Fully synthetic oil for motor vehicles appeared in Malaysia in the 1980s, with Mobil 1 being the pioneering product that introduced motorists to more superior engine lubrication. Since then, many other oil companies have also come out with their...
The e-hailing community continues to grow as demand rises, so does the need for more cars arise. Proton vehicles have been a popular choice of the e-hailing operators and recently, the Malaysian automaker too another step forward in its...
After 7 consecutive and successful seasons, the Vios Challenge one-make race has gone international in its eighth season by being part of the Malaysian round of the 2025 AUTOBACS SUPER GT series. It is a significant advancement for the...
Cumulative sales of the BYD ATTO 3 (known as Yuan Plus in China) have crossed 1 million units. Launched in February 2022, the EV model has taken around 3 years and 4 months to reach the milestone.
In Malaysia, BYD...
It used to be that SUVs were large and heavy vehicles which had their performance associated with toughness to withstand off-road conditions and load-carrying capability. High-speed performance and handling on the highways was not important to customers, so the...
Between 1980 and 2000, Land Rover ran a series of off-road annually that were known as the Camel Trophy, which then became the G4 Challenge series during the 2000s. Billed as an ‘adventure event’, the Camel Trophy, in particular,...
When the Malaysian National Car Project was initiated in the early 1980s, one of its objectives was to develop the local automotive industry with a focus on producing components locally rather than importing everything. Proton, as the national car...
Since being introduced in 2008, over 2.7 million units of the Volvo XC60 have been sold worldwide, exceeding that of the 240 and making it the new bestselling Volvo model. The 240 was largely appreciated for its safety in...
WTC Automotif (M) Sdn Bhd (WTCA), the official distributor of GAC Motor’s vehicles in Malaysia, will soon have a second locally assembled model in the showrooms. This is the GAC EMKOO SUV and assembly of the model has commenced...
With Hyundai Motor setting up its own subsidiary in Malaysia, customers can expect to be looked after even better as it is now the brand-owner that is managing the business. Being the brand-owner means doing whatever it takes to...
With the 50th anniversary of the BMW 3-Series this year, BMW Malaysia is celebrating the milestone in various ways and this includes adding another model to its range – the M340i xDrive M Sport Pro. Assembled locally at the...
Electric vehicles have high-voltage battery packs that, like fuel tanks for petrol or diesel, are potentially dangerous. With fuel tanks, there is the danger of leaks that could result in fires starting after an accident. Battery packs can also...
