2021-2022 Japan Car of the Year nominees – 29 cars
The nominees for the 2021-2022 Car of the Year Japan awards have been named, with 29 cars vying for the top prize. The nominated vehicles are passenger cars that were announced or …
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2021 Maserati Ghibli Hybrid launched in Malaysia – 2.0L turbo mild hybrid; 330 PS, 450 Nm; from RM428k
Naza Italia has launched the new Maserati Ghibli Hybrid in Malaysia, several months after the brand's first electrified model made its initial debut in July last year. Prices start at RM427,800 for …
Hap Seng Star launches online Mercedes-Benz merchandise store – free shipping with RM300 spent
Hap Seng Star has launched a new online store in Malaysia that specialises in official Mercedes-Benz merchandise. With a vast catalogue of products on offer, there’s something for everyone, from current Mercedes-Benz …
Perodua sales increased by 96.7% in October 2021 – 27,858 units beats previous record set a year ago
Perodua managed to deliver 27,858 vehicles in October 2021, which is a significant increase from the 14,160 units registered in September – about 96.7%. This is a continuation of an upward trend …
2021 Honda City 1.5L V Sensing launched in Malaysia – Honda Sensing suite with AEB; priced from RM90k
Honda Malaysia has introduced a new variant for the City called the 1.5L V Sensing, which retails for RM90,212 on-the-road without insurance - full sales tax exemption factored in. The new offering …
2022 Peugeot 5008 facelift launched in Thailand – CBU from Malaysia; sole Allure variant priced from RM233k
The second-generation Peugeot 5008 facelift has been launched in Thailand, with a single Allure variant being offered to customers there. Priced at 1.869 million baht (RM233,083), the seven-seat SUV comes fully imported …
Toyota AE86 Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno get reproduced parts via GR Heritage Parts programme
Toyota has announced that it is reproducing spare parts for the AE86 Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno, which will be offered in Japan and overseas through its GR Heritage Parts programme. The …
Volvo XC60 facelift teased for Malaysia – launch soon?
Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) has begun teasing the XC60 facelift on social media, which suggests that a local launch is imminent. The sole image posted on the company’s social media pages provides …
Great Wall Ora Good Cat launched in Thailand – up to 500 km range; 3 variants; priced from RM123k-RM149k
Great Wall Motors (GWM) has officially launched the Ora Good Cat in Thailand, with the fully electric hatchback attracting quite a lot of orders prior to its introduction. Customers there will be …
REVIEW: 2021 Toyota Harrier in Malaysia – RM249k
In its first two generations, the Toyota Harrier was closely related to the Lexus RX, with the former being sold exclusively in Japan because Toyota had yet to launch the Lexus brand …
2021 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid open for booking in Malaysia – CKD; RM137k est; Toyota Safety Sense
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced that the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is now open for booking in Malaysia, with the new variant carrying an estimated price tag of RM137,000 on-the-road without …
Budget 2022: EVs in Malaysia to be completely tax free soon – zero import and excise duties, free road tax!
We’ve been waiting for the government to announce initiatives relating to electric vehicles for some time now, and during the tabling of Budget 2022 (Bajet 2022), we finally have a better idea …
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV debuts – now with 20 kWh battery, 87 km EV range, more powerful e-motors
At long last, Mitsubishi has finally unveiled the new Outlander PHEV, which will go on sale in Japan from December 16 this year. Australia and New Zealand will follow after in the …
2022 Honda Civic gets five-star ASEAN NCAP rating
The New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) has given the latest Honda Civic a five-star rating following its latest round of testing. The Civic is Honda’s first model …
2022 Honda Civic launched in Indonesia – sole RS variant only; 178 PS and 240 Nm; priced from RM166k
While we continue to wait for the arrival of the 11th-generation Honda Civic in Malaysia, Indonesia recently joined Thailand and Singapore in launching the C-segment sedan. Just like in Singapore, only one …
Mazda CX-3 set to be discontinued in Europe – report
In May this year, Mazda announced that it would discontinue the CX-3 (and Mazda 6 sedan) in the United States, and it looks like Europe will undergo the same exercise as well. …
Tesla’s market value crossed the USD1 trillion mark after Hertz orders 100,000 Model 3s for its rental fleet
Tesla’s market capitalisation has crossed USD1 trillion (RM4.15 trillion) for the first time after Hertz announced on Monday that it would invest to offer the largest electric vehicle rental fleet in North …
South Korea’s ENPlus to invest USD98.6 million in the Philippines to manufacture EVs, including e-jeepneys
South Korean firm ENPlus has confirmed that it will invest five billion Philippine pesos (around USD98.6 million or RM408.9 million) to set up an electric vehicle manufacturing facility in the Philippine Economic …
2022 Honda HR-V to launch in Thailand in early Nov
The third-generation Honda HR-V was first revealed in February this year and has since gone on sale in markets like Japan and Europe. Before 2021 comes to a close, the B-segment crossover …
UMW Toyota Motor launches GR parts and accessories for GR Yaris, Vios GR-S, Vios and Yaris in Malaysia
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has launched a range of Gazoo Racing (GR) parts and accessories for the GR Yaris, Vios GR-S, Vios and Yaris in Malaysia, which are available at five GR …
