Hyundai eight-seat SUV to be called the Palisade?
Based on previous spyshots, we know Hyundai is developing an SUV with up to eight seats that will be positioned above the Santa Fe. While the model has yet to be named …
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Tesla under investigation for fatal Autopilot crash incident – driver’s hands weren’t on the wheel
On March 23, 2018, 38-year-old Walter Huang was killed when his Tesla Model X crashed into a freeway divider on Highway 101 near Mountain View, California and proceeded to catch fire – …
SPYSHOTS: 2019 Renault Clio spotted – baby Megane
The Renault Clio IV has been around since 2012 and is certainly due for an update, especially since other B-segment rivals like the Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo and Seat Ibiza have all …
Kahn Design owner lists ‘F 1’ plate for sale – RM65.5m
In July 2016, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) released tender results for the F number plate series, where the coveted ‘F 1’ plate went to the Sultan of Johor, DYMM Sultan Ibrahim …
North-South Expressway widening project to be included in Johor BN’s manifesto – PM Najib Razak
The widening of the North-South Expressway (NSE) will be added to the campaign manifesto of Barisan Nasional’s Johor division, after prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak instructed state BN chairman Datuk Seri …
Car prices in Malaysia down by 16.38% from 2013, says MITI’s Ahmad Maslan – we crunch the numbers
At a recent Dewan Negara sitting, it was announced that car prices are down by an average of 16.38% from 2013 to February 2018. According to Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, international trade …
SPYSHOTS: 2018 Honda HR-V facelift seen in Malaysia
The facelifted Honda HR-V has been spotted on Malaysian roads by paultan.org reader Anthony Look, ahead of a possible launch this year. Unlike a previous sighting, this white example is virtually undisguised, …
Self-confessed Volkswagen GTI fan wins once-in-a lifetime trip to Wörthersee GTI Festival in Austria
It was a dream come true for Mohamad Syazwan bin Mohamad Naim, as he came out on top in the Wörthersee GTI contest organised by Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM). His prize? …
Volvo XC40 now offered with an exterior styling kit
The Volvo XC40 is a pretty neat-looking small SUV, but that hasn’t stopped the Swedish carmaker from introducing what is calls an “Exterior Styling Kit’ for the model. As the name suggests, …
Geely Borui GE – 1.5L plug-in hybrid to debut April 9
This is the Geely Borui GE, which is essentially a plug-in hybrid version of the Borui sedan sold in China that will officially debut on April 9, before going on sale in …
2019 Cadillac XT4 – brand’s first compact SUV debuts
Cadillac has introduced a new addition to its SUV line-up with the new 2019 XT4, which recently celebrated its world premiere at the 2018 New York International Auto Show. The compact SUV …
All-solid-state battery cells developed by UT Austin researchers – safer, higher energy density than Li-ion
A team of engineers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed the first all-solid-state battery cells, which could lead to safer, faster-charging and longer-lasting rechargeable batteries. These can be used …
Mercedes-AMG C63 replacement to become a hybrid
Mercedes-AMG is remaining committed to V8 engines for the C 63, but that may all change going forward. With emission standards on the rise and electrification being in vogue, the eight-cylinder may …
Classic Mini Electric – retro EV debuts in New York
As teased earlier, an all-electric MINI model did make its debut at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, but it isn’t what you might expect. What you’re looking at here is …
Honda Malaysia announces ‘Sprint to the Suzuka Circuit’ campaign – win a 5D4N F1 trip to Japan
Honda Malaysia has introduced the ‘Sprint to the Suzuka Circuit’ campaign, which aims to reward customers who purchase and register their FK8 Honda Civic Type R between April and June 2018. In …
2018 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid – order books now officially open, expected launch to take place in May
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has announced order taking for the fifth-generation Nissan Serena S-Hybrid is now open (no pricing revealed yet), with an official launch expected to take place in May …
2018 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid – ROI now officially open
Registration of interest for the fifth-generation Nissan Serena S-Hybrid is now open, with the launch of a dedicated page on Nissan Malaysia’s website. The new MPV has already been given its first …
Mercedes-Benz to reveal EQ sedan – no C-Class EV
The next addition to the Mercedes-Benz EQ line-up will be a sedan, but it will not be an all-electric version of the current W205 C-Class. Instead, the EQ sedan will be built …
DRIVEN: F60 MINI Cooper S E Countryman All4 PHEV
Electrification is a popular buzz word among automakers these days, which isn’t much of a surprise considering regulators are pushing for more demanding emission standards. Look around and you’ll find a selection …
Volkswagen Atlas Tanoak – MQB-based pick-up truck
Aside from a sporty-looking SUV, Volkswagen also rolled out a pick-up truck concept at this year’s New York International Auto Show. Called the Atlas Tanoak, it is the first truck to be …
