2019 Nissan Maxima facelift debut next month in LA
Click to enlarge Nissan has released a single image of the 2019 Nissan Maxima and announced that the sedan will make its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, which opens in …
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Mercedes-Benz GLC L – a longer wheelbase for China
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the latest recipient of the traditional treatment required for European cars to succeed in China - the long wheelbase. The premium brand's midsize SUV offering has already been …
paultan.org PACE 2018 – up to RM25k off an Audi Q3!
We’re just around the corner from the first ever paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) powered by Petron Blaze 100 Euro 4M, and we’ve got yet another great deal to share with …
Tesla secures land for $2 billion Gigafactory in China
Here's a spot of good news for Tesla, which has of late appeared in the news for the wrong reasons. The electric carmaker has signed an agreement with the Shanghai government for …
Porsche Centre Johor Bahru in the works, ready 2020
Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), the authorised Porsche distributor in Malaysia, is expanding its footprint to the southern region with the upcoming Porsche Centre Johor Bahru. With an estimated investment of RM48 …
Ford GT production extended by two years, 350 cars
The original plan was to make 1,000 units of the Ford GT, but the Blue Oval received overwhelming response from over 6,500 applicants for the reborn sports car in 2016, and that …
No toll abolishment, but govt looking at lower rates, off-peak discounts, no increases – Works Minister
If you're still holding on to the unrealistic dream of toll-free highways, here's another reminder. Works minister Baru Bian has reiterated that there will be no abolishment of tolled roads until the …
SEAT Tarraco SUV production starts in Wolfsburg
For the first time in about 20 years, Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg plant is producing a model of another group brand - the SEAT Tarraco. The Spanish brand's flagship SUV uses a long version …
Malaysian vehicle sales data for Sept 2018 by brand
It's to no one's surprise that car sales plunged in September, following the end of the tax holiday. However, it's not so much because prices are up (vs 0% GST), but because …
MITI received 14 proposals for new national car project
Here's an update on the new national car project (NNCP). The government's invitation for NNCP proposals from the private sector has closed, and the ministry of international trade and industry (MITI) has …
Proton X70 online booking now open – pay just RM99
As promised, online booking for the Proton X70 started today, with the X70 microsite going live at 10am. Proton's first SUV is also the first Proton that can be booked online. Here's …
Audi accepts 800m euro fine for V6/V8 diesel offences
Munich prosecutors have issued an administrative order against Audi for deviations from regulatory requirements in certain V6 and V8 diesel engines. The division of Volkswagen has accepted the 800 million euros fine, …
Skoda Scala is the name of new Golf-sized hatchback
Click to enlarge Skoda has revealed the name of its upcoming entry into the European compact hatch segment. The Skoda Scala will be a replacement for the Rapid Spaceback, competing in a …
Skoda Kodiaq GT – a big coupe SUV just for China
Click to enlarge The Skoda Kodiaq, the Czech brand's biggest SUV, is set to get a coupe version. The VW Group carmaker has released design sketches of the new Skoda Kodiaq GT, …
Porsche Panamera range gets GTS variant – 460 hp V8
Porsche has introduced a new GTS variant for the Panamera and Panamera Sport Turismo. Powered by a 4.0 litre biturbo V8 engine, the GTS comes with extra dynamic chassis systems and unique …
Toyota C-HR x Adidas Japan collaboration for Thailand
Toyota Thailand has collaborated with Adidas Japan for a range of products with co-branding, including the Toyota C-HR and Adidas sportswear. The theme is "Disrupt to Create" and the crossover features "Adidas …
VPCM launches Volkswagen Cares loyalty programme
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has launched the "Volkswagen Cares" customer loyalty programme. Key to this initiative is the Volkswagen Cares mobile app, an after-sales-led effort using a new platform to engage …
Gov’t to consider Melaka as base for new national car
As the new national car project (NNCP) rumbles on behind the scenes, various states will be vying to host prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's desired project. One such state is Melaka, …
Volkswagen Fest happens this weekend in Setia Alam
The Volkswagen Fest is back for 2018 and is happening from now till Sunday night at the Setia City Convention Centre. The main highlights this year are the unveiling of the JOIN …
Volkswagen unveils ‘JOIN’ special editions of Polo, Vento, Tiguan and Passat – sold only on Lazada
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) today unveiled 'JOIN' special editions of the Polo hatchback, Vento B-segment sedan, Tiguan SUV and Passat D-segment sedan. JOIN is an accessory package that can be added …
