Latest Stories (Page 1846)

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  Volvo opens first US factory in S.Carolina, builds S60

  21 June 2018 / 17 comments

  Volvo Cars has inaugurated its first US manufacturing plant in Charleston, South Carolina. The new factory follows Volvo’s ‘Build where you sell’ strategy and complements its two manufacturing plants and an engine plant in Europe, […]

   

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  Honda CB650F, Kawasaki Z900 ABS, Triumph 765S, Yamaha MT-09 – which RM50k bike is best for you?

  21 June 2018 / 26 comments

  Many paultan.org readers have asked the author to conduct comparison tests for various motorcycle segments, comparing like for like and to enable better informed purchase decisions. It is not as easy as you think it […]

   

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  Build electric car plant in Pasir Gudang – Che Zakaria

  21 June 2018 / 24 comments

  Permas assemblyman Datuk Che Zakaria Mohd Salleh said he plans to submit a proposal to Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Osman Sapian for the building of two new facilities, the first being a modern garbage disposal […]

   

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  Volkswagen and Ford announce strategic alliance – partnership to develop a range of commercial vehicles

  21 June 2018 / 3 comments

  Strategic alliances are becoming more common these days, and why not? Sharing expertise, tech and build makes a whole lot of sense from a cost and efficiency point-of-view, and the more heads there are, the […]

   

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  BMW M’sia appoints Regas Premium Sabah as dealer

  21 June 2018 / 3 comments

  BMW Group Malaysia today appointed Regas Premium Sabah as its newest dealer representative for BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad brands in the state of Sabah. BMW Group Malaysia MD and CEO Harald Hoelzl said that […]

   

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  Polestar 1 – use of carbon-fibre saves up to 230 kg!

  21 June 2018 / 10 comments

  The upcoming Polestar 1’s extensive use of carbon-fibre has been detailed, with the Swedish plug-in hybrid sports car said to use carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) for most body parts, potentially contributing to a weight saving […]

   

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  Genesis, Kia and Hyundai top J.D Power quality study

  21 June 2018 / 18 comments

  Global market research firm J.D Power has released the results for its 2018 Initial Quality Study (IQS), a US-based survey which measures initial car quality by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100) […]

   

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  2019 Jeep Renegade facelift – new engines, too cute

  21 June 2018 / 9 comments

  The smallest Jeep has received a facelift, and it’s now cuter than ever. Introduced in 2014, the Jeep Renegade is unlike most 4x4s carrying the famous badge – jointly developed by a team of Italians […]

   

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  2019 Volvo S60 revealed – petrol powertrains only, optional Polestar Engineered upgrade, up to 415 hp

  21 June 2018 / 35 comments

  This is the new 2019 Volvo S60, which is making its launch debut alongside the reveal of Volvo’s first United States manufacturing plant in Charleston, South Carolina. As the sedan sibling to the V60 that […]

   

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  VIDEO: Mazda celebrates 40th anniversary of the RX-7

  21 June 2018 / 7 comments

  The rotary engine is a fascinating – if polarising – powerplant configuration in automotive applications. Last year, Mazda marked 50 years of rotary engine development which saw the engine begin service in turbocharged, 13B form […]

   

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  AD: Do you know that using inferior spare parts in your vehicle can end up costing you more in the end?

  21 June 2018 / Comments are Disabled

  Vehicle servicing is an integral part of car ownership, and crucial when factory warranties end. With more and more owners opting to take their business to general workshops, it is important not to compromise on […]

   

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  Mazda MX-5 update detailed – 2.0L jumps from 160 to 184 PS; lower emissions, improved active safety

  20 June 2018 / 25 comments

  Mazda has officially announced details of the improved MX-5 roadster for the 2019 model year. As we’ve previously reported, the product update gives the larger 2.0 litre engine option a significant power bump, and also […]

   

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  Britain committed to its 2040 new petrol, diesel car ban

  20 June 2018 / 12 comments

  Last July, Britain announced that it was set to halt sales of new diesel and petrol-powered vehicles by 2040, and the British government says it remains steadfast in its aim to achieve that target, despite […]

   

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  RON 97 petrol price down one sen this week – RM2.59

  20 June 2018 / 39 comments

  For the third week of floated RON 97 petrol pricing, motorists will need to pay RM2.59 per litre, which is precisely one sen less from last week’s RM2.60 per litre. The new price will take […]

   

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  Porsche acquires a 10% stake in Rimac Automobili

  20 June 2018 / 2 comments

  It appears Mate Rimac’s company has done enough to impress Porsche, as the German automaker has acquired a minority stake of 10% in Rimac Automobili. According to Lutz Meschke, deputy chairman of the executive board […]

   

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