Toyo NanoEnergy 3 sampled – the case for eco tyres
The longer I own it, the more I realise that the Honda CR-Z fits my needs perfectly. Cars with a good ol' manual gearbox are hard enough to find in Malaysia, so …
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Proton Compact Car – watch the official launch live from 9:00 am, exclusively on paultan.org
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8vmTlDW_mQ The day is finally here, as Proton will be launching its first B-segment hatchback later this morning. We’ve built up to this day with a slew of spyshots, teasers, official details …
Volkswagen Vento sedan facelift unveiled in India
The Volkswagen Vento facelift has been unveiled in India, following the update of its boot-less sibling, the Polo. The Vento is of course known in Malaysia as the Volkswagen Polo Sedan, where …
Kia Picanto five-door gets a very minor facelift
An updated 5-door Kia Picanto has appeared in certain markets, looking different yet familiar at the same time. This is because the minor facelift for the five-door basically takes the front end …
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack to debut at Paris 2014
The latest variant of Volkswagen's MQB-based Mk7 Golf family is the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, which is essentially a higher-riding version of a Volkswagen Golf wagon with off-roader bits and 4MOTION all wheel …
VIDEO: Perodua Axia 4-star ASEAN NCAP crash test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=033MqKCtEt4 Now that the Perodua Axia has been revealed in full, ASEAN NCAP has finally released a crash test video of Malaysia's most affordable car. The organisation released videos of the three …
IIMS 2014: Thai-made Mazda 2 for ASEAN makes debut
The Thai-assembled 2015 Mazda 2 – built at the Auto Alliance Thailand (AAT) plant in Rayong – has made its debut at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS). Pre-booking for the B-segment …
Honda Civic – Euro models get facelift, new Sport trim
Three years in, the European-market Honda Civic has been given a facelift, which will debut at the Paris Motor Show next month. The slick-looking hatchback and Tourer (estate) models get updates inside …
GALLERY: Perodua Axia vs Viva – a big leap forward?
It’s hard to measure advancement without proper context. This is doubly true for the new Perodua Axia. It’s easy to look down on a car as relatively cheap and basic as this. …
Malaysian-assembled EV prototype coming Sept 2015
A prototype of a locally-assembled electric vehicle will be completed by September next year, according to the CEO of the Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) Madani Sahari. At the public introduction of the …
Proton PCC scores 5 stars in ASEAN NCAP crash test
ASEAN NCAP has released crash test results for the new Proton Compact Car. The Proton PCC was rated five stars (14.07 out of 16 marks) in ASEAN NCAP's Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) …
Proton Compact Car – watch the launch live on Sept 25 from 9:00 am onwards, exclusively on paultan.org
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8vmTlDW_mQ Tomorrow will be a big day for Proton, as it will be launching its first B-segment hatchback, also known as the Proton Compact Car (PCC). We've built up to this day …
Audi TT Roadster – first official details and photos
The new Audi TT Roadster and TTS Roadster have been unveiled ahead of their world premieres at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. This is just months after the coupé version of the …
W205 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG and C 63 AMG S first photos and details – 700 Nm of torque!
Well, here it is - the first photos and details of the new Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG, based on the new W205 C-Class. An official press release is not out yet, but …
“The Esprit was on course for 2014 and would have changed Lotus” – Dany Bahar speaks out on Lotus
In a recent interview with Top Gear UK, Dany Bahar has finally revealed the details on what went down during his tenure at Lotus, the surprise DRB-Hicom takeover of Proton and the …
Isuzu V-Cross Adventure – 9 brave Malaysians wanted
Nine Malaysians stand a chance to experience a "thrilling challenge" with a celebrity and also win RM20,000 in the Isuzu V-Cross Adventure from October 10-13. Webisodes of the online reality series will …
Proton Design Competition 2014 – shortlisting entries
Submitted your designs for the Proton Design Competition 2014, which closed on August 18? Proton is currently shortlisting the submissions, both postal and online. In total, the company has received 337 entries …
JPJ aiming for five 1JPJ mobile counters in each state
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is aiming to have five 1JPJ mobile counters operating in each state for the convenience of those living outside urban areas, Bernama reports. At present, each state …
COMOS introduces EV car-sharing programme to the public, official launch to take place next month
Cohesive Mobility Solution (COMOS) is set to launch its electric vehicle (EV) sharing programme next month, and ahead of that, it has opened membership registration to the public. The scheme is the …
IIMS 2014: Toyota FT-1 Concept is one curvy stunner
It wasn't a world debut, but the Toyota FT-1 Concept was THE stunner of the 2014 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS), which we just got home from. Sitting at the welcoming edge …
