The second-generation Volkswagen Tiguan has been on sale since 2016 and after 7 years, an all-new third generation of Volkswagen’s popular SUV model has just been officially previewed. Built on an enhanced MQB evo platform, the all-new Tiguan will be offered with 4 powerplants, namely turbodiesel (TDI), turbocharged petrol (TSI), mild-hybrid turbo petrol (eTSI), and for the first time ever, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system called eHybrid. No technical details on these powertrains have been announc

The 7-seater / MPV segment in Malaysia hasn’t seen much action over the past couple of years. The Proton Exora and Perodua Alza are the longest-serving models here (and still are), while models like Nissan Grand Livina and Proton Ertiga have came and gone without a respective replacement model. Then in 2017, the Honda BR-V was launched, followed by the Perodua Aruz in 2018, which reignited the segment for a bit. But that was it – for the past three years since the Aruz made its Malaysian debut,

Uses European format CCS2 ports Also available for use by owners of EVs of other makes BMW Group Malaysia today introduced the new DC Fast Chargers installed at Auto Bavaria Ara Damansara for public users, the first of many of which are set to be installed at BMW i dealers across the country. The company did not mention how many more DC fast chargers are planned but confirmed that EV users of other makes are welcomed to use the facility. The chargers are of the CCS2 type, so sorry Nissan Leaf us

In China, the 7-seater Geely Haoyue is priced very closely to the 5-seater Geely Boyue (sold here as the Proton X70). On paper, it certainly sounds like a good deal, considering that buyers are getting a larger SUV for a similar amount of money. At the moment, the Geely Haoyue is priced from CNY 103,600 (~RM 67k) to CNY 139,600 (~RM 90k), while the Boyue is priced between CNY 89,800 (~RM 58k) to CNY 142,800 (RM 92k). Curiously, the Haoyue isn't selling as well as Geely hopes. Despite the value p

The 2020 Volvo S90 facelift, which is already confirmed for Malaysia, has just been revealed with a tweaked exterior design, 48-volt mild hybrid powertrain options, and a redeveloped Bowers & Wilkins sound system. Starting from the exterior, there are new fog lights, a new spoiler design, new design elements in the taillamps and new bumpers. Inside, the upgraded Bowers and Wilkins audio system gets a new amplifier, automatic vehicle noise cancellation and a new setting that alters the ambience.

Malaysia’s almost annual battle with haze is becoming especially severe this year. Several locations in Penang and Sarawak have already recorded API (Air Pollution Index) readings of over 200 (very unhealthy). The reading in Kuching is inching closer to the hazardous level of 300. Haze is contributed by microscopic size particulate matter (PM) pollutants measuring no more than 2.5 micrometers. Ordinary air filters are ineffective against PM 2.5 pollutants, which is why the public are advised to