BYD launches new showrooms in Putrajaya and Ipoh
Sime Darby Motors and its partners have launched two new BYD showrooms in Malaysia, with one being located in Putrajaya while the other is in Ipoh, bringing the total number of outlets …
30 minute thunderstorm floods I-City, Shah Alam
A sudden thunderstorm caused flooding at I-City, Shah Alam at 4.00 p.m. Photos sent in by a paultan.org reader show vehicles at the I-City flyover stuck and having to make u-turns against …
Proton S70 – 4 variants; 1.5L Turbo and 6 airbags as standard, ADAS only on Flagship, still no CarPlay
Following today's announcement that the first Proton S70 sedan has rolled off the production line at the carmaker's plant in Tanjong Malim, a photograph of what appears to be table of specifications …
2023 MINI Clubman Final Edition launched in Malaysia – unique design cues; only 20 units; from RM308k
MINI Malaysia has officially launched the MINI Clubman Final Edition, which serves as a swansong for the brand’s small barn-doored estate model that won’t return for another generation. Only 1,969 units will …
2023 Kia Carnival 11-Seater CKD now in Malaysia – RM215,228 OTR without insurance; RM199k til Dec 31
Previously on sale in Malaysia as a fully imported (CBU) model, the 2023 Kia Carnival 11-Seater is now available in this market as a locally assembled (CKD) vehicle, and is priced at …
Proton S70 sedan production has started – 1.5L Turbo, DCT; C-segment confirmed; bookings now open
The Proton S70 is coming! The carmaker has announced that the first unit of the new sedan has rolled off the production line at its Tanjong Malim plant. If you want one, …
Honda Prelude Concept is actually a hybrid, not an EV
Remember the Honda Prelude Concept that made its debut at this year’s Japan Mobility Show? As it turns out, the show car is actually a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and not a …
ParkEasy switches Shell Recharge AC chargers to kWh-based pricing – RM1/kWh; RM1/30 mins idling fee
ParkEasy has announced that it will switch Shell Recharge AC charging sites to kWh-based pricing in phases starting from today (November 1, 2023). With this, users will only pay for the energy …
2023 Hyundai Tucson spied in Malaysia – 1.6T engine
The fourth-generation Hyundai Tucson has been sighted on Malaysian roads once again, a year and a half after its earlier sighting on local roads. This time photographed at a petrol station by …
Toyota X-Van Gear concept shown – three-row van features sliding doors, configurable seating layout
The Toyota X-Van Gear concept is being shown at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, where it is being shown with fellow Toyota Auto Body creation, the Global Hiace BEV Concept. Measuring 4,695 …
Mazda rotary engine production crosses two million units – from the 1967 Cosmo Sport to the MX-30 R-EV
It took many, many years, but Mazda announced yesterday that it has produced over two million rotary engine vehicles. This was made possible with the introduction of the MX-30 R-EV, which brings …
2023 Subaru Crosstrek on display – 2.0L e-Boxer mild hybrid; 145 PS, 188 Nm; will this come to Malaysia?
The all-new Subaru Crosstrek is currently on display at the ongoing Japan Mobility Show, a few months after the third-generation crossover went on sale in the country. Known previously as the XV …
Mazda CX-8 production ending in Japan in Dec 2023 – Malaysia CKD not affected, will continue until 2026
Mazda has announced that it will stop production of the CX-8 in Japan in late December 2023, nearly six years after it made its global debut way back in September 2017. Today’s …
2024 Kia K5/Optima debuts in South Korea – mild styling tweaks, new interior tech; priced from RM98k
The Kia K5 facelift has been revealed in South Korea and is now available for pre-orders, with prices ranging from 27.84 million to 39.54 million won (RM98,287 to RM139,743). The car formerly …
People are finally seeing reality of EVs – Akio Toyoda
In his tenure as president and CEO of Toyota, Akio Toyoda has been criticised for slowing the progress of electric vehicle development. Succeeded by Koji Sato at the beginning of this year, …
2024 Kia Carnival facelift exterior revealed – vertical headlamps, T-shaped DRLs; new 1.6 litre turbo hybrid
The new Kia Carnival facelift has been revealed in South Korea, bringing with it a new exterior design that appears to be inspired by the brand’s recent SUVs. The update comes just …
Lotus Emira i4 Review – ending ICEs on a high note
The Lotus Emira is a significant car in the history of the British carmaker. First revealed back in July 2021, the Emira is the company’s last internal combustion engine model and serves …
Lexus LF-ZL concept previews future flagship EV SUV
Lexus has unveiled two battery-electric concept vehicles at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show, and one of these is the LF-ZL concept that "represents a future Lexus flagship luxury model," according to the …
Toyota Global Hiace BEV Concept on display – fully electric van for cargo, tourist-carrying, ambulance duty
This is the Toyota Global Hiace BEV Concept, which is currently on display at the ongoing Japan Mobility Show. Created by the Japanese carmaker’s subsidiary, Toyota Auto Body, it is based on …
2024 U10 BMW iX2 on display with up to 449 km EV range, 313 PS – joined by X2 M35i xDrive with 317 PS
Following its global debut earlier in October, the second-generation BMW X2 is now on display at the ongoing Japan Mobility Show. Pictured are two versions of the Sports Activity Coupe (SAC), namely …
