The paultan.org 2013 Top Five cars list – the writers each pick five that impressed them the most this year
So here we are again, at the end of 2013, and for our very last post of the year we'd like to continue on that begun last year - a Top Five …
2013
Putrajaya to stop 20% toll rebate from Jan 1 – report
The 20% toll rebate for frequent Touch 'n Go users is to be stopped from January 1, 2014 onwards, according to a report by Sinar Harian. The rebate was introduced in September …
Proton Suprima tops the Google Zeitgeist 2013 list – top trending car searches in Malaysia for the year
Google has released their annual Google Zeitgeist report for 2013, which reveals search trends by Malaysian web surfers for the year. Each report is customised for each country and since Malaysians love …
2014 Toyota Harrier Modellista and Harrier TRD Sportivo concept going to Tokyo Auto Salon
Hot on the heels of the 2014 Toyota Harrier's reveal only last month are the Harrier Modellista and Harrier TRD Sportivo concept, both of which will debut at the upcoming 2014 Tokyo …
Mysterious Renault testing – upcoming crossover?
Sometimes our spy photographers manage to snap cars that pretty much explain what they are even with the disguise, and sometimes they snap mules like this on test. Captured in northern Sweden, …
Not all fun and games! The life of a paultan.org writer
"What a nice job you have" is one of the more frequent remarks I have received from new acquaintances over the years. Then, the phrase "Wow, you get to drive nice cars …
W221 Mercedes-Benz S300L for Penang Chief Minister
It looks like Penang Chief Minister will be rolling in 2014 in style, as his new ride with the customary PG1 number plate is a long wheelbase W221 Mercedes-Benz S300L in Palladium …
Shell contest winners Driven to Extremes in S.Africa
A Malaysian team comprising five Shell Helix customers and a journalist joined 190 guests from 23 countries at the recent Shell Helix Driven to Extremes World Championship in South Africa. Contest winners …
Qoros to debut second production car at Geneva 2014
Chinese car manufacturer Qoros will be debuting its second production car at next year's Geneva Motor Show scheduled to happen in March. Although only two teaser images of the front and rear …
Lexus RC F confirmed with 460 hp V8, Detroit debut
The Lexus RC F will indeed be drawing 460 hp from a V8, as a leaked invitation to the carmaker's stand at the 2014 North American International Auto Show divulges. That's a …
AD: Buy a BMW 3-Series, 5-Series or X3 from Quill Automobiles this year end and enjoy special deals!
With the year coming to a close, Petaling Jaya-based Quill Automobiles is having a year end sales promotion for the BMW 3-Series, BMW 5-Series and BMW X3 models. For the bread and …
Schumacher in critical condition after ski accident
Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher is in a critical condition after a skiing accident, the BBC reports, quoting the French hospital he's now in. The 44-year-old German suffered serious brain …
Lexus ES – space comparison vs S-Class (and Camry)
The way it is right now, moving up from the RM150k to RM200k range of sedans will take you into the realm of the entry-level BMW 3-Series, Audi A4 or Merc C-Class, …
DRIVEN: 2013 Lexus ES 250 and 300h sampled
Things are usually a straight-laced affair for the Malaysian car buyer where segmentation is concerned. For sedans, once you get past the entry-level B and general C-segment there's the D, categorically built …
BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe patent filings uncovered
These patent drawings reveal what the upcoming third bodystyle of the BMW 4-Series will look like. This four door 'GranCoupe' will be joining the already unveiled coupe and convertible variants. We've already …
PETRONAS Primax – here’s how it Gives You More
You've heard so much about the PETRONAS Primax range of fuels and how it Gives You More, but what exactly are you getting more of, and in what ways? Is it simply …
Tokyo Auto Salon 2014: Honda Vezel Modulo Concept
The Honda Vezel Modulo Concept will debut at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon 2014, alongside the Mugen Vezel and a host of tarted-up Honda models. It looks like future owners of the …
2014 Lancia Delta unveiled – new trim for the new year
You know it’s a slow week in the carniverse when we’re talking about Lancias, but here we are. This is the 2014 Lancia Delta, and it gets a minor refresh for the …
W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: more AMG Line details
Ahead of the recently-unveiled W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class' show debut in Detroit next month, additional photos and info of the AMG Line variant have appeared online. Going for the AMG Line gives you …
Mazda Flair mini crossover hustles into JDM market
Rebadging may be a bit of a sensitive issue in Malaysia, but there’s no denying that it’s a common practice among other carmakers. Latest to take up such a route is this, …
