Proton expects new S70 sedan to outsell the X50 SUV
The entry-level RM74k Proton S70 Executive - front Proton expects to the new S70 sedan - officially launched yesterday - to outsell the X50, as declared by VP of sales Edmund Lim …
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Proton S70 sedan launched – Executive, Premium, Flagship, X; 1.5T 7DCT; City/Vios rival RM74k to RM95k
The 2024 Proton S70 is now officially launched, earlier than the expected December date. Unlike previous Geely-Proton models, the gestation period for the new sedan was pretty short. First official details and …
Toyota Hilux Champ launched in Thailand – budget truck for Asia; 2.0L, 2.7L petrol; 2.4L diesel; fr RM61k
The Toyota Hilux Champ has made its debut in Thailand. The new IMV series model codenamed 'IMV 0' is a big deal not just for Thailand, but for the wider ASEAN region …
2024 Porsche Panamera – third-gen gets more power, tech; Turbo E-Hybrid w 680 PS, 930 Nm, 91 km e-range
It might not look like it but this is the new, third-generation Porsche Panamera, which employs the marque's signature evolutionary design. The second-generation luxury sedan was still good looking at the end …
Pavilion Bukit Jalil free bus now goes to Astro, TPM
Click to enlarge The free bus service to Pavilion Bukit Jalil, operated by Rapid KL, has been expanded to Astro and Technology Park Malaysia (TPM) for some time now. The bus runs …
JPJ eBid: MDV and VLS number plates up for bidding
JPJ has announced that MDV and VLS are the next number plate series to go up for bidding on its online auction platform, JPJ eBid. Melaka's latest running number series is ‘MDV’, …
REVIEW: Tesla Model 3 Highland facelift in Malaysia – superb EV and great value, it’s better but not perfect
This is the reference point for EVs, and that's unfortunate for all the other carmakers selling EVs in Malaysia. Their plans were sound, and so were their electric cars, but many playing …
Malaysia targets EVs and hybrids to make up 50% of new car sales by 2040, 80% by 2050 – Tengku Zafrul
Malaysia's target is to have EVs and hybrids account for 20% of new car sales by 2030, 50% by 2040 and 80% by 2050. The figures were laid out by minister of …
Full closure of Semantan to KL slip road, starts Nov 25
Those who use the Sprint Highway daily, take note. DBKL has announced the full closure of the slip road from Semantan to KL. This is to facilitate the second phase construction of …
EON smart Glenmarie opens – 3S centre is multi-brand group’s first EV dealership; AC, 60 kW DC chargers
Multi-brand dealership group Edaran Otomobil Nasional (EON) has opened its first electric vehicle (EV) dealership. EON smart Glenmarie is a 3S centre for the new smart brand, which launched its first model …
Tesla Destination Chargers now at Sunway Putra Mall and Pavilion Damansara Heights shopping centres
Tesla Malaysia has announced the opening of two destination charging stations in KL. There are a total of 11 new AC chargers, and they are at Pavilion Damansara Heights and Sunway Putra …
Proton S70 GT, performance version rendered by Theo
Click to enlarge Whoa, what do we have here? Just a render, of course, but Theophilus Chin's latest creation is not completely a flight of fancy - you can do it at …
Penang state govt 100% confident LRT project on track
The Penang state government is 100% confident that the Penang LRT project is on track to be built as planned. This was said by state infrastructure committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari in …
2024 smart #1 in Malaysia – walk-around video tour of EV, up to 440 km range, 428 PS Brabus, from RM189k
The launch of the smart #1 finally happened this week after a long gestation period that started way back in early 2022, when Proton signed a memorandum with smart to be the …
BRT Sunway Line running on street level Sat night to make way for BRT Run, alt pick-up points at 4 stations
Click to enlarge Take note, Sunway/USJ residents and those who take the BRT Sunway Line. The elevated bus route will be running on street level this Saturday night. That's 6pm to midnight, …
Proton S70 targets Japanese B-seg sedans – Honda City, Toyota Vios, Nissan Almera; Civic secondary
So, is the Proton S70 a B- or C-segment sedan? We've laid out the facts and figures in our media preview report's Great Debate section, but here's what Proton has to say, …
Stellantis takes over Peugeot distributorship from Bermaz, new national sales company in Q1 2024
Stellantis has announced that it will be taking over sales and distribution of Peugeot vehicles from Bermaz. Stellantis will establish a new national sales company (NSC) in Malaysia in the first quarter …
Proton to get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto soon, but there will be a hardware update, not just software
It's not a surprise that the Proton S70 - which will be launched on November 28 - will not have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (AACP) - Proton already pre-empted us back …
MITI confident that Proton, Perodua can produce first national EV by 2025; others should CKD – Zafrul
The government is optimistic that Proton and Perodua can produce the first national electric vehicle (EV) by 2025, said minister of international trade and industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. "At …
2024 Proton S70 sedan’s official launch date is Nov 28
Proton has started a countdown to the official launch of the Proton S70 sedan. The time is 4.30 pm and the date is November 28, which is seven days from now. "Embark …
