Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk8 to get 241 hp based on leak
The Mk8 Volkswagen Golf GTI isn’t due to make its debut until the Geneva Motor Show in March, but it looks like we won’t have to wait until then for more “concrete” …
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Perodua exports hit 2,825 units in 2019, up from 2,184
One of the factoids thrown out by Perodua during its 2019 full-year review was the total amount of export sales, and on that front the national carmaker announced that it sold 2,825 …
Perodua welcomes healthy competition, says Proton’s rise is good for the local automotive industry – CEO
Yesterday was a "Proton day" in terms of local news coverage and today is Perodua's turn to flaunt the figures and reveal future plans over a Chinese New Year lunch with the …
PLUS in talks with government on implementation of 18% toll reduction from February 1 on its highways
With the prime minister’s office (PMO) confirming that motorists will enjoy an 18% decrease in toll rates on highways operated by PLUS Malaysia from as early as February 1, 2020, the highway …
Perodua to minimise impact of new excise duty regulations, was not consulted beforehand – CEO
The new excise duty regulations recently imposed by the government have potentially major implications on the prices of completely knocked down (CKD) locally assembled vehicles. It's a hot topic right now – …
Perodua Myvi GT still being evaluated for feasibility
Perodua is still evaluating the feasibility of bringing the Myvi GT to production reality, said its president and CEO Datuk Zainal Abidin Ahmad at its full-year review held today. "If we were …
Perodua D55L SUV: DNGA confirmed, 1.0L Turbo, electrification, autonomous drive likely – launch Q4?
Perodua today presented its full year review, where it revealed its sales performance for 2019, along with a bevy of other information. One of the highlights of the presentation was the strategic …
Bandit 9 Eve 2020 – 125 cc custom motorcycle, RM48k
Previously featured in paultan.org, Bandit 9 is a custom motorcycle builder based in Vietnam and their latest creation is the Bandit 9 Eve 2020, priced at USD 11,950 (RM48,628). Produced as a …
2020 Ducati Panigale V4 updated – better aerodynamics, revised riding aids, faster quickshift
After breaking the mold for Ducati sports bikes at its launch in 2018, the 2020 Ducati Panigale V4 has received a host of updates designed to make it "easier to ride, less …
2020 Perodua Bezza facelift – 2,000 units delivered since launch; 15,000 bookings recorded in total
The 2020 Perodua Bezza facelift was launched earlier this month, and is proving to be a hit among car buyers with over 2,000 units already delivered to customers and 15,000 bookings recorded. …
Thailand EV production draft roadmap within three years; two companies to begin manufacture this year
The government of Thailand is drafting a roadmap for the production of electrified vehicles to begin within three years, the Bangkok Post reports. This roadmap will serve as the national master plan …
Perodua sold record 240,341 cars in 2019, 40% market share – Myvi remains bestseller, flat target for 2020
Perodua far exceeded its own expectations last year, as the national carmaker announced during its full-year review today that it sold a record 240,341 vehicles in 2019. That's a significant increase over …
BMW i8 production to end in April with no successor
Shed a tear for the BMW i8, which will bow out in 2020 after six years on the market. Autocar reports that production of the plug-in hybrid sports car will end in …
Subaru’s entire vehicle range to be electrified by 2035
Several carmakers have announced their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint via electrification, and Subaru is next to join the crowd. At a recent technology briefing, the company revealed its new long-term …
PLUS releases travel time advisory schedule for North-South Expressway during Chinese New Year 2020
With the Chinese New Year holiday season approaching, PLUS Malaysia has released a travel time advisory for this year's festive period in order for the public to plan their outstation travels. During …
Proton returns to profitability in 2019 – Li Chunrong
In December last year, Proton CEO Li Chunrong said that the carmaker could return to profitability in 2019. That's now confirmed. At the company's Chinese New Year media luncheon today, Li told …
2020 Honda City recalled in Thailand, deliveries halted
The fifth-generation Honda City was launched in Thailand in late November last year, and barely two months since its debut, the B-segment sedan is now being recalled in the Kingdom. According to …
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 …
Proton aiming to export 4,000 units in 2020, says could potentially achieve 6,000 units with gov’t incentives
Proton, which today announced that it was targeting to increase its sales volume by 32% this year, is looking at a significant growth in exports to help it achieve its aim. According …
Proton Saga sales in January not affected by Perodua Bezza facelift launch; aim to be 2020 bestseller in class
Proton has commenced the second shift for the production of the Saga in order to attain a monthly output of 5,000 units. The 2019 Saga facelift was launched last August at a …
