New Lexus RX, TX, CT and hydrogen sedan teased?
Lexus revealed three of its next-generation electric vehicles yesterday and included several photos of the cars as part of the announcement. Curiously, one of them showed not only the EVs but also …
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Lexus RZ electric SUV revealed in first official photos, teasers – three more EVs shown, including sports car
As part of Toyota's big electric vehicle showcase today, the company gave the world its first look at the Lexus RZ. The brand's first dedicated electric vehicle will be revealed in full …
VIDEO REVIEW: 2022 Honda Civic RS in Malaysia
https://youtu.be/QMXBvulMJWc Still a ways to go before the new Honda Civic is launched in Malaysia in the first quarter of next year, but we were given a short test drive at the …
REVIEW: 2022 Honda Civic RS in Malaysia – first impressions of the new C-segment sedan benchmark
It's an unenviable position, being at the top of your game. Sure, it's nice to reap the plaudits and successes, but the pressure to perform is immense, and your status as head …
2022 Honda Civic previewed in Malaysia – 11th-gen FE with 182 PS open for booking, launching in Q1 2022
It's here – Honda Malaysia has finally opened the order books for the new 11th-generation Civic on our shores. The FE, which will be launched in the first quarter of 2022, replaces …
Honda City Hatchback in Malaysia – we ask LPL Rei Sakamoto on why not Jazz, no turbo engine and more
Twenty-five years on from its debut, the ASEAN-market Honda City has finally gotten a hatchback variant. The five-door model replaces the evergreen Jazz in the region as the latter becomes more sophisticated …
ASEAN NCAP Decade of Safer Vehicle awards: Honda best road safety partner, Toyota most 5-star cars
During its tenth-anniversary celebration today, ASEAN NCAP took the opportunity to give out its Decade of Safer Vehicle awards to recognise the vehicle safety achievements of car companies and individuals. Honda was …
ASEAN NCAP celebrates 10th anniversary – improving safety in Malaysia and across the region since 2011
The New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, having started by crash testing eight models with funding with Global NCAP. Since then, …
Hyundai Palisade launching in Malaysia December 16
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motor (HSDM) has locked down a date for the launch of the Palisade – the ginormous flagship SUV will make its virtual local debut this Thursday, December 16, according to …
Honda Malaysia focused on hybrid vehicles – no plans on introducing EVs yet, working with gov’t on policy
Honda Malaysia has gone all in on hybrid technology, having sold locally-assembled petrol-electric models on our shores since 2012. The company continues to offer these vehicles in the form of the City …
Honda City e:HEV RS hybrid makes up just 5% of Malaysian City sedan sales, more than 22k sold overall
During the launch of the City Hatchback today, Honda Malaysia announced that it has sold over 22,000 units of the latest fifth-generation sedan model since its launch in October last year. Of …
Honda City Hatchback launched in Malaysia – 1.5L i-VTEC priced from RM76k, e:HEV RS hybrid early 2022
After a drawn-out marketing campaign that began in October, Honda Malaysia has finally launched the City Hatchback today. The five-door, which replaces the Jazz in the Southeast Asian region, brings some of …
Porsche Vision Gran Turismo revealed, coming to GT7
Porsche is a relatively late addition to the world of Gran Turismo, having only made its debut in the most recent title, Gran Turismo Sport, in 2017. But Zuffenhausen's presence in Japan's …
Hyundai Palisade launching in Malaysia this month – 2.2L AWD diesel and 3.8L V6 2WD petrol, 7 or 8 seats
Exactly a week after spyshots of the Hyundai Palisade being published on this site, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has finally announced that the ginormous seven-seater SUV is coming to Malaysia this month. …
2022 Kia Carnival open for booking in Malaysia – live photos of CBU 11-seater MPV with 202 PS 2.2L diesel
Kia distributor Dinamikjaya Motors has officially previewed the new Carnival today – the fourth-generation MPV is open for booking as a CBU import ahead of the start of CKD local assembly in …
Kia Carens returns as three-row SUV for Indian market
Remember the Kia Carens? It was a small seven-seater MPV that was once sold in Malaysia as the Naza Citra and Rondo. Well, three years after the third-generation model was discontinued worldwide, …
Malaysia lacks clear EV policy despite zero tax – report
The government's proposal to exempt electric vehicles from import, excise and road tax, announced during the tabling of Budget 2022 in October, was widely lauded by car companies and consumers alike. It …
Haval H6 Plug-in Hybrid shown in Thailand: electrified 1.5L turbo, 326 hp, 530 Nm, 201 km electric range!
Great Wall Motor's (GWM) continued assault on the Thai market continues with the world premiere of the Haval H6 Plug-in Hybrid. A development of the H6 Hybrid launched earlier this year, it …
2022 Peugeot 2008 CKD rolls off Malaysian plant – AEB confirmed, Thailand first, rest of ASEAN later on
Yesterday, Peugeot launched the new 2008 in Thailand, fully-imported from Malaysia. Now, Stellantis has announced that the first units of the B-segment SUV have rolled out of its plant in Gurun, Kedah …
Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport launched in Thailand – sportier looks, hybrid engine, chassis tweaks, RM155k
Launched in Taiwan in September, the Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport has now made its way to Thailand, adding a sportier design to the popular SUV. A total of 27,794 units of …
