KYMCO Taiwan spins off Ionex e-scooter brand
Major scooter maker KYMCO of Taiwan is planning to bring the fight to rival electric scooter (e-scooter) manufacturer Gogoro with the spin-off of its Ionex e-scooter brand. While KYMCO has been known …
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Proton Saga launched in Pakistan – smaller 1,299 cc engine; R3 with manual gearbox; from RM54k-RM66k
Following the introduction of the Proton X70 last December, Al-Haj Automotive, the authorised distributor and assembler of Proton vehicles in Pakistan, has now launched the more affordable Saga sedan in the country. …
Suzuki returns to Malaysia under Naza Eastern – Swift Sport and Jimny coming, first car launching April
Five long years after Suzuki left the Malaysian market, the plucky Japanese carmaker is back, this time under a new custodian. That's right – after selling off its Peugeot and Kia franchises, …
Hyundai Kona facelift Malaysia launch date is April 16
Following a "coming soon" teaser released earlier this week, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has announced the Malaysian launch date for the Hyundai Kona facelift. In a video featuring local girl group Dolla, …
paultan.org ACE 2021 – Lexus joins in, vouchers now worth RM2,450, including RM650 for interior leather!
We're just over two weeks away from the inaugural paultan.org Auto Car Expo (ACE) 2021, co-sponsored by Carsome – just to remind you guys, the sales-driven car expo is happening on April …
Toyota Rush now available in Red Metallic, same price
The Rush has maintained quite a low profile in Toyota's Malaysian lineup, but the carmaker has seen fit to dress the seven-seater SUV in a new colour, Red Metallic. It replaces the …
Hyundai Ioniq 5 to enter Lyft self-driving fleet in 2023
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is being trialled as an autonomous taxi with the aim of going into driverless service with the Lyft ride-hailing app from the beginning of 2023, Tech Crunch has …
Great Wall plans for big fuel-cell vehicle push, to debut its first hydrogen-powered SUV model later this year
Electrification may be the rage, but automakers aren't forgetting the alternative called the hydrogen fuel-cell. Great Wall is one of them. The Chinese carmaker has outlined plans to become a major fuel-cell …
Audi RS Q8-R by ABT – 740 hp, 920 Nm; 0-100 in 3.4s
Remember the Audi RS Q8-R by ABT Sportsline that was announced last August? Well, the first customer car has finally been completed, and it's one of 125 units. This particular example is …
Kia Malaysia to only begin CKD operations next year – assembly to take place at Inokom plant in Kedah
Kia Motors’ partnership with Bermaz Auto (BAuto) will see the formation of a new company - Kia Malaysia Sdn Bhd (KMSB) – which will undertake local assembly (CKD) of the brand’s vehicles …
Geely Xingyue L new pix, details – 238 PS/350 Nm 2.0L turbo, AWD, 0-100 km/h 7.7 secs, Emerald Blue colour
Geely is continuing the slow tease of its new Xingyue L as it approaches its Chinese market launch. The handsome five-seater SUV was shown on WeChat and other local social media channels …
Honda’s Sama-Sama Rewards – up to RM5k off in April
Honda Malaysia's 1 Million Dreams March Special Rebate may be over now, but with a new month comes a new promotion. From now till April 30, HM will be having the "Sama-Sama …
Proton X50 – 3,513 units delivered in March, 5% up from February; total deliveries now at 11,654 units
With the announcement of its sales figures for March, total deliveries of the Proton X50 have now reached 11,654 units since it went on sale last year. Deliveries of the SUV amounted …
Lexus to electrify future models, including the LC 500?
When Lexus revealed the LF-Z concept, it also announced that it will aggressively grow its electrified portfolio. By 2025, the Japanese automaker will have launched at least 10 electrified models, and they …
Peugeot 308 to get fully electric version in 2023: report
Peugeot will be rolling out a fully electric variant of the recently launched 308 hatchback, reports Automotive News Europe. The latest, third-generation 308 has been prepared for electrification with its Efficient Modular …
MG Cyberster concept unveiled, to debut at Shanghai – 0-100 km/h in under 3 seconds, over 800 km range!
MG has just released the first official photos of the Cyberster concept, which previews its vision for a pure electric two-seater sports car. It's set to be displayed at the Shanghai Auto …
GALLERY: G20 BMW M340i xDrive and 330e M Sport in Malaysia – M Performance and PHEV variants together
BMW Malaysia launched the G20 M340i xDrive and 330e M Sport simultaneously in October last year, and we’re now bringing you comprehensive galleries of the 3 Series variants. Both are locally assembled …
2021 Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival Round 1 – Djan, Zizan Razak win big at Sepang; 2m online viewers
Last weekend, the Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival returned after a year's sabbatical due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Round 1 of Season 4, held at the Sepang International Circuit, was closed to fans …
SPIED: Dongfeng Seres 3 spotted in Sunway – 5-seat e-SUV, 120 kW motor, 52.6 kWh battery, 405 km range
A brand new electric vehicle has just been spotted by our reader Rennie in Malaysia. The model in question is the Dongfeng Seres 3, a fully electric five-seater crossover that was seen …
Toyota Land Cruiser 70 modified to carry refrigerated vaccines, becomes first to obtain WHO prequalification
Vaccines are a big focal point in 2021 as the world fights its way back to normalcy amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Transporting these vaccines are a particular challenge, given that they need …
