ZF technology showcase – writing the future with TRW
It's been a big year for ZF Friedrichshafen AG in 2015 – the German transportation component manufacturer celebrated its 100th anniversary in September, a century to the day of its formation as …
Nissan Safety Driving Experience – a defensive driving course catered especially to Nissan owners
Edaran Tan Chong Motors (ETCM) recently organised a special driving course exclusively for its customers. Called the Nissan Safety Driving Experience, owners were given a chance to use their own cars for …
ASEAN NCAP – how the Nissan Teana scored a perfect five-star rating, plus where the agency is heading next
Recently, the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP), together with Nissan distributor Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM), organised a press conference talking about the impressive safety performance of …
Battle of the lounge seats: W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and G11 BMW 7-Series rear seats compared
One of the highlights of the new BMW 7 Series is the so-called Executive Lounge Seating option. This is not to be confused with the Executive Lounge rear console option which is …
What is Euro 4M? Caltex answers questions regarding new RON 97 petrol grade and Techron
With the mandated introduction of Euro 4M RON 97 petrol in stations across the country yesterday, September 1, there are bound to be many questions by the public regarding the new grade, …
2015 Bosch International Automotive Press Briefing – face to face with tomorrow’s auto mobility solutions
Ask anyone on the street to think of the first thing that comes to mind when the name Bosch is mentioned and one would likely receive answers pertaining to power tools and …
GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz S-Class – W222 vs W221
There’s hardly a better way to see just how rapidly the automotive industry is progressing than comparing two subsequent generations of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. After all, each S-Class model represents the best …
Euro 4M RON 97 fuel in Malaysia – what does it mean?
Come September 2015 - that’s next month, in case you forget - RON 97 petrol fuel in Malaysia will be upgraded to a new European Fuel Directive standard, Euro 4M to replace …
Proton Design Competition 2015: a deeper dive on how to package a vehicle effectively – tips, tricks
Another year, another Proton Design Competition – the 2015 edition brings with it a new theme and a number of changes to the regulations. To help make sense of all the rule …
GALLERY: Forty years of the BMW 3 Series, E21 to F30
Nothing warms the heart like nostalgia, and BMW knows this. At the international drive of the facelifted F30 3 Series, BMW brought out the whole family to the parade, all five generations …
Please use child seats to balik kampung this Hari Raya – get FREE child car seat rental from us at paultan.org
Dear readers, dear parents, the Hari Raya Aidilfitri season will be upon us soon and to most of us, that brings about long and arduous balik kampung journeys. It’s an undeniable fact …
GALLERY: New and old Mitsubishi Triton, side-by-side
The new Mitsubishi Triton is finally here – launched last week, it supplants the original Triton pick-up truck that has existed in one form or another since 2005. To give you a …
The BMW 3 Series – six generations over four decades
Some say that life begins at forty. Barring any unforeseen developments, that will certainly apply to the BMW 3 Series. Not that the first half of the compact sport sedan's life has …
Proton – tightening safety regs and how it will comply
Safety is a big thing in our car industry today - more than it has ever been. Regulatory bodies, research institutes and carmakers alike have been tirelessly working in the background for …
The santan test – more accidents caused by santan?
Remember the report that said that santan-rich cuisine such as nasi lemak could lead to increased road accident fatalities? Apparently suggested by the Malaysian traffic police chief, the report understandably went viral …
MP suggests higher speed limit for highways to progress towards becoming a developed nation?
It was suggested at yesterday’s Dewan Rakyat session that the speed limit of highways should be increased from the current 110 km/h up to 150 km/h. According to Lumut MP Haji Mohamad …
GST and its impact on Malaysia’s automotive industry – will car prices go down come April 1?
We’re now only a couple of weeks away from the April 1 implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Malaysia. Much has been said, rumoured and conjectured since the new …
Shocked at the RM54,502 road tax for a Rolls-Royce? Here’s Malaysia’s unique road tax structure explained
Photos of a locally-registered Rolls-Royce Ghost bearing a shocking RM54,502 road tax disc (included below) went viral on social media platforms yesterday. A yearly road tax worth the price of a brand …
Is having a 110 km/h speed limiter the best move? There are better ways to minimise road accidents
The proposed 110 km/h hard cap via the use of speed limiting devices that surfaced yesterday sure raised a lot of commotion among Malaysian motorists. Now this is an idea that would …
RON 95 vs RON 97 fuel test – which should you use?
"Should I use RON 95 or go for the more expensive RON 97 fuel?" That’s a very common question among our readers and general Malaysian motorists alike. Needless to say, there are …
