iCar V23 to get battery swap technology in China
The iCar V23 (we know it as an iCaur in Malaysia) will soon be offered with battery swapping technology in China, with the country’s ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT) releasing …
Proton Atlas OS to use E02 Ultra, E06 8-core chips in 2026 – faster processing, better ADAS, AI ready
It's not just platforms and powertrains that are being discussed at the Proton Tech Showcase this weekend – the national carmaker's infotainment partner ACO Tech is also previewing a pair of new …
Proton i-GT vs Campro VVT, CFE vs GEP3 – power, torque curves, fuel efficiency test results compared
The Proton Tech Showcase has revealed that the i-GT 1.5 litre engine that now serves in the X50 facelift as well as the 2026 Saga MC3 will be headed for the forthcoming, …
2026 Nissan Kait debuts in Brazil – compact SUV with same platform as older P15 Kicks; 1.6L NA, CVT
Nissan has revealed a new compact SUV called the Kait that is aimed at markets in the Latin America region, with Brazil being the first country to welcome it. Brazil is also …
Proton AMA capable of 5-star ASEAN NCAP, Level 2 ADAS – meets Euro NCAP, exports to Europe possible
Yesterday's Proton Tech Showcase brought a deluge of information regarding the national carmaker's future products and technologies, with the highlight being its Advanced Modular Architecture (AMA). Among other things, the company revealed …
Subaru Forester wins 2025-2026 Japan Car of the Year
The sixth-generation Subaru Forester is the winner of the overall 2025-2026 Japan Car of the Year (JCOTY) award after securing 1149 points from a panel of judges. The SUV faced closed competition …
Proton Persona to be discontinued in 2026 – final Campro model replaced with S70 NA, torque con CVT?
It should come as no big surprise that the Proton Persona's days are numbered. After all, non-identical twin sister car Iriz took its last breath in September this year, ending an 11-year …
Lexus LFA Concept debuts – legendary sports car reborn as an EV; developed alongside Toyota GR GT
The Lexus LFA is back, albeit as a concept for now. Making its debut alongside Toyota’s new GR GT and GR GT3 is the LFA Concept, which we’ve already been introduced to …
Proton i-GT engine – 54% local content for naturally aspirated version; 45% for turbocharged version
The launch of the Proton Tech Showcase revealed that Proton will be installing its new i-GT 1.5 litre engine family in the upcoming updates for the X70, X90 and S70, and the …
GR GT revealed – Toyota’s new flagship sports car with 650 PS 4.0L twin-turbo hybrid V8, 320 km/h
Toyota's flagship sports car, the spiritual successor to the Lexus LFA (there's another car shown today that bears the same name, but it's not the revival of the V10 legend that everyone …
Geely to rebadge Proton AMA models for certain markets – modular platform has 50+ markets in mind
You read the headline right. Proton vehicle programme executive Desmond John Pinto has revealed during a Q&A session at yesterday's Proton Tech Showcase launch that Proton models based on the Advanced Modular …
Honda CR-V Dual-Tone Edition – black roof version to mark 25th year in Malaysia, 300 units, from RM170k
Last month, Honda Malaysia announced the introduction of the CR-V Dual-Tone Edition, a 300-unit limited-run version designed to commemorate the company’s 25th anniversary of operations in Malaysia. As the suffix suggests, the …
Toyota Gazoo Racing will be title sponsors of Haas F1 Team from 2026 following expanded partnership
Toyota is deepening its partnership with the Haas F1 Team by announcing it will be the team’s title sponsor for the 2026 season, replacing Moneygram. This will see the team be called …
2026 Nissan Serena e-Power previewed in Malaysia – 1.4L self-charging hybrid; CKD; C28 launch in Q1 2026
It has been a long, long wait, but the sixth-generation Nissan Serena will soon be launched in Malaysia. First revealed to the world in November 2022, the C28 MPV was previously sighted …
Honda Malaysia’s first two 25th Anniversary contest winners receive City Hatchback RS and WR-V RS
Honda Malaysia (HMSB) has announced the first two lucky draw winners of its 25th Anniversary “Because of You” campaign, with the prizes, consisting of a City Hatchback RS and a WR-V RS, …
Honda NSX first-gen restomod – stunning JAS Tensei designed by Pininfarina with carbon body, 3.0L NA V6
As far as automotive legends go, there's not much that can touch the original Honda NSX these days. The seminal Japanese mid-engined sports car may not be such a fast car by …
Kia EV2 to debut at Brussels Motor Show in January
Kia has released teaser images of the EV2 compact SUV that will debut at the Brussels Motor Show in January, and this is expected to be the productionised version of the Concept …
Proton AMA02, AMA05, AMA06 future models planned on modular platform – SUV, MPV, hybrid, under RM80k
It's no secret that the recently-launched 2026 Proton Saga MC3 is internally known as AMA01, being the first model to sit on the Advanced Modular Architecture (AMA) platform. But now, Proton has …
Proton eMas 7 PHEV previewed – first plug-in hybrid by P1 based on Geely Starray EM-i, priced fr RM130k?
As teased, Proton has unveiled the upcoming Proton eMas 7 PHEV for the first time at the Proton Tech Showcase, which opens to the public tomorrow at Proton's Centre of Excellence (COE) …
2026 Mercedes-Maybach S580 4Matic Night Series now in Malaysia – dark-themed ultra-luxe Z223 fr RM2.4 mil
The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class gains a new Night Series edition in Malaysia, which comes with the S580 4Matic powertrain and exclusive darkened design elements to make it stand out further. Priced at RM2,404,888 …
