Toyota GR Supra gets 2.0L 4-cyl in UK, from RM252k
Having held off adding a four-cylinder model to the GR Supra range in the United Kingdom (whilst everyone in Europe has gotten it for the better part of a year), Toyota has …
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Mazda banking on RWD models to reverse fortunes
It's no secret that Mazda is having a tough time at the moment. Its move upmarket has backfired, and sales have been sliding even before the coronavirus pandemic. Faced with this grim …
Skoda Kushaq B-segment SUV for India, March debut
Skoda has confirmed the name of its new budget B-segment SUV, designed for India and other "promising" developing markets. Called the Kushaq, the crossover will make its world premiere in March. The …
2021 Mitsubishi Mirage hatch, Mirage G4 sedan facelifts debut in US – AEB standard, from RM57k
First revealed in Thailand in late 2019, the facelifted Mitsubishi Mirage has made its way to the United States in both hatchback and G4 sedan (sold here previously as the Attrage) variants. …
Kia Seltos SUV launched in Malaysia – EX and GT Line, 123 PS/151 Nm 1.6L NA engine, RM116k to RM134k
The Kia Seltos has been a long time coming to Malaysia. First teased on the last day of 2019, it has cropped up several times over the past year, culminating in an …
SPIED: 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback caught testing
The new 11th-generation Honda Civic moving ever closer to production, with the H brand having already revealed a prototype that is pretty much representative of what you'll be able to buy. That …
Volkswagen CNY deals – up to RM10k off Passat, Arteon, Tiguan Allspace, plus discounts on parts
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has hit the ground running early this year with its Chinese New Year promotion, which runs until February 28. In celebration of the year of the ox, …
Kia reveals new logo, slogan with fireworks, drones
It's official – Kia has revealed its new logo and its "Movement that Inspires" slogan in a dazzling fireworks display above the city of Incheon, South Korea. The revised corporate branding is …
Porsche 911 Singer All-terrain Competition Study – extreme restomodded off-road sports car revealed
Usually, when you think of Singer, you think of beautifully-finished, artfully-tweaked restorations of air-cooled Porsche 911s that bear plenty of retro touches. But the Californian outfit will do pretty much anything you …
Nissan Magnite gets four-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating – is the small SUV coming to Malaysia?
In addition to the facelifted Proton Iriz and Persona, ASEAN NCAP has also conducted its assessment on the Nissan Magnite, the Japanese carmaker's new budget crossover. The agency has awarded a four-star …
Honda develops virus-killing “mask” for cabin filters
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Honda has launched a new product designed to kill viruses inside your car. This antiviral "mask", which sits on top of the cabin air filter, is …
The personal cars of the paultan.org crew in 2020
So here we are. Six years after we first showed you the cars us writers actually owned, we've decided to revive the feature with an all-new lineup. We've been toying with the …
Toyota in 2021 – new Corolla Cross, Harrier; facelifts for Camry, Innova and Fortuner coming to Malaysia?
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, UMW Toyota Motor has had a busy 2020. After two low-profile mid-year launches, the RAV4 and 2021 GR Supra, the company truly got the ball rolling in October …
Kia patents new logo, “Movement that Inspires” slogan
Kia's new identity has been a long time coming. The company's revamped logo made its first appearance on the Imagine concept in Geneva last year, and since then it has been seen …
GALLERY: F44 BMW 218i Gran Coupé vs V177 Mercedes-Benz A200 Sedan – compact sedan rivals
BMW 218i Gran Coupé (left), Mercedes-Benz A 200 Sedan (right) The premium compact car segment is heating up, with the two juggernaut German brands putting an increased focus on the bottom of …
2021 Subaru BRZ GT300 racer for Super GT revealed
Among other race series, the Subaru BRZ competes in the Super GT championship, and with the second-generation model having been revealed last month, it was only a matter of time before the …
Nissan COO Gupta on post-Ghosn recovery – focus on US, China, Japan; SUVs and EVs but no Z in Europe
Nissan COO Ashwani Gupta (left) next to president and CEO Makoto Uchida (right) Just like the rest of us, Nissan hasn't had the best 2020. The fallout from a series of public …
Toyota’s TRD, Modellista reveal exhibits for virtual Tokyo Auto Salon – custom GR Yaris, Supra, Mirai star
Next month's Tokyo Auto Salon may be moving to a virtual-only platform due to the coronavirus pandemic, but carmakers are still preparing their exhibits for the Japanese tuner show. Toyota's customisation brands, …
Proton in 2021 – new S50 sedan, V70 MPV or X90 SUV?
With the Proton X50 having finally been launched, the public's attention now turns to the next upcoming model. The company's chief executive officer Li Chunrong has already said that Proton is capable …
Toyota GR Yaris launched in Malaysia – WRC special with 261 PS 1.6L turbo, AWD, 6-speed manual, RM299k
Nearly a year on from its reveal at the Tokyo Auto Salon, the most hyped hot hatch of the past decade has finally arrived in Malaysia. The Toyota GR Yaris has been …
