Next-gen Volvo S60 will be larger, follow S90 formula
At the recent launch of the new Volvo XC90 in Malaysia, Kent Falck, business director for the Cluster 90 range of cars at Volvo revealed a few details to paultan.org over the …
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Volvo Cars Malaysia to get new MD, Lennart Stegland
At the launch of the new XC90, Volvo Car Malaysia’s (VCM) current managing director, Keith Schafer (pictured here), announced that he will soon be relieving himself of the position at the company. …
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine launched in M’sia, RM454k
The new Volvo XC90 has finally been launched, with Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) confirming the flagship model’s price of RM453,888, OTR, without insurance. The plug-in hybrid SUV comes to us in the …
Euro 5 petrol gazetted to arrive in 2025, diesel in 2020
The government has revealed new gazetted dates for the nationwide introduction of Euro 5 grade petrol and diesel in Malaysia. The full specifications of the fuel types have also been announced. According …
Lamborghini Urus to get unique V8 twin-turbo engine
Lo and behold, the Italian car maker from Sant’Agata will be producing its first-ever V8 twin-turbo engine for its coming Lamborghini Urus SUV. The news was confirmed by the company’s CEO, Stephan …
Perodua extends flood assistance service indefinitely
Speaking at the recent launch of its M-Team mobile services, Perodua’s president and CEO, Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh, announced an “open offer” to all its customers to take up its flood assistance …
Perodua M-Team introduced for Peninsular Malaysia
Having introduced the service to East Malaysians back in 2013, Perodua is now extending the services of its mobile service team to Peninsular Malaysia. Known as the Perodua M-Team, the Malaysian car …
Malaysia vehicles sales data for October 2015 by brand
Vehicle sales data for the month of October 2015 has finally been announced by the Malaysian Automotive Association and it looks like a positive month for the industry as we approach the …
Euro NCAP to test Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) systems’ ability to detect pedestrians
Euro NCAP will begin testing how effective Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) systems in modern vehicles are at detecting and autonomously preventing collisions with pedestrians. The European safety organisation’s Secretary General, Dr Michiel …
Jaguar XE 2.0 revealed for Thailand – from RM474k
The Jaguar XE, which is due to make its way to Malaysia in the near future, has made its debut in Thailand. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class, BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 competitor …
Mitsubishi CEO details new US-bound SUV line-up, adds that no Lancer replacement is planned
Mitsubishi eX Concept. In a recent interview with Automotive News, Mitsubishi CEO Osamu Masuka conveyed that the Japanese automaker will be refocusing its efforts towards offering a smaller, SUV-dominant line-up in the …
2016 Porsche 911 Turbo, Turbo S facelift revealed
Set to make their public debut at the 2016 Detroit Motor Show in January, here's a first-look at the new, facelifted Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S models. With their Carrera cousins …
Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG by Lorinser, 435 PS/620 Nm
With a habit of tinkering with various Mercedes-Benz models, Lorinser has now again brought its magic to the W205 C-Class. This time, the German tuner has produced its very own mad version …
PLUS makes no comment on 5% toll hike in 2016
Following news that it could raise its toll rates next year by up to 5%, PLUS is neither refuting or confirming the claims. According to the Malay Mail, a spokesperson for the …
Dec 2015 fuel prices: RON 95 cheaper by 10 sen
Fuel prices for the month of December 2015 have been announced, with the government confirming a 10 sen reduction for RON 95 petrol, while RON 97 and diesel prices will remain unchanged …
Tata Zica revealed – India’s “Zippy Car” debuts in 2016
Two official images of the Tata Zica have been revealed by the Indian car maker on its Facebook page. The compact hatchback is said to make an Indian market debut come early …
F20 BMW 1 Series with 400 PS/800 Nm by AC Schnitzer
AC Schnitzer has revealed a properly mental version of the F20 BMW 1 Series at the 2015 Essen Motor Show. While it may look like very little has been done to the …
Volkswagen to limit model variants to save money
Tough times at Volkswagen mean that the company has not only had to stretch its existing resources, but seek new ways to settle its financial woes in the wake of its global …
DRIVEN: Volvo C30 Electric, S60L T6 Twin Engine, V60 D6 Twin Engine sampled in Gothenburg, Sweden
During our recent test drive of its new flagship XC90 SUV in Gothenburg, Sweden, Volvo also arranged for us to sample a few of its other electrified models. It was a rare …
Mercedes-AMG GT R road car set for late 2016 debut
Previously believed to be known as the AMG GT3, it looks like Affalterbach’s coming range-topping super car variant will be known as the Mercedes-AMG GT R. Yes, the name’s striking resemblance with …
