Bentley teases special edition model for its centenary
Bentley is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, and to mark the occasion, it is preparing to release a special edition model at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. This teaser image is …
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Subaru stops production at its Gunma plant due to defective component – Malaysian vehicles not affected
Subaru has stopped production at its Gunma plant for several days due to a defective electric power steering component from its supplier, Hitachi Automotive Systems. The shutdown at Subaru’s sole Japanese plant …
Volkswagen-Ford alliance plan underwhelming – report
Investors weren’t pleased when presented with Volkswagen and Ford's alliance plan, viewing it as too defensive and lacking ambition, Forbes reports. Details of the partnership were announced during the 2019 North American …
Honda confirms new EV prototype for Geneva event
For this year’s Geneva Motor Show, Honda will unveil a new electric vehicle prototype, which is being previewed by this early design sketch. The Japanese carmaker says the prototype represents another step …
SPIED: W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift interior
The W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift has been spotted yet again, this time in northern Europe undergoing cold-weather testing. As with previous sightings, the sedan receives some noticeable revisions to its exterior but …
BMW engine oil service packages now sold on Lazada
BMW customers in the country can now purchase engine oil service packages on Lazada as part of efforts to further improve the ownership experience. These packages, which are priced from RM450 onwards, …
Vehicle sales performance in Malaysia, 2018 vs 2017 – a look at last year’s biggest winners and losers
Now that the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the whole of 2018, it’s time to take a look at how the industry performed, and to identify the …
2019 Toyota C-HR introduced in Malaysia – new colour option, updated styling and equipment list; RM150k
The Toyota C-HR has been given an update for the 2019 model year, gaining not only a new colour option, but also some styling and equipment enhancements. In terms of pricing, the …
TAS 2019: Mugen Honda Civic Type R FK8 Prototype
If the Mugen RC20GT was a little too overwhelming for you, here’s a more reasonable alternative. This is the Mugen Honda Civic Type R FK8 Prototype, a test platform meant to showcase …
TAS 2019: Honda HR-V Modulo X Concept revealed
At this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, Honda unveiled the HR-V Modulo X Concept 2019, which previews a set of accessories and parts that will be available for the compact crossover at the …
Next-gen Perodua Axia rendered based on X-Concept
At last year’s Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS18), Perodua unveiled the X-Concept as a design study for a compact hatchback. Touted as “The Perodua of Tomorrow,” the show car features futuristic …
Proton X70 receives OTA update for GKUI head unit
Proton has released an update for the X70’s GKUI infotainment system, which will be released over-the-air, much like a firmware update on your phone. To ensure a smooth update experience, the national …
Autonomous vehicle test bed planned for 2019 – MARii
The Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) has provided some details about its autonomous vehicle test bed (AVTB) initiative, which is one of the technology access points it plans to develop …
Bermaz introduces new five-year/100,000 km free maintenance package for Mazda models except BT-50
Bermaz Motor has announced that new Mazda vehicles registered from January 1, 2019 will be offered with a five-year/100,000 km free maintenance package, which is an improvement from the previous three-year package. …
Carlos Ghosn received 7.82 million euros in improper payments based on Nissan-Mitsubishi investigation
Nissan and Mitsubishi have announced the results from their joint investigation into the (alleged) misconduct carried out by Carlos Ghosn, who is the former chairman of both companies. Ghosn was arrested back …
Geely FY11 – more photos of CMA-based coupe SUV
Geely Auto has released more official photos of its upcoming coupe SUV, codenamed the FY11, which will be the first to be based on the Compact Modular Architecture that was jointly developed …
Proton faces RM523m lawsuit from China’s Goldstar
A civil suit has been served to Proton Automobiles China Ltd (PACL), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Proton Holdings Berhad (PHB), by Goldstar Heavy Industrial in China’s Guangdong High People’s Court. The …
MITI to meet with MAA and relevant stakeholders next week to discuss vehicle price approval and ILP issues
The ministry of international trade and industry (MITI) has said it will meet with the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) next week to discuss on matters regarding vehicle price approvals and the ILP …
TAS 2019: Toyota 86 MF Ghost – real-world manga car
This is the Toyota 86 MF Ghost Concept, and if you’re a fan of the MF Ghost manga, you can commence drooling. For those that are not in the know, here’s some …
SPYSHOTS: Lynk & Co 01, 02 and 03 seen in Malaysia!
The entire range of Lynk & Co models, including the 01 SUV, 02 compact crossover and 03 sedan, has been spotted in Malaysia by several paultan.org readers. All across the peninsular, because …
