The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has so much tech stuffed into it, you’d think it was preparing for a mission to Mars. But before you go all “back in my day” on it, let’s be real – this is the kind of car that makes your daily commute feel more like a spa day than a slog through rush-hour purgatory. And that’s no bad thing. Still not convinced? Well, let Greg show you the light. He’s taken the latest generation for a spin through Austria, where the roads are scenic, the skies are blue, and the tec

Shaun

Sep 5, 2024

SAIC Motor is making waves in the global automotive scene, cementing its position as one of China’s top auto manufacturers. In the first half of 2024, the company delivered 2.12 million vehicles. Self-owned brands accounted for 59% of the sales, tallying up 1.26 million units. New energy vehicles (NEVs) were a significant chunk, with 522,000 units, reflecting a 29.5% year-on-year increase. The company sold 554,000 units outside of China – a 13.9% rise compared to last year. Since 2018, SAIC Moto

Shaun

Sep 5, 2024

Proton exceeded the 100,000-unit mark for the sixth year in a row, with 101,489 units sold so far this year. This follows another 12,690 units (domestic and export) delivered in August 2024. After a strong finish in July with 15,103 units sold, August saw a 16 percent decline, the total Year to Date (YTD) numbers also fall about 3 percent short of the 104,602 units sold during the same period (January to August) last year. Despite this, Proton claims its performance has solidified the company’s

Arvind

Sep 5, 2024

Volvo has joined the growing list of premium automakers like Porsche, Mercedes, and Bentley retreating from their ambitious battery electric vehicle (BEV) goals. Volvo was among the first to set a bold target of selling 100 percent BEVs by 2030, a pledge made in 2021. However, the company has now backtracked, acknowledging that hybrids remain crucial due to current market dynamics and consumer demand. In its latest announcement, Volvo revealed a revised goal: 90 to 100 percent of its global sale

Arvind

Sep 5, 2024

Peugeot Malaysia has announced a 5-Year free service maintenance package on all new vehicles. This move, spearheaded by Stellantis Malaysia, is aimed at providing peace of mind to new owners by covering scheduled maintenance for five years or up to 100,000 km, whichever comes first. Customers who register a Peugeot vehicle from 1-September onwards are entitled to enjoy this 5-year free service maintenance promo which covers parts costs for a total of 10 services over five years. The maintenance

Shaun

Sep 5, 2024