Nissan Juke Nismo launched in Japan and Europe
Nissan took the covers off of the Juke Nismo at the recent 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon, and will be taking Japanese orders for the car from February 1. Juke Nismo, the first …
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Mazda VX-1 – Indonesian rebadge of the Suzuki Ertiga
To get meaningful volume in Indonesia, one must have an affordable seven-seat MPV to sell, a car like the Toyota Avanza. If you don't have it, rebadge it, and that's what Mazda …
Kia Cadenza 3.3 V6 GDI launched in North America
Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the 2014 Kia Cadenza sedan for the North American market at the 2013 NAIAS in Detroit. The Cadenza will be KMA's flagship in the US, but in …
Rolls-Royce Wraith – shadowy side profile shown
Last week, we learned that Rolls-Royce will come up with a coupe version of the Ghost called Wraith, an old name first used in 1938. Today, Goodwood published the first official image …
KL International Motor Show is back this year: KLIMS 13 happening in November at PWTC
After a three-year hiatus, the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show is back this year. KLIMS 13 will be held from November 15-24 at usual location Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), KL. The …
Free coffee at Caltex stations during festive break
Caltex will be providing free coffee to motorists at participating Caltex service stations during the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday and Thaipusam travel periods. Besides rewarding customers, this gesture by Caltex is to encourage …
Kia Rio local launch confirmed – Jan 30 is the date!
In December 2012, we told you that the Kia Rio will be launching this month, and Naza Kia Malaysia has now confirmed the date - January 30. “2012 was a strong year …
Nine-speed auto for Chrysler Group brands this year
The Chrysler Group is set to introduce nine-speed automatic transmissions in its cars this year. Autonews reports that the Fiat-owned American company may have as many as 200,000 units of the ZF …
BMW Group Malaysia posts record sales in 2012
Another car company that reached an all-time high in 2012 is BMW Group Malaysia, which posted record sales performance last year for its brands – BMW, MINI and Motorrad - cementing its …
Cadillac ELR with Chevy Volt’s range extender EV tech
Cadillac unveiled the 2014 ELR at the 2013 NAIAS in Detroit. The production coupe, which is a faithful reproduction of the Converj Concept from 2009, features the first application of Extended Range …
Ford’s CNY promo offers Fiesta at RM588 per month
Ford Malaysia recently launched a special “Let’s Fiesta!” Chinese New Year promotion that will go on till February 28. The promo offers the chance to own a new Ford Fiesta from as …
Next-gen Corolla renderings based on Furia Concept
Our Toyota Corolla Furia Concept post from last week received plenty of attention on both paultan.org and our Facebook page, and we're guessing it's because no one expected such a look from …
UMW Toyota achieves all-time record sales in 2012
2012 was a very fruitful year for auto brands, and non-national car segment leader Toyota was among the gainers. At a recent media appreciation event, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) announced that it …
Pioneer launches 2013 ICE range – Perfect Fit offers OEM look with navi, 5.1 sound for VW Polo, Camry
Last week, Pioneer launched its 2013 car entertainment range in Damansara. There were plenty of new ICE products from the Japanese brand, including digital car amps, new A-Series speakers, CD receivers and …
Volvo XC90 T5 Executive – new trim for the new year
Yes, the Volvo XC90 is still around in its original form, but the old timer gets new trim for the new year. It is now sold as the XC90 T5 Executive, priced …
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S – 550 hp, 750 Nm, 4.5 sec
With the amount of eye-catching cars and concepts from Detroit 2013, one could be forgiven for not noticing this one. Making its motor show debut, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is now …
Aston Martin Vanquish Centenary Edition – 100 units
Aston Martin turned 100 years old three days ago (January 15) and is celebrating the milestone with the unveiling of a bespoke new Aston Martin Vanquish Centenary Edition. Centenary Edition specification will …
Volkswagen achieves record results in 2012, becomes top selling European brand in Malaysia
Volkswagen Malaysia has reported strong growth in deliveries, with the total number of units sold in 2012 crossing the 13,000 mark, recording a 77% increase compared to corresponding period in 2011. This …
Acura MDX Concept – thinly-veiled production 3rd-gen
The Acura MDX is another model that's due for replacement, having been around since 2006, so Honda's luxury brand rolled out the Acura MDX Concept at NAIAS 2013. Forget the concept name, …
Nasim launches Peugeot Lounge at Subang Skypark
If you're a Peugeot owner, and you fly via Subang airport, good news - Nasim has launched the world’s first Peugeot Lounge at the Subang Skypark Terminal, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport. …
