Automotive – VERNONCHAN.COM https://vernonchan.com/ Get the latest trusted reviews, breaking news and expert insights in consumer tech, cars, gadgets, and digital lifestyle. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:02:58 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://media.vernonchan.com/2018/05/cropped-Artboard-300px-1-32x32.png Automotive – VERNONCHAN.COM https://vernonchan.com/ 32 32 2026 Proton S70 Variant Guide: Which Trim Offers the Best Value? https://vernonchan.com/2026-proton-s70-variant-comparison-executive-premium-flagship/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:15:08 +0000 https://vernonchan.com/?p=69514 At a Glance: The TL;DR For 2026, all Proton S70 variants have been upgraded to the potent 181PS i-GT 4-cylinder engine and 7-speed DCT. While entry-level trims offer raw performance, the Flagship variant is the “Value King,” introducing a 12.3-inch screen with native Wireless Apple CarPlay and a full 13-feature Level 2 ADAS suite. Bookings […]

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]]> S70 vs Vios vs City (2026 Edition): The Battle for Malaysia’s Driveway https://vernonchan.com/2026-proton-s70-vs-vios-vs-city-comparison/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:42:03 +0000 https://vernonchan.com/?p=69505 At a Glance: The TL;DR The 2026 Proton S70 disrupts the status quo by offering C-segment power at B-segment prices. With a new 181PS i-GT engine and a 7.5s 0-100km/h sprint, it outmuscles the Honda City and the Toyota Vios Hybrid. While the Vios and City lead in established brand hybrid efficiency, the S70 abolishes […]

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]]> Proton S70 2026 vs 2024: Is the 4-Cylinder Upgrade Worth the Switch? https://vernonchan.com/2026-proton-s70-vs-2024-comparison-whats-new-better/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:43:29 +0000 https://vernonchan.com/?p=69499 At a Glance: The TL;DR The 2026 Proton S70 is a surgical strike against the compromises of the 2024 model. By swapping the 3-cylinder unit for a 181PS 1.5L i-GT 4-cylinder turbo, Proton has boosted power by 31PS and torque by 64Nm. Beyond the raw muscle, the addition of Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto […]

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]]> Under the Bonnet: Why the i-GT 4-Cylinder Engine and Recalibrated DCT are Game Changers https://vernonchan.com/2026-proton-s70-i-gt-engine-7-speed-dct-technical-performance-guide/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:19:41 +0000 https://vernonchan.com/?p=69490 At a Glance: The TL;DR The 2026 Proton S70 undergoes a total mechanical transformation, ditching the 3-cylinder unit for a sophisticated 1.5L i-GT 4-cylinder turbo engine. Paired with a recalibrated 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), this duo delivers 181PS and 290Nm. The result? A blistering 7.5s 0-100km/h sprint and a refined fuel efficiency of 5.7L/100km, […]

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]]> The 2026 Proton S70 Verdict: 181PS and Finally, Wireless CarPlay https://vernonchan.com/2026-proton-s70-price-i-gt-wireless-apple-carplay/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:53:48 +0000 https://vernonchan.com/?p=69479 At a Glance: The TL;DR Official Price: Starts from RM68,800 (Promo) or RM73,800 (List).New Engine: Standardised 181 PS / 290 Nm 1.5L i-GT 4-cylinder turbo across all trims.Performance: Blistering 7.5s 0-100 km/h sprint with 5.7L/100km efficiency.Launch Perk: RM5,000 cash rebate for the first 2,000 customers (registration by 31 March 2026). Introduction: Evolution Over Addition Since […]

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]]> 2021 Perodua Ativa (D55L) SUV: All you need to know https://vernonchan.com/2021-perodua-ativa-d55l-suv-price-specs/ Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:49:36 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=64528 Here comes a new challenger in the compact SUV segment—the Perodua Ativa. Only known as the D55L up until late Friday, the Ativa SUV introduces several novel features for a Perodua vehicle. Available for booking now, it is priced between MYR62,500 and MYR73,400, on-the-road without insurance, with sales tax exemption (SST). Aside from revealing the […]

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]]> You can book Perodua’s unnamed turbocharged compact SUV now https://vernonchan.com/2021-perodua-d55l-ativa-suv-malaysia-open-for-booking/ Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:34:23 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=64505 Perodua’s much-anticipated B-segment SUV is finally in the open. The yet-to-be-named “D55L” SUV, (widely rumoured to be the “Perodua Ativa”) is now open for booking with prices estimated to be between MYR62,500 and MYR73,400 (OTR w/o insurance with SST exemption) as revealed by Paultan. Based on the Daihatsu Rocky (aka Toyota Raize), which is built […]

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]]> Proton Special Edition Models 2021: Book now at MYR9.99 https://vernonchan.com/proton-special-edition-models-2021-book-now-at-myr9-99/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:48:38 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=64442 Having been teased and leaked for the past couple of months, PROTON today finally unwrapped not one, not two, but four special edition vehicles. The limited run cars include the Persona Black Edition and Exora Black Edition as well as Iriz R3 and Saga R3 Limited Edition models. Overall, the special edition cars feature purely […]

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]]> Ford to put Android in millions of its cars in 2023 https://vernonchan.com/ford-partners-google-android-automotive-millions-cars-2023/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:47:52 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=64394 Ford has announced that it will be partnering Google to power millions of future Ford and Lincoln vehicles with Android and Google services. The unique six-year partnership, to kick off in 2023, is poised to accelerate Ford’s transformation and reinvent the connected vehicle experience. The car maker will also use Google Cloud as its preferred […]

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]]> PROTON outs more Proton X50 videos ahead of launch https://vernonchan.com/proton-x50-promo-videos/ Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:36:19 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=64092 Ahead of the imminent Proton X50 launch on Tuesday, 27 October 2020, PROTON has released a slew of promo videos that showcase the SUV’s features including design, performance, safety, and infotainment system. The Proton X50 will be hosted virtually via a Facebook livestream, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The national carmaker had in September, opened the […]

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