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 […]
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 […]
If you recently left Formula 1 because it felt like there was more talk about dirty air than overtaking, then maybe it’s time to rekindle your love. This 2026 season represents a new chapter: a factory reset for both the powertrain and aerodynamics, with the focus now on smaller, lighter cars. More than anything, this […]
Adventure bikes are quite technologically sound these days. And it is a requirement. They are over-engineered because not only are they expected to handle all kinds of situations and weather conditions, but they are also expected to handle vastly different loads, from just the rider to a rider, the passenger and the luggage. The type […]
Love has a funny way of sneaking up on you. Sometimes it arrives loudly, sometimes it appears quietly, without asking permission. For me, love is not always about grand gestures. Sometimes it’s as simple as seeing a familiar car on the road and feeling like something is moving. Cars carry stories. Some sweet, some bittersweet. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]