Limited to just 168 units, MINI Malaysia has launched the 2024 MINI Countryman JCW Trim, the final edition of the outgoing second-generation (F60) model. The new variant is offered alongside the standard 2024 MINI Countryman at the following prices (OTR, sans insurance) inclusive of the MINI Extended Warranty and Service Package (RM 10,400): MINI Countryman: RM 260,788 MINI Countryman with JCW Trim: RM 264,233 Also read: 20 photos to decide if you prefer the 2024 MINI Countryman Electric over th

Camouflaged test vehicles of the Proton X50 and Proton Proton X70 have been spotted on the roads of Thailand. Though both the X50 and X70 have been spotted there before, this is the first time both models have been photographed alongside each other. The images that surfaced on the Civic FE Thailand 2021 Facebook page visibly show the Premium or Premium X variant of the X70 (judged by the 19-inch wheels) and Flagship X50 variant (by the dual-tone black roof and rear spoiler) are as per earlier si

Honda Japan has recently announced that the Honda Fit (the next-gen Jazz that Malaysia will miss out on) will be offered with a foot-operated steering system known as the Franz System. With this system, drivers are able to steer the car with their left foot via a pedal similar to one on a bicycle. There are also switches and buttons which can be activated with the right foot. These switches operate the turn signals, the lights, the horn, and even wipers. The driver’s seatbelts are operated autom

It seems that Malaysians will soon welcome a special edition Proton X70, if this photo taken at Tanjung Malim is any indication. Shared by Careta, note how these X70 differs from the standard range offered today. For one, all five units are draped in what looks to be Ocean Blue, a colour picked from the Proton X50. According to Funtasticko, it is one of two colours that will be offered on the purported X70 Special Edition, the other being Passion Red. Other than that, the wheels are different to

“Are you sure that RON 95 is enough? This is a turbocharged engine leh.” That’s a pretty common phrase when it comes to ownership of turbocharged cars like the recently-introduced Proton X50, as many will tell you than RON 95 just isn’t enough for your high-performance engine. But is it really the case? In a recent virtual interview with CEVT’s Director of Powertrain Strategy Dr. Håkan Sandquist that was hosted by Geely, he said that RON 95 is sufficient for the Proton X50’s 1.5-litre turbocharg

The Proton X50 has been met with explosive interest in the months leading up to its preview. Two weeks since bookings started and Proton has already accumulated 20,000 bookings! But the company has since come to realise the problem of third-party sellers and released a note regarding the matter. "The upcoming launch of the Proton X50 has created a wave of interest amongst Malaysian car buyers. Prelaunch booking numbers have been strong and Proton would like to thank everybody for their support.