Zeekr 9X coming to Malaysia – China’s RR Cullinan expected late 2026/early 2027, price ‘much higher’ than 009 – paultan.org

The Zeekr 9X has been confirmed for Malaysia, with the brand’s flagship model scheduled for release in late 2026. This was revealed by GM Eddy Lu of Zeekr Malaysia during a test drive event for Malaysian media and owners in Harbin, China. In addition to the 9X, the automaker also had the 007 GT and […]

Passenger car sales are off to a strong start in the new year

Passenger car sales got off to a strong start in the new year, with carmakers across the board reporting healthy demand growth in January.Sales at domestic automakers Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) rose 46% and 25% respectively compared to the same period last year.Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO, Automotive Division, M&M, said, “Building on the […]

This tire brand scores the worst in terms of owner satisfaction in the rankings of Consumer Reports – Jalopnik

Hryshchyshen Serhii/Shutterstock Tires are the only part of the car that should actually make contact with the road and are crucial to keeping your car safe and performing well. But like everything else in the automotive world, they are not all built equal. That fact becomes clear […]

Hyundai instrument cluster display recall applies to multiple models

The instrument panel displays may go blank while driving, causing the gauges to be lost. February 1, 2026 — A Hyundai instrument panel recall covers more than 41,000 of these vehicles. 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid / Tucson Plug-in Hybrid Electric (PHEV) 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz 2026 Hyundai Kona 2026 Hyundai Palisade/Palisade […]

Why Automakers Switched from R12 Freon to R134a (and Now R1234yf) – Jalopnik

umaruchan4678/Shutterstock The very first air conditioning system available from the automotive factory was found in the 1940 Packard and was called, among other things, the “weather conditioner.” It used R12 and, while revolutionary, was expensive, allowed no fresh air, only recirculation, and reportedly broke down frequently. The […]