Dubai introduces 50 Tesla vehicles to its taxi fleet
In a move that aims to transform Dubai into the smartest city in the world, the country’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a 50-strong taxi fleet featuring new Model S …
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Proton hands over a brand-new Persona, engine and transmission to PDRM for research, training purposes
Proton recently handed over a brand-new Persona to the Strategic Resources and Technology Department (StaRT) at the Selangor police contingent headquarters. The vehicle will be used in training activities held by the …
McLaren 570GT receives MSO treatment – inspired by the F1 XP GT ‘Longtail’; limited to only six units
McLaren’s bespoke division MSO has unveiled its latest creation based on the 570GT, which will be produced in limited numbers of just six units in total. The special 570GT is inspired by …
2018 Honda Accord – production begins at Ohio plant
Honda of America Manufacturing (HAM) has celebrated the start of mass production of the all-new 2018 Honda Accord, a nameplate that has been sold in America for over four decades, with over …
VIDEO: Jaguar XJ L stars in ‘Game of Drones’ race
https://youtu.be/RXSviP1HqWg Jaguar has decided drone racing is the best way to demonstrate just how spacious the long-wheelbase XJ L really is. Therefore, the carmaker rounded up three units of the XJ L, …
BMW to use a flexible platform for all cars by 2020
From 2020 onwards, BMW vehicles will be built around a flexible vehicle architecture, which can accommodate a wide range of powertrain and drive setups. This is according to Robert Irlinger, brand chief …
Mazda to unveil new rotary concept at Tokyo show
At the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda got many people excited by unveiling the RX-Vision concept, which is said to feature a next-generation SkyActiv-R rotary engine. The prospect of a successor to …
Shelby Baja Raptor revealed with 525 hp and 827 Nm
Shelby American has introduced the new Shelby Baja Raptor, which is based on the latest Ford F-150 Raptor pick-up truck. This being a company that has a history of making fast Fords …
SPIED: Lamborghini Aventador Performante spotted
The Lamborghini Aventador could be introduced in Performante guise in the future, according to these spyshots of two different test mules. Recently, the Italian carmaker wheeled out improved versions of its V12-powered …
Chery Exeed TX unveiled in Frankfurt – PHEV version to arrive first; 1.8 l/100 km, 0-100 km/h in six seconds
Chery announced previously it will be introducing a new nameplate for the European market, and a compact SUV will be the first model to lead this effort. Here it is then, the …
BMW M1 won’t be resurrected, BMW M CEO confirms
According to a report by CarAdvice, BMW is not looking to offer a specially-developed supercar like its rivals (i.e. the Mercedes-AMG Project One). Instead, it will focus on high-performance cars for the …
Singapore will continue hosting Formula 1 until 2021
After much speculation about its future, it has been confirmed the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix will continue for another four more years from 2018 to 2021. Singapore has been part of …
New Perodua Alza rendered on Daihatsu Mira e:S body
The Perodua Alza has been around since 2009, and have you ever wondered what a successor might look like? Well, these renders might give us some idea of just that, and it …
McLaren chooses Renault as new engine supplier from 2018 F1 season; Honda partners up with Toro Rosso
It’s now official, Honda will stop supplying engines to McLaren from the 2018 Formula One World Championship. Instead, the Japanese marque has announced a new deal to deliver power units to Scuderia …
FIRST LOOK: Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 CKD – RM140k
https://youtu.be/IwEsTi93g6o?rel=0 Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) recently launched a new, locally-assembled variant of the Outlander – the 2.0 AWD – which slots in below an updated 2.4 AWD CBU. We now bring you …
Renault Captur receives 5inCaptur aftersales package – five-year/100,000 km free service and maintenance
TC Euro Cars has announced a new ‘5inCaptur’ aftersales package for the Renault Captur, which was launched in locally-assembled form earlier in April this year. The package is similar to the ‘5inFluence’ …
Volvo XC40 leaked ahead of official debut on Sept 21
While Volvo initially planned to unveil the XC40 on September 21, the carmaker’s operations in Hungary accidentally jumped the gun and released a video trailer revealing the car in full. So here …
All-new Subaru XV spotted in Malaysia again – 2.0i-P
The all-new Subaru XV has been spotted in Malaysia again, this time in the heart of Kuala Lumpur (near Sungei Wang Plaza) by paultan.org reader Nicholas Nyy. Our previous sighting of the …
Toyota Fortuner gains two new diesel variants; rear disc brakes standard across range, from RM170k
The Toyota Fortuner range has been expanded to include two new diesel-powered variants – 2.4 VRZ 4x4 and 2.4 VRZ 4x2. The new additions slot in between the new base 2.4 4x4 …
Toyota Innova 2.0X gets captain seats, LED headlights; 7 airbags standard across updated range, fr RM108k
UMW Toyota Motor has announced a new variant for the Toyota Innova in Malaysia, which is now open for booking. The new 2.0X becomes the range-topper in the Innova line-up, and joins …
