2024 might finally be the year everyone stops asking Proton when will Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (AA/CP) support be available. At the recent Proton S70 media drive, Proton revealed that the car connectivity feature would be making its P1 debut on its next model which is planned to be launched this year. Of course, the carmaker was mum in revealing what this upcoming model is but it could likely be the Proton X70 facelift which was spotted in camouflage on our roads. The X70 was introduced ba

The hottest and most competitive segment in Malaysia is about to get even more intensive, as 2022 will witness roughly 11 new SUV model launches, from budget-friendly B-segment sub-compact ones to massive 7-seater D-segment models. In fact, Malaysians can also expect the return of Chery and Haval in Malaysia next year, with both Chinese brands brandishing their respective crossovers. Let’s dive in. Chery Tiggo 4 Pro – A cheaper rival to Proton X50? The first SUV from Chery’s product offensive is

We previously reported that the upcoming 2021 Geely Boyue X will likely make its world debut at the 2021 Chengdu Auto Show, now we have confirmation. Geely uploaded a video teasing the pending launch of the SUV alongside another mysterious red car. Thanks to various spy shots, we pretty much know how the facelift looks like. Geely has done away with its signature ‘Expanding Cosmos’ front grille in favour of a massive X-themed all-black design. Spied images also revealed the Boyue X will feature

Dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs) may be new to Proton, but such transmissions have been fitted to various German marques since the early 2000s. At the moment, only two Proton models are fitted with a DCT: the Proton X50 and the Proton X70. Naturally, for many folks who are upgrading from an older model, either the X50 and X70 is their first encounter with a DCT. It doesn’t help the fact that there are a lot of misinformation when it comes to driving a DCT-equipped car. If you are stuck in a traf

Pending any last-minute U-turns, the current sales and service tax (SST) exemption/discount in Malaysia under the PENJANA scheme ends on 30-June 2021. That's only a little more than a month away. Under this scheme, fully-imported (CBU) cars enjoy 50% SST discount, while locally-assembled (CKD) models enjoy 100% SST exemption. Get User's Mobile Form Which means that car prices are expected to go up again come 1-July 2021. This article is about Mazda, but we'll also be writing about other brands a

USA is Lexus’ biggest market, contributing nearly 40 percent of its total sales worldwide, followed by China at 25 percent. Since the Lexus ES was launched last year, the model has been very successful in the all-important US market, outselling the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. According to data compiled by Jato Dynamics, the Lexus ES sold 51,336 units in USA last year. This compares against the BMW 5 Series’ 38,707 units, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class’ 25,180 units and Audi A6’s 17,799 un