After the Proton X90, Proton is due to introduce another model next year, but it will be a sedan. Like all recent Proton models, it will be based on Geely, to be specific - a Geely Emgrand. The Internet has taken the liberty to call it Proton S50, which is the most likely name based on the company’s recent trademark filings. We still don’t know if the new model will take the place of the current Proton Persona or the discontinued Proton Preve. A 1.5-litre 3-cylinder engine is almost certain, bas

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the 2023 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance, the most powerful (yet) mass production vehicle by Mercedes-AMG at the Malaysia Autoshow 2023, priced from RM 2,088,888. The hybrid system includes a 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine with a permanently excited synchronous electric motor, an AMG-developed high-performance battery, and the AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive system. It generates a combined output of 843 PS and 1,400 Nm, allowing it to accelerate from 0

Following the local launch of the all-new 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC (X254), Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) CEO and President, Sagree Sardien revealed that the German marque is looking to launch up to 20 new models (including variants) in the country in 2023. At a press conference with selected media, Sagree said that the upcoming models and variants will comprise MBM’s brand portfolio which will include Mercedes-AMG and electric (EQ) models. “One of the things we have at the forefront is we have a pl

Following its launch in China back in November 2021, the Maxus Mifa 9 electric (EV) van has been previewed in Thailand at the ongoing 2023 Bangkok International Motor Show. For the Kingdom, the Maxus Mifa 9 will wear a different nameplate, in this case, MG Maxus 9. The reason for the name change is because the MG brand is a well know marque in the Kingdom, plus both the MG and Maxus marques are part of the larger SAIC umbrella. While MG did not provide specifications for the Thai-spec Mifa 9, ou

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia will be amping up its portfolio of fully electric EQ models next year with the first ever electric AMG. Presently, the company is already offering five EQ models in Malaysia – EQA, EQB, EQC, EQE, and EQS. At the sidelines of the launch of the Mercedes-Benz EQE yesterday, we asked Michael Jopp, Vice President of Sales & Marketing on the prospects of an electric AMG model for Malaysia, Jopp said “Yes. It’s part of the exciting news for next year. We will come to that later.”