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

Peugeot's CEO, Linda Jackson, has reported a "healthy" order book and a strong commitment to expanding its electric vehicle (EV) offerings even amidst signs of slowing demand for cars globally, according to Automotive News Europe. The brand is introducing a pay-as-you-go program for the Peugeot e-208 in Europe, which is among the best-selling EVs there. Jackson, in an interview with Automotive News Europe, expressed confidence in Peugeot's ability to maintain solid EV sales despite competition f

Inspired by the look of an English Bulldog, Spike is MINI’s Intelligent Personal Assistant. MINI has given Spike a pronoun and shall be referred to as ‘he’. He will be making his first major appearance as an art toy at the Auto Shanghai international trade fair in April 2023. He will be featured in the cockpit of the new MINI Concept Aceman, showcasing his diverse functions on the OLED central display and dashboard. MINI said they will enable comprehensive insights into the digital world of the

When the new 2022 Proton X70 was launched earlier today, the headlining changes were the 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine. What not many people notice is the price hike from the pre-facelift model of a little over 4 percent. Back when the locally assembled (CKD) X70 was launched in early 2020, Proton not only added more variants and features to the car but also dropped its price to make the C-segment SUV even more affordable. As the X70 is locally assembled (CKD), the SUV was eligibl

The all-new Toyota Harrier made its global debut in Japan back in April, before going on sale two months later. Let's take a closer look at the all-new Toyota Harrier that's earmarked for Malaysia in 2021. 1. What’s new with the Toyota Harrier? Everything’s new. The fourth-generation Toyota Harrier is a completely new model. Like any other modern-day Toyota model, the Harrier is built upon Toyota’s venerable TNGA platform. In the case of the all-new Harrier, it is underpinned by the TNGA-K platf

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