Tesla to roll out ride service program to take on Uber
Tesla looks set to introduce a ride service programme similar to Uber in 2017, which was first hinted as part of the company CEO, Elon Musk’s “Master Plan, Part Deux” released back …
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New Malaysian brand SAF to launch early next year – Striker pick-up, Landfort SUV below RM130k, EEV
Earlier this year, we reported that a new national carmaker by the name of SAF will join the market in April this year, bringing with it two models – the Landfort SUV …
BMW M3 MotoGP safety car will be in KL this Wed
The MotoGP circus is coming to Malaysia this weekend (October 28-30, 2016), and fans will get to see the BMW M3 safety car in the metal at the entrance of The Pavilion …
VIDEO: Mercedes-AMG range takes a family photo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fcRFbdbXBs The Mercedes-AMG vehicle line-up has grown to be a pretty sizeable one, so when it comes time for a family photo, you know it’s going to be something special. The company …
The Escape – new BMW film starring the G30 5 Series
https://youtu.be/jzUFCQ-P1Zg At long last, the latest instalment in BMW Film’s The Hire series - The Escape - is finally here, and it is an excellent “perk-me-up” for the day. Clive Owen returns …
Budget 2017: PM Najib Razak announces RM29 million allocation to upgrade Federal Highway motorcycle lane
The dangers of the Federal Highway bike laneA stern warning was issued by the police that all motorcyclists must use the dedicated motorcycle lane along the Federal highway. Bikers claim that the …
VIDEO: Tesla shows off its new fully autonomous tech
Tesla recently announced that all its future electric vehicles made from now on would feature the company’s new-generation full self-driving hardware, which allows for up to Level 5 autonomy (fully autonomous driving …
B8 Volkswagen Passat spotted on the road in Malaysia
The B8 Volkswagen Passat has been spotted on Malaysian roads again, this time thanks to paultan.org reader Azmil Kamil. As seen in our previous sightings of the B8, the rear-end features reshaped …
Dendrobium – Singapore’s first-ever electric supercar
https://youtu.be/hZLlg34cYCA There’s another supercar that will make its debut at next year’s Geneva Motor Show, and it’s not only going to be electric, but is also designed by a Singaporean firm – …
Honda StepWGN with Modulo X styling kit launched
Honda has launched the StepWGN in Modulo X spec for the Japanese domestic market, which comes with a host of visual enhancement to inject some sportiness into the practical MPV. For starters, …
Mercedes-Benz pick-up truck concept to debut Oct 25
Mercedes-Benz will reveal a concept version of its much-awaited pick-up truck on October 25 in Stockholm, Sweden. This is big news as it will mark the German carmaker's entry into a new …
VIDEO: The danger of tyres that have low tread depth
https://youtu.be/fdJq8JCC8a8 We’re often reminded to check the condition of our tyres on a regular basis, and this video from TyreSafe is a good reason as any to heed the advice. The 360-degree-experience …
September 2016 Malaysian car sales down 7.9% from August, 6% lower than Sept 2015; YTD down 14%
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has revealed production and sales figures for the month of September 2016, with the industry experiencing a decline compared to the upward surge from last month. In …
Why is JPJ targeting the “Hellaflush” trend here?
The car modifying scene includes a variety of trends, and one in particular has caught the attention of the Road Transport Department (JPJ). In Malaysia, the “stance and fitment” or “hellaflush” trend …
Yema B11 – China’s near carbon copy of the BMW i3
While the infamous Landwind X7 was a pretty “accurate” copy of the Range Rover Evoque, the Yema B11 is a different story altogether. No guesses for what model the B11 attempts to …
All new Tesla cars will have full self-driving hardware
Tesla has announced that all its future electric vehicles will be equipped with the company’s new-generation full self-driving hardware (dubbed Autopilot 2.0), a move that reinforces its intent to introduce fully autonomous …
Taxi operator blocks Uber, Grab drivers from picking up passengers at four more locations – report
Drivers of ride-hailing services like Uber and Grab are now barred by a taxi operator from picking up passengers at four more locations - Publika, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Sunway Putra Mall and …
VIDEO: Ken Block to ascent Pikes Peak in Climbkhana
https://youtu.be/mYKB2qi_FRs Recently, Ken Block revealed the updated 1965 Ford Mustang Hoonicorn RTR, which now comes with a pair of highly-visible turbochargers mated to its 6.7 litre V8. We now know what the …
DRIVEN: 2016 Proton Saga – is the comeback real?
Here we are again with the 2016 Proton Saga, a model that Proton’s deputy CEO Datuk Radzaif Mohamed describes as the national carmaker’s “most important model” yet. There’s a lot of history …
Proton Saga bookings reach 6,000 units, 1,000 delivered; Persona hits 15,000 units, 4,500 delivered
During a press conference at the ongoing Proton Saga media test drive, we got a little update on the company's sales performance for its recent model introductions. Starting with the car we …
