Proton provided 20 units of the Proton X90 Flagship for the 17th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC) to transport foreign dignitaries, top executives, and business representatives during the three-day event at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) held recently from 9- to 11-September, 2024. Organised by the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM), Proton’s first hybrid model brought dignitaries to meetings, appointments, accommodations, and other

Among Southeast Asians, Malaysians are most supportive of China, according to a survey of 1,994 Southeast Asians by Singapore’s ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute. When asked if a situation forces them to choose between USA and China, 75.1% of Malaysians answered China – the highest in the region. Is there a correlation between results of a political opinion survey and the rapid rise of Chinese car brands launching in Southeast Asia? The short answer is ‘Yes’. Of course, there are other factors that de

The third Geely-rebadged Proton model is yet another SUV but for some, the 2023 Proton X90 is quite the highly-anticipated model just like the Proton X70 and Proton X50 from before. Really, anything from the Malaysian Tiger/Thundercat can count as something tinged with local pride but this 3-row SUV is something Malaysians have been looking forward to despite not being quite an original product. There are a few differences between the Proton X90 and its Chinese donor, the Geely Haoyue/Okavango b

New year, new prices. That adage is a joy if it’s a price decrease but as we have seen by the likes of Toyota and BMW, the new year sees a price increase in some of its models. However, Honda Malaysia has assured that it will not be increasing prices for now. "Despite the current challenging situation, Honda Malaysia will maintain its car prices as of now. Our priority is to continue providing the highest quality products and deliver to customers in a timely manner," said a Honda spokesperson. S

Among the trio launched by Volkswagen Malaysia a couple of months ago was the 2020 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line. There is only one trim available – the R-Line, priced at RM 221,065 (OTR without insurance and SST). To recap, VW Arteon's power comes from a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that makes 190 PS and 320 Nm of torque. All that twisting force goes to the front wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (wet type). Exterior - Sleekest VW yet Volkswagen Arteon The VW Arteon is the sp

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced the launch of the Trade-Up campaign by Das WeltAuto, which is Volkswagen’s global used car programme. The campaign offers Volkswagen owners the opportunity to trade-in their current vehicles with extra support on a brand-new Volkswagen. The Trade-Up campaign is targeted to existing owners of the Touran, Cross Touran, Sharan, Passat CC and Passat B7 who are in the market for a new Volkswagen. With this campaign, owners will be able to enjoy