2018 Subaru WRX and STI get visual, drive updates
Looks good doesn't it, with that new aggressive bumper? This is the 2018 Subaru WRX and 2018 WRX STI, which has been revealed in the US. The performance duo will reach American …
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Thai auto output set for slow growth in 2017 – domestic rebound offset by softer exports
While Thailand's domestic market is expected to grow for the first time this year since 2012, overall figures from the Detroit of the East might only expand moderately due to softer exports, …
UK auto sales hit all time high in 2016 – 2.7 million cars
Despite 2016 being a tumultuous year for the UK, which voted to leave the European Union and saw a change of leadership, car registrations numbers hit an all time high of almost …
Second-gen McLaren Super Series to debut in Geneva
This will be a big year for McLaren, which will usher in a new era with the second generation of its Super Series cars. The first model of the new series will …
Perodua CNY promo offers up to RM3,888 ang pow
Some may still be hungover from the year end holidays, and we're still in the first working week of 2017, but Chinese New Year is just around the corner. The malls have …
BMW Malaysia prices up for 2017 – certain models costlier by up to RM6k, 330i M Sport dropped
Click to enlarge price list BMW Malaysia's price list for 2017 is out, and while prices for some models are unchanged, certain models have sticker prices that are slightly higher, by up …
Thailand auto sales predicted to rise to 800k in 2017
Looks like the worst is over for the Thai auto market, as the sales forecast for 2017 has been revised upwards to 800,000 units, from the earlier 780,000 units. Factors include the …
2017 Honda City facelift teased in Thailand, Civic looks
The 2017 Honda City facelift has been teased in Thailand, where registration of interest for the popular B-segment sedan is now open. Honda Thailand has released a GIF of the City facelift's …
Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDI turbo and 2.0 CRDi diesel variants coming to Malaysia in Q1 2017
The latest Hyundai Tucson is about to get a shot in the arm. Two shots, to be precise. Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors has confirmed to paultan.org that the C-segment SUV will get two …
Grab to have a kiosk in Subang SkyPark airport, introduces six-seater GrabCar option for big parties
In the fierce battle between Uber and Grab, the latter has gained two extra bullets with today's announcement. First, South East Asia’s leading ride hailing service has tied up with SkyPark Terminal …
Proton targets min 10k monthly sales next year, hopes to complete search for foreign partner in Q1 2017
It has been an incredibly busy 2016 for Proton, which rolled out four new models this year. It all started with the Perdana in June, followed by the Persona in August and …
Car sales in Europe highest since 2007 – VW is top
There may be a cloud of uncertainty hanging over Europe (and we all know that uncertainty doesn't encourage people to spend) and the continent's economy isn't out of the woods yet, but …
Toyota recalls 86 in the US, ignition key interlock issue
Toyota Motor North America has announced that it is conducting a safety recall of certain model year 2017 Toyota 86 cars in the US. 94 units are involved. The issue is that …
Links between stations and buildings to be built by prop owners at their own cost, schedule – MRT Corp
After riding the first phase of the MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang (SBK) line on its opening day, we came away happy to have a modern train line connecting many points of interest and …
Dieter Gass replaces Dr Wolfgang Ullrich as Audi’s head of motorsport – focus on Formula E and DTM
There's no more Audi in Le Mans. Now, the man behind the brand's 13 victories at Circuit de la Sarthe is stepping down. Out goes the great Dr Wolfgang Ullrich (pic below) …
VW agrees to pay $200m to US pollution reduction fund as part of 3.0 TDI dieselgate settlement
It's more money out of VW's pocket, but it's at least one more dieselgate settlement down. Reuters reports Volkswagen AG has agreed to pay more than US$200 million into a fund created …
2017 Ford GT rolls off the line, deliveries start now
https://youtu.be/jueoDpcGDsg The road-going version of the 2017 Ford GT has recently rolled off the line, heralding the beginning of production of the long-awaited supercar from Ford Performance. The dramatic-looking, Le Mans-winning GT …
MAA: Nov 2016 car sales slightly up, YTD still -13.7%
As predicted by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), November 2016 sales are slightly higher compared to October's figures. Slightly is the key word here, as sales are up by 1,206 units or …
Sharing is expanding – Toyota considers selling hybrid tech to rivals to recoup R&D costs, boost vendors
Toyota has been riding solo in the development game, with the company's strength in numbers allowing it to keep everything in the family, so to speak. However, the landscape has changed and …
VW Tiguan Allspace – 7-seat SUV to debut at Detroit
Volkswagen has released sketches of the new Tiguan Allspace, which will make its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month. A lengthened, seven-seat version of the SUV …
