Author: Gerard Lye

Nissan has announced that global production of its e-Power vehicles surpassed 1.5 million units as of the top of October this yr. As stated in an official release, Japan recorded the best production figure with 1.17 million units, while Europe saw 140,000 units, China with 60,000 units and other markets with 150,000 units. The Japanese carmaker’s unique hybrid system uses a petroleum engine with a small displacement to generate electricity that’s fed to a lithium-ion battery. Unlike other hybrids, there isn’t any mechanical connection between the engine and wheels, with drive being provided exclusively by an electrical motor, which is…

Along with the MG5 GT, one other MG model that appears set to be introduced in Malaysia is the HS, which is a C-segment SUV that competes against the Proton X70, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 should it go on sale here. To be specific, the HS posted by a neighborhood dealer is the facelifted, first-generation model that has been around since 2020 and is currently available in each Indonesia and Thailand. There’s a second-generation HS, however it is unlikely to return our way so soon because it only recently made its debut at this 12 months’s Goodwood Festival of…

At the continuing Auto China 2024, Toyota unveiled two concepts which preview upcoming electric vehicles (EVs) that shall be added to its bZ line-up. If these concepts look familiar, that’s because they’re further developments of the bZ Crossover Concept and bZ FlexSpace Concept presented ultimately 12 months’s Auto Shanghai. We start with the bZ3C, which is a fastback crossover with a sleek silhouette, the brand’s signature hammerhead-style lighting (front and rear), retractable door handles, a roof-mounted ADAS sensor (likely lidar) in addition to a diffuser-like element within the rear. Inside, the concept has a minimalistic dashboard design and a big…

Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) has officially launched Ford Assured, a programme that provides certified pre-owned Ford models. Currently available on the Ford Ara Damansara showroom, the programme is accompanied by a dedicated website where customers can flick through available inventory. All vehicles which can be sold through Ford Assured must first undergo a meticulous inspection and certification process to make sure they meet stringent standards. The programme requires pre-owned Ford vehicles to be below five years old or have mileage below 140,000 km for the Ranger and 80,000 km for the Everest, while also having an entire service history.…

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has introduced the C350e AMG Line to the fifth-generation (W206) C-Class range. The brand new plug-in hybrid variant is locally assembled (CKD) in Pekan, Pahang and is currently listed with an estimated price of RM355,000 on-the-road without insurance. It joins the prevailing C200 Avantgarde that goes for RM292,888 and replaces the C300 AMG Line that was previously priced at RM333,888. The latter was confirmed by MBM during a press conference following the reveal, and a fast check of the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia website revealed the C300 spec sheet has indeed been removed. The C350e encompasses a 2.0 litre…

Ahead of the local launch of the Chery Omoda E5 next month, we’re bringing you a full gallery of the EV version of the Omoda 5 in your viewing pleasure. While previous units of the Omoda E5 we covered were pre-production cars, the one you see here is in the precise specification that Malaysians will get. First up, the powertrain includes a front-mounted electric motor rated at 204 PS (201 hp or 150 kW) and 340 Nm of torque, which is sweet for a 0-100 km/h time of seven.6 seconds. Powering the motor is a Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP)…

Greater than six years after Malaysian launch of the eighth-generation Rolls-Royce Phantom, the updated Series II has now been made landfall here. First announced globally in May 2022, the Phantom Series II is being offered here in two versions with prices ranging from RM2.5 million exclusive of tax and any options. The starting price tag is for the standard-wheelbase version, but should you need much more legroom within the rear, there’s the Prolonged variant which has an increased wheelbase of three,772 mm in comparison with the SWB that has 3,552 mm between its wheels. The Phantom Prolonged Series II starts…

The paultan.org Premium Auto Automotive Expo (PACE) is occurring this weekend on the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC). From November 4-5, you’ll have the option to seek out the perfect deals on recent and pre-owned premium cars at PACE 2023, together with additional perks and the prospect to win great prizes. For those who’re searching for accessories on your recent ride, Trapo will likely be present at PACE 2023 with a variety of products that suit a wide range of makes and models. A renowned name on the earth of automobile mats, Trapo offers several product series with prices ranging…

There are two versions of the Toyota Hilux GR Sport. Malaysia gets the “mild version” that isn’t as visually aggressive, while over in Australia, the sporty pick-up truck comes with a widebody kit that makes it look loads more menacing. Nonetheless, the Fortuner GR Sport, which is the SUV sibling to the Hilux, only gets one look with no widebody kit, but what if it did? Well, that’s exactly what Theophilus Chin has dreamt up with these renders of a widebody Fortuner GR Sport. Prefer it? Drawing inspiration from the widebody Hilux GR Sport, the transformation involves applying a brand…

The fifth-generation MINI Cooper has made its debut with an all-new design that the corporate says sees a “maximum reduction to the essentials.” Still a three-door hatchback, the most recent Cooper is being introduced with two electric powertrains. Specializing in the outside first, the brand new Cooper maintains a well-recognized profile but you’ll notice a few of the details seen on its predecessor have been removed, including the fender flares and side scuttles. MINI’s characteristic three-part paint scheme with different hues for the vehicle body, window area and roof are brought back, accompanied by flush door handles that contribute to…