Nissan Almera now with LED DRLs in M’sia, all grades
The Nissan Almera has been given an eye-catching new item in Malaysia - LED daytime running lights. This is as seen on Edaran Tan Chong Motor's (ETCM) microsite and Facebook page promoting …
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TPP won’t greatly affect Thai auto industry – academic
Carmakers that have invested in Thailand, particularly the big Japanese brands, are in favour of the Kingdom getting into more free trade agreements (FTAs), including the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, a US-led …
MyLesen relaunch to get riders licensed – RM299 B2
The MyLesen programme, which is initiated by the Road Transport Department (JPJ), will be relaunched to help unlicensed motorcyclists ride legally at a lower price, The Star reports. The daily quoted Transport …
Volvo rolls out 367 hp, 470 Nm AWD S60/V60 Polestar
Volvo and Polestar, the performance brand now wholly-owned by the Swedish carmaker, have announced the launch of the quickest cars they have ever made – the new Polestar S60 sedan and V60 …
DRIVEN: Mitsubishi Outlander – fresh face, good value
Outclass. Outsmart. Outshine. The Survivor-esque tagline chosen by Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia for its latest offering reminds me of the pioneering reality show that brought out the best (and worse) of its competitors. …
The showgirls of 2016 Bangkok Motor Show – Part 2
You know what they say about too much of a good thing, which is why we decided to split our 2016 Bangkok Motor Show ending post into two. With the brief of …
Third-gen Kia Sorento coming to Malaysia in May 2016
It has been a long time coming, the third-generation Kia Sorento, but it appears that the bigger and better SUV is finally around the corner. A source from Kia Malaysia has mentioned …
GALLERY: Suzuki Ertiga Dreza on sale in Thailand
The facelifted Suzuki Ertiga was launched in Thailand last month, along with the dressed-up Dreza variant. As with most fresh cars in the Kingdom, the Ertiga was on display at the 2016 …
Nissan design chief rules out Toyota 86 sports car rival
The retro Nissan IDx Freeflow and its Nismo sister from Tokyo 2013 have to be among the coolest concept cars in recent times, with strong inspiration from the classic Datsun 510. Compact, …
Range Rover Sport Coupe to rival BMW X6 next year?
Land Rover is developing a new "Range Rover Sport Coupe" that will rival the likes of BMW's X6 and Mercedes-Benz's GLE Coupe, Autocar reports. The new model, codenamed L560 and referred to …
2016 Bangkok Motor Show – the sexy ladies of BIMS
Sawasdee krub. We hope that you've enjoyed our live coverage of the 2016 Bangkok International Motor Show so far. In paultan.org tradition, we cover everything we possibly can, and BIMS 2016 threw …
2017 Toyota Corolla facelift for North America revealed, plus a 50th anniversary Special Edition
The 2017 Toyota Corolla facelift has been revealed in North America, the first major revamp for the popular compact car since the current generation surfaced in the US in June 2013. Bear …
GALLERY: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton updated in Thailand
The pick-up truck market has never been more competitive, and against that backdrop, Mitsubishi has given its still fresh Triton (surfaced late 2014 in Thailand, launched here in May 2015) a running …
GALLERY: MG GS SUV makes debut at Bangkok 2016
The MG range in Thailand gets a new member in the GS SUV, which made its public debut at the ongoing 2016 Bangkok Motor Show. The GS - which first broke cover …
Mazda MX-5 ND crowned 2016 World Car of the Year
The Mazda MX-5 has been crowned 2016 World Car of the Year at the ongoing New York auto show. The ND MX-5 prevailed after edging out the B9 Audi A4 and the …
Thairung Transformer II – RM177k Hummer on a Hilux
Say hello to the most bizarre car at the 2016 Bangkok Motor Show, the Thairung Transformer II. Made by decades-old local company Thairung Union Car - which traditionally fashions utility vehicles from …
2016 Toyota Vios with Dual VVTi, CVT, VSC in Bangkok
Among all production cars at the 2016 Bangkok Motor Show, the 2016 Toyota Vios is among the least attention grabbing, but the plain Jane sedan's changes for 2016 run deep. Take into …
GALLERY: Toyota Yaris TRD Sportivo at Bangkok 2016
You've seen the new Toyota Hilux TRD Sportivo and the recently revealed Fortuner TRD Sportivo in our 2016 Bangkok Motor Show coverage, now check out the little one in the family that …
GALLERY: Honda Accord facelift at Bangkok 2016
Here's another new Honda that should be coming to Malaysia this year, as hinted at by Honda Malaysia earlier this month, the other being the new Honda Civic, which we detailed yesterday. …
GALLERY: Nissan NP300 Navara Sportech in Bangkok
More sporty trucks from the 2016 Bangkok Motor Show. Late last year, Nissan Thailand announced a Sportech accessories package for the NP300 Navara, and the kitted-up truck took its place at the …
