Production of the 2023 Proton X70 1.8 Premium 2WD has stopped, per data sourced from the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). MAA's data shows that Tanjung Malim has stopped assembling the sole X70 1.8 Premium variant since October. However, Proton's site still list the RM 123,800 model as available, though we imagine that's only to go on while stocks last, short of an official announcement. In any case, discontinuing the X70 1.8 is another way to look at Proton preparing the factory for the

Tesla CEO Elon Musk disclosed that a “major” original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has expressed keen interest in licensing both the software and hardware that the electric vehicle (EV) giant is currently developing for full vehicle autonomy. During the second-quarter earnings call, Musk stated, "We are already in early discussions with a major OEM about using Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD). We're not trying to keep this to ourselves. We're more than happy to license it to others." Currently, Tes

National carmaker Proton continued its strong start to the year by selling 52% more vehicles in February compared to the same month last year. With 14,033 units (domestic and export) sold last month, sales volume was 20.1% higher than January while for the first two months of the year, year-to-date (YTD) volume has swelled by 88% to 25,714 units. The company’s market share for the month is estimated to be 22.7%, placing it second in the rankings, and representing a 7.3% increase over February 20

The Hyundai Creta is due to be launched later this year, as hinted in the teaser video posted on Hyundai Malaysia’s Facebook page. The Hyundai Creta shares the same platform as the Kia Seltos, making it a B-segment SUV that goes against the likes of the Proton X50 and Honda HR-V. Powertrain option will likely be the naturally-aspirated, all-aluminium Smartstream 1.5-litre petrol engine making 115 PS/144 Nm, paired to a CVT that Hyundai calls the iVT. Design-wise, the Creta features the new param

Make no mistake, Proton is serious about exporting the Proton X70. Not only has Proton begun exporting the X70 to countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh, they also want a more sizeable market share in the ASEAN region. After all, Proton has started work on a Thai version of the GKUI infotainment system, the Proton X70 has also been spotted doing its rounds in Thailand. Also Read: Spied: Proton X70 in Thailand, to get newer 1.5T engine than Malaysia's While the Proton X70 has received decent resp

Geely has revealed the 2020 Geely Boyue 1 Million Edition and it gets the Infinite Weave grille from the Proton X70! The Boyue 1 Million Edition is to commemorate the sales of the Boyue surpassing the 1 million mark. It gets some minor cosmetic change and enhanced equipment. This special edition model is based on the standard Geely Boyue and not the more upmarket Boyue Pro. At the front, Geely’s Expanding Cosmos grille has been replaced by the Infinite Weave motive grille that was designed by Pr