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 …
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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 …
2022 Subaru XV facelift previewed in Thailand – 2.0i-P EyeSight and GT, 2022 launch; Malaysia next?
Subaru is showcasing the facelifted XV at the Thai Motor Expo tomorrow, and ahead of the event, Headlight Magazine has details the initial specifications of the all-wheel-drive crossover. As previously reported, the …
2022 Peugeot 2008 launched in Thailand – CBU Malaysia, 130 PS 1.2L turbo 3-cyl, AEB, RM149k
Thais have been waiting for the new Peugeot 2008 ever since it made an appearance at the Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) last year. Fourteen months later, the B-segment crossover has finally …
2022 Genesis G90 revealed, takes aim at Merc S-Class
Having firmly established itself as a credible rival to the usual Germans, Genesis is now taking a serious stab at the luxury segment with the new G90. The flagship of Hyundai's premium …
Nissan Chill-Out concept previews sub-Ariya electric SUV; Max-Out, Surf-Out and Hang-Out also shown
Earlier, you read about Nissan's Ambition 2030 strategy, which outlines the accelerated electrification of the company's lineup. Of course, business presentations can be pretty dry without some eye candy to get punters …
2022 Volvo S90 to get Android Auto OS in Malaysia?
The facelifted Volvo XC60, launched in Malaysia last week, introduced Volvo's latest infotainment system – which is based on the Android Automotive operating system – on our shores. It looks like the …
2022 Volvo XC60 facelift in Malaysia – closer look at Recharge T8 Inscription Plus PHEV, priced at RM325k
Last week, Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) launched the facelifted XC60, which adds a mildly-revised design, some new technologies and a new base engine. The refreshed premium SUV is now in showrooms, so …
2022 Mazda BT-50 pick-up truck and MX-30 EV or CX-30 CKD coming to Malaysia soon – preview on Nov 29
Mazda distributor Bermaz has released a teaser of two upcoming models, which it will preview on November 29. The sole image only shows silhouettes of the new cars, but we can see …
BMW M turns 50th in 2022, celebrates with heritage badge, paints – M2, M4 GTS, hybrid M car confirmed
It was in 1972 that BMW created a motorsport division dedicated to furthering the brand's racing activities. It wasn't long before the fledgling BMW Motorsport (now called BMW M) started messing around …
