DRIVEN: 2016 Proton Persona 1.6 CVT, what segment?
We hear it pretty often that Malaysian car buyers don't give two hoots about segments. You know, the alphabets that separate the Toyota Corolla Altis (C-segment) from the Camry (D), and the …
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August 2016 Malaysian car sales up 23.2% from July; total industry volume year-to-date down 14.8% vs 2015
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released sales and production figures for the month of August 2016, and it appears that the downward trend from last month has been stemmed. Sales-wise, a …
Mitsubishi opens new 3S centre on Jln Chan Sow Lin
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has launched its new showroom and service centre on Jalan Chan Sow Lin today. Sing Kwung Jidosha's new Kuala Lumpur outlet is its second 3S (sales, service and spare …
Bentley Bentayga Diesel – world’s fastest diesel SUV
The Bentley Bentayga represents Crewe’s foray into the world of SUVs, and it is now also the company’s first diesel vehicle. The Bentayga Diesel is the latest introduction from the British carmaker, …
JPJ is developing an app for the public to upload photos of emergency/fast lane abusers, other offences
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is developing an app for the public to upload photos of errant motorists, The Star reports. According to JPJ enforcement director Datuk V. Valluvan Veloo, the move …
Proton Iriz to gain CVT enhancements from Persona
It's no secret that the new 2016 Proton Persona is built on the bones of the Iriz. There have, however, been several improvements made to improve refinement and CVT response – known …
Novitec Torado Lamborghini Huracan – 830 hp, RWD
For those who do not need the assurance of four-wheel drive, Lamborghini will sell you the rear-wheel drive Huracan LP580-2. However, if that car still isn’t lively enough for you, Novitec Torado …
Next Audi A8 to rival Mercedes S-Class on comfort
Comfort is paramount in the luxury segment, and Audi is determined to have its next-generation A8 rival the Mercedes-Benz S-Class in ride comfort, whilst continuing to improve on driving dynamics, according to …
2016 Volkswagen Jetta spotted ahead of local launch
What you’re looking at here is the new 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, which will be launched in Malaysia soon. A big thanks to paultan.org reader Tommy Lam, who managed to spot the refreshed …
2017 Yamaha YZF-R6 teased in video ahead of Intermot
https://youtu.be/PEQPGcNkFP0 Looks like it's the season to be teasing ahead of October's Intermot show in Germany, with Yamaha jumping on the video bandwagon showing what might be the 2017 Yamaha R6. As …
Honda Monkey – MSX125SF based mini-bike to return?
Remember the Honda Monkey? Sure you do. It's still being offered in Honda's current catalogue as a 49 cc mini-bike. But with the success of the Kawasaki Z125 Pro, along with Honda's …
JPJ – 1.2 million Malaysians without a driving licence
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is campaigning get the the 1.2 million Malaysians without driving licences to apply for them, according to a Bernama report. The department wants to know the reasons …
MICCI wants gov’t to reduce tax on hybrid/electric cars
The Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MICCI) wants the government to reduce the import duties by 5 to 10%, as well as relevant taxes to encourage the usage of hybrid/electric …
VIDEO: BMW brings back “the Driver” for The Escape
https://youtu.be/hNDgwzpIE6c Back in 2001, BMW released eight short films as part of a series titled The Hire. Starring Clive Owen as “the Driver,” the films highlighted the exceptional performance of BMW vehicles, …
AD: Auto Bavaria Mega Fair 2016 returns to Stadium Bukit Jalil, Johor Bahru and Penang this weekend!
Auto Bavaria Mega Fair returns with the best deals in town like never before. Happening concurrently in Klang Valley, Johor Bahru and Penang this weekend, the family-friendly and action-packed event will offer …
X213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain arrives, set to take on Audi A6 Allroad and Volvo V90 Cross Country
If you fancied an upmarket station wagon that is taller riding than the usual, there was the Audi A6 Allroad and previously the Volvo XC70. More recently with the introduction of the …
2017 MINI John Cooper Works Clubman revealed
If you had your sights set on a MINI John Cooper Works but the lack of space is disheartening, fret not, because the new Clubman can now be had in JCW form. …
Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce debuts – 280 hp, Q4 AWD
Want a performance-oriented version of the handsome new Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan, but can't quite spring for the top dog, M3-baiting, 510 hp Quadrifoglio? No matter, as the Milanese carmaker has revealed …
2017 Honda motorcycles teased on Honda global site – new CBR1000RR superbike replacement teased?
With rumours circulating about several new models and updates, coming from Honda for its 2017 motorcycle range, a website - hondamotoglobal.com - has been set up to show some of the changes …
2017 Audi Q5 teased for Paris Motor Show debut
We can now confirm that Audi will be revealing the all-new Q5 at this year’s Paris Motor Show, after the company revealed this teaser recently. Accompanying the shot of the SUV’s taillights …
