Proton resumes exports to Middle East; Gen2, Persona
Proton has resumed exports to the Middle East, the first time it is shipping out cars since Geely became a partner. A symbolic flag-off ceremony was held at Westport in Port Klang …
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Govt introduces raft of new rules for Grab, e-hailing drivers – PSV license, Puspakom, max commission
Drivers for ride hailing or e-hailing services such as Grab will have to comply with a raft of new rules set by the government to ensure a level playing field between the …
Seat brand to enter China in 2020-2021, JV with JAC
Seat is heading to China. Volkswagen Group China and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group (JAC), the partners in the JAC Volkswagen Automotive joint venture, and Seat have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) …
New Bugatti Divo teased – 40 units, €5m, Aug 24 debut
Thought the Bugatti Chiron Sport was extreme? The maker of some of the fastest cars in the world has something even more limited and hardcore up its sleeve - the Bugatti Divo …
New Peugeot 508 coming to Malaysia in Q2 2019
The new Peugeot 508, which international press drive event is currently ongoing in Monte Carlo, has been confirmed for the Malaysian market. Official importer Nasim tells paultan.org that the second-generation 508 is …
Maxus Tarantula Concept – production midsize SUV confirmed for mid 2019, 80% similar to showcar
This is the Maxus Tarantula Concept that was showcased at the Beijing Auto Show in April. It may look like nothing more than a flight of fancy from a brand known for …
Maxus T60 pick-up truck coming to Malaysia this year, Fortuner-rivalling D90 7-seater SUV possible in 2019
Maxus, known for its commercial vehicles and the G10 MPV, will be venturing into the pick-up truck market in Malaysia. Weststar Maxus is set to introduce the Maxus T60 pick-up truck here …
After-sales support for Smart Tag OBU 330 to stop
Touch n Go (TnG) has announced that it will no longer provide after-sales support for the Smart Tag OBU 330 device from July 1, 2018. The Smart Tag model in question is …
GALLERY: Locally-assembled Volvo XC60 T5 Momentum, T8 Inscription – CKD from RM282k
When the second-generation Volvo XC60 was launched here in January, we were offered an interim CBU imported version before deliveries of the three CKD locally assembled versions started. All the CBU units …
MRT Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya line to proceed, but told to reduce costs by CEP – 24% complete
The MRT Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya (SSP) line will not suffer the same fate as the MRT3 a.k.a. Circle Line, which has been scrapped by the new government. The second MRT line will proceed, …
SDAC opens upgraded Ford centre in Kota Kinabalu
Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), Ford's official distribution partner in Malaysia, today announced the opening of its newly upgraded Ford showroom and service centre in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Located at Jalan Limau …
Ops Selamat 13 – drop in accidents, deaths this Raya
Here's some good news. The nationwide road safety operation dubbed Ops Selamat 13 for this Hari Raya travel period showed a 9% drop in fatal accidents, with 189 cases recorded from 207 …
Volvo opens first US factory in S.Carolina, builds S60
Volvo Cars has inaugurated its first US manufacturing plant in Charleston, South Carolina. The new factory follows Volvo's 'Build where you sell' strategy and complements its two manufacturing plants and an engine …
BMW M’sia appoints Regas Premium Sabah as dealer
BMW Group Malaysia today appointed Regas Premium Sabah as its newest dealer representative for BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad brands in the state of Sabah. BMW Group Malaysia MD and CEO Harald …
2019 Jeep Renegade facelift – new engines, too cute
The smallest Jeep has received a facelift, and it's now cuter than ever. Introduced in 2014, the Jeep Renegade is unlike most 4x4s carrying the famous badge - jointly developed by a …
Audi and Hyundai to cooperate on fuel cell technology
Audi and Hyundai have agreed to work together in the area of fuel cell technology. The two carmakers plan to cross-license patents and grant access to non-competitive components. Both partners aim to …
Audi names interim CEO to replace arrested Stadler
The Volkswagen Group has named Abraham Schot (top left) as interim CEO to replace Rupert Stadler (top right), who has been taken into custody at the request of the Munich public prosecutor’s …
Nissan-badged Mitsubishi Xpander MPV from 2019, shared next-gen pick-up truck platform in 2021
The Mitsubishi Xpander will be supplied to Nissan from 2019, when the seven-seater budget MPV will also be sold with the latter's badge, Nikkei reports. Mitsubishi Motors joined the Renault-Nissan Alliance in …
Alternative KL-SG rail line mooted – slower, RM50 billion cheaper than HSR, but is it truly needed?
The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project has been shelved, for now, but an alternative rail line that's slower and much cheaper has been mooted. The Star reports that the proposal, …
FK8 Honda Civic Type R breaks FWD record at Spa
The Type R Challenge 2018 continues, and the latest front-wheel drive production lap record broken is at the Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium, where the FK8 Civic Type R did 2 minutes 53.72 seconds. …
