Ferrari 296 GTB review – hurtling on to the new frontier
It was at the intersection that he caught sight of the car, which was at idle waiting for the light to turn green. He was about five or six, standing on the …
2023 Audi Q8 e-tron EV now in Malaysia – advanced 50 quattro spec, 95 kWh, 410 km range, from RM369k
After three months of order taking, the 2023 Audi Q8 e-tron is now in Malaysia. We're getting the big premium EV in 'advanced 50 quattro' spec from official distributor PHS Automotive Malaysia …
Tesla Malaysia won’t sell you a Model S or Model X because they’re no longer available in right hand drive
When Tesla Malaysia is finally up and running, it will most likely start with sales of the Tesla Model 3 sedan and Tesla Model Y SUV, which is the same line-up as …
2023 Renault Zoe EV launched in Malaysia – 2 variants; up to 395 km range, 136 PS, 245 Nm; from RM165k
TC Euro Cars has officially launched the facelifted Renault Zoe in Malaysia, with final pricing now available for the two available variants, both of which have been renamed. Referring to the spec …
Volkswagen ID.7 GTX with all wheel drive coming
Volkswagen has teased the upcoming go fast version of the Volkswagen ID.7, which will be called the Volkswagen ID.7 GTX. Yes, fast electric Volkswagens will use the GTX suffix instead of GTI …
BMW to drop ‘i’ from internal combustion model names – 330i to become 330, X5 xDrive60i to be X560?
BMW could be applying change in the naming convention of its vehicle models in order to better identify its fully electric models, according to Australian website Drive. The site cites a BMW …
2023 Lexus RX 350 Luxury in Malaysia – 2.4T AWD with 279 PS and 430 Nm; AEB, ACC; priced from RM469k
Following its world debut in June last year, the fifth-generation Lexus RX will be open for booking in Malaysia starting from tomorrow (May 17, 2023) - an official launch will take place …
Gov’t currently working on new EV road tax structure, to be revealed end-2023 – high cost concerns noted
Currently, there's some uncertainty about road tax for electric vehicles (EVs), which is free until 2025. After the exemptions end, and assuming there are no further exemptions, EVs will be attracting very …
Aston Martin DB12 teased, to debut on May 24
Aston Martin is set to debut its next-generation DB model on May 24. Expected to be called the DB12, the new Aston Martin is touted as "no mere GT". Being an Aston …
MG Maxus 9 EV MPV priced from RM330k in Thailand – 540 km range; fully electric rival to Toyota Alphard?
Pricing has been revealed for the MG Maxus 9 fully electric MPV in Thailand, where it is available in two variants - the X Luxury, at 2,499,000 baht (RM331,951), and the V …
GWM Cannon P12, P11 preliminary specs for Malaysia – 8AT, 2.0 turbodiesel; 163 PS, 400 Nm; AEB, ACC
In addition to the Haval H6, Great Wall Motor Malaysia also provided preliminary specifications of the GWM Cannon pick-up trucks coming our way this year. The Cannon range consists of two dual-cab …
Cupra Raval EV unveiled – 226 PS single-motor, MEB Small compact SUV to be built in Spain from 2025
Cupra has unveiled the next model that will join its EV line-up, the Raval, which shown in its previous guise as the Cupra Urban Rebel, according to the brand. The Raval will …
GWM Haval H6 preliminary specs for Malaysia – 1.5T hybrid with 243 PS and 530 Nm; DHT; AEB and ACC
Great Wall Motor Malaysia has provided preliminary specifications of the Haval H6 Hybrid ahead of an official launch later this year. While the test drive units discussed here do not represent the …
Toyota to increase EV sales by 536% in next 12 months
Alongside its announcement that it will be unveiling 10 battery-electric vehicles across various product segments by 2026, Toyota has also stated that it aims to increase sales of its battery-electric vehicles by …
2023 Honda CR-V for Europe – new e:PHEV 2.0L plug-in hybrid with 82 km electric range; e:HEV hybrid too
Honda has revealed the sixth-generation CR-V for the European market, and the C-segment SUV will hit showrooms in the continent later this year. There, the CR-V is now fully electrified - Europeans …
2023 Toyota Yaris Cross debuts in Indonesia – DNGA B-SUV; 1.5 litre NA, hybrid; previews Perodua D66B?
The Toyota Yaris Cross has made its official ASEAN debut in Indonesia as a new B-segment SUV positioned above the Raize, which is the sister car to the Perodua Ativa we have …
2023 Honda City facelift spied on test in Malaysia
The 2023 Honda City facelift has been sighted running tests on Malaysian roads, photographed here courtesy of paultan.org reader Mayr Naru who sighted the revised B-segment sedan in the administrative capital of …
New MINI EV chargers at Kota Syahbandar, Melaka – 40 kW DC and 2x AC, 2km away from Jonker Street
Here's good news for both locals and tourists to Melaka. Seong Hoe Premium Motors, BMW Group Malaysia’s longest-serving dealer in the state, has unveiled a new MINI charging facility in Kota Syahbandar. …
Police wants to promote the use of dashcams in cars – proposal could be submitted to JPJ, transport ministry
The police are considering submitting a proposal to the transport ministry and road transport department (JPJ) to promote the use of dashcams in private vehicles, The Vibes reports. According to inspector-general of …
2023 Nissan Almera facelift debuts in Thailand – four variants, 1.0L turbo 3-cylinder petrol; from RM73k
The 2023 Nissan Almera facelift has been launched in Thailand, and the updated B-segment sedan's debut in the Land of Smiles comes after its debut in the United States where it is …
