2022 Ford Ranger – walk-around tour of the new beast
https://youtu.be/cWjw92MtY6A This is the moment many fans of the Ford Ranger have been waiting for - an all-new, next-generation model. Well, the veils have come off, and there's a lot to look …
2022 Kia Carnival priced at RM196,340 in Malaysia
Not long before the 2022 Kia Carnival makes its market debut in Malaysia, and ahead of that, official pricing of the fourth-generation MPV has been revealed - available only as a 2.2D …
Kia Malaysia to CKD Niro, Sportage, Sorento, Carnival for local and export markets; 100,000 units by 2026
Local assembly will be an important aspect of Kia Malaysia’s operation, with the company targeting to produce 100,000 units of four models in the next five years, both for domestic and export …
Kia Sorento, Carnival CKD coming to Malaysia in 2022, Sportage, Niro CKD in 2023; hybrid, PHEV, EV too!
At a media briefing today, Kia Malaysia announced that it will introduce four locally-assembled (CKD) models here over the next two years, beginning with the Carnival and Sorento in 2022, followed by …
Volkswagen aftersales in Malaysia – what’s it like now?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H13RhOIYaU8 Volkswagen offers a range of passenger vehicles for the Malaysian buyer, whether it is the family-friendly Tiguan Allspace SUV or the high-performance duo that is the iconic Golf GTI and all-wheel-drive …
Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot cleared for use in Germany
The Drive Pilot semi-autonomous driving system by Mercedes-Benz has been cleared by German federal motor transport authority (KBA) to be offered for public sale, the automaker has said in a statement. This …
Chery eQ1 EV coming to Malaysia – budget electric car with over 400 km range, well under RM100k tax-free?
While Chery is expected to concentrate its initial focus on regular ICE SUVs upon its planned return to Malaysia next year, the Chinese automaker is also hoping to tap into the avenue …
2022 Toyota Noah, Voxy teased before January debut
Toyota has begun teasing the fourth-generation Noah and Voxy, with both minivans set to make debut in January 2022. The sibling models sit below the larger Alphard and Vellfire duo, but unlike …
Honda City Hatchback in Malaysia – we ask LPL Rei Sakamoto on why not Jazz, no turbo engine and more
Twenty-five years on from its debut, the ASEAN-market Honda City has finally gotten a hatchback variant. The five-door model replaces the evergreen Jazz in the region as the latter becomes more sophisticated …
Hyundai to expand EV line-up in India to six models by 2028 – RM2.2 bil investment; E-GMP, special platforms
Hyundai has announced it will expand its line-up of battery electric vehicles in India to six models by 2028, as part of plans to drive the electric mobility revolution in one of …
2021 BMW iX gets full marks in Euro NCAP crash test
Planning on buying the BMW iX as your first fully electric car? Well, good news, because it has just scored full marks in the latest European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) …
Volvo recognised by CDP for climate action leadership
Volvo Cars has been recognised for its sustainability strategy by CDP, a global non-profit organisation that helps companies disclose and manage their impact upon the environment. Volvo has received an A score …
ASEAN NCAP Decade of Safer Vehicle awards: Honda best road safety partner, Toyota most 5-star cars
During its tenth-anniversary celebration today, ASEAN NCAP took the opportunity to give out its Decade of Safer Vehicle awards to recognise the vehicle safety achievements of car companies and individuals. Honda was …
JPJ operation carried out for unauthorised HID lights
A total of 35 individuals were issued summonses for the unauthorised use of high intensity discharge (HID) headlamps on their vehicles by the Negeri Sembilan Road Transport Department (JPJ), Sinar Harian reported. …
ASEAN NCAP celebrates 10th anniversary – improving safety in Malaysia and across the region since 2011
The New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, having started by crash testing eight models with funding with Global NCAP. Since then, …
Ford to invest RM3.8 bil to upgrade its Thailand plants
With the unveiling of its all-new Ranger pick-up, Ford has announced plans to upgrade its manufacturing facilities that build the truck in Thailand. The Blue Oval says it is pumping in US$900 …
BMW i3 Sedan sighted in China – fully electric 3 Series
Here is what appears to be a fully electric version of the BMW 3 Series, albeit one that is badged as an i3 Sedan, according to a filing sighted on the website …
All-new Volkswagen Amarok teased, to debut in 2022
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has officially revealed that it will be unveiling the next-generation Amarok next year. The new pick-up truck was developed by the automaker's Australian and European teams, with production set …
Toyota GR86 to be sold in Europe for just two years
Following its initial reveal in April this year, the Toyota GR 86 has since made its European debut, with the first units scheduled to arrive at dealerships there in the spring of …
G28 BMW 320Li Luxury spotted in Malaysia – cheaper base 3 Series LWB variant to be launched here soon?
The 320Li Luxury variant of the BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase (LWB) has been spotted in Malaysia by paultan.org reader Amir Zaheen Minhaj, who managed to take photos of a trailer carrying …
