Latest Stories (Page 628)
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Michelin has apparently introduced the Pilot Sport 5, which succeeds the well-known and popular Pilot Sport 4. According to the French tyre manufacturer, the fifth generation of its Pilot Sport Series offers “excellent longevity and […]
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2023 Ford Ranger Raptor spotted testing in Thailand!
A prototype of the next-generation Ford Ranger Raptor has just been sighted in Thailand, ahead of the market debut of the all-new pick-up truck. This Ford Performance version is obviously skinned with camouflage wrap, but […]
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Didi Automotive Malaysian distributor for Royal Enfield
Adding to their stable of brands, Didi Automotive has been appointed official distributor for Royal Enfield motorcycles for Malaysia. The appointment is with immediate effect and Didi Automotive takes over the reins from previous distributor […]
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Maple Leaf 60S electric sedan to debut in February – 136 hp/230 Nm, 60-second battery swap, 415 km range
A joint venture between Geely and electric scooter maker Lifan has yielded the Maple Leaf 60S, an electric sedan that offers its users the option of swapping its battery for the fully charged one in […]
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Foxconn inks EV partnership with Indonesia – to develop battery manufacturing network and vehicles
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Hon Hai Technology Group, better known as Foxconn, is set to make another push into electrification in the ASEAN region, this time in Indonesia. The company announced that it has inked a […]
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Lamborghini bids farewell to pure combustion engine, to go hybrid or fully electric from 2023 – Winkelmann
Lamborghini, one of the most emotive automotive brands around, has announced that 2022 will be the final year it offers pure combustion-engined cars. In an interview with Bloomberg, CEO Stephan Winkelmann said: “It [2022] will […]
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Geely, Renault pair up for new vehicles based on CMA platform – production starts in 2024 for local, exports
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) and Renault Group have signed an agreement to launch an all-new vehicle line-up for the South Korean market. As part of the deal, Geely will license architecture and powertrain technologies […]
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Proton R3 lubricants, merchandise – Setia Gemilang Auto is sub-brand’s first Premium Merchandise Partner
Earlier this week, Proton – via its R3 (Race Rally Research) motorsports arm – announced the introduction of a new range of official merchandise and premium engine oils to expand the reach of the R3 […]
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2022 Proton Saga sighted again, with keyless entry
Behold, the 2022 Proton Saga has been sighted once again by intrepid reader and car spotter Putra Kamrin Azran, who has sighted the latest upcoming iteration of the national car in the hills of Genting […]
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2022 Moto Morini X-Cape 650 in Malaysia – first look, estimated price around RM45k, arrives mid-year
Here is a quick first look at the 2022 Moto Morini X-Cape 650 adventure-tourer, scheduled to arrive in Malaysia by the middle of the year. No price for the X-Cape 650 has been fixed as […]
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Malaysian vehicle sales data for Dec 2021 by brand – Perodua up 13.5%, Proton sales flat, Hyundai +123%
To say that 2021 was a challenging year for the automotive industry would be a criminal understatement. Not only did the market continue to be battered by COVID-19 and the continuing movement control orders – […]
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REVIEW: Porsche Taycan 4S in Malaysia, from RM595k
Causing disruption requires action, otherwise the hype is as good as an empty promise. You can claim to build a rocket thruster-powered roadster that’s capable of smashing all land speed records, but if no one […]
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All LRT, MRT, Monorail stations in KL city closed from 7am to 3pm tomorrow at PDRM’s request – Rapid KL
This just in. Is there a planned protest in KL tomorrow? Rapid KL has announced the closure of LRT, MRT and Monorail stations located in the city centre tomorrow (January 22), from 7am to 3pm. […]
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Geely group sales exceed 2.2m units in 2021, up 5%
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH) has announced that aggregate sales across its automotive brands – Geely Auto, Geometry, Lynk & Co, Zeekr, Volvo Cars, Proton, Lotus, LEVC and Farizon Commercial Vehicle – grew 5% year-on-year […]
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2022 Peugeot 2008 launched in Malaysia – CKD; 1.2L turbo with 130 hp and 230 Nm; AEB; from RM127k
The second-generation Peugeot 2008 has been launched in Malaysia, with official distributor Bermaz Auto Alliance (BAASB) offering the B-segment SUV in a sole Allure variant. The 2008 is the third SUV to be introduced by […]