Akio Toyoda fears Toyota will become boring again
Prior to assuming his post as chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation, Akio Toyoda has been a champion of the fun factor in cars made by the Japanese manufacturer, notably in his decree …
UMW Toyota Motor achieves highest monthly sales in five years in October 2023, year-to-date total up 9.1%
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) ended October 2023 on a high note. With sales of 10,931 units including 222 units of Lexus vehicles, last month's sales was the highest ever monthly total in …
2024 Honda WR-V for Japan is India’s Elevate with a different name – 1.5L NA, Honda Sensing; fr RM62k est
Japan has welcomed the Honda WR-V, but this isn’t the same one that is currently being sold in Malaysia. Instead, the Winsome Runabout Vehicle (WR-V) over there is a renamed version of …
Toyota IMV 0 expected launch in Thailand by 2025 – 2.0L petrol, 2.4L diesel; to be priced from RM47k?
More details of the Toyota IMV 0 have surfaced ahead of the pick-up truck’s expected launch in ASEAN markets in 2024 or 2025. The model was first previewed in concept form during …
Zeekr 007 revealed – EV sedan with single-, dual-motor versions, full-length glass roof; from RM130k in China
Zeekr has released official images of its latest model, the 007 ahead of its pre-sale at the Guangzhou Auto Show, and there have been leaked live images of the car from the …
Xiaomi SU7, the smartphone maker’s first EV revealed
We've known for some time now that Xiaomi is entering the EV arena in China, and here are first images of the smartphone maker's first car, the Xiaomi SU7. These pictures and …
Cadillac Lyriq EV in RHD form confirmed for Australia and NZ – should GM’s luxury brand enter Malaysia?
As Cadillac makes its re-entry into the Australian and New Zealand markets, the General Motors brand will be doing so by the end of 2024 with the Lyriq electric crossover, Car Expert …
2025 Toyota Crown Signia debuts in the US – two-row SUV replaces the Harrier; 246 PS AWD hybrid only
In October last year, Toyota introduced the Crown Crossover for the United States (it's simply called the Crown there), which marked the return of the Crown nameplate in the market. Fast forward …
Zeekr to start sale of RHD 009 MPV and X SUV in 2024 – SEA-based EVs coming to Malaysia next year too?
Zeekr, the EV brand within the Geely group has announced that it is developing right-hand-drive models with plans to begin customer deliveries next year. The electric vehicle brand is developing the Zeekr …
2024 GAC GS3 Emzoom spied in Malaysia – sporty Proton X50, Honda HR-V rival with 1.5T coming soon?
There will soon be a new player in the B-segment SUV market here in Malaysia, as indicated by these images of the 2024 GAC GS3 Emzoom on a transporter truck, as photographed …
2025 Toyota Camry debuts in the US – ninth-gen is 2.5L hybrid only; up to 235 PS; AWD and FWD; V6 axed
Say hello to the ninth-generation Toyota Camry, which is first making its debut in the United States where it will only be offered with series-parallel hybrid powertrains. Buyers there will get to …
2024 Honda CR-V open for booking in Malaysia – 1.5L Turbo, 2.0L Hybrid, RS spec, Bose audio, 360-cameras
The sixth-generation Honda CR-V is now open for booking at all 101 dealerships nationwide. Honda Malaysia (HM) says that the SUV will be launched in December. Plenty of new-to-Honda (and CR-V) features, …
Porsche Turbo models will get a new exclusive badge finished in Turbonite – first use on next Panamera
Porsche has been using the ‘Turbo’ badge for almost 50 years to differentiate top models from lesser vehicles in its line-up. For instance, fans can immediately identify the 911 Turbo (and Turbo …
2024 Honda Ridgeline TrailSport – rugged styling, underbody protection, off-road tuned suspension
The Honda Ridgeline pick-up truck has been given another update for the 2024 model year, bringing the TrailSport variant for a more rugged iteration that brings new equipment aimed at adding off-road …
Toyota Hiace Hydrogen Prototype debuts for customer pilot programme in Australia – 3.5T V6 with 163 PS
Toyota has unveiled a prototype Hiace powered by a hydrogen-fuelled internal combustion engine, which will undergo a customer pilot programme starting in Australia. This is another initiative in the Japanese carmaker’s multi-pathway …
2024 Proton X70 facelift spied again – new grille with chrome pins, slimmer headlamps; launching soon?
The facelifted Proton X70 has been spotted on public roads in Malaysia again, including during a trip up Genting Highlands - these images come courtesy of paultan.org readers Putra Kamrin Azran and …
Volvo XC40 T5 Recharge PHEV dropped in Malaysia – only B5 mild-hybrid and P8 EV on sale, both RM279k
With the 2024 model year update for the Volvo XC40 range, the B5 mild-hybrid combustion engine-powered variant is now priced the same as the XC40 P8 EV, at RM278,888 on-the-road without insurance. …
Tesla Wall Connector can only be used to charge Teslas – charging other EVs will void warranty
Owners of the Tesla Wall Connector should only use the home charger with Teslas, as the 12-month warranty will be voided when plugging in other electric vehicles (EVs). This was the message …
2024 MINI Countryman John Cooper Works revealed – up to 317 PS, 0-100 km/h in 5.4s, 250 km/h top speed
MINI has officially revealed the all-new John Cooper Works Countryman, which is based on the third-generation (U25) model that debuted in September this year. Like its predecessor, the petrol-powered performance variant features …
smart #1 EV launching in Malaysia next week, Nov 21
Click to enlarge As promised, the smart #1 EV will be officially launching Q4 2023. In fact, we now have a date, and it's next week, November 21. We know that from …
