Supra will be Toyota in name and body only – report
Click to enlarge If the image Toyota released earlier today teasing the Supra got you all worked up, the might deflate the enthusiasm a bit. We hope that there's no truth in …
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2019 Toyota Supra teased – Geneva debut for concept
Click to enlarge We're finally getting nearer, although not quite there yet. After what seems to be years of testing and teasing, the reborn Toyota Supra is a final step away from …
Range Rover Sport PHEV climbs China’s Dragon Road and Heaven’s Gate – 99 turns, 999 steps, 45 degrees
https://youtu.be/EUwzWHD3Htg We watch quite a few car videos here at the paultan.org office, before passing on some of the more interesting ones to you. It's our job, and the side effect leaves …
New Daihatsu Sirion estimated price RM52k to RM55k in Indonesia – rebadged Myvi launching this week
The new Daihatsu Sirion is expected to be launched in Indonesia tomorrow, with February 13 the date reported by Kompas. The publication got the date from PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) marketing …
Malaysia-Singapore Second Link toll rates reduced by up to 82%, to reduce congestion at Causeway
Good news for those who travel often between Johor and Singapore. From tomorrow, the levy and toll rates at the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link will be reduced, benefitting both commercial and private vehicles. …
Volkswagen teases third-gen Touareg, March 23 debut
Volkswagen has released a teaser sketch of the third-generation Touareg SUV, which will make its world debut in Beijing on March 23. Why China? Simple, it's the world's strongest growing SUV market …
Suzuki applies for hybrid incentives from Thai govt
Suzuki has applied for the Thai government's electric vehicle incentive programme for carmakers to build hybrids, plug-in hybrids and EVs in the country. The Bangkok Post reports that Suzuki is seeking to …
2018 Suzuki Swift launched in Thailand – 1.2L CVT, 23 km/l Phase 2 eco car, priced from RM62k
The new Suzuki Swift has been launched in Thailand. Like the previous-generation Swift that we're familiar with, the 2018 Swift is an eco car in the Kingdom, which means that it's powered …
2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid facelift revealed – 43 km EV driving, over 1,000 km range
Hyundai has unveiled its redesigned 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. This heavy facelift of the seventh-generation LF first surfaced in South Korea in March …
Geely had already purchased Daimler shares – report
There have been reports about Geely wanting to purchase a stake in Daimler, the maker of Mercedes-Benz trucks and cars. Now, a report by Reuters says that the deed has already been …
‘Xperience Mitsubishi’ campaign – test drive, make a video and share on social media to win RM10k
Mitsubishi Motor Malaysia (MMM) is currently running the 'Xperience Mitsubishi' campaign that dangles RM10,000 cash prizes for those who are active on social media. For everyone else, it's a big ang pow …
FIRST LOOK: 2018 Honda Odyssey facelift, RM255k
https://youtu.be/VXDz6qLhggQ Earlier this week, Honda Malaysia launched the facelifted 2018 Honda Odyssey. The pre-facelift was launched here at KLIMS 2013 and the JDM MPV was refreshed in its home market in October …
February 2018 week two fuel prices – petrol goes up
It’s a Wednesday and that means new fuel prices for the week ahead. After last week’s increases, we will see another two sen increase in petrol this week, although diesel prices will …
Kia SP Concept debuts, to kickstart India sales in 2019
Hyundai may be big in India, but sister brand Kia isn't even present in the market. That will change soon, as Kia will kick off retail sales in India in the second …
Geely could be Daimler’s biggest shareholder – Bild
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, the owner of Volvo and foreign partner of Proton, plans to take a major stake in Daimler, the maker of Mercedes-Benz. This was reported by Bild am Sonntag, …
2018 Porsche 911 GT3 RS – official pics, info leaked
These are official images of the 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, first posted by Australia's Drive. The pics have since been removed, but what goes online is sure to be captured and …
Honda Malaysia sets 109,000 sales target for 2018, 18% market share from estimated 600,000 TIV
Honda Malaysia (HM) has announced its sales target for 2018, which is 109,000 units. The on-form brand is also gunning for 18% market share on the back of estimated total industry volume …
QUICK LOOK: F56 MINI Cooper S 3 Door – playful pet
https://youtu.be/tdpyzLAoI2E Can you believe that BMW's MINI is now 18 years old? It may seem like not too long ago that the cute little hatchback made a big splash in the car …
Perodua records highest ever market share, over 40% in Jan 2018 – 48k bookings for Myvi, 20k delivered
Fresh from exceeding its sales target for 2017, Perodua has started the new year flying out of the blocks. The market leader sold 17,693 units in January 2018 - against an estimated …
Have cars in Malaysia become cheaper over the last few years? We dissect the ‘Harga Kereta Turun’ report
A newspaper cover story jumped out at us yesterday, and it was BH Ahad's 'Harga kereta turun' headline. The eye-catching headline was supported by visuals of local, Japanese and European cars, purported …
