Tesla Model 3 – 346 km range, 0-96 km/h in 5.6 secs
It’s been more than a year since the Tesla Model 3 was unveiled, and yet, details about Elon Musk’s latest product offering are still pretty limited. However, a source from the Tesla …
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Proton to be acquired by China’s Geely; deal includes purchase of 49% stake plus takeover of Lotus – report
After more than a year of speculation, it has emerged that Geely has agreed to purchase a 49.9% stake in Proton, according to a report by Reuters. Sources told the news agency …
Gov’t said to have offered RM1.7 bil credit to Proton?
The government has apparently extended a line of credit to Proton amounting to RM1.7 billion as a further stopgap measure, The Edge reports. This comes on top of the conditional RM1.25 billion …
DRB-Hicom request for trading suspension approved – Proton FSP deal announcement to be made soon?
DRB-Hicom appears set to make a material announcement soon. The conglomerate - Proton’s parent company - had its request for trading suspension approved Bursa Malaysia Securities today, pending the release of a …
Kia Optima GT Malaysian price – RM180k for 242 hp!
Well, well, what do we have here? The official pricing of the new Kia Optima GT for Malaysia has been revealed ahead on its launch tomorrow, courtesy of an image posted on …
VIDEO: Why child safety seats are so important
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVx6hWfWMW8 Let's face it – accidents happen. And just as we would like to give our children only the best, surely we would want them to have the best protection in the …
Kia outsells Hyundai for the first time in Korea in 2016
According to a report by The Korea Herald, Kia outsold its larger corporate sibling Hyundai for the first time in its domestic market last year. In terms of numbers, Kia sold 475,107 …
Fiat 500L MPV gets subtle facelift – new looks, tech
The Fiat 500L hasn't exactly been well-received, on account of its rather polarising look – and five years on, Fiat is finally trying to address that with a facelift. The nip-and-tuck brings …
Peugeot Traveller spotted ahead of M’sia Q3 launch
Earlier this month, a Peugeot Traveller was spotted on Malaysian roads, and now, a few units of the large MPV have been sighted again outside Peugeot Malaysia’s Glenmarie showroom. As before, the …
Thailand orders motor insurance companies to give up to 10% discount for dashcam-equipped vehicles
Thailand has ordered insurers to give a discount of 5% to 10% off motor insurance premiums for vehicles equipped with video recorders or dashcams, the Bangkok Post reports. The order was signed …
Survey finds that 89% of Malaysian motorists will opt for an insurer offering the most competitive pricing
According to a recent survey, consumers in Malaysia want competitive pricing, guaranteed claims approval and best turnaround time for the approval of their claims following the introduction of motor insurance liberalisation from …
Kia Optima GT arrives in Malaysia – 2.0L T-GDI with 242 hp and 353 Nm; officially open for bookings
The Kia Optima GT has been spotted in Naza Kia Malaysia’s PJ Red Cube showroom, just a few weeks after it was spotted on a trailer in Malaysia, and mere months after …
2018 Toyota Camry styling kits from TRD, Modellista
Toyota recently revealed the 2018 Camry for its domestic market (Japan), and just like the C-HR before it, styling kits from TRD and Modellista will be made available for the D-segment sedan. …
Newly upgraded Ford 3S dealership opens in Taiping
Ford distributor Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) today announced the opening of its newly upgraded dealership in Taiping, Perak. According to SDAC, Acecourt Auto's new showroom is built with Ford’s global "Brand@Retail" …
Nicky Hayden, 2006 MotoGP champion, passes on
Nicky Hayden, MotoGP World Champion in 2006, has passed away due to injuries suffered in a cycling accident. He was 35 years old. Hayden was seriously injured in a collision with a …
Volkswagen Vento Highline now with LED headlights, touchscreen infotainment system – no change in price
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has quietly updated the Volkswagen Vento sedan – the range-topping 1.2 TSI Highline variant now gains LED headlights at no extra cost. The new lamps, which feature …
Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia offers Return To Invoice (RTI) and Tyre and Rim insurance options
Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia (MBSM) is providing new options for customers to finance and protect their prized vehicles. Leveraging on its menu selling strategy, MBSM recently introduced Return To Invoice (RTI) insurance and …
Ford appoints Jim Hackett as new company CEO
Ford has officially named Jim Hackett as its new company president and CEO, succeeding Mark Fields, who is officially retiring. The 62-year old’s previous track record include stints as CEO of Steelcase, …
2018 Renault Megane RS to debut at Monaco F1 GP
The new Renault Megane RS will make its first public debut at this year’s Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, the company announced recently. Explicit details of the French hot hatch weren’t provided, …
paultan.org readership demographic survey: an invitation to readers – tell us a little bit of who you are
Behind every successful name or brand lies a sea of support, and it's this strong following that helps define any product. In the case of a publication, its readers - appreciative of …
