2024 Proton S70 sedan’s official launch date is Nov 28
Proton has started a countdown to the official launch of the Proton S70 sedan. The time is 4.30 pm and the date is November 28, which is seven days from now. "Embark …
2024 BYD Sea Lion 07 debuts in China – crossover EV to take on Tesla Model Y; priced from RM131k est
BYD has unveiled the new Sea Lion 07 at this year’s Auto Guangzhou, which will look to take on the Tesla Model Y. The fully electric crossover joins the carmaker’s Ocean electric …
Volvo Sisma Auto Sungai Besi 3S centre opened; 120 kW DC charger, largest Volvo showroom in Malaysia
Sisma Auto has opened its latest Volvo location, the Volvo Sisma Auto Sungai Besi 3S centre that is a purpose-built, four-storey facility that covers 55,000 square feet, making it the largest Volvo …
2024 Hyundai Tucson facelift – fewer but bigger hidden LED DRLs, new Ioniq EV-style cockpit with gear stalk
Click to enlarge Time flies. The fourth-generation Hyundai Tucson first surfaced in late 2020, which means it's three years old and ripe for a facelift. And here it is, the refreshed 2024 …
Tesla to introduce “congestion fee” for Superchargers – higher fees if you charge to full at a busy charger
Tesla is set to introduce the concept of "congestion fees" to its superchargers. With the new congestion fee, if you charge your Tesla beyond a certain battery percentage at a busy Supercharger …
Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV embarks on 2,751-km ASEAN tour – Singapore to Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam
Hyundai has launched the “Go Far with Zero Worries” Ioniq 5 ASEAN Tour, which sees several units of the electric vehicle (EV) embark on a 2,751-km journey to various countries in Southeast …
Proton S70 rendered as a hatchback by Theophilus Chin – a welcomed successor to the Suprima S?
The Proton S70 is due to be launched before 2023 comes to a close, and if you want to know more about the C-segment sedan, head on over here for all the …
2024 Zeekr 007 EV – over 20k bookings made within 48 hours of pre-sales opening in China; from RM146k
Zeekr has announced that it received over 20,000 bookings for the new 007 within 48 hours after pre-sales of the electric vehicle (EV) began on November 17 at this year’s Auto Guangzhou. …
Ford Everest Wildtrak – 2.0L biturbo diesel, RM338,888
Launched in Malaysia earlier this month alongside the Ford Ranger Platinum, the Ford Everest Wildtrak brings the trim level to the body-on-frame SUV where it was previously the preserve of the double-cab …
Thai PM Srettha Thavisin checks out Tesla Cybertruck in Fremont, discusses future collaborations on EVs
Tesla’s Fremont factory has welcomed a few VIPs lately, with the most recent being Thailand prime minster Srettha Thavisin, who is on an official visit to the United States. Srettha previously visited …
2024 Ford Ranger Platinum full gallery – 2.0L Bi-Turbo, flexible rack, B&O audio, above Wildtrak, RM183,888
Traditionally, the Wildtrak has been the highest spec Ford Ranger one could buy in Malaysia, if you don't count the crazy Ranger Raptor, which is in a league of its own. Now, …
New Subaru Forester to gain hybrid powertrain in 2025 – battery and components to be sourced from Toyota
According to a report by Automotive News, the sixth-generation Subaru Forester will gain a hybrid powertrain in 2025, which will use components from Toyota. “We haven’t announced anything on specs or performance …
Proton Saga with S70 styling, by Theophilus Chin
With more details and first impressions of the Proton S70 released early this morning, after the first batch of initial details and images at the beginning of this month, one may wonder …
Malaysia secures RM63 bil in proposed investments from US companies – Ford among those in the list
In recent years, Ford has had a fairly quiet presence in the local automotive scene, but expansion may be on the cards, with news that the American automaker is set to invest …
2024 Volvo S60 in Malaysia – CKD PHEV updated with new wheels, colour, 6.4 kW OBC; priced from RM316k
Here’s a live gallery of the Volvo S60 that has been revised for the 2024 model year. First announced in September this year, the locally-assembled sedan gets some minor changes to its …
Chery Omoda E5 EV lands in Malaysia ahead of media preview – CBU with 450 km range launching in 2024
Chery Malaysia has announced that the first units of Omoda E5 has arrived in Port Klang and will soon be previewed to the media ahead of the model’s launch. This isn’t much …
2024 Proton S70 details, first impressions – 1.5T 7DCT; 150PS, 226 Nm; C-segment sedan at City/Vios price?
Unlike many of Proton's recent new model launches, the Proton S70's gestation period is relatively short. First official details and images surfaced on November 1, and last week, we attended a media …
Lucid Gravity EV SUV debuts – over 800 hp, 704 km range, production end-2024; from RM374,400 in US
Following its teaser one year ago, California-based Lucid has now unveiled the Gravity, its second model that is the brand's first SUV. Its first model, the Air, made its debut in September …
Honda Sensing 360+ ADAS – now with Predictive Curve Departure Warning; on 2024 Accord for China
Honda has announced its latest advanced driver assistance systems suite, Honda Sensing 360+, which the manufacturer calls an "omnidirectional safety and driver assistive system" that works to remove blind spots around the …
2025 Subaru Forester debuts in the US – 6th-gen gets bold styling, 2.5L NA boxer, stiffer chassis, EyeSight
The sixth-generation Subaru Forester has made its debut in the United States at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. Set to arrive at dealerships in spring 2024, the redesigned SUV will be …
