July 2022 Malaysian vehicle sales down by 23% – MAA
The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has released vehicle sales data for the month of July 2022, announcing that a total of 48,922 new vehicles were delivered to buyers last month. This is …
REVIEW: 2022 Perodua Alza AV – the best family car below 100k in Malaysia, not just among 7-seater MPVs
Perodua Alza 2022 - Quick Facts The Alza 2022 was launched on July 20, 2022. It comes in 3 specs - X, H and AV. If you are interested in buying a …
Proton to invest in EV charging network in Malaysia; in talks with eight providers for home, public charging
Alongside today's announcement of the partnership between Proton and smart for the distribution of smart electric vehicles, Proton intends to invest in an EV charging network through collaboration with a local charging …
Honda Malaysia celebrates first 2022 Honda HR-V delivery – over 1,300 units delivered since launch
Honda Malaysia today celebrated the delivery of the first 2022 Honda HR-V to Nurul Hafida Binti Mhd Jais during an official handover ceremony held at MJN Motors in Cheras, Selangor. In addition …
Proton hopes the government will extend incentives for CBU EVs beyond Dec 31, 2023 – no CKD plans yet
Earlier today, Proton and electric carmaker smart Automobile Company signed a general distributorship agreement (GDA) which will see Proton sell and service smart vehicles in Malaysia and Thailand. The smart #1 will …
Proton aims to sell 800-1,000 units of smart vehicles annually in Malaysia; targets 10,000 units by 2027
Smart #1 As part of the partnership between Proton and smart that was formalised at the distributor agreement signing ceremony today, Proton will be aiming to sell between 800 and 1,000 units …
smart to enter Thailand market via Proton in mid-2024 – Malaysia set to be first ASEAN country to get RHD #1
Earlier this morning, Proton and smart Automobile Company signed a general distributorship agreement (GDA), which will see the former sell smart EVs in Malaysia and Thailand. In an official release, the national …
Proton and smart officially sign distributor agreement – smart #1 EV to be launched in Malaysia in Q4 2023
Proton and electric carmaker smart Automobile Company today formalised its partnership with the signing of a general distributorship agreement (GDA), which will see the former sell and service smart vehicles in Malaysia …
Hyundai Motor Group now third-largest carmaker as of 1H 2022; 27,000 EVs sold in US, second after Tesla
The Hyundai Motor Group is now the world's third-largest automaker by sales volume, with the group announcing earlier this week that it has sold 3.3 million vehicles in the first half of …
2022 Perodua Alza AV now supports Apple CarPlay – for existing cars, it will be activated during service
The 2022 Perodua Alza AV now supports Apple CarPlay. We have received confirmation from Perodua that the carmaker has obtained the necessary certification and approval from Apple to now roll out the …
992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS revealed – first Porsche with DRS, 525 PS and 465 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds
The all-new 992 generation Porsche 911 GT3 RS has arrived and as the moniker is the first thing to catch the eye, introduction to the new GT3 RS should begin with the …
2023 Proton X90 spotted testing in Malaysia again – now with less camo; to get 1.5L TGDi three-cylinder?
It’s widely known that Proton will add a second SUV to its line-up, which will be a seven-seater based on the Geely Haoyue (also known as the Okavango in other markets). Over …
Aston Martin DBR22 – roofless V12-powered 2+2 concept celebrates 10 years of bespoke Q division
Aston Martin has revealed its new DBR22 at the 2022 Monterey Car Week. The V12 two-seater coach-built concept celebrates 10 years of Q by Aston Martin, the company’s in-house bespoke division. The …
Nissan Almera Turbo now offered with Tomei package – aerokit, tint film, sport pedals, door visors; RM8k
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has announced the availability of Tomei accessories for all variants of the Nissan Almera. Designed to enhance the visual presence of the turbocharged B-segment sedan, the accessories …
Polestar 6 EV confirmed for production – 2+2 based on the O2 electric roadster concept, due out by 2026
Earlier this year, the Polestar O2 electric roadster concept was revealed, and the company has now confirmed that it will go into production. The Swedish electric performance car company expects the series …
Perodua B-segment sedan rendered based on latest Toyota Vios – DNGA platform, revised front and rear
The fourth-generation Toyota Vios (known as the Yaris Ativ in Thailand) is underpinned by the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform, which is also used by Perodua Ativa and Alza that are …
Dongfeng EVs to be assembled in Thailand from 2023 – EV Primus investing RM50 million to set up a plant
Thailand's move to drive electrification forward has seen a number of incentives being announced, ranging from tax breaks to subsidies aimed at promoting local production and the take-up of electric vehicles (EVs). …
Proton X50 SST prices up to RM10k more – RM86,300-RM113,300; Iriz and Persona up by as much as RM3.4k
Proton has updated the prices of the X50, Persona and Iriz to include sales and service tax (SST). Following the end of the SST exemption on June 30, 2022, the national carmaker …
First 10 units of Subaru BRZ sold out In Indonesia within the first hour of its unveiling at GIIAS 2022
Subaru Indonesia has revealed that the first 10 units of the all-new Subaru BRZ were sold out within an hour of the car's unveiling at the on-going Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show …
Haval Cool Dog 1.5 turbo SUV has a pretty cool design, but will Great Wall make it in right-hand drive guise?
Hot on the heels of the Ora Good Cat is Cool Dog, the latest compact SUV from Great Wall Motors' Haval brand. Man, I would really like to meet the person who …
