Leaked images of the BMW i5 have surfaced ahead of its global reveal next week on 24-May, providing the clearest look yet of the upcoming electric vehicle (EV). The i5 is the EV version of the upcoming all-new G60 2023 BMW 5 Series. Based on the leaked images, the front fascia is more angular than before with sharper headlamps and a larger kidney grille. The lower front bumper sports a more prominent central intake, larger and hexagonal in shape, similar to the facelifted (LCI) G20 3 Series. Lik

The Proton X70 is perhaps one of the Malaysian Tiger’s most successful models. Introduced in 2018 following the signing of Geely as their strategic partner, Proton went on to offer the X70 not just in Malaysia, but also in countries like South Africa, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan. Overview When the Proton X70 was launched here in 2018, the C-segment SUV was imported (CBU) from China. The CBU X70 offered a turbocharged 1.8-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine that does 184 PS and 285 Nm, mated to a

The 2020 Proton X70 CKD is powered by a 1.8-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 184 PS and 300 Nm of torque, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). Proton claims the X70 CKD returns 7.6-litre/100 km, so we put it to the test. All tyres were inflated according to the manufacturer's recommended tyre pressure of 230 kPa (cold tyres) for all four tyres. Then the Proton X70’s 60-litre fuel tank was brimmed. Driving behaviour was as per a normal driver, accelerating and brak

We previously reported that Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has plans to launch the locally-assembled (CKD) Volvo XC40 T5 Recharge plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in the country, now VCM has released a photo on their official Facebook page teasing the arrival of the new PHEV variant. The Volvo XC40 is the last model in Malaysia that has yet to offer buyers with a plug-in hybrid variant. Currently, the XC40 is offered only in one T5 R-Design AWD variant, priced from RM 241,450 (SST-exempted, valid until 30 June 2

Mazda North America has announced that the 2021 Mazda CX-30 will be getting the 2.5-litre turbocharged SkyActiv-G engine for the US market. The engine had been previously used in other Mazda cars like the Mazda 3, Mazda 6, Mazda CX-9 and Mazda CX-5. Maximum power output is rated at 253 PS and maximum torque is rated at 434 Nm. (with premium 93 octane). With 87 Octane, the 2.5-litre turbo engine churns out 230 PS and 420 Nm. That is a lot more than the 164 PS/230 Nm that the 2.0-litre NA SkyActiv

The all-new 2020 Kia Cerato has been caught in Malaysia, possibly hinting that Naza Kia Malaysia will be introducing the model here soon. Originally previewed at the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show, the Cerato was initially scheduled to go on sale in 2019, but that did not happen. That said, it appears that Naza Kia Malaysia could be introducing the new C-segment sedan later this year, as our friends over at Careta posted photos of the all-new model in Penang. Power is expected to be