Latest Stories (Page 744)
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The Mercedes-Benz EQ line-up of electric vehicles has grown to be a pretty comprehensive one, with the EQS leading the charge, joined by the EQE only recently. Both EVs are underpinned by the company’s first […]
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Obrist HyperHybrid – range-extended electric vehicle powertrain shown with engine “smoother than V12”
We all know that the future is very much electric. With ever larger batteries and faster charging technologies, range anxiety is becoming less and less of an issue. But long-range electric vehicles are expensive to […]
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Toyota to invest RM58b in electric vehicle battery tech
The 2021 Toyota Prius c/Aqua employs a new bipolar nickel-metal hydride battery Toyota has announced in a media briefing its plans for significant investment into the development of battery technologies before the end of the […]
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Geely acquires 1.51% stake in ECARX for USD50 mil
Geely Auto has announced a strategic investment deal worth USD50 million (RM208 million) to acquire a stake of approximately 1.51% in ECARX. The move will see both companies work even more closely to develop intelligent […]
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All-new Proton Satria Neo rendered: 1.5 TGDI, please?
The last time Theophilus Chin worked on a rendering for the all-new Proton Satria Neo was in 2017. At the time, the three-door hatch was based on the Geely GS Sport, but today, the rendering […]
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Lorry accidents in Malaysia – do we need stricter inspection, enforcement to keep CVs roadworthy?
It’s the stuff of nightmares. A big truck spearing into you from behind, pinning your car into the vehicle in front. A very bad way to go. That actually happened on Monday afternoon, except that […]
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Microlino 2.0 debuts in production form – BMW Isetta-inspired EV city car with up to 26 PS, 230 km range
Micro Mobility Systems has chosen this year’s IAA Mobility event (also known as the Munich Motor Show) to present the production version of the Microlino 2.0. This comes several months after the company first unveiled […]
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2021 Toyota Corolla Cross Modellista edition launched in Thailand – 250 units only, 1.8 Hybrid, from RM144k
Toyota has launched the new Corolla Cross Modellista edition in Thailand. The sporty kit is exclusively available for the 1.8 Hybrid Premium and 1.8 Hybrid Premium Safety models, with availability limited to just 250 units. […]
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Bermaz Motor – chip shortage affecting deliveries of Mazda cars in Malaysia; no spec changes planned
The ongoing semiconductor chip shortage has affected several car companies in Malaysia, and Bermaz Motor is no exception to this. The official distributor of Mazda vehicles here told paultan.org recently that it expects deliveries of […]
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Porsche Gran Turismo Cup Asia Pacific on Gran Turismo Sport open to Malaysians: win a trip to Tokyo!
With the coronavirus pandemic causing us to spend more time at home, competitive sim racing has come to the fore as a place for gamers to showcase their skills to the world. Several virtual racing […]
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2021 Honda CBR150R now in Malaysia – RM12,499
2021 Honda CBR150R – Candy Scintillate Red New entry into Malaysia’s 150 cc sportsbike market is the 2021 Honda CBR150R, priced at RM12,499, excluding road tax insurance and registration. The CBR150R’s direct Malaysian market rival […]
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Driving schools permitted to operate from Sept 9
Motor vehicle driving institutes will be permitted to re-open for operation from September 9, 2021, transport minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong has announced. This will be conducted by appointment, as laid out under the […]
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Apple Car – Tech giant in talks with Toyota, Korean battery suppliers for production to commence 2024
It appears that the Apple Car is making headway, as Apple representatives have reportedly been in talks with Toyota in order to finally move forward towards production, according to Digi Times Asia. The tech giant’s […]
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Volvo Selekt pre-owned programme now in Penang
Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has announced that its Selekt pre-owned car programme, first introduced in June 2020, has now been extended to cover the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia. Customers who wish to see the […]
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2022 Proton Iriz, Persona facelift – why still no AEB?
One of the big questions on people’s minds during the launch of the facelifted 2022 Proton Iriz and Persona was why did they still not come with autonomous emergency braking. After all, even perennial laggard […]