Proton S70 presented to Miss Asia (SE Asia) 2024
Proton has presented a new S70 to Miss Asia (Southeast Asia) 2024 winner Janice Chian Yan Tong, 24, of Ipoh, at its Centre of Excellence HQ. In a Facebook post, Proton said …
Next-generation MINI EVs could go rear-wheel drive with 800V platform, shared with BMW Neue Klasse
As the BMW Group prepares its sixth-generation (Gen6) 800-volt electric vehicle architecture, this will be for "all vehicle segments," the manufacturer has stated, which will include future MINI models. BMW claims that …
Alpine A390 EV SUV teased ahead of May 27 unveil
Alpine is about to drop its third model soon, with Auto Express reporting that the A390 - a new fastback EV SUV that has the Porsche Macan EV in its sights - …
Chery Smart Auto Industrial Park to be built in Hulu Selangor; completion in 2026, to output 100k cars/year
Chery Corporate Malaysia (Chery Malaysia) has held its ground breaking ceremony for the upcoming Chery Smart Auto Industrial Park, which will be situated in the Beringin High-Tech Auto Valley in Hulu Selangor, …
Dongfeng Nammi 06 EV – 184 PS, bigger than Box
The Dongfeng Nammi 01 is already on sale in Malaysia as the circa-RM100k Dongfeng Box; now here's something bigger - the Nammi 06. It's actually the second vehicle Nammi has developed. According …
2025 BYD Atto 3 facelift – official exterior photos out
You're looking at official photos of the 2025 BYD Atto 3 facelift, posted by Car News China - as seen before via government filings, the updated EV SUV (which China calls the …
Mercedes-Benz says it will keep offering AMG V8 engines – V12 also has a future in selected markets
While it has been rumoured that Mercedes-Benz is giving up on V8 engines altogether, the company recently reaffirmed its stance that this is not the case and that the V8 is here …
Mercedes-Benz announces drastic change to design approach – future EVs will look more like ICE models
During Mercedes-Benz’s ‘Mastering Transformation’ roadmap presentation, CEO Ola Kallenius said the company will change its design approach for future models. At present, the brand’s electric vehicles (EVs) look distinctively different to its …
Chinese EVs are three to five years ahead of those from competitors – BYD founder Wang Chuanfu
Electric vehicles from Chinese manufacturers are approximately three to five years ahead of those from foreign competitors, BYD founder Wang Chuanfu was quoted as saying during an interview with Chinese broadcaster CCTV, …
Mercedes-Benz plans several model launches until 2027, starting with new CLA; baby G-Class confirmed
Mercedes-Benz recently presented its ‘Mastering Transformation’ roadmap, in which the company said it was readying its biggest ever launch campaign that will see dozens of new or refreshed models until 2027 - …
Tesla’s potential Malaysian EV plant remains under discussion, depends on market conditions – Zafrul
According to minister of investment, trade and industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Tesla’s potential move to establish a manufacturing plant in Malaysia remains under discussion. It was a previously …
Denza launches Malaysia-Singapore-Thailand cross-border warranty service, for frequent travellers
At today's Denza D9 launch, BYD's premium brand also announced the introduction of a cross-border after-sales warranty service for Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand users, essentially giving users who travel across the three …
Volvo EX90 spotted in Malaysia ahead of launch this year – EV SUV with up to 517 PS, 600 km WLTP range
It looks like Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) is gearing up to launch the Volvo EX90, as the electric SUV has been spotted in Petaling Jaya by paultan.org reader Ismail Mohd. Earlier this …
Kia PV5 passenger, cargo van – exterior images shown
Kia has unveiled early images of the production PV5, its first electric van which has been shown in passenger van and cargo van forms. The PV5 is the first model from the …
Denza D9 launched in Malaysia – BYD’s premium EV MPV, up to 374 PS, 520 km range, RM259k-RM309k
It was only back in September that BYD announced it would bring its premium Denza brand into Malaysia, and today we've come full circle with its first launch here, the D9. Open …
Denza Z9 GT PHEV shown in Malaysia – 3 e-motors, 2.0T generator, 870 PS, crab walk, 201 km EV range
Surprise, surprise - at today's Denza D9 launch, the company also showed the Denza Z9 GT plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which performed a tank turn on stage. This is a fastback-hatchback-shooting-brake of sorts …
Denza Z9 GT, N7 SUV and BYD Bao 5 sampled in China – a glimpse of what could be coming to Malaysia
The upcoming launch of the Denza D9 will formally introduce BYD’s premium brand in Malaysia, and while the all-electric MPV is set to shoulder the push for the marque during the initial …
Sime Motors Denza store opening in 1 Utama soon
In line with the trend of car showrooms located in high traffic areas like shopping malls these days, it looks like Denza will be having a presence in 1 Utama under the …
Mazda 6e to be launched in Thailand this year; one more EV, PHEV, two hybrids by 2027 – Malaysia too?
Mazda has announced a significant five billion baht (RM658.9 million) investment in its Thai manufacturing base AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT) that will help turn it into a compact SUV hub with an annual …
2026 Volvo XC60 facelift – new grille, wheels; 11.2-inch infotainment with Google built-in, revised interior
The Volvo XC60 has been revised for the 2026 model year with an updated look and revised equipment, now wearing a front grille that resembles that of its larger sibling the 2025 …
