Proton R3 (Race, Rally & Research), the Malaysian automaker’s motorsports and high-performance division, will make a return to the Sepang 1000km race (S1k) in November, and it will be doing so with a brand new racing car – the...
Hyundai Motor’s INITIUM hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) concept unveiled at the Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang in Korea provides a preview of the automaker’s new design language as well as a new production model it will launch in the...
JAECOO Malaysia has started another phase leading to the launch of the C9 Premium SUV Coupe in December with the public preview of the new model (not an EV). It will be on display at 1Utama New Wing in...
Times have certainly changed in the auto industry. Europe and America were once centres of the industry, followed by Japan after the 1960s. But in the 21st century, it is China where the latest and most advanced vehicles are...
Passenger cars and SUVs are now available with fully electric powertrains and some automakers are now looking at doing the same for pick-up trucks. While the usage of such vehicles has shifted towards more personal urban/highway use, trucks are...
We have 30 1-day passes to the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur to give away to 15 lucky followers (2 passes per person) of MotaAuto.com. To be one of the 15 lucky followers, here’s what you have to...
The Mini has been around for a long time, appearing on Malaysian roads right after its UK launch in 1959. It was assembled locally in Shah Alam, Selangor until 1982, and in 2013, BMW Group Malaysia began assembling the...
Stellantis, like some other global automakers, has selected Malaysia to locate a regional parts hub. Such facilities are important for global players to reduce the waiting time for parts in different regions. They can stock parts for despatch to...
E-hailing is a recent public transport service which has grown rapidly as it has been well received by the public. It has also given many people job opportunities and a chance to earn additional income in these financially challenging...
Remember the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport? It was a SUV based on the Triton which Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) developed primarily for ASEAN markets. Introduced in the mid-1990s, it has gone through 3 generations and is still on sale in...
Ever since computer simulations became available for engineers to test many aspects of a vehicle under development, a lot of the work of building actual prototypes has been eliminated. That has saved a lot of time and cost for...
Proton today revealed the prices of its first production fully electric vehicle – the e.MAS 7. Two versions will be available: the e.MAS 7 Prime and e.MAS 7 Premium which will have estimated prices from RM120,000. Bookings are now...
