Toyota RAV4 wins 2019-2020 Japan Car of the Year
The fifth-generation Toyota RAV4 has been named Japan Car of the Year 2019-2020, marking the first time the carmaker won the award since the Prius took the top prize back in 2009-2010. …
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F1 team owner Lawrence Stroll leading consortium to buy major stake in loss-making Aston Martin – report
Tycoon Lawrence Stroll is preparing a bid to buy a major stake in Aston Martin, according to a joint investigation by Autocar and RaceFans.net. Yup, that's the father of F1 driver Lance …
Mercedes-Benz begins battery production in Thailand
Mercedes-Benz has begun local production of plug-in hybrid-batteries in Thailand with the opening of its new battery plant, which is located at the company's vehicle manufacturing plant in Samut Prakan. The new …
New Mercedes-Benz GLA shows off its practical seats
Mercedes-Benz is continuing to tease the second-generation GLA, which is set to make its debut on December 11. This time, we’re introduced to the compact crossover’s new rear seat layout, and it …
REVIEW: 2020 Toyota GR Supra in Malaysia – RM568k
https://youtu.be/8N_HFH9SrVk We finally get to grips with the A90 Toyota GR Supra, the car that has made for plenty of discussion among staffers at paultan.org, with no shortage of opinion about it. …
McLaren to debut all-new platform, V6 hybrid in 2020
McLaren will officially announce its next-generation platform in spring next year, according to company CEO Mike Flewitt in a report by Car and Driver. The new platform will be used to underpin …
Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign – deliveries from end 2020
Deliveries of the limited-run Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign to customers will commence in late 2020, with the first customer vehicle to be displayed at the Geneva Motor Show in March next year. …
Bentley named as Britain’s most admired car company
Bentley Motors has been named Britain's most admired car company, and the automaker also bagged the coveted top spot in the category for Best Quality of Products. These feats were the results …
2020 Vauxhall Insignia facelift – better tech and safety
Vauxhall has revealed the first batch of photos for its facelifted flagship sedan, the Insignia. The full-sized premium car competes against the likes of the Volkswagen Passat and Peugeot 508, and the …
2020 Volkswagen Nivus teased – first debut in Brazil
Volkswagen has teased the upcoming Nivus in a teaser video, with the “Urban Coupe” set to make its debut in 2020. The crossover will ride on the MQB platform, and will first …
REVIEW: 2019 BMW 740Le LCI in Malaysia – RM595k
https://youtu.be/mTSvd_xCgjc The new G12 BMW 7 Series facelift is currently available in the sole 740Le xDrive Design Pure Excellence trim in Malaysia, with the plug-in hybrid priced at RM594,800. That figure is …
REVIEW: 2019 Mazda CX-8 CKD in Malaysia, fr RM180k
https://youtu.be/J6ItRwFzsFI The locally-assembled Mazda CX-8 was just recently launched in Malaysia, and it's available in four flavours. Kicking off the range is the 2.5G 2WD Mid (RM180k), followed by the 2.5G 2WD …
Ford turns McDonald’s coffee waste into headlights
Many automakers are looking to incorporate sustainable materials in vehicle production, and Ford is not excluded from this. The company recently announced that it will collaborate with McDonald’s to use coffee beans …
BMW drops Apple CarPlay subscription fees in all markets, including Malaysia – no future charges
In July, BMW announced that it was introducing a subscription fee for Apple CarPlay use on its models, essentially charging customers for a function that is free to use in cars from …
Next Range Rover to share MLA base with Jaguar XJ
The next, fifth-generation Range Rover will continue to deepen the extent of its electrification when it arrives, and it is expected to feature a version with a zero-emissions, fully-electric powertrain alongside plug-in …
Porsche reveals new software-based torque control system for EVs – drive through snow as if on rails!
Porsche Engineering has developed and begun testing a new torque control system for an all-wheel drive electric SUV that will apparently provide maximum stability and safety when driving, all without using additional …
2020 Toyota Yaris GR-4 teased with all-wheel drive
https://youtu.be/O_tJYpjA-h4 The Toyota Yaris GR-4 was originally meant to make its global debut at the season-closing Rally Australia but due to unforeseen circumstances, the reveal had to be postponed. While a new …
Petronas unveils new look for MyMesra website with MeVA; mobile app with voice command in mid-2020
Along with celebrations for its sixth Formula One Constructors' title, Petronas unveiled a new look for its MyMesra website for consumers as well as for businesses. The revamp is part of the …
Global car sales to undergo steepest decline since ’08
Global car sales are expected to fall by roughly 3.1 million units in 2019, the steepest year-over-year decline since the 2008 financial crisis, CNBC reports. This is based on findings by Fitch …
Thailand to establish a national EV panel within three months, to drive policies and speed up development
In an attempt to speed up development of its electric vehicle market ahead of its neighbours, Thailand is aiming to establish a National New Generation Vehicle Committee, and this will be accomplished …
