At the ongoing media drive event for the Proton X90, Roslan Abdullah, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Proton has clarified that Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration in the brand's models won't be imminent. "To answer on the Android Auto and CarPlay, the simple answer is not too soon. Of course in development we still look into Android Auto and CarPlay. If we say soon, then the next model that's coming...it won't be there yet. But the team is looking into opportunities," he said. "At

The Proton X90 appears to be inching closer to the production version as this recent spyshot by Nextrift shows off its ‘Infinite Weave’ grille and judging by the wiper marks on the front windshield, its orientation points to a right-hand drive (RHD) configuration. Previous sightings were not seen with the ‘Infinite Weave’ grille and from what we’re able to discern, were predominantly in left-hand drive (LHD). This RHD test mule would suggest that the Proton X90 is at its later stages of the deve

Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has launched the 2023 Volvo XC60 SUV in Malaysia, at the ongoing Malaysia Motor Expo 2022 – highlighting some subtle aesthetic updates, as well two new variants that replace the outgoing lineup. Starting with the price, the new entry variant B5 Plus mild-hybrid is now priced at RM 320,888, whilst the range-topping Recharge T8 Ultimate plug-in hybrid (PHEV) comes in at RM 355,888. The new variants cost approximately RM 2k more than the outgoing models, namely the XC60 B5

W223 S-Class is the first production car with rear airbags. Uses a tubular structure for flexibility. Could pave the way for future cars. Airbags, one of the most significant inventions in vehicle safety. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that more than 50,000 lives were saved by the airbag in the span of 30 years (1987 to 2017), and that’s in the US alone. It’s a simple concept – a flexible fabric bag that quickly inflates in the event of a collision to sof

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,

As more car manufacturers start to give their models nomenclatures instead of names (Proton X50, Volkswagen ID.4), Volvo is going the opposite direction with its future models by giving them names. During the unveiling of the Volvo Concept Recharge which previews the successor to the XC90, Volvo’s CEO, Håkan Samuelsson, has said that the company would diverge from its long-running XC nomenclature by giving the new model “a name, like a child”. Also read: This 1,000 km range Volvo Concept Recharg