Volvo launches ‘new car brand’ called Selamat – ES90 teasers part of year-long campaign focused on safety – paultan.org

Today’s launch of the Volvo ES90 was also the unveiling of ‘Selamat’. Volvo Car Malaysia’s teaser campaign for the all-new electric sedan focused on a ‘new car brand’ called Selamat. We saw that word appear on a camouflaged mule walking through KL last week, and Selamat was also featured in cryptic outdoor ads and an […]

China is becoming a global EV battery building giant – Jalopnik

Sean Gallup/Getty Images China’s auto industry has committed to producing electric vehicles ahead of its established Western counterparts, with the encouragement of government subsidies. Now the country’s biggest players are opening battery factories abroad and steadily positioning themselves as the linchpin of the global lithium economy. As […]

Hyundai Elexio will retail in Australia for RM164,793 – one variant, 350kW charging, 546km range WLTP – paultan.org

The Hyundai Elexio will go on sale in Australia priced from AUD 59,990 (RM 164,793), in a single Elite variant. This will have a single motor with 160 kW (218 hp) and 310 Nm driving the front wheels, based on an 88.1 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, which offers a range of 546 km […]

Honda ends production of fuel cell systems in US, joint venture with GM, goes solo with next generation – paultan.org

Honda has announced its decision to cease production of the current model fuel cell system now produced by Fuel Cell System Manufacturing (FCSM) in the US before the end of 2026. FCSM is a joint venture between the Japanese automaker and General Motors (GM). After the shutdown, Honda will continue with its proprietary next-generation fuel […]

Volvo ES90 in Malaysia – CKD EV crossover sedan, 800V, RWD, 333 hp, 651 km WLTP range, RM340k – paultan.org

Volvo Car Malaysia has been teasing this car for a while (I’m sure you’ve seen the spy shots and the ads for a new one Cheerful car), but the time has finally come. The Volvo ES90 has been officially launched, the signature electric crossover sedan that arrives in locally assembled CKD form from the start […]

Here’s how much a 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo depreciated in just five years

Electric vehicles struggled in 2025. With the elimination of federal tax incentives for new and used electric vehicles, sales have suffered. When you add in the massive depreciation that EVs are experiencing, some used cars don’t sell for much. This is reported by the credit information agency Experian, the […]

These used AWD cars are ready to brave the winter weather and are available for under $25,000

Have a pre-purchase inspection performed The best thing you can do before purchasing a used vehicle is to have a pre-purchase inspection (or PPI) carried out. It’s a simple process: find and pay a local mechanic to have the vehicle you’re considering inspected to ensure there are no hidden problems. It’s a small price to […]