FT: Separate lanes for Smart Tag/RFID contributing to congestion, proposes to open all lanes for all payment methods

The Federal Territories (FT) Ministry has proposed to the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) to consider allowing motorists to use any lane regardless of their payment method at toll plazas in the Klang Valley.
The proposal is part of the ministry’s bid to help ease the congestion around the capital city, especially during peak hours.


Why You Should Go For The 2019 Proton Saga Premium Instead Of The Standard Variant

Main reason: Electronic Stability Control
Less important reason: Floating touchscreen

The 2019 Proton Saga facelift recently made its market debut and the company has trimmed the model line up from four to three variants – Standard MT, Standard AT and Premium AT.
By doing so, the company is able to achieve better economies of scale and bring the prices under the magic RM40k mark while improving overall quality and equipment levels. However, if you are deciding between the automatic variants, I would strongly recommend the Premium AT variant.
I am all for losing out on some feel-good features in favour of a lower price tag but if there is one thing I can not compromise on, is safety. The Saga Premium is the only variant in the line up to come with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) which acts as a vital safety net when the car detects it’s about to spin out of control.


Regular AT vs DCT: Should you hold it in D or in N while in traffic?

When you are stuck in a traffic jam, should you leave your automatic transmission car in Drive and hold it with the brakes, or shift to Neutral and engage the parking brake/hand brake?
Depending on who you ask, you will get a different answers.
Not very long ago, it was said that you should leave your car in Drive, and that it’s not recommended to keep shifting between Drive and Neutral because doing so sends unnecessary shift shock to the driveline.


CKD 2022 Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan teased ahead of its launch in Malaysia

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has dropped a new teaser, with a cryptic message that says, “Silence will soon be broken.”

Now, they haven’t actually said what model it is (hence the teaser), but one of the hashtags used by the company mentioned #MercedesAMG.

CBU A35 Sedan pictured

Thus, the teaser could be pointing towards the locally-assembled (CKD) Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan, as evident from its signature LED daytime running lights (DRLs). The grille also looks like the one on the A35 Sedan.


Buying Volvo C40, BMW iX, or BYD Atto 3? There's a smarter way to finance your EV purchase

Electric vehicles (EVs) are fast becoming the new trophy to have. Yes, it’s always nice to have a BMW 7 Series but combustion engine cars, regardless of their status, are now seen as kind of passé.
The conversation starters at the golf club’s lounge have moved from V8 cars to high-end EVs, simply because spaceship-inspired EVs have a novelty factor that even flat-six turbocharged sports cars don’t have.
If you run a business, especially a technology-related one, you will understand the need to maintain a technologically progressive image, so a high-end EV is now almost like a necessary business car today.


Big 10 percent jump in prices of T33 2023 Nissan X-Trail in Japan, surge in raw materials and logistics costs

The T33 generation 2023 Nissan X-Trail is one of Nissan’s better success stories in recent times, at least in Japan. The 5- and 7-seater SUV was launched in Japan in July last year and it quickly became the fastest selling X-Trail in the model’s 22-year history. A total of 12,000 orders were collected within just two weeks.
However, the on-going shortage of automotive parts, especially electronics meant that Nissan had to restrict orders to only monotone colour variants.
Yesterday, the company announced that it will be revising prices of the T33 generation 2023 Nissan X-Trail. The jump in prices is very high.


Owner Review: A go-anywhere, spacious, and rare family wagon - My 2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i - S

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2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i - S


Top Rank: What are the worst-selling cars in Malaysia?

Finding the perfect car is the motto here at WapCar but "perfect" can be pretty subjective. After all, sometimes you want a car that fits your personality. Instead of going for the safe option, you would choose an alternative for wanting to stand out.

Consider what we think first before you decide

For example, choosing a Kia Picanto over a Perodua Axia, a Citroen C3 Aircross over a Perodua Myvi, a Renault Koleos over a Honda CR-V, or even a Toyota RAV4 over a BMW X1. Wait, that last one is more on price than sharing the same segment but you get the idea.

Calm down, heart

There is nothing wrong with being different. After all, sometimes you might find a gem that others may not discover.


Isuzu chooses Honda to build its next gen hydrogen FCEV trucks

Isuzu Motors Limited and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. have announced the signing of a partnership agreement that will see the latter developing and supplying hydrogen fuel cell powertrains (FCEV) to Isuzu, for heavy-duty trucks that are set to be introduced in the market by 2027.
Powered by hydrogen, these big rigs will be devoid of carbon emissions, making them a crucial piece of achieving carbon neutrality in the commercial sector. Particularly for trucks of this size – which carry large loads over long distances on the roads for extended periods of time – that also require quick refueling.


Up close and purr-sonal with the Ora Good Cat, the EV that will revolutionise Malaysians?

Sometimes, carmakers come up with the most interesting of names when it comes to their models. Names like the Geely Okavango, Mazda Laputa, and Perodua Nippa spring to mind but no matter how funny the Ora Good Cat’s name is, it might be the electric vehicle widely accepted by Malaysians.

It’s still too early to speculate the success of the Ora Good Cat in Malaysia but up north in Thailand, the Good Cat has been the talk of the Kingdom with more than 10,000 bookings received in just a week. Talk about being a pussycat magnet.


Leaked: This is the W214 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class' new face

Just days after a photo of what is allegedly the dashboard of the W214 generation 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class was leaked on Chinese social networks, we now have a sneak peak of its front-end.
Like the dashboard, this photo also originated from Chinese social networks, specifically on xiaohongshu, China’s equivalent to Instagram.
The photo suggests that the all-new W214 generation model will not ape the flagship W223 / V223 S-Class styling. Historically, the C-Class, E-Class, and S-Class generally maintain a very high level of design continuity, sharing a similar family look.


15 photos of the BYD Dolphin for you to decide if this should be your first EV

Alongside the sleek BYD Seal, BYD Singapore also previewed the BYD Dolphin at the 2023 Singapore Motor Show. Both models are slated to be launched in Singapore in H2 2023.


Tengku Zafrul visits Inokom plant, says Malaysia can be hub for ASEAN, to support EVs - and water is still wet

Minister of International Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz recently held a working visit to Malaysia’s northern economic corridor states of Kedah and Penang. Among the manufacturing plans visited by the MITI minister was the Inokom plant in Kulim.
"Southeast Asia offers good growth potential and with good policies and ecosystem, Malaysia can become an automotive hub for the ASEAN market," said Zafrul in his Facebook post on Friday.


Mobil has a new engine oil that will protect your turbocharged engines

ExxonMobil has launched the Mobil Super 3000 All-in-One Protection series in Malaysia. The new engine oil will join the existing Mobil Super 1000 and 2000 range in the market.
The Mobil Super 3000 All-in-One Protection range is a premium, fully synthetic engine oil formulated with Heat Activated Anti-Wear Molecule to protect the engine oil from high-temperature wear while keeping the engine clean.


Finally an affordable EV for Malaysians? Chery aims to launch RM 55k EV in 2022

RM 55k EV for Malaysians in the pipeline
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro on the cards
CKD operations mulled

Following the Malaysian government’s Budget 2022 announcement for tax incentives for electric vehicles (EVs), many manufacturers have jumped onto the bandwagon, announcing a slew of EVs for the country.


Mazda to roll out more hybrids and BEVs in China, starting with Mazda CX-50 HEV

Over the weekend, Mazda announced that they will be cooperating with Changan to develop electrified models, starting with the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid.
The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is set to make its debut tomorrow at the Shanghai Auto Show and Mazda will debut two more new energy vehicles (NEVs) by the end of 2024 and 2025. These models will be co-developed with Mazda’s partner in China, Changan Motors.

  Photo credit: Yiche

Earlier this year, Mazda transferred its Chinese business strategy function from its headquarters in Hiroshima to the "Mazda (China) Enterprise Management Co., Ltd." located in Shanghai, which is 100% owned by Mazda. This move will further promote the rapid development and implementation of Mazda's market strategy in China.


Proton X50 and X70 launched in Mozambique, third African country after Kenya and South Africa

Fun fact: The flag of Mozambique is the only one in the world that features an AK-47 on it. It’s one of the poorest countries in the world and yet, it is also the third African destination to launch the Proton X50 and Proton X70.

Despite being a former Portuguese colony, the country is a right-hand drive market just like the other 2 African nations that also offer the pair of Geely-based SUVs, Kenya and South Africa. Unlike the two other nations though, this is the first time the Malaysian Tiger is officially brought into Mozambique.


Avoiding flood-damaged used cars, here are the things to demand from your seller

Many car savvy folks prefer buying a used car than a new one, for one very good reason – cars depreciate the most in their first year so why not let someone else deal with the loss first?
At the same time, dealing with used car dealers can be tricky. Depending on who you speak to, the used car market can be either a gold mine or a minefield.
It takes a certain level of street-smart to find hidden good deals in the used car market place.


Video: Police escort caught on camera dangerously overtaking on a double line

A video of a police escort convoy overtaking on a double line has been going viral on social media. The video has sparked a debate on whether the police were endangering other road users and who is at fault if an accident occurs.
The video was posted by social media user Hamdan Zakaria, who accompanied the video with the caption asking whether the police will be at fault if an accident had happened in this situation.
In the video, a Honda Civic police car was seen overtaking a long train of cars on the other side of the road with its sirens on.


4 – 10 July 2020 fuel price update: Down 4 sen

In a surprising turn of events, all crude oil prices enjoy a drop of at least 2 sen this week. This is the first decrease since the world’s largest crude oil manufacturers come to an agreement on the international fuel prices.
Fuel prices in Malaysia will be as like below for the following week:

RON 95 – RM 1.65/litre (-RM 0.04)
RON 97 – RM 1.95/litre (-RM 0.04)
Euro 2M Diesel – RM 1.84/litre (-RM 0.02)
Euro 5 Diesel – RM 1.94/litre (-RM 0.02)


Keep your air-cooled legends alive at Malaysia's first Porsche Classic Partner in JB

The newly opened Porsche Centre Johor Bahru located at Danga Bay isn’t just Porsche Malaysia’s first ever 4S centre, it is also home to the first certified Porsche Classic Partner in the country.

This isn’t the first Porsche Classic Centre in Asia, let alone Southeast Asia as they are also located in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Thailand. Like others around the world, Malaysia’s first Porsche Classic Centre is located on a small corner of the Porsche Centre itself.


Punished for slow reaction? VIP outrider allegedly damages Twitter user’s car for not giving way

A Twitter user, unfortunately, became a victim of a road bully when he did not move fast enough to let a VIP convoy pass. He alleged that an outrider from the VIP convoy attempted to break his wing mirror after the convoy has already passed his car.
Twitter user Irpanos detailed his experience in a Twitter post that has since gone viral. He alleged that a VIP convoy tried to damage his car for not moving to the left lane.

This VIP convoy try to damage my car because im not going to the left lane. I dont know is it police or body guard who hit my side mirror. The traffics also dangerously tell to change lane last minutes and expect us to just go to the left lane and that can make me hit other car. pic.twitter.com/H0PtzxXjav window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []}; googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.defineSlot('/22557728108/MY_Article_Middle_leaderboard_pc', [
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— Irpanos 🏴🏴 (@FannnF) February 14, 2022

In the following thread, he explained that he couldn’t move to the left lane quickly enough as there was traffic on the lane and it would be dangerous for him to cut in.
As a result, an angry outrider, he wasn’t sure if it was a police officer or a bodyguard, decided to retaliate by hitting his side mirror after the VIP convoy had already moved past the Irpanos’ car.
Also read: Video: Indonesia President Jokowi’s convoy gives way to ambulance, watch and learn VIPs

The incident is believed to have happened along the Elite Highway near the Bandar Saujana Putra exit.
When asked if the Twitter user had turned on his signal to show his intent to move to the left lane, he explained that everything happened within a minute that there was barely any time to react.
Also read: Video: Ambulance forced to make way for Menteri’s Vellfire; Who should have priority?

The post was uploaded at around 5 pm on Monday (14-February-2022) had quickly caught the attention of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM). The Twitter user later posted an update at around 11 pm stating that he has been summoned to the police station for interrogation.
Also read: Police: Ambulance in viral video directed to stop to avoid an accident


Geely's logo is always related to the number 6, what is their affinity with it?

The Geely logo has been growing increasingly familiar in the automotive world. You can’t read about Volvo or Proton without thinking about Geely, not to mention that the company now ranks as one of the world’s biggest car manufacturers and appears frequently in the news with one new joint venture or another.
It took 30 years for Geely to become the world-renown brand that it is today along with a few changes in the logo and corporate identity. But how did they get from a mountain to a shield?

Geely Chairman Li Shufu

It all started with some careful Chinese traditional calculations. In Chinese tradition, it is common practice for business owners to go to Feng Shui masters to come up with auspicious names for their new businesses.


2022 Proton Persona: Costs RM 3.6k to maintain over 5 years/100k km, here's the breakdown

A couple of weeks ago, Proton launched the enhanced 2022 Proton Persona. Like the Iriz, the new Persona gets a host of notable improvements, but there’s no crossover-esque variant here.

In this article, we will take a closer look and see how much owners need to pay in terms of maintenance and insurance cost for the 2022 Proton Persona over a 5-year period.


Wireless Android Auto is now available on selected BMW models

BMW recently released a new video showcasing the recently-updated BMW 5 Series running wireless Android Auto, roughly 6 months after announcing their plans to include support for Android users.
With that in place, BMW models running on Operating System 7.0 now support both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, both wirelessly.


TC Subaru offers special assistance to flood-hit Subaru owners in Malaysia

TC Subaru Sdn Bhd, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in Malaysia, has announced that they are offering a lending hand to Subaru owners who were hit by the sudden flash floods in the country.
The manufacturer is offering a 15 percent discount on all parts at all authorised Subaru service centres nationwide. The special discount is a way for TC Subaru to offer owners who were affected by the flood a helping hand when repairing their cars.


How to use the new off-road driving features in 2020 Toyota Hilux - Superflex suspension, Auto LSD, new A-TRC

Earlier this year, UMW Toyota Motor launched the new 2020 Toyota Hilux, which now comes with a more powerful 204 PS/500 Nm 2.8-litre common rail turbodiesel engine, plus an expanded set of safety features which now include Toyota Safety Sense, packing autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane departure alert, blind spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA) as well as adaptive cruise control.

There’s also a 150 PS/400 Nm 2.4-litre engine for the lower variants – same power output as before but it is now tweaked to be 5 percent more fuel efficient.


Watch: Unseen dashcam footage of cash-in-transit vehicle getting shot in South Africa

While the media reports that heists, where robbers open fire at cash-in-transit (CIT) vehicles, are an almost daily occurrence in South Africa, there has yet to be a video to show just how terrifying these situations can be until now.

This video of a CIT driver doing all he can to keep him and his colleague alive while evading shooters have earned them praise and death threats since the incident.


Add a Nissan to your Lazada cart! Nissan Malaysia launches online shop

When they say you can buy anything on the Lazada, they’re not wrong. Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has officially launched the Nissan Flagship Store on Lazada Malaysia to herald a new Nissan vehicle-purchasing experience.

The launch of the online store conveniently lines up with Lazada’s 5.5 Sale. To join in with the 5.5 fun, ETCM is offering a low booking price of RM 250 for the 2020 Nissan Almera, facelifted 2021 Nissan Navara, Nissan X-Trail, or the Nissan Serena S-Hybrid.


Road traffic noise in Malaysia has risen at least 19% compared to 10 years ago

A study done by the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s (UTM) Institute of Noise and Vibration shows that road traffic noise levels read almost 20 percent more than it did back in 2010. The study was conducted in several locations in Malaysia.
Professor Dr Mohd Salman Leong, director of the Institute of Noise and Vibration of UTM, told The Star that a study on the Cheras-Kajang Expressway in Klang Valley showed the average noise levels in the day has spiked 19 percent from 64 dBA in 2010 to 76.4 dBA in 2017.
Note: dBA is a measure of sound and stands for A-weighted decibels


Malaysia-bound 2022 Honda HR-V may get Corolla Cross-style CRT TV-like infotainment? Here’s why

TH-spec shown

Despite the all-new 2022 Honda HR-V that is available in our neighbours across ASEAN looking like the Japan-spec Vezel, they are different on the inside. In particular, the infotainment head unit.

Could the exciting models be the HR-V and BR-V?

For Malaysians looking forward to get the all-new HR-V, the wait is nearly over as it along with the all-new BR-V are hinted to be among two new models that Honda Malaysia will launch in 2022. But what is indeed different about that head unit?

For starters, the infotainment unit shown in both the Thai- and Indo-spec HR-V feature a protrusion on the back, so it's not exactly a floating unit like the one offered in Japan and Europe.


Inspired by Lion King, this Hyundai Mufasa is aimed at the Toyota Corolla Cross

At the 2023 Auto Shanghai, Hyundai debuted the brand-new Hyundai Mufasa – its name clearly inspired by the 90s Disney movie, Lion King.
Now, eyebrow-raising name aside, the Hyundai Mufasa is a China-only compact crossover, one that aims at rivals like the Toyota Corolla Cross. It is set to go on sale in China some time in June.


Perodua Aruz two models priced at RM 72,900 and RM 77,900

 The seven-seat SUV Perodua Aruz comes in two models and is priced at:
Aruz 1.5X: RM 72,900
Aruz 1.5AV: RM 77,900


New 2022 Mazda 3 launched in Thailand; New colour, updated ACC

Mazda Thailand has launched the new 2022 Mazda 3 with a new paint finish and equipment updates. Apart from the entry variant that saw a slight increase of 10,000 baht (around RM 1.3k), prices of the upper-rung variants have maintained over the pre-updated model.

Current selling prices for the locally-assembled (CKD in Thailand) new 2022 Mazda 3 (Sedan and Liftback) in Thailand are:


Radiant Red 2020 Nissan Almera Turbo challenges Honda City RS in latest teaser ad

Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has just teased the imminent arrival of the all-new 2020 Nissan Almera in its latest ad.

The overarching theme in the 1-minute video is “challenge all beliefs”. What is the belief that Nissan wants consumers to challenge?


All-new 2020 Honda City taunts the Toyota Vios with LED headlights

A week after Honda Malaysia teased the all-new 2020 Honda City, they've done it again with today's post - this time confirming the availability of LED headlights.

Thailand model pictured - note LED headlights

And they've paired the post with a particularly spicy caption too:
Time to expose the pretenders.


2021 Volvo S90 Recharge T8 launched in Malaysia; from RM 339k, 180 km/h speed limit

Volvo Car Malaysia has officially launched the new 2021 Volvo S90 facelift. At launch, there are 2 variants available – T5 Momentum and Recharge T8 Inscription Plus. The T8 is priced at RM 339,314 (OTR without insurance and SST), while the T5’s price after SST exemption is yet to be confirmed.
Comparatively, the pre-facelift Volvo S90 T8 Inscription Plus was priced at RM 368,920 after SST exemption. This makes the facelifted S90 Recharge T8 around RM 19k cheaper than before.


Outgrowing Malaysia, Vietnam's VinFast will launch EV models in US and Europe next year

Vietnam’s carmaker, Vinfast, plans to launch two electric vehicles (EV) in the US March next year. The two EVs are the VF e35 and VF e36 which was unveiled earlier this year.
Despite only 3 years in the automotive industry, VinFast has expanded globally and won the EV race against Malaysian car makers.

Now called the VF e36

The company said that it has officially kick-started its branches in the US, Canada, France, Germany and the Netherlands in preparation for its launch in those markets. To prepare its entry into these markets, VinFast has recruited automotive and business experts from brands like Tesla, BMW, and Toyota.


Toyota Veloz continues lead as Xpander stays not too far behind in Thailand's April 2023 sales

Thailand's 7-way, 7-seater sales battle goes to the Toyota Veloz for yet another month, as the model continues its lead in April 2023 and subsequently the year-to-date numbers.

Autolife.tv's data points the Alza's sibling netting 1,115 units sold in the fourth month of 2023, a slight drop from last month. Its closest rival, the Mitsubishi Xpander, eked out 1,002 cars sold in the same month.


BMW Group Malaysia is ASEAN's largest exporter of premium vehicles

The BMW Group Malaysia’s plant in Kulim, Kedah is now the largest exporter of premium vehicles in the Southeast Asian ASEAN trade bloc, with over 6,000 Malaysia-assembled BMW and MINI models shipped out of Malaysia since 2018.
The plant itself has been in operation since 2008. Last year, it reached a new milestone of producing its 100,000th vehicle. Export operations to serve Thailand and the Philippines began in 2018, the year BMW opened an adjascent engine assembly plant.
Located within the Sime Darby Motors- and Bermaz-owned Inokom automotive manufacturing campus in Kulim, BMW Group Malaysia’s assembly operations include both vehicle and engine assembly, with the latter carried out at the Sime Darby Auto Engineering engine plant located adjacent to the main vehicle assembly building.


MINI renames the ‘Corona Spoke’ wheel for electric MINI SE

The MINI SE features a wheel design named the ‘Corona Spoke’, which wasn’t an issue when it was coined. Now though, the term ‘corona’ has a stigma to it due to obvious reasons. So, MINI has decided to rename it to ‘Power Spoke’.

Found in the MINI SE's press release

And quite aptly so, as the wheel does resemble our power socket, which is also the one used in the UK. With MINI being a British brand, well, it just clicks.


Malaysia's Budget 2023: More incentives for EVs, clarifications for excise duty reforms, support for green energy possible

Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul will be tabling Budget 2023 to the Cabinet on 7-October, three weeks earlier than initially scheduled, a move which some say is related to the impending 15th General Elections.
Regardless, there are several items that Malaysia’s automotive sector needs greater clarity on, and stakeholders are waiting.
Analysts at RHB Investment Bank had in their recent newsletter to investors, listed their own take on possible announcements by the Finance Ministry.


Police investigating Toyota Land Cruiser seen driving in reverse on Sandakan main roads

Various videos uploaded over the weekend of a Toyota Land Cruiser driving in reverse on busy Sandakan roads have caught the attention of the local police. The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) have now opened an investigation on the matter.
According to the statement issued by the Sandakan police on their official Facebook page, PDRM has already located the driver and the vehicle. The Land Cruiser was driven by a 44-year-old man at the time it was seen driving in reverse.


Toyota Avanza climbs back to become Indonesia's best-selling car of H1 2023

The King returns. Well, Indonesia’s king of the road, that is, with the Toyota Avanza becoming the country’s best-selling car of the first half of 2023 (H1) according to Gaikindo’s sales data.

30,221 units of the Avanza were sold between January and June 2023 but it’s a very close fight between the top 3 best-sellers in the archipelago. June’s best-seller, the Daihatsu Sigra is placed first runner-up overall with 30,166 units while in third is the Honda Brio with 30,108 units.


Sarawak state government has added 5% state sales tax on tyres

While most of us are still bracing ourselves for the eventual increase in prices of cars - June 2020 for imported (CBU) cars and January 2021 for locally-assembled (CKD) cars - WapCar.my has just learned that the Sarawak state government has already imposed an additional state sales tax on tyres since 1-January 2020.
A memo sighted by WapCar.my, issued by Sarawak’s Jabatan Perbendaharaan Negeri dated 30-January 2020, stated that the new state sales for imported tyres was not only effective immediately, but backdated to 1-January 2020.


Post-SST prices for BMW: 3-4 percent up on average, from RM 4k to RM 32k

As we’ve marched past June, all new cars are subjected to sales and service tax (SST). BMW Malaysia has updated its price list with the 10 percent SST included for both locally-assembled (CKD) and fully-imported (CBU) cars.
Here’s the updated 2022 price list for BMW in Malaysia:

2022 BMW SST Price

Variant
Pre-SST (RM)*
Post-SST (RM)*

1 Series

M135i
362,646
375,800

2 Series

218i GC
221,817
228,800

3 Series

320i
249,389
257,800

330i
291,034
299,800

330e
272,312
276,800

330Li
296,638
305,800

M340i
367,869
379,800

M3 Comp
695,664
720,800

M3 Comp xDrive
800,731
827,800

4 Series

430i
412,153
427,800

M4 Comp
715,357
740,800

M4 Comp xDrive
821,107
848,800

5 Series

530e
341,999
358,217

530i
391,856
402,800

6 Series

630i GT
418,172
430,800

7 Series

740Le
601,503
633,800

X1

X1 sDrive18i
213,041
220,800

X1 sDrive20i
235,052
243,800

X3

X3 sDrive20i
307,945
315,800

X3 xDrive30e
339,989
356,800

X3 xDrive30i
348,138
358,800

X4

X4 xDrive30i
387,274
398,800

X5

X5 xDrive45e
451,447
480,800

X6

X6 xDrive40i
710,947
736,800

X7

X7 xDrive40i
685,195
708,800

i4

i4 eDrive40
380,266
389,800

iX3

iX3 Inspiring
313,994
322,800

iX3 Impressive
334,248
343,800

iX

iX xDrive40
370,765
379,800

iX xDrive40 Sport
415,084
425,800

*Prices stated are inclusive of the extended warranty and service package.


Steering wheel in 1-week-old Tesla Model Y "suddenly fell off while driving"

Owner of a Tesla Model Y in the US tweeted at Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc, saying that his steering wheel fell off while driving.

@elonmusk @TeslaOwnersWW @BLKMDL3 Family was excited to receive Tesla Y delivery on 1/24/2023. Was driving on highway and all the sudden steering wheel fall off, was lucky enough there was no car behind and I was able to pull on devider #SafetyFirst #Fixit #TeslaModelY #help pic.twitter.com/4UMokFA2cv — Prerak & Neha Patel (@preneh24) January 30, 2023

The owner, who goes by Prerak Patel on Twitter, stated that he took delivery of his Tesla Model Y on 24-January 2023 and was driving the car on a highway when the steering wheel suddenly detached from the column.


First BMW-operated DC fast charger in Malaysia now open for public use

Uses European format CCS2 ports
Also available for use by owners of EVs of other makes

BMW Group Malaysia today introduced the new DC Fast Chargers installed at Auto Bavaria Ara Damansara for public users, the first of many of which are set to be installed at BMW i dealers across the country.
The company did not mention how many more DC fast chargers are planned but confirmed that EV users of other makes are welcomed to use the facility. The chargers are of the CCS2 type, so sorry Nissan Leaf users (that model uses CHAdeMo ports).
Leading up to the arrival of the next-generation BMW i fleet, the premium automaker remains committed to accelerating availability of charging infrastructures in Malaysia, along with Rapid-Charging DC Chargers for quick on-the-go charging at selected dealerships nationwide.


Government cancels Petrol Subsidy Programme for B40 / M40. Fairer for the T20 class?

The Domestic Trade and Consumers Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) and the Finance Ministry (MoF) have announced that they will not be implementing the petrol subsidy programme (PSP).
Deputy Minister of KPDNHEP Rosol Wahid said that both ministries have come to an agreement not to implement PSP due to several reasons.
According to Rosol, the first and foremost reason is to avoid misunderstanding among Malaysians as the PSP will only apply to residents in Peninsular. Residents in Sabah, Sarawak, and the Federal Territory of Labuan will not be affected by the programme.


Bridgestone Turanza T005A rolls the way with the Perodua Ativa

Bridgestone Tyre Sales (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is proud to announce that their Bridgestone Turanza T005A will be fitted as original equipment tyre for the newly launched Perodua Ativa. The tyres will be specifically used on the Ativa AV and H variants.

Note that there are 2 tyre sizes available on the Ativa. The 17-inch 205/60 R17-94H Bridgestone tyres will only be used for the higher spec variants while the Ativa X variant will get smaller 16-inch 205/65 R16-95H tyres from a different brand.


Pros and Cons: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 – Great daily companion, if your wallet agrees

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is a subcompact luxury SUV that competes in the same realm as the BMW X1, Volvo XC40, and Lexus UX. If you’re in the market for a small premium SUV and the Mercedes-Benz GLA is in your shortlist, we’ve gathered the pros and cons to help with your buying decision.

To recap, there are two variants of the Germany-imported Mercedes-Benz GLA – GLA 200 and GLA 250, priced at RM 244,200 and RM 285,337 (OTR without insurance, with SST discount) respectively. The variant we’re discussing here is the GLA 250, here a quick overview of its pros and cons.


Honda Freed becomes Japan's No.1 minivan in H1 2022 as Toyota Sienta phases in new model

Remember the Honda Freed? The current generation is more than just an extended Jazz with sliding doors as Honda Japan announced that it is the best-selling minivan in the country in the first half of 2022.

  Freed Black Style shown

The first half period in Japan is recorded from April until September and during those six months, Honda has sold 37,475 units of the Freed. The compact minivan was partially improved in June which saw new standard features added including front heated seats along with new Black Style variants.


Have an electric car start-up idea? Kia and LG Chem might just invest with you

Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, and LG Chem are jointly sponsoring the “EV & Battery Challenge” (EVBC), a global competition to identify up to 10 EV and battery start-ups for potential investment and collaboration. New Energy Nexus, the international start-up support organization, will manage and facilitate the competition.
Hyundai and Kia have gained prominence in the global market with a comprehensive portfolio of EVs. Hyundai Motor Group is planning to deploy 44 eco-friendly models by the year 2025, including 23 EVs.
Start-ups that have working prototypes and are building technologies in:


Just months after launching in Malaysia, new 2023 Hyundai Palisade facelift to debut next week

New 2023 Hyundai Palisade facelift to debut in New York
New front-end design, new dashboard
Larger 12.3-inch infotainment screen

It’s only several months ago that Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors launched the 2022 Hyundai Palisade in December 2021. Now, Hyundai Motor has announced that it will be debuting a new 2023 Hyundai Palisade facelift next week on 13-April, at the New York International Auto Show.

The two teaser photos shared show a more angular front-end design, with a different grille and headlamp light signature.


2021 Hyundai Custo MPV officially teased ahead of China launch

Hyundai hasn’t made a proper MPV for years with the Trajet (and its America-only successor, the Entourage) having been discontinued for a decade. The 2021 Hyundai Custo will thus be the Korean Lambang H’s first foray into the body style in years.

The Custo's predecessors, Trajet (top) and Entourage (bottom)

Okay, so maybe the Starex and Staria count as MPVs of sorts but I think they’re more van than proper minivans. Technicalities aside, Hyundai’s Chinese partner, Beijing Hyundai has posted teaser images of the Custo on its official Weibo social media page.
Also read: 2021 Hyundai Staria makes ASEAN debut in Thailand - 11-seater only, much bigger than Starex!


Owner Review: Joyful box for my family - My Perodua Alza

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2014 Perodua alza (av) white 1.5 (a)


2021 Geely Binyue Pro facelift leaked - X50's cousin gets new looks, bigger 12.3 inch headunit

The Proton X50's Chinese base car, the Geely Binyue, is set to receive an updated 'Pro' variant next month. Thanks to a couple of leaks, we can share a good look at the car and its details with you here.
Exterior - Comes with 'light show'

Big visual changes are afoot for the Binyue Pro, as up front it gets a fresh 'X' themed fascia. Part of that is a new honeycomb motif grille sitting between the LED headlights, themselves said to be updated with welcome light show patterns upon unlocking.


New Honda Civic now open for bookings

Honda Sensing and LaneWatch now available
First time with 18-inch alloy wheels
Front parking sensors, remote engine start, electric parking brake for all variants

It looks like the new Honda Civic will be launched in Malaysia soon, as Honda Malaysia has just opened bookings for its upcoming C-segment sedan.

According to the materials provided, the new Civic will receive the Honda Sensing suite of advanced driver assistance system, which includes:


Toyota Vellfire/Alphard’s ADAS is rated best in Japan

The Toyota Alphard and Vellfire have been awarded the highest rank awards in JNCAP’s safety assessment.

JNCAP tested the ADAS aspect of the Alphard and Vellfire and awarded the duo with the “ASV +++” score, as the luxury MPVs from Toyota scored full points (141 out of 141).


Ford wants to be leader in electric pick-up trucks; Ford Ranger EV next?

Another electric pick-up truck by Ford planned
Ford aims to be no.1 in electric trucks
Electric VW Amarok hinted, same platform as Ford Ranger

Ford CEO Jim Farley said the company will build another electric pick-up truck at its upcoming Blue Oval City plant in Tennessee, reports Automotive News.

"It's another truck," Farley said at the launch of the Ford F-150 Lightning. "This (the Ford F-150 Lightning) is not our only truck. We said very clearly we want to be the leader in electric pick-up trucks."


Spied: Clearest look at the 2021 Geely Boyue X, reveals new blue and white interior

The new 2021 Geely Boyue X is happening real soon, as sources from China have indicated that Geely will be debuting the model at the 2021 Chengdu Auto Show later this month.
Some sources have mentioned that the new Boyue X could replace the regular Boyue, or could be placed between Boyue and upper rung Boyue Pro.


Trial production started for 2023 D74A Perodua Axia - No more 5MT, D-CVT only, same 1.0L NA as before

It appears that Perodua will be reducing the number of manual-equipped models in the near future, as sources familiar with the matter have hinted that the next-generation Perodua Axia would be automatic-only.
At the moment, the outgoing Perodua Axia gets the choice of a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual, the latter is only offered on the base 1.0 E variant.

Perodua Alza's gear shifter shown

Upon the introduction of the D74A Axia, the line-up will most likely be a CVT-only affair, mirroring Perodua’s recently-launched models, including the D51A Myvi, D27A Alza, and D55L Ativa.


Xiaomi releases Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team scooter; Lewis’ new pitlane ride

We’ve found Lewis Hamilton’s new pitlane ride in the form of this special edition Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 made in partnership between Xiaomi and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team. The scooter will feature the Mercedes team’s black and silver colour scheme paired with the signature petroleum green accent.
Basically, that’s about the differences between the special edition Mercedes-AMG Petronas scooter and the standard Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2.


Now available in red, the Toyota Rush gets updated for 2021

A couple of months after the Dark Green Metallic colour option was discontinued for the Toyota Rush, the model has gained a new colour.
Called Red Metallic, the new colour brings the total number of body colours available on the Toyota Rush back to five.
Also Read: Amazon Green discontinued for the Perodua Aruz, Toyota Rush also affected


Only 500 units for Japan, this is the Subaru WRX STi Sport #

The Subaru WRX S4 STi Sport # has just been announced exclusively for Japan. Only 500 units will be made and each will be given additional STi parts to commemorate the model update. An exclusive colour, ceramic white, is also introduced for the STi Sport #.

With this latest update, only one model variant is offered for the WRX S4 STi in Japan, the WRX S4 STi Sport EyeSight which as the name suggests features Subaru’s own EyeSight driver assist technology.


MCO 2.0: Are public transport allowed to operate?

The National Safety Council (MKN) will allow all public transport (trains, buses, e-hailing/ taxis, ferries) to continue operating as per usual during the reinstated Movement Control Order (MCO) in Penang, Selangor, Melaka, Penang, Sabah, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan.
Not only will buses be able to operate according to the schedule released on 29 December 2020, but they are also allowed to operate at full capacity. Only buses in Sabah will be restricted 50 per cent capacity.


New Euro-spec 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross to launch in Singapore - 2.0L Dynamic Force, 5th-gen hybrid tech

  EU-spec Corolla Cross Hybrid shown

Ever since its global debut in Thailand back in 2020, the Toyota Corolla Cross has been introduced all over the world as the iconic name gets a new makeover in light of the SUV boom. Aside from Singapore, that is.

  JDM Corolla Cross offered by a Singaporean parallel importer

Well, Singaporeans would not need to fret anymore since Toyota is about to officially launch the Corolla Cross in the city island nation soon. Prior to this, the Corolla Cross is only available through parallel importers which are brought over from Japan.

Only the hybrid is to be launched in Singapore but unlike the ones offered to most markets including Malaysia, the SG-spec Corolla Cross Hybrid will be offered with a more powerful engine.


Prices of CKD 2021 BMW X7 xDrive in Malaysia confirmed: RM 699k

BMW Malaysia has confirmed prices of the locally-assembled (CKD) 2021 BMW X7 xDrive40i, following its preview back in February.

The sole X7 xDrive40i Pure Excellence variant will be priced at RM 673,323 (on-the-road, without insurance, without SST, valid until 30-June). With SST in place, the X7 xDrive40i is priced at RM 698,800. Both prices are inclusive of the Extended Warranty and Service package.


Rendered: Third-generation Honda HR-V to look more aggressive?

Rendered by KDesign AG

It has been 7 years since the global debut of the Honda HR-V. The B-segment SUV exploded into the Malaysian market in 2015 and is still a crowd favourite 5 years on. Based on Honda’s regular generation life-cycle, the HR-V is due for a new generation change. Here are renderings by KDesign AG, as their imagination of how the next Honda HR-V should look like.
The renderings of the third-generation HR-V depicts a much more aggressive look compared to the sophisticated look the second-generation sports. Inspiration is taken from the current crop of Honda cars, so you can see a little of the 2020 Honda Accord in its bonnet.

The sloping roofline will remain but the artist swapped the vertical hidden door handles of the current HR-V to the conventional horizontal handles.


Honda e has a doppelganger - Rivian EDV, Amazon's EV delivery van

Rivian is an EV start-up company based in California and is backed by Amazon. The company was founded in 2009 but it wasn’t until 2018 when they unveiled two vehicles – the R1T truck and R1S SUV.

Rivian R1T

In 2019, Amazon contracted Rivian to build a massive fleet order of 100,000 EV commercial vans by 2030, which was rather bold considering Rivan had yet to deliver a single vehicle.


2022 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain updated with 360 cam and more, priced from RM 147k

The RG-generation 2022 Isuzu D-Max is perhaps one of the best-equipped pick-up trucks on sale today, better than many family sedans / SUVs, but now it is even better.


New Toyota Loyal-T programme introduced to reward Malaysian customers

UMW Toyota Motor has introduced the new Toyota Loyal-T Programme to better reward its Malaysian customers.
The Loyal-T program replaces the previous Toyota Merit programme and is open to all Toyota customers, regardless of their vehicle model and age.


Volkswagen burning through RM 9.65 billion a week amid Covid-19 crisis

Thanks to a slew of slow demands for new cars, disruptions in supply chain and COVID-19 pandemic, Volkswagen AG may have to cut jobs and extend the closure of its factory as the maker is spending RM 9.65 billion ($2.2 billion Euro) a week, said CEO Herbert Diess in an interview by German TV reported by Reuters.

Volkswagen is not been making any sales or revenues outside of China, with sales down by 40 percent in March, and currently is looking for ways to resume production elsewhere that wouldn't endanger its staff.


Bold and brash, Chery Omoda 5 debuts in China: 1.6T with 197 PS and 290 Nm, global exports in 2022

Perhaps the most stylish SUV to grace the floors at the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show is the Chery Omoda 5 – a new C-segment-sized SUV in Chery’s ever-growing line-up.

The most eye-catching aspect of the new Chery Omoda 5 is the front fascia. There’s no mistaking the Omoda 5 for anything else: its massive front grille neatly integrates with the LED DRLs at the top edges, creating a massive grin.


Bermaz Motor slashes prices by up to RM 17,000, new MX-5 variants added

Bermaz Motor, the distributor of Mazda vehicles in Malaysia have released updated prices for its models starting 15 June 2020.
One can expect to save at least RM 2,600 when buying a brand-new Mazda, like in the case of the Mazda 2.


Check out these modified Mitsubishi Xpander and Triton at Tokyo Auto Salon KL 2023!

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) is displaying 2 modified Mitsubishi Triton and Mitsubishi Xpander at the inaugural Tokyo Auto Salon Kuala Lumpur 2023 (TAS-KL) held at the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC) this weekend (9-11 June 2023).


How to make your GM6 Honda City drive better... and harder

The GM6 Honda City is a track-proven racer

The GM6 Honda City is best known for its style, practicality and overall value, however, given it also offers good body control, relatively light kerb weight (<1,106 kg), and has a punchy 120 PS / 145 Nm 1.5-litre powertrain, the City also makes for a pretty enjoyable car to drive.
Of course, from the factory, it is designed with the primary objectives of being a comfortable family sedan, which leaves much on the table in you’d like to make your car more entertaining to drive – this can be achieved with some bolt-on additions that will make it go, stop and steer with better precision.

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As a caveat, we do not condone modifying your City and driving dangerously on public roads, with that said, these improvements will also be effective in making your car safer to drive on public roads or even on a track where you can explore the limits of your vehicle safely.
Get better tyres

Performance tyres from Bridgestone, Goodyear and Michelin will improve overall traction levels

It does not matter how much power a car has if it cannot put it to the ground. Tyres are the single most effective upgrade to make a car drive better and safer. It will also be faster everywhere as higher grip levels allow for better stability – both on the straights, in the corners, and on the brakes.


Take advantage of the 100% sales tax cut, here’s a list of CKD cars

Beginning from 15th June to 31st December 2020, all new car buyers will be exempted from paying sales tax. CKD (locally assembled) passenger cars will see a cut of 100 percent. If you want to take advantage of the tax cut, here’s a list of cars assembled in Malaysia for your reference.
Note that the sales tax makes up 10 percent, other taxes like excise duty and import duty still applies.


We take a closer look at the Malaysia-bound Kia Niro at the 2023 Singapore Motor Show

When BAuto’s Dinamikjaya Motors took over as the Malaysian distributor for Kia, it announced 4 new models planned and one of it is the Kia Niro. Currently in its second generation, the Niro is Kia’s electrified SUV and is available as a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid, and an EV.

At the recently concluded Singapore Motor Show 2023 held over the weekend, Kia Singapore had just launched the Kia Niro EV. The Niro Hybrid was launched in 2022 with prices starting from SGD 150,999 (~RM 497k) while the Niro EV starts from SGD 189,999 (~RM 625k).


A drive-in cinema is coming to KL soon! But is it too late?

Our pleas have been heard as TwoSpices Entertainment Live is about to open a new drive-in cinema in town that allows you to comfortably practice social distancing while enjoying the latest movies. Known as the first-ever drive-in cinema, M-Junction is looking to open its doors by 15 July 2020.
Although cinemas are now allowed to reopen in July, there is still a need to practice social distancing.
And let’s face it, going into a confined space with other strangers for close to 3 hours is not a comforting idea even though the spread of the coronavirus is dying down in Malaysia.


BMW Malaysia announces bookings for RM 1.4 mil moon-sized 2023 BMW XM

The 2023 BMW XM might shock the world with its pair of kidney snouts grilles when it was unveiled in September but it represents the electrified future of BMW’s coveted ///M Division.

If you dig the controversial styling, BMW Malaysia has just announced that bookings are open for the first dedicated BMW M model since the M1. Prices for the mammoth plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV start from RM 1.4 million or RM 820k if you were to purchase it in tax-free Langkawi.


China’s equivalent to RFID’s roll-out was equally bad, here’s how it was handled

On the topic of cashless toll collection, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), by now most Malaysians are aware of the hiccups faced by highway users. But did you know, China’s roll-out of its equivalent to our RFID, called ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system was also far from a smooth ride?
Since its deployment in 2020, almost 66 percent of China's highway users adopted RFID.
A year later in 2021, China has more than 300 million cars on their roads. Out of which, more than 200 million of those cars are already ETC-compatible, translating into a 66.7 percent adoption rate.


Take a lower interest 9-year car loan, put the rest in FD, but settle early? No, it doesn't work that way, here's why

You don't save money when you make an early settlement on your fixed rate car loan, even though there are rebates
CCOB is proposing for Rule of 78 - the most common method used by local banks in calculating interest charges - to be made illegal
Effective Interest Rate - the actual interest you pay - is hidden within the contract, CCOB wants this to be disclosed to borrowers up front.

Everyone wants better things in life, and banks love it when consumers stretch the limits of their credit. When it comes to cars, 9-year long car loans (hire purchase) are very common, dealers of regular mainstream brands say 9-year loans make up between 70 to 90 percent of all loan applications submitted.
On a very superficial level, it may seem OK to take a 9-year long car loan as monthly repayments will be lower, thus allowing you to stretch your money more every month.
Some will go to the extent of rationalising that it is better to take a 9-year loan, which sometimes have a lower interest rate than a shorter 5-year loan, as they will have more cash to put aside for investments, or even a Fixed Deposit (FD).


The best of Malaysia's leisure karters to fly the flag at SWS International Finals 2023 in Slovakia

Leisure karting is a thing and there’s an international leisure karting event organised by Sodikart from France with a grand final at the end of each season and that time is almost upon us. The Malaysian champions will fly the Jalur Gemilang at the grand finals in Slovakai from 5 - 8 July 2023 with hopes of becoming overall champions.
SWS events in Malaysia are organised under Amprex Circuit Sdn Bhd at the Morac Go Kart Track 1 Utama and is open to all Malaysians aged 15 years and above. All you have to do is register at the track as well as on the SWS platform to start collecting points.


Will you get into a driverless taxi?

This is not the first time that companies in China are testing out autonomous taxis in the country, but it is the first time that the autonomous taxi doesn’t have a driver in the driver’s seat!
The new round of autonomous taxi, or known as robotaxi, testing takes place in Shanghai, China, and is carried out by the company known as Didi Chuxing Technology.


Man seen attacking firefighters in viral video tested positive for drugs!

Another case of reckless driving while under the influence of drugs have been confirmed. In a video that went viral on 15 October 2020, a man is seen punching firemen on duty at the scene and trying to escape. The man has since been tested positive for drugs.

Kajang OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Zaid Hassan confirmed this when contacted by the media regarding the Bandar Tun Hussein Onn case.
According to comments of witnesses, the suspect driving a Proton Persona had ignored traffic lights stop signs at the junction before crashing into several cars and catching fire in the process.


CarTell Track Attack Volume 2 sees Godzilla maul the lap times

The CarTell Track Attack Volume 2 concluded just before the stroke of midnight on 27 May 2023 at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) with plenty of cars bettering last year’s fastest lap at the inaugural Track Attack event.

Volume 2 of the open track day organised by Carlist.my was flagged off at 4pm and the action never relented from the 100 participating cars.


15 coolest pop-up headlights that flipped our minds – AE86, RX-7, Ferraris, and more!

Headlights are meant to help illuminate the way in places with poor visibility. But by literally flipping them, they are transformed into one of the coolest design elements ever.

Haji Fujiwara's ride? (Credit)

As iconic as they are, tough pedestrian safety regulations meant that it is unlikely that we’ll see pop-up lights making a comeback on production cars in the near future.


Perodua: 2 facelifts and 1 all-new model coming, all-new 2022 Perodua Alza confirmed

Two facelift models and one all-new model to launch later this year
All-new 2022 Perodua Alza confirmed
Are the Axia and Aruz next to be updated?

During Perodua’s business review earlier today, the company has confirmed that they are capable of launching 2 facelift models and one brand-new model yearly.
Perodua also confirmed that the all-new 2022 Perodua Alza will be coming later this year. Production of the outgoing Alza will be extended to the end of April.
Also Read: Bye-bye Perodua Alza – to be discontinued after Feb 2022, Aruz as sole 7-seater


Spotted in Thailand, this is your next 2022 Ford Ranger; Triton, Hilux rival gets very American look

With its official market debut set for the end of this year, Ford's been busy teasing the all-new 2022 Ford Ranger. Most of them are well-masked photos of the car, but evidently you can't hide it all from the Internet, as these set of spyshots from Thailand affords you the clearest look of its face yet.

Spotted by a Facebook user, #TheNewRanger bares a front-end that's not entirely dissimilar to other trucks in Ford's global stable – namely the hulking Ford F-150 and the Ford Maverick.


Proton wants to be top-3 in SEA, not possible with just the Tanjung Malim plant

Recently, rumours surfaced from Thailand automotive portals claiming that Geely are in talks with Thailand’s Board of Investment (BoI) to set up a new factory.
We reached out to Geely for clarification and the Hangzhou-based company responded by saying that there’s no truth to that.


Owner review:  The Common Unorthodox Choice- My 2018 Kia Sportage Diesel 2.0 Turbo2 AWD

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2018, Kia Sportage Diesel 2.0 Turbo AWD, RM155k


RADICAL CrossBlue Coupe: Next-Gen Concept of Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen's quadrangular appearance has been the traditional traits for Tiguan, that has been the case UNTIL NOW. One British magazine reports that the next generation of Tiguan will transform its used-to-be hardwired appearance to a more oomph look. More importantly, the revised version won't lose any of its practicality despite of being a cross-coupe, especially from the aspect of storage capacity.
From the rendering, the new Tiguan will have a “radical new look”. The new car's front air grille is expected to be more distinctive, and the headlights will adopt the diamond-cut design. The lower intake under the front face of the new model will be designed in segmentation, which is still full of radical cells.


How did Tun M’s Proton Perdana ended up gathering dust in the UK?

During the long weekend, as Malaysians were celebrating the 63rd Merdeka Day, we were greeted by a couple of YouTube videos that showed a Proton Perdana gathering dust in an underground car park in the UK. It was later revealed that this Perdana actually belonged to former PM, Tun Mahathir Mohamad.

Tun M's specially-designed LWB Perdana

This raised quite a bit of furore around the Malaysian interwebs but what exactly is going on and how did Tun M’s car get there? To answer that, let’s head back to 1996 to a forgotten brainchild of Tun M’s industrial ambitions, Perusahaan Otomobil Elektrik Malaysia (POEM), Malaysia’s short-lived electric car project.


New 2021 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman set to debut in November

More power is always good and MINI seems to agree, as the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) Countryman gets MINI's most powerful engine ahead of its world debut in November 2020.


Golf what? First-ever Toyota GR Corolla leaked ahead of debut - 300 PS, 6MT, AWD

Mechanical underpinnings of the GR Yaris
Engine tuned to make 300 PS/370 Nm
6-speed manual and AWD

Ahead of its official debut, which will be happening in less than a day from the time of writing, initial details and photos of the new Toyota GR Corolla have been leaked.

As speculated from earlier reports, the Toyota GR Corolla gets the GR Yaris’ 1.6-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, but fettled to output 300 PS and 370 Nm – a healthy 39 PS and 10 Nm increase over the GR Yaris.


Perodua Ativa (D55L) with full ASA 3.0, brace yourselves for dumb owners testing its limits

Perodua Ativa's twin, the Daihatsu Rocky

As the Malaysian car market braces itself for the launch of the Perodua Ativa (codenamed D55L), one remarkable highlight stood out for me. The upcoming Perodua compact SUV can be had with the ASA 3.0 ADAS suite, as well as features like Lane Keep Control, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Adaptive Cruise Control.

ASA 2.0 in the Perodua Axia

For the first time in this price segment, one can purchase a car that possesses high-level ADAS featuring semi-autonomous driving. And yes, I'm all for carmakers introducing advanced safety features to improve road safety, but like I've previously discussed, are prospective owners of the Perodua Ativa ready (or mature enough) for such advanced technology?
Also Read: Adaptive LED headlights on the Perodua D55L; cheapest new car to offer this feature!
Is ADAS bad? Far from it


All-new 2022 Lynk & Co 03 sedan makes world debut; New 2.0-litre engine, 269 PS, 350 Nm

After just four years on the market, Lynk & Co has decided to introduce an updated version of the Lynk & Co 03. Based on the famed CMA platform co-developed between Geely and Volvo, the 03 sedan is expected to go on sale as soon as this year.
While Lynk & Co calls the new Lynk & Co 03 a new generation model, it's closer to a major midlife facelift, seeing that the sedan is now right smack in its fourth year of its lifecycle.


Indonesia poised to secure 'giant contract' from Tesla

The president of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, said he will send a high-level team to meet with top executives of U.S. automaker Tesla as the country aims to become the world’s biggest producer of electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
The meeting may have already gone underway as we speak. More popularly known by the name Jokowi, the president told Reuters in an interview last Friday that the trip will be part of Indonesia’s promotion of its new, so-called “Omnibus” Job Creation law, which simplifies doing business in Indonesia.

President Jokowi wants Indonesia to pull ahead of Thailand, by leveraging on the EV revolution

“Next week we will send a large team to America and Japan, to promote the Omnibus,” Jokowi said. “It’s very important because we have a great plan to make Indonesia the biggest producer of lithium batteries and we have the biggest nickel (reserves),” he added.


Specs confirmed for Malaysia-bound Chery Omoda 5 EV: 61 kWh battery with 450 km range

This is it – Chery has confirmed the specifications of the Chery Omoda 5 EV, a model that’s earmarked for a Malaysian launch between Q4 2023 and Q1 2024.
In China, the Chery Omoda 5 is currently a petrol-only model, which can be had with:

Turbocharged 1.5-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine: 156 PS, 230 Nm, CVT
Turbocharged 1.6-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine: 197 PS, 290 Nm, 7-speed DCT


Mitsubishi Malaysia kicks off year-end sales campaign

Although it is only October, Mitsubishi Malaysia has already kicked off their annual year-end sales campaign with low interest rates of 0.88%.
The special low interest offer is available on the Triton VGT Adventure X, Triton VGT AT Premium, and Triton VGT MT Premium.


Proton vendors urge for exemptions for the automotive parts manufacturing industry

Amid the disorientation that’s hit most industries today on top of the Monday blues with the impending lockdown, the Proton Vendors Association (PVA) has urged the government to exempt automotive parts suppliers from the total lockdown starting tomorrow, reports The Edge.
As all industries grapple with confusion amidst the do’s and don’ts, PVA believes that shuttering factories of automotive parts suppliers is akin to missing the forest for the trees and could lead to an economic collapse in the industry.


2020 Toyota Harrier sells 15 times more than expected!

With over 45,000 orders - or nearly 15 times higher than their monthly projection of 3,100 units - the 2020 Toyota Harrier is clearly a hit among the Japanese.


2020 G20 BMW M340i price leaked – From RM 403k!

Yesterday, we published the leaked prices of one of BMW’s upcoming additions to the G20 3 Series range, the plug-in hybrid 330e. Today, we got another leaked pricing of the high-performance BMW that will be launched alongside it, the M340i.

According to a source, the 2020 G20 BMW M340i will cost around RM 423,000 including SST. Exempted from SST, the M340i will start at around RM 403,000 which will be valid until 31-December 2020.


Who got the better specs Toyota Veloz? Indonesia or Malaysia? We don't get rear seat entertainment

Earlier this week, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) launched the Toyota Veloz, a sibling model to the D27A Perodua Alza.
While UMWT did not exactly say this, but our Malaysian-spec Veloz is perhaps the highest-spec variant in this region, eclipsing the Indonesian-spec one that was launched earlier.
But with all things in life, there is a trade-off in terms of features and the Malaysian-spec Veloz is no different.


Five days to go - 2023 Proton X90 confirmed to launch on Sunday, 7-May

One of the most highly-anticipated cars this year, the 2023 Proton X90 is confirmed to launch on 7-May 2023 at 3pm local time. Expect daily teasers of Proton’s first 7-seater SUV over the course of the next five days.

The Proton X90 is available in 4 variants, all of which are powered by a mild-hybrid (MHEV) 3-cylinder turbocharged 1.5-litre engine with a 48V starter generator. The system produces 190 PS and 300 Nm combined and is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT).


Review: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 – It’s good, but is it RM 285k good?

SUVs are supposed to be the Swiss Army Knife of cars; they can ferry people, haul large items, go off/on road and everything in between. It’s small wonder they have been catching on, and the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is certainly capitalizing on that.

As talented as SUVs can be, there’s a rather vocal group who are quick to dismiss SUVs. They would criticize the tall ride height and additional weight as unnecessary penalization of handling and fuel economy.


Indonesia reaches out to Chery for EV solutions and investments - 9 new xEV models confirmed

Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) on-going East Asian tour saw him visiting Korea, Japan, and China. During his diplomatic mission to China, his Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment of Indonesia Mr Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan met with Mr Zhang Shengshan, Chery International Executive Vice President, to discuss potential cooperation for the development of clean mobility solutions.

Neither parties revealed outcome of their meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, but a spokesperson for Chery said, “Mr Zhang presented Chery’s investment plans in Indonesia, including for electric vehicles, and introduced the planning of technology, product, battery and other related industrial chains of the company. Highly recognising the Chery Group’s international and technical strengths, leaders including Minister Luhut and the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs agreed with Chery’s investment plans in Indonesia. Through increased understanding of Chery Automobile, they expressed full confidence in Chery’s development in Indonesia, endeavouring to coordinate with relevant departments for enough support to promote Chery’s development in Indonesia.”


No VTEC Turbo for Europe, 184 PS 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback FL e:HEV makes world debut

This is the first time the Civic Hatchback is given a hybrid
At least 3 variants will be offered
Button-style gear selector instead of a conventional shifter

It seems Thailand wasn’t the only market that saw the world debut of the 2022 Honda Civic e:HEV because around the same time, the Civic Hatchback e:HEV also made its world premiere in Europe.

In fact, this is be the only variant of the Civic that is being offered in the Old Continent as it is part of Honda’s mission to electrify all its mainstream European models by the end of 2022. Besides, this also marks the first time the Civic Hatchback is offered with a hybrid powertrain as previous iterations of the Civic Hybrid were only offered as a sedan.


Coming in 2023, the unloved Toyota C-HR's EV successor could look like this; we don't blame you for wanting one

Over the last long Malaysia Day weekend, patent images of a mysterious Toyota SUV emerged. As it is with sudden appearances like these, there was a halo of hypotheses surrounding it.

  The SU EV

Actually the car itself isn't too big of a surprise – the world's sort of seen it already in full Technicolour, as the Small SU EV back at Toyota's Battery EV Strategies presentation in December 2021 alongside a bunch of other BEVs. But what exactly is it?
Also read: Used Toyota C-HR for under RM 110k; Toyota's style icon now at HR-V prices


Nissan-Honda merger proposal fizzled before discussions even started

According to a report from the Financial Times, the Japanese government have tried to propose a merger between Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. The merger was proposed due to the government’s growing concern over the future of Nissan following the growing rift in the weakening Renault Nissan Alliance, as well as disruptions posed by electric and driverless cars. Unfortunately, the idea has since fizzled as both companies had immediately rejected the idea.
Concern for Japan’s once mighty car sector started when automotive, as a whole, started moving towards self-driving electric vehicles while Japan’s car manufacturers remained set on their path to create fuel efficient cars.


Spied: Mazda MX-30 EV lands in Malaysia, launching in 2022?

Mazda’s first ever electric vehicle (EV), the Mazda MX-30 has purportedly landed in Malaysia.
These photos, courtesy of Auto123, portrays the Mazda MX-30 at an undisclosed port.


Which is cheaper to maintain over a 5-year period, the Proton Saga or Perodua Bezza?

Earlier, we've compared the maintenance costs between two of Malaysia’s cheapest sedans, the Proton Saga and Perodua Bezza.


Dakar Rally legend Hiroshi Masuoka was in this Mitsubishi Triton commercial for Malaysia

The latest video commercial for the Mitsubishi Triton is probably among the better Malaysia-produced ads for a pick-up truck, if not the best.
Produced by Five55 Production, the ad left a lasting impression in our minds mainly because of its driving scenes, which was done by two-time Dakar Rally champion Hiroshi Masuoka.


Interested in a McLaren? The showroom awaits you at Glenmarie

The McLaren GT was launched in conjunction with the opening of the McLaren Kuala Lumpur showroom in Glenmarie.
It is a 3S facility operated by McFarren Supercars and is at the moment, the brand’s sole retail presence in Malaysia.


No more subsidies: China to make EVs compete with ICE on equal grounds

Following China’s announcement that they will abolish limits on foreign ownership in their domestic auto industry, now their Ministry of Finance has said that subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles (HEVs) will be scrapped by the end of the year.

According to a press release by the state government, subsidies for EVs and HEVs will be reduced by 30 percent from the start of 2022 and completely scrapped by 31-December 2022.


ASMR cleaning your forte? Visit Karcher's booth at WapCar Auto Show to try out the cleaner yourself

The WapCar Auto Show doesn’t just play host to car manufacturer, there are also a number of car related brands on display at the exhibition. One of these brands is Karcher, who are present at the exhibition to show us the power of their new Puzzi 8/1 Spray Extraction Machine upholstery cleaner.

If you’re into ASMR, you have probably seen videos of upholstery cleaning where the machine would restore a seemingly filthy car seat back to its former glory.


Owner Review: German Marque that never let me down, My 2007 Audi A4 b7

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A4 B7  2.0 (A) S-Line, Quattro  2007/2008


How to survive a car crash? Don't be stupid with your seatbelts

Have you ever come across kids jumping at the backseat of a car, while you’re stopped at a red light? This is one of my biggest driving pet peeves, people not wearing seatbelts whilst travelling in their cars.
We have seen countless times, crashes on the road that have resulted in people getting flung out of their cars. Why? Plain and simple, they weren’t wearing their seatbelts. How can something so intrinsically simple to do become such a widely-ignored habit? Sadly, it’s down to both ignorance and lack of enforcement.

Dummy buckles should be illegal

I have had a Grab driver who used a ‘dummy buckle’ to prevent his seatbelt warning from beeping (which should be banned, says MIROS), to another who saw me buckling up and told me there’s no need. This culture and practice have to stop before more people are flung out of their cars.


After losses with Kia, Peugeot, and Citroen, can Naza do better with Suzuki?

The heydays of Naza is over but is anyone surprised with outcome? Within just one generation since the passing of its founder the late Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin, Naza has lost all the crowning jewels of their once fledging automotive empire – Kia, Peugeot, Citroen, Harley Davidson, and Aprillia.
At its peak in 2006, Naza was selling more cars than Honda Malaysia – 35,998 units of Kia (including licensed Naza-badged Kia models) versus 26,527 units of Honda.

The heydays of Naza

Starting 2021, Naza wants to start on a clean slate. The company is embarking on a Naza 2.0 transformation program.


Used 1st-gen (C117) Mercedes-Benz CLA, the baby Merc that brought sexy back

We’ve covered the W176 Mercedes-Benz A-Class last week but for those who aren’t fans of hatchbacks, there is an alternative – a used first-generation (C117) Mercedes-Benz CLA. There is, however, a price to pay (literally) for the sexy four-door coupe design, as we will get into it shortly.

What makes this generation of the Mercedes-Benz CLA more appealing is the fact that you can’t buy the current-generation CLA via official channels, the ‘regular’ non-AMG CLA at least. This makes the first-generation CLA a little more special.


VW Passat Elegance and Tiguan Allspace, should you consider them over Japanese rivals?

Volkswagen’s R-Line brothers, the Passat R-Line and Tiguan Allspace R-Line, are currently hogging most of the attention. The Tiguan Allspace R-Line has a one and a half month waiting period, and it’s easy to see why – it has the utility of 7 seats, with the firepower of a GTI under the bonnet.

Tiguan Highline (left), Tiguan R-Line (right)

Both the Passat R-Line and Tiguan Allspace R-Line crosses the RM 200k psychological barrier. The former is priced at RM 203,411, the latter RM 208,553. At this price point, it’s within firing range of the 320i (from RM 226,763).
Of course, buyers who choose the BMW badge will have to make do with less power (184 PS vs 220 PS), space, and comfort (Passat R-Line has adaptive suspension).


Perodua Axia: How much does it cost to maintain over a 5-year period?

The Perodua Axia is an A-segment hatchback, which is the entry point into Perodua's line-up.
Let’s take a closer look and see how much does it cost to maintain a Perodua Axia over a 5-year period.


Customs seizes 41 luxury cars including classic Ford Mustang, Mazda RX7, and more worth close to RM 11m with RM 7.12m unpaid duties

The Customs Department has seized a total of 41 luxury cars and nine high-powered motorcycles worth over RM 11 million. These vehicles were seized because they were brought into the country without valid import documents. The unpaid duties totalled a whopping RM 7.12 million.
Customs Department central zone assistant director-general Mohammad Sabri Saad told The Star that amongst the cars seized were a Ford GT40, Ford Mustang, a Mazda RX7, a Volkswagen Kombi, a MINI Cooper Clubman, a Toyota Harrier, and a Toyota Vellfire.


Fuel Price Live Updates 5- to 11-January 2023: All prices unchanged

Hello 2023, and this here is the first weekly fuel update for the year. All prices are unchanged. Total fuel prices for the week of 5- to 11-January 2023 are as follows:

Fuel Price Live Updates 5- to 11-January 2023

Type
Price/litre

RON 95
RM 2.05

RON 97
RM 3.35 (RM 0.00)

RON 100
RM 4.50 (RM 0.00)

VPR
RM 5.50 (RM 0.00)

Diesel EURO 5 B10
RM 2.15

Diesel EURO 5 B7
RM 2.35

These fuel prices will take effect from midnight tonight until Wednesday, 11-January 2023 when fuel prices for the following week will be announced.


Video: Alleged police chase along Salak Highway ends with Toyota Vios on its side

A video of a Toyota Vios on its side is going viral on social media. The video uploader alleges that the Vios was trying to escape the police along Salak Highway near Midvalley.
From what we understand, the suspect was driving the Toyota Vios and escaping the police when it crashed into another car, flipped violently, and ended on its side.


Review: Hyundai Kona Electric e-Plus – Is it time to get an EV?

Mid-range e-Plus variant tested
More efficient than Nissan Leaf
Buy the petrol variants or EV?

In the automotive world, EVs are probably the durian of cars; it’s potent, and some hate it while some are fanatical about it. Personally, my impression towards EVs, or durians for that matter, is relatively neutral.

But having spent a couple of days with the Hyundai Kona Electric, it’s now tipping towards the favour of EVs.


Video: 11 injured after drunk driver in Honda HR-V rams into Lexus NX

About 11 people were injured when a Honda HR-V rammed into a Lexus NX along Old Klang Road. The Honda HR-V driver has since been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

The incident happened on 20-March-2022 at around 9.30 pm near the Sing Poa Dim Sum restaurant. Eight of the victims involved were having dinner at the restaurant while two others were just passing the area.


The Toyota Corolla Cross isn’t the only special Corolla, meet its other unique variants

The Toyota Corolla has been in production for more than 50 years with 12 generations in tow. A few months ago, it even achieved a new, possibly unbeaten milestone by producing the 50 millionth unit which supplanted the Corolla as the world’s most popular car.

All the while, most of us would picture the Corolla as a sedan. So, it comes as a shock to some that the Corolla Cross SUV wore the decades-old and well-respected Corolla badge.


2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrak's power roller shutter - here's how it works!

Making its world debut in Thailand last November, the 2021 Ford Ranger now sports a refreshed look and comes with a nifty party trick that we love.

On the outside, the facelifted Ranger gets a racier look thanks to a new trapezoidal front grille, black alloy wheels and a smorgasbord of black trim pieces. The highlight of this update then has to be its Power Roller Shutter (PRS).


Gamechanger? Kia EV9 debuts; 800V architecture, 239 km range in just 15 minutes charging, Level 3 autonomous driving

Often times a car comes along that'll make you do a double take, and the all-new Kia EV9 EV SUV is one such vehicle that blurs the line between concept and reality. The Seoul outfit has shed more light on their latest flagship SUV and the shape of things to come too.
Exterior

The boxy beast – penned by Karim Habib of the F30 BMW 3 Series fame – rides on the same Electric Global Mobility Platform (E-GMP) as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6.


Audi Centre Setia Alam officially opens

Audi Centre Setia Alam is officially open. Located in the central region, the Centre is designed as a “4S” facility to house multiple functions under one roof – Sales, Service, Spare Parts, Body and Paint shop.
With nearly 60,000 sq ft of space, Audi Centre Setia Alam features the Audi Terminal architecture concept. Inside, the four-storey building carries the current corporate identity, furnishing and equipment that comply with the standards set by Audi AG. The investment follows the appointment of Rimau International as part of the Audi retail and service network in Malaysia.
In conjunction with the opening, the public is invited to attend the Audi Centre Setia Alam Open Haus from 4 - 5 October 2019. Customers will be able to check out the latest range of SUVs and sedans with promotions and gifts on offer.


This CKD Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e Coupe (C253) is a RM 374k PHEV that makes 320 PS

Plug-in hybrid, locally-assembled at Pekan
Priced from RM 374,073 without SST, and RM 398,888 with SST (1-July onwards)
Makes 320 PS and 700 Nm, with 39 - 43 km electric drive range

If the looks don't drop jaws then the power figures probably will. You'll have both with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e Coupe (C253) plug-in hybrid (PHEV) that's just been launched in Malaysia today.

So it’s not a latest generation GLC Coupe (globally, there is no C254 yet) but you will still want to pay attention to this, because this is a locally-assembled (CKD) RM 374,073 (without SST) plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant,  and makes a lot more power than the regular GLC 300 Coupe, which is also CKD-ed at Pekan (from RM 403,536, without SST).


Close to RM 20k scammed from 20 teachers’ TnG E-Wallet accounts

On 12-February-2022, teachers and staff from different schools reported that their Touch ‘n Go (TnG) E-Wallets have been hacked. Close to RM 20,000 was stolen from them collectively.
According to a Sin Chew Daily report, the DAP Public Complaints Bureau received multiple reports from teachers alleging that their e-wallets were hacked into during Chinese New Year and large sums of money were stolen through auto-reloads.
The teachers were from eight different schools in the Klang Valley. About 20 teachers from each school were affected.


Toyota Tour set to move professional golf in Malaysia to new horizons

Malaysian golf received a huge boost with the announcement that the Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) Tour will enter an exciting new era as the Toyota Tour, through a historic tri-party agreement between the PGM Tour with UMW Toyota Motor as the Naming Partner and MST Golf as the Delivery Agency.
UMW Toyota Motor will also be working with MST Golf to develop an elite junior development programme with the aim of getting more Malaysians on the international tours.
“Toyota is excited to be part of the professional golf scene in Malaysia as the sport shares many similarities with the company's ideals – our dedication to pushing our limits and our drive for perfection to deliver the best possible performance, all of which are encompassed by the company's brand promise to 'Move Your World',” said UMW Toyota Motor President Ravindran K., who noted that noted that the sport of golf syncs well with Toyota’s ideals.


Rumour: 2020 Proton X50 could get 1.4-litre engine option?

The 2020 Proton X50 may be some months away, but the rumour mill is at it again.

This time, our friends over at Funtasticko mentioned that Proton could be introducing a 1.4-litre variant of the X50, as several units have reportedly arrived in Malaysia.


MINI eShop - first online booking platform by MINI Malaysia

MINI Malaysia just launched its brand’s first digital booking platform called MINI eShop for those looking to purchase their dream MINI during this Movement Control Order (MCO) period. Similar to Toyota, Nissan, and Subaru’s online showroom, the platform simplifies the customer’s journey during the booking process.

Customers can browse through a wide selection of MINI models available for purchase in various specs according to your desire, and book through the platform, all from the comfort of their own homes.


Suzuki Ertiga exported to Brunei from Indonesia – Malaysia next?

Suzuki Indonesia has begun exporting 140 units of the Suzuki Ertiga MPV for the Bruneian market. This was held in conjunction with the opening of Patimban Port located in Subang (no relation with Subang Jaya) in West Java, Indonesia.

Patimban Port will act as the latest gateway port for vehicles which will be exported from Indonesia. The Ertiga is currently assembled at Suzuki’s plant in Cikarang, West Java, and is exported to many markets including Thailand, the Middle East, and Latin America.


Awesome Lego set demonstrates how CVTs work

If you ever want to see how a continuously variable transmission (CVT) works live, here’s a model made out of Lego.
The CVT model is built by YouTube channel Sariel’s Lego Workshop. The channel focuses on building really cool Lego models like a Pneumatic Compressor and even Lego made remote control Catamaran that can actually operate on water.
We’ve already covered how a CVT works, but we can only accompany any explanation with an animated video.


Check out Perodua Axia's Indo cousin, the Toyota Agya TRD

What you’re looking at is the Toyota Agya, or better known to us Malaysians as the Perodua Axia, showcased in its sportiest TRD trim. Toyota Indonesia has recently uploaded numerous pictures of the sporty Agya on their official Facebook page.

The TRD version of the Toyota Agya isn't new. Toyota Indonesia first introduced the Agya TRD back in 2017 alongside the first facelift of the Agya. The model received yet another update in 2020, giving Indonesians the model shown here.


Europe's Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid gets larger 2.0L Dynamic Force engine, Li-ion batt, new meter panel, TSS with OTA

Gets new Li-ion battery pack
Larger 2.0L Dynamic Force engine
Latest generation Toyota Safety Sense ADAS system with Over The Air (OTA) updates.
Toyota’s first 12.3-inch driver’s digital meter cluster
New front centre airbag

The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid has broke cover for the European market – brandishing Toyota’s fifth-generation hybrid power unit (the Malaysian version uses the fourth-gen hybrid powertrain) as well new Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) ADAS features.
Though it’s billed as an all-new model in Europe, the Corolla Cross is similar to the version sold in Malaysia, save for subtle aesthetic updates and the major revisions underneath.


Fuel Price Live Updates 29-Dec 2022 to 4-Jan 2023: All prices maintained

As we bid adieu to another year, here's the last fuel price update for 2022. No changes this time, and total fuel prices for the week of 29-December 2022 to 4-January 2023 are as follows:

Fuel Price Live Updates 29-Dec 2022 to 4-Jan 2023

Type
Price/litre

RON 95
RM 2.05

RON 97
RM 3.35 (RM 0.00)

RON 100
RM 4.50 (RM 0.00)

VPR
RM 5.50 (RM 0.00)

Diesel EURO 5 B10
RM 2.15

Diesel EURO 5 B7
RM 2.35

These fuel prices will take effect from midnight tonight until Wednesday, 4-January 2023 when fuel prices for the following week will be announced.


2021 Haval H6: Launching in Malaysia as an X70 rival, here's a brief review from Thailand

Just recently, Great Wall Motors Thailand (GWM Thailand), the parent company of Haval, organized a media drive for the new 2021 Haval H6 Hybrid – a model that could potentially find its way to Malaysia in the near future.

Seeing that our sister site Autofun has gotten up close and personal with Haval’s first entrant into Thailand, we can share with you their first impressions with it.


New 2023 Toyota Corolla for Europe - Hybrid now more powerful, 0-100 km/h less than 10 seconds

The 12th generation Toyota Corolla, codenamed E210, has received its midlife update in Europe. For this update, Toyota’s best-selling model gets more power for its hybrid powertrains, revised looks, as well as improved safety.

This update exercise encompasses all three body styles sold in Europe – the sedan, hatchback, and wagon. Its SUV sibling, the Corolla Cross, will join the updated Corolla range later this year.


Priced from RM 2.2m, Porsche 911 Turbo S lands in Malaysia! AWD, 650 PS, 800 Nm

Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has today unveiled the latest in the long line of 911 flagships, the Porsche 911 Turbo S. Porsche's rear-engined, all-wheel-drive, all-weather supercar starts from RM 2,235,463 (OTR without insurance, with SST discount). Better hurry, then.

Powering the latest 992-generation 911 Turbo S is an all-new 3.8-litre, twin turbocharged flat-six engine, delivering 650 PS and 800 Nm. Porsche's latest and greatest also gets a bespoke 8-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox (PDK in Porsche-lingo) which is specific to Turbo-badged models only (the Carrera models are also turbocharged now, confused much?). The 911 Turbo lineage has always been known for their eye-widening acceleration, and this one doesn't disappoint, doing the century sprint in a scarcely-believeable 2.7 seconds.


Indonesia wants more people to buy EVs, cuts incentives for hybrids

The Lexus UX 300e is an example of a BEV

With aims to boost sales of electric vehicles, Indonesia announces a new regulation that will increase tariffs for hybrid cars.
According to Bloomberg's report, this is how the new tax structure will look like:

Revised tax structure

Vehicle type
New tax rate

Battery-powered electric vehicles (BEV)

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Plug-in hybrid vehicles

5%
(up from 0%)

Full and mild hybrid vehicles

6% - 12%
(up from 2% - 12%)

Higher rates will be introduced in two years, after the battery-powered EV sector realises investments of IDR 5 trillion (~ MYR 1.5 billion), or when it starts commercial production with an investment of the same amount.
After this, tax rates for plug-in hybrids will be jacked up to 8%, and regular hybrids will see a tariff range of 10%-14%.

Porsche Taycan

This development is the latest in a series of initiatives that the archipelago has rolled out in recent times in their quest to become the world's EV battery hub.

Beyond this new regulation, the country also wants to expand beyond its current role of being a major nickel supplier - used in the batteries - to producing other components for such vehicles.
Also read: Battery giant CATL plans USD 5 bil investment in Indonesia, lithium-ion battery production to start in 2024
Shift towards BEVs

Hyundai Kona Electric

While Indonesia has been attracting the attention of major automakers (like Toyota and Tesla), this regulation is also part of the government's efforts to increase EV adoption there.
Also read: Tesla to visit Indonesia in Jan 2021 for possible EV investment - new gigafactory?

Indonesia gets the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. This model is coming to Malaysia, but the hybrid variant remains to be seen

Typically, normal and hybrid cars remain cheaper, which makes them more of a natural favourite. Industry data shows that only 120 EVs were sold there last year, roughly a tenth of hybrids sold.
Also read: 10 new Toyota EVs heading to Indonesia by 2025, plus USD 2b investment

Toyota electric car concepts previewed in 2019

“Indonesia can have more opportunities to become a big player in electric vehicles,” said Febrio Kacaribu, head of fiscal policy at the Finance Ministry. “Battery-powered EVs have more impact to reduce gas emissions rather than hybrid ones.”

Indonesian Police have also added the Tesla Model 3 to their fleet to promote EV adoption

Nearly 30% of the country's total emissions come from their transport sector and rather unsurprisingly, land transport makes up a majority of it. However, Indonesia has committed to reduce its emissions by at least 29% by 2030, under the Paris Agreement.
Also read: While Malaysia dithers, Thailand and Indonesia have overtaken Malaysia in EV race


In Brief: Honda Accord 2019, ageing, but still relevant

(Honda Accord 2019 Prices & Specs | Gallery)
There’s no denying that the Honda Accord 2019 is an ageing product in Honda Malaysia’s line-up – it has been on sale since September 2013, meaning that the Honda Accord is roughly 6 years old now.


All-new 2021 Hyundai Elantra previewed in Malaysia - full SmartSense ADAS, CBU Korea

Hyundai-Sime Darby Motor has just previewed the all-new, seventh-generation 2021 Hyundai Elantra in Malaysia. HSDM has yet to announce prices of the new model, only mentioning that it will be priced from RM 1xx,888.

Bookings are opened, and those interested can place a booking fee of RM 777 for one.


Volvo Car Malaysia extends hybrid battery warranty to 8 years or 160,000 km, free of charge

Volvo Car Malaysia has announced an extension of the warranty for its PHEV range to 8 years or 160,000 km (whichever comes first),  now covering models registered after 3-December 2015.
Earlier this year, the extended warranty was only offered for Volvo cars registered from 1 January 2020 onwards.
Volvo Malaysia has now  decided to offer the extend warranty for its PHEV range that were purchased since the launch of the Volvo XC90 T8 PHEV on 3 December 2015.


Priced from RM 1.7 mil, the Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition now lands in Malaysia

Porsche’s Malaysian distributor, Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has just unveiled the Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition in Malaysia. It has design elements influenced by classic Porsches from the 1950s and 1960s while combined with the latest technology from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur.
Prices for the 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition starts from RM 1,677,409 with 50% SST exemption.


Despite severe inflationary pressures, Honda Malaysia to do "as much as possible" to maintain prices for 2023

Honda Malaysia will continue to maintain prices of its existing models for 2023, despite severe inflationary pressure affecting the entire industry.
“For the moment, we are striving to maintain our current position. As of now, we are trying to do as much as possible to fight the increasing cost that we are facing right now,” said Yujiro Sugino, Executive Coordinator at Honda Malaysia, at a media event on Friday evening.
This comes after chief rival UMW Toyota Motor raised prices of its core Toyota Corolla Cross and Hilux models by around RM 2k and RM 3k respectively in January this year. Other models like the Toyota Corolla Altis, Camry, and Fortuner went up by around RM 4k, RM 10k, and RM 5k respectively.


Spied: All-new 2022 Honda Civic FE seen in Thailand - No sign of 18" wheels

Here’s a break from the Iriz/Persona facelift teasers and spyshots; the all-new 2022 Honda Civic FE has just been spotted on a trailer in Thailand ahead of its launch.

From the photos, some variants Thai-spec 2022 Honda Civic FE appears to mimic the China-spec Civic, with the 17-inch wheels and blacked-out trims and pieces. US versions do come with larger, 18-inch wheels on higher-rung variants.


Video: Myvi shows it's a Volvo, crashes into tree but continues driving along unfazed

Social media is abuzz with amusement as a Perodua Myvi was caught on camera crashing into a tree but casually continuing on its journey as if nothing was wrong.
The incident is believed to have happened around Alam Budiman, Section 10, Shah Alam. In the video, the Myvi was seen losing control before it drove onto the divider and crashed into a large tree.

Unable to withstand the force, the tree was rooted from its spot and left abandoned on the road as the Myvi had continued on its way even though it now sported a dented bonnet and a damaged bumper.


Honda Malaysia: Sufficient spare parts for cars damaged by recent KL flood, discounts available

The severe flood in downtown Kuala Lumpur on Monday is a double whammy for those who live and work in Klang Valley. This is the second severe flooding incident in Klang Valley in 3 months, after 18-December 2021’s great flood in Shah Alam.
Monday’s flood inundated Jalan Kuchai Lama, Jalan Air Keroh-Air Panas in Setapak, Jalan Leboh Ampang, Taman Salak Selatan and Taman U-Thant along Jalan Ampang, and parts of Sungai Buloh.
Also read: Video: Frustration over flash flood run high amongst Kuala Lumpur residents


Proton X70 - What features could the CKD version get?

Shortly after introducing the X70, Proton announced their intentions to locally-assemble the X70 by the end of 2019, and they have succeeded in doing so.
A couple of months after trials runs started in June 2019, the first few units of the Malaysian-made Proton X70s have started to roll of the new production line in Tanjung Malim.
Will it be cheaper?
Prices are unlikely to come down compared to its fully-imported counterpart, but you might get more features for the same price.


2020 Mitsubishi Xpander starts delivery; New customers will miss SST exemption

Customers who have previously booked the 2020 Mitsubishi Xpander before the launch will soon be receiving their orders as Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has started delivery of the B-segment SUV. Unfortunately, new customers will miss out on the sales tax (SST) exemption.
MMM first opened the Xpander’s order books 1 month ago but the price for the SUV was only revealed earlier this month.


Volkswagen Malaysia reopens majority of service centres

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) announced on their official Instagram that majority of their service centres nationwide have received MITI’s approval to reopen for business.
Volkswagen is one of many brands that announced that service centres are now open for appointment. Amongst others are Mercedes-Benz’s Cycle & Carriage Bintang and Hap Seng Star, Hyundai, UMW Toyota, and Lexus Malaysia.
The service centres will be putting the safety of their customers at the forefront by practicing contactless vehicle collection, regular temperature checks, and regular sanitising of premises. They will also be screening the centre’s staff for extra measure.


Honda HR-V is No.1 in Thailand for July 2022, records highest monthly sales, closes gap with Corolla Cross

Vying for the top of Thailand’s compact SUV sales in 2022 are the Honda HR-V and the Toyota Corolla Cross. It has been a hotly contested fight between the two SUVs but every month, only one of them will take the crown and in July, it is the HR-V’s turn to take the title.

Source: Autolife Thailand

According to Thailand sales data, 2,410 units of the HR-V were sold in the Kingdom in the seventh month of the year. That’s the HR-V’s highest monthly sales figure in the year so far which translates to nearly 40% market share.


The electric E-Class is here - 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQE revealed

This is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQE, the electric E-Class equivalent. It’s underpinned by Mercedes-Benz’s dedicated EV platform – EVA 2 – the second model after the EQS.

Global launch of the Mercedes-Benz EQE is said to take place in mid-2022 according to markets, and will go up against upcoming rivals like the Audi A6 e-tron and the fully-electric BMW 5 Series.


Proudly assembled in Malaysia, these are the 14 production plants that does CKD work here

Malaysia has no less than 14 production facilities scattered across the country responsible for local assembly (CKD) of cars and trucks.
Of which, the Volvo Car Manufacturing Malaysia (VCMM) plant is the nation’s oldest plant, as it has been assembling various Volvo models since 1966.


New 2021 VW Polo GTI facelift debuts - More power than Mk5 Golf GTI

After several teases, the new 2021 Volkswagen Polo GTI (Mk6) facelift has finally made its global debut. The facelifted Polo GTI gets tweaked exterior bits, interior, and gains a few ADAS features.
Performance - Unchanged from before

Powertrain recipe remains unchanged – a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DSG). Power outputs are 207 PS/320 Nm and all of it is channelled to the front wheels.


After Proton's half-hearted attempt, Toyota could rebadge Suzuki Ertiga next

Regular Suzuki Ertiga pictured. Upcoming Toyota-badged model should look identical, albeit with a different emblem

Toyota and Suzuki’s partnership will soon hit a high gear, as recent reports are saying that the Indian-market Suzuki Ertiga could be the next model to be rebadged by Toyota.
Yes, the Suzuki Ertiga could be wearing a Toyota emblem soon. Recall that the first-generation Suzuki Ertiga was rebadged as the Proton Ertiga during Proton and Suzuki’s short-lived partnership.

The Toyota Glanza is a rebadged Suzuki Baleno, while the Toyota Urban Cruiser is a rebadged Suzuki Vitara Brezza

The Toyota-badged Suzuki Ertiga, similar to other current Suzuki and Toyota rebadged models, could gain a revised front grille, as well as unique alloy wheels. The rest of the car, including the powertrain and interior, should remain the same as before.
The Indian-spec Suzuki Ertiga is powered by a naturally-aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine hooked up to Suzuki's Smart Hybrid mild-hybrid system, allowing the Ertiga to return 5.23-litre/100 km under the ARAI test cycle.