Proton X70 – online booking begins from October 17
Proton has announced that its new X70 will be available for booking online beginning from October 17. Bookings for the SUV had begun on September 8 with a deposit of RM1,000, and …
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Proton X70 – safety systems detailed, including ADAS
Another topic touched upon during the second preview of the upcoming Proton X70 SUV, due to be launched in November, was safety. The national carmaker has previously been at the forefront in …
2018 Proton X70 powertrain details – 1.8 TGDi with 181 hp/285 Nm; BorgWarner AWD; 7.8 l/100 km, 10.5 secs
Proton has released a bevy of new information about its upcoming X70 following a second media preview that was held today. In this post, we’ll be focusing on the SUV’s powertrain as …
2018 Proton X70 SUV – four variants, specs detailed
The second round of media previews for the Proton X70 happened today in Petaling Jaya, where Proton released more details on its first SUV, along with fresh images. Order books for the …
Hyundai Tucson facelift to be launched in Malaysia by end October – two variants, from RM124k indicative
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has announced that it is now opened the order books for the facelifted Hyundai Tucson ahead of an official launch by the end of October. Two variants of …
W213 Mercedes-Benz E300e and E300de debut – new plug-in hybrid models with up to 320 PS, 1.6 l/100 km
Aside from the reveal of the W205 Mercedes-Benz C 300 de, the German automaker also touched upon two new plug-in hybrid models under the E-Class family – the E 300 e and …
2019 Mazda CX-5 launched in Japan – new 2.5L turbo, G-Vectoring Control Plus, nighttime pedestrian AEB
Mazda is giving its CX-5 crossover a slew of updates in Japan, two years after the second-generation model made its debut in the Land of the Rising Sun. Although there aren't many …
SPYSHOTS: Renault Zoe EV – second-gen on the way?
Here are the first spyshots of the second-generation Renault Zoe. Debuting in 2012, the first (and current) Zoe was one of the pioneering production electric cars to hit the market, long before …
W205 Mercedes-Benz C300de revealed – 306 PS diesel plug-in hybrid; 1.4 l/100 km; 57 km all-electric range
In March this year, Mercedes-Benz revealed pre-production versions of its new E-Class and C-Class diesel plug-in hybrid models at the Geneva Motor Show. Now, we’re being provided a lot more information about …
New national car to get ASEAN participation, doesn’t compete with Proton and Perodua – MITI minister
The new national car project (NNCP) pushed by prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad could source parts from ASEAN neighbours, as the region forges stronger ties to weather out the US-China trade …
E3 Porsche Cayenne Turbo previewed at Pavilion KL
The E3 generation Porsche Cayenne was launched in Malaysia in July this year, with just two variants – Cayenne and Cayenne S – being made available. Now, Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) …
Proton vendors to collaborate with Chinese companies for X70 production – RM170 million initial investment
Continuing from yesterday's signing between Proton and the Malaysian Automotive Institute (MAI) to pool resources for vendor development, the national carmaker today organised the first signing of collaboration agreements between eight Malaysian …
Proton to invest RM1.2 billion for production of X70 SUV, next-gen models; Tg Malim to be R&D, RHD hub
Proton has announced that it will be investing RM1.2 billion in plant expansion initiatives in order to cater to the manufacturing process of its upcoming X70 SUV, as well as next-generation Proton …
2018 Porsche 911 GT3 RS now in M’sia – RM2.23 mil
Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has officially launched the refreshed Porsche 911 GT3 RS in Malaysia, which is currently being put on display at Pavilion KL until Sunday (October 14). If you …
Proton gets AI company behind Merc’s MBUX to develop ‘Malaysian English’ voice recognition system
Nuance Communications, a Nasdaq listed specialist in artificial intelligence (AI), has announced that it is providing automotive-grade speech recognition for Geely. This comes as the Chinese carmaker embarks upon a joint venture …
Ford Ranger sales up 61% in Q3 2018, 2,245 units sold
The third quarter sales for the Ford Ranger T6 is up with a year-to-date volume of 2,245 units, representing a 61% jump compared to the same period last year. Its market share …
Mercedes-AMG to end V12 run, focuses on V8 instead
The venerable AMG 6.0 litre 12-cylinder petrol engine is living its last days, says Mercedes-AMG boss Tobias Moers. According to GoAuto, the engine will be phased out after the current lifecycle of …
Tesla Model 3 has the lowest injury probability and best side pole impact performance – NHTSA testing
The Tesla Model 3 has been tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the United States and found to have the "lowest probability of injury" of all the cars …
Hyundai i40 updated with new grille, engines, tech
Hyundai has given the i40 an update, with the both sedan and wagon body styles benefitting from a slightly updated design, expanded engine line-up and revised kit list. On the exterior, the …
G21 BMW 3 Series Touring shown in patent drawings
The new G20 BMW 3 Series sedan was only unveiled last week, but we've already got a good look at the new G21 Touring wagon, thanks to a patent filed at Brazil's …
