SPYSHOTS: Mercedes-Benz X-Class with longer tray
Usually, when 'long load bay' comes up in the context of pick-up trucks, the added cargo space comes at the expense of passenger room. It appears to not be the case here …
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Ford’s new electric crossover will ‘go like hell’ – report
In a tip of the hat to Ford's historic melee with Ferrari at Le Mans, Ford executive chairman Bill Ford has said that the Blue Oval's first electric crossover will 'go like …
Petronas launches new iona e-fluids for EVs in Geneva
Petronas Lubricants has launched its iona range of e-fluids for the electric vehicle market at the Geneva Motor Show, and is part of the company's pledge to reduce carbon dioxide emissions with …
My100 scores 100,000 registrations; RM4/RM10 feeder bus service from Putra Heights LRT to KLIA/KLIA2
The My100 unlimited travel pass for land public transport users has recorded more than 100,000 registered users, a figure which shows that the general public is increasingly receptive towards public transport usage, …
Mitsubishi 4Sure Thrill event in Setia Alam, March 9-10
The Mitsubishi 4Sure Thrill event takes place this weekend at the Setia City Convention Centre outdoor car park from March 9-10, 2019, where taxi rides will be offered with two-time Dakar Rally …
Proton sales up 37% year-on-year – 5,283 sold in February; 2,823 units of X70 sold, 20,000 units booked
Proton has announced that it sold a total of 5,283 vehicles in February, scoring a 3% increase in market share over the same month last year to 12.7%. This also represented a …
Zero down payment sales offers illegal – KPDNHEP
Offers made by dealers to the effect of 'zero down payment required' for the purchase of cars is against the law, said the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP). This …
Volvo to limit speed to 180 km/h for its Vision 2020
Volvo is an automaker synonymous with safety, not least for its releasing of the three-point seat belt patent after it had invented the safety device in 1959. Its present-day efforts are outlined …
SPYSHOTS: Proton Saga update seen testing in public
A test mule for the updated Proton Saga has been once again been spotted plying the roads locally, and here are some images courtesy of a paultan.org reader, Faiz. This time around, …
Audi Q2 1.4 TFSI arrives in Malaysia – RM219,900 OTR
The Audi Q2 has finally arrived in Malaysia, following its debut at the paultan.org Premium Auto Car Expo (PACE) last November. Pegged at RM219,000 on-the-road without insurance for private registration, the Audi …
New Volvo Setia Alam 3S centre for Shah Alam, Klang
Volvo Malaysia has officiated the latest addition to its network, with the addition of the Setia Alam dealership operated by appointed dealer Motion Beyond. Set up to be a 3S (sales, service …
Daimler subject to diesel emissions probe – report
Daimler has once again courted attention for diesel emissions, this time from German prosecutors who have launched a probe into allegations that the automaker failed to prevent emissions cheating, Automotive News Europe …
Apple patent for facial recognition unlocking – report
Apple has filed a patent for facial recognition technology which will enable users who are registered with the vehicle to unlock doors as they approach, according to Futurism. Though published very recently, …
Land Rover Discovery SVX also cancelled – report
Another one bites the dust. The Land Rover Discovery SVX is no more, shortly after Land Rover confirmed that the Range Rover SV Coupe will also not make it to production, according …
Changan world record with self-driving 55-car parade
Changan has recently set a record for the largest parade of autonomous cars, according to Guinness World Records. A total of 55 vehicles were driven autonomously at the automaker's test facility in …
SPYSHOTS: Kia Tusker – new small crossover caught
Our spy photographers have spotted a Kia crossover running cold weather tests, and according to our sources, it could be a test mule for a production version of the SP Concept that …
Hyundai N halo model could be AWD hybrid – report
Hyundai's recently-formed N performance division will likely use a petrol-electric powertrain for its halo model, according to Autocar. Sources within the Korean automaker told the magazine that the range-topper will likely be …
Tesla introduces Sentry mode following break-ins
Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has introduced a new Sentry mode for its entry level car, the Model 3, in order to better curb attempted theft and break-ins. This will also be applied …
Takata airbag recall strikes another 1.7 million vehicles
The Takata airbag recall saga continues, and now it has been discovered that a further 1.7 million vehicles have been recalled for potentially faulty airbag inflators, according to the Associated Press. The …
SPIED: Porsche 718 Cayman facelift – GT4 Touring?
When we last saw a Cayman GT4 facelift development vehicle, it appeared to be much the same as the original – deeper scoops, lower front splitter and larger rear wing than on …
