Geely: Proton R&D to be a global centre of excellence
Geely isn’t taking things lightly when it comes to elevating Proton as a carmaker, and has revealed it will develop Proton’s R&D to become one of its global centre of excellence. The …
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Proton-Geely FSP: Shah Alam operations to relocate to Tg Malim – 250-acre land to be transferred to DRB
During a Q&A session following the signing of the Geely-Proton FSP deal, it has been revealed that Proton will fully relocate its Shah Alam operations to Tanjung Malim within the next five …
Proton-Geely FSP: why the partnership is required
With the Geely-Proton deal now officially confirmed, DRB-Hicom has revealed why the national carmaker requires a foreign strategic partner (FSP), and the reason it decided to sell off Lotus completely. For the …
Kia Optima GT launched in Malaysia – 242 hp, RM180k
After a turbulent 24 hours, where plenty of information about the new Kia Optima GT was revealed, the powerful D-segment sedan finally makes its official launch debut in Malaysia. This also marks …
Proton-Geely FSP: automaker lists out its aspirations
Proton has revealed its aspirations and what it hopes to accomplish from its partnership with Geely. Unsurprisingly, Proton wants to make its return to become the leading automaker in Malaysia by virtue …
Proton to develop its first SUV based on Geely Boyue
Following the announcement of the Geely-Proton agreement, we were treated to a short presentation of Proton’s future plans, which will involve the development of its first-ever SUV. The model will utilise the …
Geely to acquire 49.9% stake in Proton, 51% in Lotus – definitive agreement to be signed before end of July
It’s now official; DRB-Hicom has reached an agreement with Zhejiang Geely for the Chinese carmaker to acquire a 49.9% equity stake in Proton. The deal, which is subject to regulatory and shareholder …
Daimler AG offices searched by Stuttgart authorities
The Stuttgart public prosecutor’s office searched the premises of Daimler AG at several locations in Germany, in connection with “preliminary investigations of known and unknown employees of Daimler AG due to suspicion …
2017 Kia Optima GT debuts in Malaysia – 2.0L T-GDI engine with 242 hp, 350 Nm, priced at RM179,888
The Kia Optima GT has made its debut in Malaysia, carrying an official price tag of RM179,888 on-the-road with insurance. In terms of specifications, there’s not a whole lot different from the …
Tesla Model 3 – 346 km range, 0-96 km/h in 5.6 secs
It’s been more than a year since the Tesla Model 3 was unveiled, and yet, details about Elon Musk’s latest product offering are still pretty limited. However, a source from the Tesla …
Kia outsells Hyundai for the first time in Korea in 2016
According to a report by The Korea Herald, Kia outsold its larger corporate sibling Hyundai for the first time in its domestic market last year. In terms of numbers, Kia sold 475,107 …
Peugeot Traveller spotted ahead of M’sia Q3 launch
Earlier this month, a Peugeot Traveller was spotted on Malaysian roads, and now, a few units of the large MPV have been sighted again outside Peugeot Malaysia’s Glenmarie showroom. As before, the …
Kia Optima GT arrives in Malaysia – 2.0L T-GDI with 242 hp and 353 Nm; officially open for bookings
The Kia Optima GT has been spotted in Naza Kia Malaysia’s PJ Red Cube showroom, just a few weeks after it was spotted on a trailer in Malaysia, and mere months after …
2018 Toyota Camry styling kits from TRD, Modellista
Toyota recently revealed the 2018 Camry for its domestic market (Japan), and just like the C-HR before it, styling kits from TRD and Modellista will be made available for the D-segment sedan. …
Ford appoints Jim Hackett as new company CEO
Ford has officially named Jim Hackett as its new company president and CEO, succeeding Mark Fields, who is officially retiring. The 62-year old’s previous track record include stints as CEO of Steelcase, …
2018 Renault Megane RS to debut at Monaco F1 GP
The new Renault Megane RS will make its first public debut at this year’s Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, the company announced recently. Explicit details of the French hot hatch weren’t provided, …
Why pay the Touch n’ Go surcharge in parking lots?
It’s probably a thought that comes to mind each time you enter a paid parking lot: why do you have to pay a surcharge when you choose to use a Touch n’ …
SPIED: Volvo XC40 – interior seen for the first time
We finally have our first look at the interior of the upcoming Volvo XC40, thanks to our spy photographers who managed to snap photos of a test mule undergoing testing. At first …
2018 Subaru XV gets five-star ANCAP safety rating
The 2018 Subaru XV has been awarded a five-star safety rating by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). The rating applies to all variants of the SUV, and is based on …
VIDEO: Porsche 911 – from one to 1,000,000 units
https://youtu.be/UdvI81Sw2BI Porsche recently hit a significant milestone with the production of its one millionth 911, and has now released a “through the years” video, which chronicles the first to the latest generation …
