TEST GUIDE: 2026 Proton

Actually, it’s no surprise when Proton decided to ‘feed’ the engine Intelligent Green Technology (i-GT) 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbo engine replacing the previous 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbo engine for the 2026 X70 SUV. Same as the one made for the X50 facelift. This new engine can produce 181 hp at 5,500 rpm and 290 Nm of torque […]

Jaecoo J5 – exhibition model gallery in Malaysia, 1.5 turbo 147 hp / 210 Nm, CVT, expected under RM120k – paultan.org

The soon-to-be-launched Jaecoo J5 in Malaysia has now been fully revealed, giving a clear idea of ​​what this B-segment SUV has to offer. Positioned as the most affordable model in the Jaecoo range, the J5 is expected to be offered at an estimated price of under RM120,000, making it a new challenger in an increasingly […]

You have more power over your car’s gas mileage than you think

The great thing about internal combustion engines (ICE) is that with so many variables to consider, no two engines are alike. Some are attuned to sipping fuel like a grandma with tea, while others burn it with the enthusiasm of a bonfire. Some engines reward finesse, others tolerate abuse, and most quietly show off your […]

The performance car that makes the RS6 Avant look too expensive

Station wagons already occupy a niche corner in the automotive world, and performance cars occupy an even larger niche position. Yet they offer something that most other body styles don’t: they are the ultimate all-in-one performance cars. They can keep up with sports cars, drive almost as well as a sedan and carry cargo like […]

The overlooked middleweight that gets comfort, power and value just right

Motorcyclists nowadays place more and more demands on their motorcycles. While there are still specialty motorcycles for just about everything from dirt bikes to sport bikes, versatility is what sells these days. Naturally, buyers are drawn to the one platform that really promises it all: adventure bikes. Unfortunately, there are almost always compromised machines trying […]

As the EV market pivots, this automaker will stay the course

Times are tough for auto bean counters in Detroit: Ford is posting $19.5 billion in losses and killing the F-150 Lightning. Stellantis does dumping its plug-in hybrids. And General Motors yesterday posted a $6 billion loss on its balance sheet for 2025, yes, tied to its aggressive investments in battery-electric vehicles. But yesterday’s SEC filing […]

Volkswagen is suffering more than its competitors from the problems in the auto industry amid global uncertainty

Perhaps no automaker has been hit harder by the shifting political winds in Washington and the tumult in the global auto industry than Volkswagen. The German automaker’s U.S. sales fell 20% in the last three months of 2025 due to tariffs, trade conflicts and the loss of incentives to promote electric vehicles.Volkswagen’s problems are an […]