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 …
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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 …
SPYSHOTS: Hyundai Ioniq hybrid in Malaysia – CKD?
The Hyundai Ioniq has been spotted in Malaysia again thanks to paultan.org reader Satish Chandramohan. Rather than being on display however, the hybrid vehicle is seen here on the road, Old Klang …
SPYSHOTS: Lamborghini Aventador facelift spotted
Lamborghini is working on an update for the Aventador, and these spyshots reveal just what’s in store for its V12-powered flagship model, in both coupe and roadster guises. The changes are indeed …
VIDEO: Volkswagen Golf GTI – meet the magnificent 7
https://youtu.be/WszO0NzleTc When the first-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI appeared around 40 years ago, the world took notice of the hot hatch and its main attraction - practical performance for the masses. The Mk1 …
Grab offers you a chance to ride in a Tesla Model S – paultan.org readers can win an exclusive free ride
Fancy a ride in a Tesla Model S? Well, here’s your chance. Grab, in collaboration with GreenTech Malaysia, is offering Malaysians the chance to be among the very first to ride in …
