Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group merger on the fast track
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), the merger hungry carmaker that exited negotiations with Renault less than half a year ago, is at it again. This time, the target is Renault's French rival, the …
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Tokyo 2019: Copen GR Sport, Gazoo’s lil’ kei roadster
Daihatsu's four concept cars for the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show were cute, and the New Compact SUV (which we now know is called Rocky) was huge news for us as it's the …
Tokyo 2019: Daihatsu IcoIco, TsumuTsumu, WaiWai, WakuWaku; cutesy ‘warm future lifestyle’ concepts
It's not the Tokyo Motor Show without the cute and crazy concept cars, and Daihatsu never disappoints. In addition to the surprise showing of the New Compact SUV - which is a …
Malaysian vehicle sales data in Sept 2019 by brand
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data by brand for the month of September 2019. In total, last month saw its members shift 44,666 units, which is 6,482 units …
Perodua invests RM7 million to outsource old model parts production – Kancil, Kelisa, Viva, first-gen Myvi
We always think of car plants as production centres for new cars and their parts, but rarely spare a thought for parts for discontinued models. Somebody's got to make them, and they …
Upcoming Perodua D55L model rendered based on Daihatsu’s New Compact SUV, as seen in Tokyo
Click to enlarge By now, you would have seen the Daihatsu New Compact SUV from our 2019 Tokyo Motor Show coverage. A surprise debutant, the still unnamed B-segment crossover by Daihatsu is …
Hyundai Veloster N Performance Concept for SEMA
Click to enlarge This is the Hyundai Veloster N Performance Concept created by the carmaker's customisation teams for the 2019 SEMA show. Based on the Veloster N, the concept uses a variety …
Upcoming Perodua D55L SUV set to debut DNGA platform in Malaysia – 1.0 Turbo engine could feature
All of us were taken aback by the presence of the Daihatsu New Compact SUV at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show press day yesterday. We, Perodua employees included, were expecting nothing more …
Daihatsu confirms its involvement with DreamEdge in development of Malaysia’s new national car project
Daihatsu Motor Company (DMC) has confirmed the company's involvement in Malaysia's new national car project, which is being led by Malaysian company DreamEdge. The confirmation came from Soichiro Okudaira, president of DMC, …
Tokyo 2019: Daihatsu previews new compact SUV – is this an early look at Perodua’s D55L B-segment SUV?
At this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, Daihatsu is previewing an upcoming compact SUV, which could be an early look at the much rumoured Perodua D55L B-segment SUV - a smaller five-seat, B-segment …
REVIEW: 2019 Volvo S60 – it’s very Swede, very sweet
What's with us guys and sedans? The SUV is clearly a more efficient bodystyle with minimum wasted space within a given footprint. Essentially engorged hatchbacks, the sport utility vehicle is inherently more …
PACE 2019 – Subscribe to the Renault Koleos SUV for RM2,299/month and be eligible for all PACE promos!
The paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) 2019, co-sponsored by Michelin and TyrePlus, is just around the corner now. The second instalment of PACE will happen at the Setia City Convention Centre …
Govt gets 4 offers to takeover PLUS, decision in weeks
The works ministry has confirmed that to date, the government has received four formal offers to take over highway operator PLUS Malaysia. Minister Baru Bian revealed that the bidders are Widad Group, …
New Proton 3S outlet opens in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
There's a new Proton 3S outlet in Kota Kinabalu and it's operated by Shirba Auto. The opening ceremony was officiated by Datuk Darell Leiking, minister of international trade and industry. Shirba Auto …
New Volvo S60 teased again, Malaysian launch soon
The new Volvo S60 is really coming soon to Malaysia, as this is the second teaser by Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) following the first hint early this month. A year ago, we …
Sunway road closures this Sun morning for Good Run
Click to enlarge Those who frequent the Sunway City area and Subang folks, take note. There will be road closures around the Sunway City township this Sunday, October 20, that will happen …
Singapore’s Ryde carpool app launches in Malaysia – Klang Valley, no commission, drivers keep 100% fares
Ever wondered how much less congested our roads would be if everyone heading from the same area, to the same destination shared cars? It has probably crossed your mind before while you …
Isuzu Hicom Malaysia receives ISO certifications
Isuzu Hicom Malaysia (IHM) has been awarded the prestigious International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System certifications for its Pekan and …
Toyota unveils production Copen GR Sport roadster
The yummy Copen GR Sport Concept that we (OK, maybe just me) salivated over from this year's Tokyo Auto Salon has made production, and as expected, it has made the transition from …
Renault Captur Trophy, sporty orange SE coming soon
The Renault Captur was never given the RS treatment by Renault Sport, but Malaysian distributor TC Euro Cars has taken things into their own hands and injected some RS flavour into the …
