Proton S70 rendered as a hatchback by Theophilus Chin – a welcomed successor to the Suprima S?
The Proton S70 is due to be launched before 2023 comes to a close, and if you want to know more about the C-segment sedan, head on over here for all the …
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West Coast Expressway – free toll for Section 6 until Jan 2, 2024; Bandar Bukit Raja Utara to Assam Jawa
Users of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) will enjoy free toll from today (November 21, 2023) until January 2, 2024. This was revealed by works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, who …
2024 Zeekr 007 EV – over 20k bookings made within 48 hours of pre-sales opening in China; from RM146k
Zeekr has announced that it received over 20,000 bookings for the new 007 within 48 hours after pre-sales of the electric vehicle (EV) began on November 17 at this year’s Auto Guangzhou. …
Thai PM Srettha Thavisin checks out Tesla Cybertruck in Fremont, discusses future collaborations on EVs
Tesla’s Fremont factory has welcomed a few VIPs lately, with the most recent being Thailand prime minster Srettha Thavisin, who is on an official visit to the United States. Srettha previously visited …
New Subaru Forester to gain hybrid powertrain in 2025 – battery and components to be sourced from Toyota
According to a report by Automotive News, the sixth-generation Subaru Forester will gain a hybrid powertrain in 2025, which will use components from Toyota. “We haven’t announced anything on specs or performance …
2024 Volvo S60 in Malaysia – CKD PHEV updated with new wheels, colour, 6.4 kW OBC; priced from RM316k
Here’s a live gallery of the Volvo S60 that has been revised for the 2024 model year. First announced in September this year, the locally-assembled sedan gets some minor changes to its …
Chery Omoda E5 EV lands in Malaysia ahead of media preview – CBU with 450 km range launching in 2024
Chery Malaysia has announced that the first units of Omoda E5 has arrived in Port Klang and will soon be previewed to the media ahead of the model’s launch. This isn’t much …
Jalan Batang Kali-Genting Highlands route to fully open by May 2024 – slope repair now 38.6% completed
The Jalan Batang Kali-Genting Highlands route is expected to be fully open to the public by May 2024, as repair works are expected to be completed in March the same year. This …
2025 Subaru Forester debuts in the US – 6th-gen gets bold styling, 2.5L NA boxer, stiffer chassis, EyeSight
The sixth-generation Subaru Forester has made its debut in the United States at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. Set to arrive at dealerships in spring 2024, the redesigned SUV will be …
Peugeot 408, e-2008 EV and Landtrek CKD coming to Malaysia in 2024, according to Stellantis ASEAN COO
More locally-assembled (CKD) Peugeot models will be launched in Malaysia next year, including the 408, e-2008 as well as the Landtrek. This is according to Daniel Gonzalez, chief operating officer (ASEAN and …
2024 Honda WR-V for Japan is India’s Elevate with a different name – 1.5L NA, Honda Sensing; fr RM62k est
Japan has welcomed the Honda WR-V, but this isn’t the same one that is currently being sold in Malaysia. Instead, the Winsome Runabout Vehicle (WR-V) over there is a renamed version of …
Toyota IMV 0 expected launch in Thailand by 2025 – 2.0L petrol, 2.4L diesel; to be priced from RM47k?
More details of the Toyota IMV 0 have surfaced ahead of the pick-up truck’s expected launch in ASEAN markets in 2024 or 2025. The model was first previewed in concept form during …
2025 Toyota Crown Signia debuts in the US – two-row SUV replaces the Harrier; 246 PS AWD hybrid only
In October last year, Toyota introduced the Crown Crossover for the United States (it's simply called the Crown there), which marked the return of the Crown nameplate in the market. Fast forward …
October 2023 Malaysian vehicle sales up by 10%: MAA
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of October 2023, which saw a total of 74,896 vehicles delivered to buyers. This represents a 10% increase from …
Gentari signs MOU with Asahi Kasei and JGC Holdings for green hydrogen production – 8,000 tonnes annually
Gentari Hydrogen, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Petronas’ Gentari, together with Asahi Kasei and JGC Holdings, announced the completion of a detailed feasibility study for the production of up to 8,000 tonnes of …
2025 Toyota Camry debuts in the US – ninth-gen is 2.5L hybrid only; up to 235 PS; AWD and FWD; V6 axed
Say hello to the ninth-generation Toyota Camry, which is first making its debut in the United States where it will only be offered with series-parallel hybrid powertrains. Buyers there will get to …
No plans to regulate Grab, e-hailing prices; introducing a floor price could increase fares – Anthony Loke
Transport minister Anthony Loke has said there are no immediate plans to regulate e-hailing fares in the country, including setting a floor price. As reported by The Star, Loke explained in the …
Porsche Turbo models will get a new exclusive badge finished in Turbonite – first use on next Panamera
Porsche has been using the ‘Turbo’ badge for almost 50 years to differentiate top models from lesser vehicles in its line-up. For instance, fans can immediately identify the 911 Turbo (and Turbo …
Toyota Hiace Hydrogen Prototype debuts for customer pilot programme in Australia – 3.5T V6 with 163 PS
Toyota has unveiled a prototype Hiace powered by a hydrogen-fuelled internal combustion engine, which will undergo a customer pilot programme starting in Australia. This is another initiative in the Japanese carmaker’s multi-pathway …
2024 Proton X70 facelift spied again – new grille with chrome pins, slimmer headlamps; launching soon?
The facelifted Proton X70 has been spotted on public roads in Malaysia again, including during a trip up Genting Highlands - these images come courtesy of paultan.org readers Putra Kamrin Azran and …
