REVIEW: 2024 Honda CR-V – 6th-gen 1.5L turbo tested
Practicality has been a term long associated with the Honda CR-V, with its space and usability leading the way in for many buyers. In more recent times, technology has been added to …
2024 Mercedes-AMG CLE53 4Matic+ Coupe debuts – 3.0L inline-six with electric turbo, ISG; 449 PS, 600 Nm
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the performance AMG version of the CLE Coupe, which is a model introduced by the carmaker in July this year to replace both the C-Class and E-Class coupes. The …
Proton looking to expand volume by exporting beyond ASEAN – Tg Malim aims 500k production, 50% export
Proton is looking to greatly increase its production volume to 500,000 units, of which 50% are destined for export markets. This was revealed by Proton CEO Dr Li Chunrong during a press …
Toyota Sport Crossover Concept EV to be sold outside China – co-developed with BYD and FAW
The Toyota Sport Crossover Concept EV that was shown at Toyota's Kenshiki forum in Brussels, Belgium will enter the European market after all, the manufacturer confirms. A production version of the fastback …
Toyota is the most valuable automotive brand in 2023, says Interbrand – BMW overtakes Tesla; Mercedes 2nd
For another year running, Toyota has been named the world’s most valuable automotive brand in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2023 report. The Japanese carmaker ranked sixth overall in a list that includes …
Are “solid” older cars really safe in an accident?
How safe was the car you drove in the 1990s? That was the question posed by the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP), which celebrating its 30th anniversary by reflecting on the …
Proton sold 12,296 units in November 2023 – 141,900 units YTD surpasses 2022 total; Saga still best-seller
Proton has announced its November 2023 sales report, with 12,296 units (domestic and export) sold last month, down 476 units (or about 3.7%) from October 2023. This brings the carmaker’s year-to-date (YTD) …
2024 Mazda CX-3 updated in Malaysia – ADAS, LED lighting on all 1.5L, 2.0L variants; fr RM116k-139k OTR
Mazda distributor in Malaysia, Bermaz Motor Trading has launched the updated Mazda CX-3 for the 2024 model year, bringing 1.5 litre and 2.0 litre engine choices across three variants. The line-up is …
Lexus Kota Kinabalu – first Lexus 3S centre in Sabah
Lexus Malaysia has launched its first showroom in Kota Kinabalu, which is operated by Borneo Mobility Sabah. Located at Mile 5.5, Tuaran Road, Lexus Kota Kinabalu is the company’s second-ever centre in …
2024 Mazda 2 facelift launched in Malaysia – auto LED headlamps, styling tweaks, cruise control; fr RM109k
Bermaz Motor today launched the new Mazda 2 facelift, which continues to arrive as a fully-imported (CBU) model from Thailand. Still offered in hatchback and sedan forms, the B-segment car is priced …
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV to launch Dec 6 in Malaysia
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has released a teaser for an upcoming EV for the Malaysian market, and based on what's visible of its silhouette, this will be the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV that made its …
2024 Mitsubishi Triton gets 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
The latest Mitsubishi Triton is the first pick-up truck to be tested under ASEAN NCAP’s (New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries) 2021-2025 assessment protocol and has been awarded a five-star …
Toyota Sport Crossover Concept debuts in Europe – EV jointly developed with BYD; launch due in 2025
The Toyota Sport Crossover Concept has made its European debut during the carmaker’s recent Kenshiki forum in Brussels, Belgium. Serving to preview a new electric vehicle (EV) that will be launched in …
Chery opens 4S centre in Kuantan, first in East Coast
Chery has opened a flagship 4S centre in Kuantan, its first facility in the East Coast. The outlet, operated by Evenergy Auto and located at Kawasan Perindustrian Semambu, was officially opened by …
2024 Toyota Hilux Hybrid 48V – 2.8L turbodiesel pick-up truck adds 16 PS/65 Nm mild-hybrid system
The venerable Toyota Hilux has been unveiled for the 2024 model year with a mild-hybrid powertrain, pairing its 2.8 litre turbodiesel engine with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system that contributes 16 PS and …
Toyota Urban SUV Concept previews new EV B-SUV – Europe launch in 2024; FWD, AWD; 2 battery options
At Toyota’s recent Kenshiki forum in Brussels, Belgium, the Japanese carmaker unveiled the Urban SUV Concept, which previews a new production electric vehicle (EV) that will be launched in Europe in 2024. …
Auto Bavaria is the first dealership to offer specialised services for classic BMW and MINI cars in Malaysia
Auto Bavaria has announced it is the first dealership in Malaysia to offer specialised services dedicated to BMW and MINI vehicles which have achieved classic status at its Ara Damansara facility. This …
2024 Honda CR-V in Malaysia – initial spec details, four variants, 1.5L S, E, V AWD turbo, 2.0L e:HEV RS hybrid
Ahead of the sixth-generation Honda CR-V's Malaysian launch, which is expected later this month, Honda Malaysia has been previewing the SUV via a series of customer showcases at selected dealerships across the …
INV New Material Technology breaks ground for EV battery separator factory in Penang Technology Park
Chinese lithium battery manufacturer INV New Material Technology has broken ground for a battery separator factory that will constructed at the Penang Technology Park in Bertam, Kepala Batas in Penang, according to …
Proton S70 to have enough spare parts – new measures put in place to ensure stock availability
Proton has assured S70 buyers that there will be enough spare parts for the sedan as it has implemented new measures to ensure stock availability. This was revealed by Wan Hazran Wan …
