Over the weekend, our friend Theottle had a dream about a ‘cross’ version of the latest Proton Saga. Feeling it would be a good variant to add to the range of the popular model, he came up with this...

Malaysia’s automotive industry is over 50 years old, having started in the 1960s when the government saw the industry as a catalyst for industrialisation, just as it was in Japan and Germany in the post-war years. As the country...

Quick look The Shell station in Johol (Negeri Sembilan) is the oldest operating station in the country and still has a simple layout by the roadside. Shell Penang Road, which is around 100 years old, retains its original architecture...

Quick look Technology for portfolio-wide implementation of circular economy and decarbonization principles. Using recyclable mono-materials for parts is one innovation. Low-carbon aluminium, already in use, has 70% lower CO₂ emissions than the European average. Concept cars are 3-dimensional representations of...

Quick look Successor to the Chiron, limited to 250 units, with production scheduled to start in 2026 Hybrid electric powertrain with 8.3-litre V16 engine and 3 motors, generating up to 1,800 ps. Uses brand heritage as core design DNA...

For over 100 years, the auto industry has used the internal combustion engine (ICE) for its vehicles. In the 21st century, there is a major shift away from ICE towards electrified powertrains. This change has been brought on not...

Although it may seem that the drivetrain in fully electric vehicles is essentially one or two electric motors powered by a rechargeable battery pack, there are varying configurations which have been developed by different automakers. These give different levels...

Over 20,000 Malaysians have gone electric with a BYD EV, making the smart choice of choosing a brand that offers advanced EV technology developed by the world leader in electrified vehicles. If you’re planning to go electric with your...

With more brands entering the market and more new models for customers to choose from, competition has increased greatly over the years. While newcomers often rely on attractive pricing and the appeal of new products with new technologies or...

Sime Motors - the automotive business unit of the 115-year old Sime Group - celebrates its 45th anniversary this year as Malaysia’s largest automotive retailer with the largest market share. This comes from representing global automotive brands such as...

In 2013, there was talk of Perodua making a sedan, a departure from the compact hatchbacks, MPVs and one SUV that it had been making since it began in 1994. As always, nothing was revealed about this model and...

As much as racing is about pursuing his passion, it is more importantly about creating memories for Dato’ Shanmuganathan Arumugam who now has the opportunity to compete alongside his son Ashen in the 2025 Vios Challenge. Fielding a 2-car team...