Renault Kiger in Indonesia – two 1.0L petrols, fr RM64k
Following its debut in India in January this year, the Renault Kiger compact SUV has gone on sale in Indonesia starting from 220 million Indonesian rupiah (RM63,842), and two variants will be …
2021 Geely Emgrand – B-seg sedan launched in China
Geely has officially launched the Emgrand B-segment sedan in China, following its public debut at the Chengdu Auto Show. The fourth-generation sedan now sits on the automaker's BMA platform (same as the …
Proton Saga Knight concept – new interior pics, modern retro vibe with full-width digital dashboard
Last week, we got to have a look at modern digital rendition of the Proton Saga Aeroback Knight courtesy of former Proton designer and current head of industrial design at MIMOS, Saharudin …
Porsche confirms CKD operations in Malaysia from 2022 at Sime Darby plant – first outside of Europe!
Breaking news! Porsche has officially announced that it will set up CKD operations in Malaysia, which will be the first outside of Germany. According to the carmaker, the move is aimed at …
2021 Toyota Fortuner Legender in Thailand gets new kit – now with dual-zone AC, blind spot monitor, RCTA
Besides the debut of the Toyota Fortuner GR Sport, the Fortuner Legender also received an updated kit list in Thailand recently. The SUV is available in four variants over there, including the …
Malaysian police advise: No motor convoys for now
With many motoring enthusiasts in Malaysia chomping at the bit to get out and enjoy the drive or the ride with like-minded buddies, police advised motoring convoys be put on hold for …
Geely Boyue X debuts with new Vision Starburst fascia
The Geely Boyue X has just been unveiled at the Chengdu Auto Show, and it builds on the Boyue Pro model that was introduced over two years ago. The bulk of it …
Geely’s Zeekr EV brand secures USD500 mil in funding
Zeekr, which is a premium electric vehicle brand under Geely, has announced strategic partnerships with five companies that will see them invest a total of USD 500 million (around RM2.086 billion) in …
Volvo XC40 Recharge EV launching in Malaysia in 2022 – delay due to supply chain disruption, backlog; CKD?
The Volvo XC40 Recharge - the full battery electric version of Volvo's popular SUV - will be coming to Malaysia in 2022. The original timeline for the EV was for it to …
Next-gen D92A Toyota Vios will reportedly debut in Q3 2022 – DNGA platform; petrol engine first, hybrid later
The current, third-generation Toyota Vios has been around for a while now, receiving numerous updates since its initial introduction in 2013 to become what it is today. A staple in the B-segment …
DRB-Hicom revenue up 29.4% in H1 2021, y-o-y losses halved – Proton behind the improved performance
DRB-Hicom has revealed its Q2 2021 and H1 2021 results and it shows improvements. In the three months till June 30, revenue went up by 30.8% year-on-year to RM2.62 billion. For the …
Subaru Connex telematics system launched for XV and Forester in Malaysia – RM1,900; retrofit available
TC Subaru, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in Malaysia, has launched its new Subaru Connex telematics system after the successful completion of a two-year trial. Priced at RM1,900, Connex will be …
Mercedes-Benz debuts pothole, bump detection system in expanded Car-to-X system capability
Having introduced car-to-X communication functionality to its cars in 2016, Mercedes-Benz has now expanded the information system's capability to include the detection of potholes and speed bumps ahead of time in order …
G20 BMW 330e M Sport in Malaysia loses digital key, wireless charger due to chip shortage; RM1.6k cheaper
The semiconductor shortage continues to disrupt vehicle production, and we're seeing the effects first hand with the locally-assembled G20 BMW 330e M Sport. At the time of writing, the plug-in hybrid sedan …
2021 Honda HR-V Hybrid in Malaysia priced at RM114k – specs closer to 1.8V; LED lights, Apple Carplay, more
Honda Malaysia has announced official pricing for the HR-V Hybrid, which retails for RM113,954.82 on-the-road without insurance. The amount factors in the ongoing sales tax exemption announced by the government previously, which …
2021 Honda City with Seed Sport body kit in Thailand
Car enthusiasts in Thailand are often spoilt for choice when it comes to aftermarket accessories. For owners of the fifth-generation Honda City, there's another body kit option in the market, courtesy of …
EV road tax structure in Malaysia – how it’s calculated, and how rates are different for sedans and non-sedans
UPDATE: EV Road Tax prices in Malaysia have been revised with a new calculation in June 2024. Please refer to the new calculation. As more electric vehicles (EVs) begin to make their …
2021 Audi Q5 Sportback launched in Malaysia – S line 2.0 TFSI quattro, CBU, from RM405k before options
The Audi Q5 Sportback has officially been launched in Malaysia, just a week following the arrival of the Q5 facelift. Only one variant, the Q5 Sportback S line 2.0 TFSI quattro, is …
EVs more than 60% cheaper to maintain vs ICE cars? BMW iX service package vs X5 in Malaysia compared
So often, the discussion of electric vehicles in Malaysia centres around the (relatively high) initial purchase price – although the new BMW iX bucks this trend. But we tend to overlook the …
Mazda holds 47.5% in restructured China joint venture
Mazda, Changan Automobile and China FAW Corporation (FAW) have released a joint statement announcing that the three companies have agreed to form a new joint venture. Through this joint venture, FAW will …
