In conjunction with the launch of the new 2024 Isuzu D-Max facelift model, Isuzu Malaysia announced a sales target of 9,500 units for the year 2024. This figure represents a slight decrease from the 9,650 units sold in 2023, a bumper year that followed a record-breaking 2022 with sales of 9,211 units. Shunsuke Okazoe, CEO of Isuzu Malaysia, commented on the challenges ahead, "This year will be more challenging due to the end of the post-Covid pent-up demand, as well as subsidy rationalisations f

Arvind

May 15, 2024

Between 2022 to April 2024, the number of fully electric, battery EV (BEV) models on sale in Malaysia have more than doubled, reaching over 40 different models. Last year, eye-catching news headlines were made with silly three-digit percentage growth figures for BEV sales. Data from the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) showed that BEV sales grew by 286% year-on-year in 2023, totaling 10,159 units. The low base effect was at play. When you were selling 5 units, a jump to 10 units is a 100%

Hans

May 15, 2024

China’s off-road king, the GWM Tank 300 will be previewed to the public at Malaysia Autoshow 2024 at MAEPS Serdang from 22 to 26 May. The Tank 300 was previously unveiled to the media and went on a nationwide tour at selected locations around Malaysia. The Tank 300 is China’s best-selling off-road SUV, controlling more than 50% of the segment’s market share. Its retro boxy design evokes back to when off-roaders looked macho with a go-anywhere desirability. Indeed, the Tank 300 seems capable of g

CY Foong

May 15, 2024

The Kia Cerato is an appealing alternative to the typical C-segment sedans offered by Honda, Toyota, or Nissan. Its biggest appeal currently? The higher depreciation rate compared to Japanese counterparts. While this can be a drawback for new car buyers, it is excellent news for used car buyers who can find relatively new cars at bargain prices. The Cerato 1.6 and 2.0 were priced at RM 99,888 and RM 118,888 respectively when new. Today, used units that are less than 10 years old can be found for

Shaun

May 15, 2024

Choosing an appropriate family vehicle is more challenging than you might think. While at the outset it may seem that size matters most, a family car must also be fuel efficient, safe, comfortable on the roads, and reliable. Add criteria like maintenance and running costs, and you begin to understand why it requires a lot of thought and consideration. Depending on your requirements, most of you will most likely have landed on choosing between a Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) or a Sport Utility Vehi

Arvind

May 15, 2024