The paultan.org Top 10 cars of the decade – Gerard
Hello, and welcome to the year 2020, which also marks the start of a new decade for all of us. Yes, I’m on team January 1, 2020 instead of team January 1, …
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The paultan.org Top 10 cars of the decade – Anthony
Instead of the usual top five picks of the year, we’re doing something different to celebrate the end of the 2010s. Ten cars that have impressed each of us in the past …
The paultan.org Top 10 cars of the decade – Danny
Ten years. One decade. Really? I can't believe it myself. December 1, 2019 marked my tenth year at paultan.org, and while it feels just like yesterday that my office was a middle …
Kia Seltos teased on local social media pages – B-segment SUV to be launched in Malaysia next year?
Based on a recent post on Kia Malaysia’s official Facebook and Instagram pages, it appears the Seltos is set to make its local debut next year. The B-segment SUV was first revealed …
Nissan to severely cut costs due to slumping profits
According to a report by Reuters, Nissan has enforced a cost-cutting initiative that will see its managed reduce non-vital spending. This comes as the Japanese carmaker is faced with less than desirable …
Ensure use of suitable child car seats, MIROS advises
With the use of child car seats becoming mandatory as of January, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has advised parents to purchase suitable child seats or child restraint systems …
Nio EC6 electric SUV “coupé” debuts – 615 km range
Fledgling electric vehicle startup Nio has revealed its third production car, the EC6, at its annual Nio Day in Shenzhen. Essentially a "coupé" version of the ES6 SUV – hence the name …
Socar expands its fleet to include the Renault Zoe EV
Socar, the app-based car-sharing programme, has expanded its fleet in Malaysia to include Renault Zoe EVs as part of a partnership with Tenaga Nasional. Users are now able to book a Zoe …
Toyota RAV4 Adventure Gear concept to debut at TAS
With the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon coming up real soon, Toyota Industries Corporation has previewed a concept version of the Toyota RAV4 that will be on display at the event. Dubbed the …
2019 year in review and what’s to come in 2020 – slow year for Kia, Hyundai; Jeep to return; Renault shines
It has been a fascinating year for the Malaysian automotive landscape, one we can safely categorise as unprecedented, and on several levels. From national automaker Proton aggressively selling its updated range of …
SPYSHOTS: 2020 Perodua Bezza facelift sighted – mid-life refresh introduces new front and rear bumpers
It looks like the Perodua Bezza, which has been around since 2016, is getting a mid-life facelift, and given that examples of the refresh have been spotted on transporters heading out of …
Mitsubishi announces 7-car line-up for upcoming TAS
Mitsubishi has announced a seven-car line-up for Tokyo Auto Salon 2020, which are based on five different production models, including the eK Cross, Delica D:5, Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross and the upcoming …
Suzuki Swift Sport Katana Edition coming to TAS 2020
Suzuki has announced its exhibits for the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon in early January 2020, which includes a modified version of the Swift Sport inspired by its returning and iconic motorcycle that …
Rivian R1T EV truck shows off its “tank turn” feature
https://youtu.be/yzwM8KE2L3I It’s not normal to see a pick-up truck perform a “tank turn” given their lack of continuous tracks, but that’s exactly what Rivian is showcasing in a recent holiday video featuring …
Lamborghini surprises father-son team who 3D-printed an Aventador with the real thing for the holiday season
https://youtu.be/c58s1mYmkKw We love a feel good story, and a recent one from Lamborghini is certainly nothing short of heartwarming. In its 2019 Christmas video, the Italian carmaker wanted to showcase “real Lamborghini …
Volkswagen develops mobile robot to charge your EV
With electric vehicles being more common in our world today, ensuring the charging infrastructure is up to par can be quite a challenge. While some parking lots have charging stations put in …
B8 Volkswagen Passat facelift – 2.0 TSI Elegance variant for Malaysia, registration of interest opens
Earlier this week, the facelifted B8 Volkswagen Passat was sighted on a transporter, and now, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has teased the car on its website, identifying that it will be …
FIRST LOOK: 2020 Mazda CX-30 in M’sia – fr RM143k
https://youtu.be/n1Po0N0HtPM As you know, Mazda Malaysia just added the CX-30 to its local line-up of cars, with this slotting between the CX-3 and CX-5 in terms of price and size. Three variants …
BMW i6 reportedly on the way – planned debut in 2024
BMW has a few electric vehicles set to be launched in the near future, including the iX3 in 2020 as well as the iNEXT and i4 by 2021. It appears the list …
GALLERY: Updated 2020 Mazda MX-5 RF – RM260k
In August, Mazda Malaysia launched the updated MX-5 RF, with prices starting from RM259,154 for the manual transmission and RM260,354 for the automatic. That's nearly RM37k more than the original sticker price, …
