With the production of the sole turbocharged 1.8-litre 4-cylinder variant of the Proton X70 ended, the facelifted X70 that is reportedly planned to be launched in 2024 would only be available with the turbocharged 1.5-litre 3-pot unit. Considering that the 1.8-litre unit is an ageing engine and Proton is committed to the 1.5-litre 3-cylinder unit, the news of the 1.8-litre variant's discontinuation should not come as a surprise. Yet, the X70 1.8 TGDi is still listed on Proton's website, meaning

Since its launch in December 2018, the Proton X70 has been the No.1 selling C-segment SUV in Malaysia. However as of January 2023, it no longer holds the leading position. The new sales leader is the Toyota Corolla Cross. As of June 2023, cumulative sales of the Proton X70 stood at 6,116 units and Proton’s own press release lists the X70 as “2nd highest volume C-segment SUV” in Malaysia. UMW Toyota Motor doesn’t publish the breakdown of its sales by model but checks with the publicly available M

A spokesman told Automotive News Europe that BMW will be producing electric hatchbacks and a small SUV in China through its partnership with Great Wall Motor. As such, the company will cease production of electric versions of MINI hatchbacks in the UK. In 2019, Great Wall Motor and the BMW Group announced the launch of their joint venture, Spotlight Automotive Limited to build a plant in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province. BMW said that it would start making electric MINIs at the new plant starting

Following the debut of the Geely Coolray (Proton X50 to us) in the Philippines, the Hangzhou-based company has teased its next model, the Azkarra. The model is visually identical to the China market Geely Boyue Pro, but what sets it apart from the Boyue Pro is what lies under the skin. Unlike the current Boyue Pro, the Azkarra can be had with a 48V Electric Motor Synergy (EMS) system, making it a mild hybrid. Thanks to the mild hybrid system, the Azkarra also boasts an e-AWD drivetrain – the pet

By now, the Proton X70 probably needs no introduction – it's based on China's Geely Boyue and apart from the grille and rear tailgate garnish, there's very little difference between original Chinese donor car and the local Proton-badged equivalaent. But, if you feel the need to differentiate your Proton X70 from the rest, we’ve got the perfect solution for you. We’ve gathered a list of parts that allow you to convert your Proton X70 back into the Geely Boyue. Front grille – Goodbye infinite weav

2020 will be an interesting year for car buyers in Malaysia, as manufacturers are gearing up to introduce a long list of new models. The 2020 Perodua Bezza kicked things off in early-January, followed by the updated Volkswagen Passat, BMW X1, BMW 320i, and Mazda CX-30. But what’s coming next? 2020 Nissan Almera The upcoming all-new Nissan Almera is an important model for Nissan Malaysia, as it has been quite a while since the company has introduced a brand-new model. This all-new Almera made a r