The most overlooked SUV that will last a lifetime

Last year, Americans bought hundreds of thousands of Toyota RAV4, Tesla Model Y and Honda CR-V SUVs. America’s appetite for SUVs seems insatiable. This much becomes clear when you take a cursory glance at the country’s list of bestsellers. However, the US market didn’t spend its hard-earned money on the nameplate that would likely go […]

10 Best Adventure Motorcycles of 2025

2026 promises to be a very interesting year for adventure cycling, but 2025 was also busy. Some very interesting new models were launched, while some heavy-hitters received significant updates. What’s even more impressive this year is the range of changes that have taken place. Manufacturers focused on filling gaps in their adventure bike portfolio. While […]

Already overcapacity, Perodua considers purchasing Tan Chong’s Serendah factory for RM500 million – report – paultan.org

To refresh your memory, Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd (PSSB) and Tan Chong Motor Assemblies Sdn Bhd (TCMA) signed a letter of intent (LOI) last month for the latter to provide electro-deposition coating and painting line services, as well as rental and use of certain designated assembly lines, for the Perodua QV-E. The edge now reports, […]

Xpeng P7+ updated for 2026 – global model goes to 36 countries including Malaysia? EV, REEV available – paultan.org

Xpeng has announced that the global version of its 2026 P7+ update, which will soon go on sale in China, will be sold in 36 countries. Not to be confused with the new second-generation P7, the P7+ (which was born in November 2024) is a larger and cheaper version of the P7i – itself a […]

China’s FAW Group buys a 5% stake in Leapmotor – paultan.org

FAW Group has announced that it is investing about 3.74 billion yuan (about RM2.16 billion) in Leapmotor. This comes after both parties signed a domestic share subscription agreement on December 28, 2025, under which Leapmotor will issue nearly 75 million new shares to FAW’s subsidiary, FAW Equity Investment. With this, FAW Equity Investment will acquire […]

Labuan Customs Department seizes 55 vehicles worth RM7.12 million for abuse of duty-free usage conditions – paultan.org

In Labuan, Customs revealed that it had seized 55 vehicles worth RM7.12 million, including taxes, following a series of enforcement operations held in Sabah and Sarawak from January to December 29 this year. Named reports. According to Labuan Customs Director Aspaila Ag Tuah, the operations targeted vehicle owners who violated the terms of Item 14 […]

SEMA is fighting to save America’s local race tracks

Small tracks are in danger of being closed due to ‘nuisance’ complaints and redevelopment. SEMA uses its PAC and lobbyists to push through protective legislation. Anti-nuisance laws would protect tracks that existed before local residents. Race tracks across America are under threat. Every few months there is grim news of another minor road being bulldozed […]

This Hemi V-8-powered Jeep Renegade is an excellent use of free will

One owner equipped his Renegade with a 5.7-liter V-8. It features Hellcat brakes and a widebody kit. The racing-inspired interior completes the unique construction. The Jeep Renegade has never exactly had a glowing reputation. It was the cheapest and least capable SUV in the Jeep lineup, so much so that it didn’t even make it […]

This state wants to completely abolish some speed limits

The Arizona bill proposes to eliminate daytime speed limits on some rural highways. A year-long pilot planned on I-8 to study safety effects. Arizona would become the first state with unlimited speed zones. Arizona lawmakers want to eliminate speed limits, at least on some stretches of road. A new proposal from state Rep. Nick Kupper […]