Proton aims to be #1 in five segments this year – CEO
On top of the many ambitious plans Proton laid out during its Chinese New Year media luncheon, its CEO Li Chunrong also announced that the national carmaker plans to top the sales …
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Proton X50 SUV – 2020 launch confirmed, CKD straight
At its Chinese New Year media luncheon today, Proton CEO Li Chunrong announced that the national carmaker's second SUV is due to be launched this year. This smaller model, widely tipped to …
PLUS 18% toll reduction confirmed, commences Feb 1
The government has put down the terms of PLUS Malaysia's concession extension in writing, with the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) confirming that motorists will enjoy an 18% decrease in toll rates as …
paultan.org ACE 2020 at Setia City Convention Centre in end-March – get the best deals on your next car!
That's right! After the massive success we had with the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE), this year we're introducing a new sales-driven car expo for more affordable mainstream brands, called the …
TAS 2020: Daihatsu Taft Concept previews kei SUV
Adding to the unusually high number of new car reveals at the Tokyo Auto Salon was the Daihatsu Taft Concept, which previewed a crossover-style kei car due to be introduced in the …
G20 BMW 318i announced – 156 PS 2.0 litre four-pot
The G20 BMW 3 Series lineup is being expanded in 2020 with the introduction of the 318i. Offering a lower entry point to the petrol-powered range, it has been shorn of the …
Proton Iriz, Persona, Saga facelifts launched in Brunei
Last Friday, Proton launched its range of facelifted models, the Iriz, Persona and Saga, in Brunei – making the Borneo country the first export market for these cars. The market availability of …
Racing up Ulu Yam/Genting – why do we still do this?
Time and time again, we see incidents of sports car and supercar owners racing on the public highway. Often driving in large groups, these individuals travel at high speeds on roads frequented …
Perodua D55L SUV coming second half of 2020: report
Perodua's upcoming B-segment SUV, codenamed D55L, is one highly-anticipated product – and word on the vine is that the car is set for launch in the second half of the year, according …
TAS 2020: New Honda Jazz gets the Mugen treatment
One of the biggest debuts last year has got to be the new Honda Jazz, and as is customary, Mugen got first dibs on tuning the B-segment hatchback. Many have lamented the …
2020 Volkswagen Passat facelift launched in Malaysia – 2.0 TSI Elegance, new 7-speed wet DSG, RM189k
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has finally launched the facelifted Passat here in Malaysia. The updated D-segment sedan comes with a new look, a mildly refreshed interior and some added kit, with …
Kia Seltos debuts at Singapore Motor Show, Q2 launch
The Kia Seltos has made its regional debut at the 2020 Singapore Motor Show ahead of its launch. The B-segment crossover will join the similarly-sized Stonic in the country, making the island …
FK8 Honda Civic Type R facelift debuts at 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon – uprated cooling, braking and chassis
A surprise debut at the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon is the facelifted FK8 Honda Civic Type R, which is sharing space at the show with the updated cooking models that are also …
F48 BMW X1 LCI launched in Malaysia – sDrive20i M Sport with 192 PS/280 Nm 2.0L turbo engine; RM234k
Eight months on from the unveiling of the facelifted BMW X1, the refreshed compact SUV has finally made it to Malaysian shores. This Life Cycle Impulse (LCI) adds a mild exterior redesign …
Toyota to reproduce spare parts for A70, A80 Supra
While the GR Supra continues to be one of the hottest sports cars on the market, Toyota has clearly not forgotten the legions of past Supra owners. In the run up to …
New Isuzu D-Max not coming to Malaysia this year
Isuzu Malaysia had some bad news to share during the Chinese New Year media gathering it organised last night. The company's chief operating officer Masayuki Suzuki confirmed that the new D-Max pick-up, …
FIRST LOOK: 2020 Perodua Bezza facelift – fr RM35k
https://youtu.be/aaqRF5bcGM0 We've come to the first big launch of the year, and it's the facelifted 2020 Perodua Bezza. There's quite a bit that's changed both inside and out, including some added kit …
2020 Perodua Bezza facelift – 5,600 units targeted to be delivered by end-January, 4,000 per month after
The facelifted 2020 Perodua Bezza has just been launched, and at the event, the national carmaker shared its sales targets for its refreshed sedan. The company has secured around 2,000 bookings for …
Nissan shows lightweight sound insulation at CES ’20
It may not look like it, but this translucent, almost holographic material Susumu Miura is holding up could change the way cars sound like in the future. Miura is an advanced material …
Mk6 Volkswagen Polo on FB, IG – coming to M’sia?
It's been quite a while since the Volkswagen Polo received an update in Malaysia. While the rest of the world has been able to buy the latest Mk6 model since late 2017, …
