2021-2022 Japan Car of the Year nominees – 29 cars
The nominees for the 2021-2022 Car of the Year Japan awards have been named, with 29 cars vying for the top prize. The nominated vehicles are passenger cars that were announced or …
2021 Peugeot 3008, 5008 facelift launched in Malaysia – Allure only, 1.6 THP, CKD with more kit; from RM162k
Bermaz Auto Alliance (BAuto), the newly appointed sole distributor for the Peugeot brand in Malaysia, has launched its first two SUVs - the 3008 and 5008 facelift. Both models will be available …
BMW Malaysia weighs in on Budget 2022: tax-free EVs welcomed, charging network expansion to continue
Last week's Budget 2022 announcement brought some welcome news for the automotive industry, led by the proposal to eliminate all taxes on electric vehicles. This week, BMW Group Malaysia weighed in on …
2021 Maserati Ghibli Hybrid launched in Malaysia – 2.0L turbo mild hybrid; 330 PS, 450 Nm; from RM428k
Naza Italia has launched the new Maserati Ghibli Hybrid in Malaysia, several months after the brand's first electrified model made its initial debut in July last year. Prices start at RM427,800 for …
Toyota Corolla Cross CKD: 1.8G to get LED headlights, USB-C also added, priced from RM123k to RM137k est
Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8G CBU shown Official Toyota distributor UMW Toyota Motor has released some more details regarding the CKD locally-assembled Corolla Cross, which will be launched soon with the addition of …
2022 Mitsubishi Xpander facelift teaser – new LED headlamps and DRLs, Indonesia launch at GIIAS 2021
Click to enlarge An MPV battle royale is shaping up in Indonesia, where the 2021 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) will open to the press on November 11. Our neighbour is …
Geely Leishen Power – new supercharged 1.5L to replace 1.5TD, with world’s highest thermal efficiency
Geely has officially launched Leishen Power, the automaker's new powertrain brand that includes a new modular hybrid powertrain platform dubbed Leishen Hi-X. The new hybrid powertrain platform is claimed to contain some …
2022 Toyota Raize launched in Japan – new e-Smart Hybrid, 1.2L NA 3-cylinder coming to Perodua Ativa?
Alongside the refreshed Daihatsu Rocky, Toyota has also introduced that car's sibling, the 2022 Raize, in its home market of Japan. Like the D-badged model, the compact SUV comes with a number …
VIDEO REVIEW: 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift in Malaysia – E200 and E300 CKD; priced from RM327k
https://youtu.be/cH0s_tyjrdU The facelifted W213 Mercedes-Benz E-Class was launched back in July this year, shortly after the arrival of the G30 BMW 5 Series LCI. Both the premium executive sedans are locally assembled, …
Perodua sales increased by 96.7% in October 2021 – 27,858 units beats previous record set a year ago
Perodua managed to deliver 27,858 vehicles in October 2021, which is a significant increase from the 14,160 units registered in September – about 96.7%. This is a continuation of an upward trend …
2022 Toyota Avanza, Veloz launching in Indonesia Nov 10, Daihatsu Xenia Nov 11 – D27A Perodua Alza next?
Click to enlarge The all-new 2022 Toyota Avanza and its sportier Veloz variant will be making its debut in Indonesia on November 10, Toyota Astra Motor has told local media. Meanwhile, the …
2021 Honda City 1.5L V Sensing launched in Malaysia – Honda Sensing suite with AEB; priced from RM90k
Honda Malaysia has introduced a new variant for the City called the 1.5L V Sensing, which retails for RM90,212 on-the-road without insurance - full sales tax exemption factored in. The new offering …
OPINION: Not able to charge an EV if you stay in an apartment in Malaysia? Time for a ‘right to charge’ law
The first structured steps towards electromobility in Malaysia looks like it will be taken soon, but like with everything nascent, there will undoubtedly be hurdles to overcome in the gradual switch to …
Perodua Ativa Hybrid soon? Daihatsu Rocky e-Smart Hybrid revealed – 106 PS electric motor, 1.2L generator
After months of reports, leaks and spyshots, the Daihatsu Rocky e-Smart Hybrid has finally been launched in Japan. The petrol-electric powertrain is important in our local context because it is widely tipped …
2022 Peugeot 5008 facelift launched in Thailand – CBU from Malaysia; sole Allure variant priced from RM233k
The second-generation Peugeot 5008 facelift has been launched in Thailand, with a single Allure variant being offered to customers there. Priced at 1.869 million baht (RM233,083), the seven-seat SUV comes fully imported …
2022 Ford Ranger to make global debut November 24
The drip-feed of information on the sixth-generation Ford Ranger continues, and now Ford Australia has revealed that the forthcoming pick-up truck will make its global debut on November 24. Customer feedback has …
Proton X90 seen in Malaysia – large 7-seater SUV based on Geely Haoyue on test, unique local styling?
The Geely Haoyue – or Okavango, as it's known in international markets – has been widely tipped to be the basis of Proton's next new model, and now we've got further proof. …
Volvo rolls out over-the-air updates in the United States for XC40 Recharge, 2022 XC60 Recharge
Volvo is rolling out over-the-air updates for the XC40 Recharge as well as the 2022 model-year XC60, XC60 Recharge and XC60 Polestar Engineered models with built-in Google for the United States market, …
Toyota AE86 Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno get reproduced parts via GR Heritage Parts programme
Toyota has announced that it is reproducing spare parts for the AE86 Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno, which will be offered in Japan and overseas through its GR Heritage Parts programme. The …
PLUS rolls out RFID toll collection with number plate recognition on Hutan Kampung-Sungai Dua stretch
Highway operator PLUS Malaysia has announced that it has rolled out the radio frequency identification (RFID) toll collection system along the Hutan Kampung-Sungai Dua stretch of its highway. The RFID toll fare …
