Series show. "We are elated to welcome the new Toyota Camry body to the paddock in the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series,' Lally said. 'The Trans Am Series prides itself as a proving ground for the future stars of stock car racing, and we've been fortunate to see many Toyota Development Drivers find success in Trans Am. We're thrilled to be able to pair their promising talents with manufacturer support in our series.' The TA2 bodies are available for purchase by teams.
