Waze adds EV chargers into navigation database
Waze has announced that it will be adding EV charging stations into its database. In countries where the feature has been rolled out, you will be able to add an EV as …
Volkswagen ID.2all Concept – Golf space, Polo price, up to 450 km range, the people’s EV, at last?
The Volkswagen ID.2all concept previews an upcoming production car that's expected to be launched in 2025. Based on the number in the model name, you would expect it to be the smallest …
2023 Proton X90 buyer’s guide – all you need to know about Proton’s new 48V hybrid 7-seater SUV
UPDATE: The Proton X90 has been launched. The Proton X90 will be the next car to be launched by Proton. It is a large three-row 7-seater SUV in the D-segment that competes …
2023 C254 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe debuts – 48V mild-hybrids, PHEVs with up to 131km of electric range
The wraps have come off the new Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, which makes its debut eight months after the second-gen GLC SUV first appeared on the scene. More evolution than a radical change, …
2023 BMW M340i xDrive facelift in Malaysia – 387 hp / 500 Nm 3.0L, online-only M Sport Pro; from RM392k
The arrival of the facelifted BMW 3 Series range in Malaysia in January this year brought the announcement that the M340i xDrive and long wheelbase 330Li are to arrive in this market …
BMW i5 G60E – ROI already open with BMW Malaysia
BMW has only just announced the upcoming BMW i5 today, and a registration of interest page has already appeared on BMW Malaysia's website. That seems pretty quick considering there isn't any info …
Perodua Alza vs Toyota Veloz in 2023 – similarities and differences between the two 7-seat MPVs in Malaysia
The Toyota Veloz has been launched in Malaysia to replace the second-generation Avanza in the local line-up. Offering in a sole variant, the new seven-seat MPV is based on the Daihatsu New …
More BMW EVs coming – BMW i5 this year, iX2 in 2024
The BMW i5 - full electric version of the next generation BMW 5 Series BMW has revealed in a business update that it will be launching two new fully electric BMW-badged BEV …
Volkswagen Golf R-Line no longer on sale in Malaysia – RM170k TSI dropped, RM227k GTI now cheapest Mk8
Locally-assembled cars usually have a decent market life, but not every model lucks out. Sometimes, things end as fast as they come, although not because of any shortcomings of the part of …
Kia EV9 unveiled – E-GMP three-row EV SUV with six or seven seats, 180-degree swivel seats for 2nd row
First unveiled as a concept in November 2021, the Kia EV9 has now been unveiled, bringing a three-row SUV to the Korean brand's line-up of fully electric vehicles. As with the EV9 …
Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure in Malaysia – 180 mm longer, Airline Seat Specification; fr RM1.1m before tax
In the realm of luxury, so often more is better, and so the facelifted Bentley Bentayga is now offered in Malaysia in Extended Wheelbase (EWB) guise for more spacious accommodation in the …
Proton and Perodua continue to meet criteria that defines them as national automakers, says MITI
The government continues to consider Proton and Perodua national carmakers because of their contribution to the local automotive industry and because they meet all the necessary criteria defined under the National Automotive …
Proton launches new stamping line in Tanjung Malim – reduces parts importation by 115,000 units per annum
Proton has launched a new stamping line at its Tanjung Malim plant, which it says will improve localisation as well as reduce its exposure to import disruptions. Parts availability has been an …
2023 Proton X90 production begins in Malaysia – three-row SUV with 1.5T hybrid power coming soon?
Proton today announced the start of production of its upcoming three-row SUV, which is popularly referred to as the X90. Set to be launched later this year in conjunction with the carmaker's …
Porsche records RM181 billion in revenue for 2022; Macan EV in 2024, large SUV above Cayenne to come
German manufacturer Porsche has announced its figures for 2022, which saw the brand achieve 37.6 billion euros (RM180.9 billion), representing growth of 13.65 over its revenue figure of 33.1 billion euros (RM159.3 …
Lexus LX 700h on the way – trademark filed in Canada
The new Lexus LX is currently offered either as a turbocharged petrol LX 600 or a turbodiesel LX 500d, but thanks to trademark filings in Canada now we know Lexus is preparing …
Next-gen Mitsubishi Triton teased – 2023 debut; EV version hinted; all-new Xpander will get hybrid power
Mitsubishi teased the next-generation Triton recently when it presented its ‘Challenge 2025’ mid-term business plan, which will be in effect from fiscal year 2023 to 2025 (FY2023 to FY2025). This is the …
Acura Integra, Ford F-150 Lightning, Kia EV6 win North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year
The 2023 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) award winners were announced recently, and after starting with a list of 47 eligible vehicles, jurors went through three …
New Daihatsu Ayla maintains 1.0L engine to lower price for first time buyers; it’s more popular than 1.2L
The Daihatsu Ayla, a twin sister of our Perodua Axia and the Toyota Agya, has officially launched in Indonesia. Available with 1.0L and 1.2L engine options, the low cost green car (LCGC) …
2023 Toyota Agya launched in Indonesia – 1.2L three-cylinder; 5MT, CVT; GR-S variant; no AEB; from RM49k
Also making its launch debut alongside the Daihatsu Ayla at this year’s Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week (GJAW) is the Toyota Agya - both are sister cars to our own Perodua Axia. Toyota …
