UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) announced yesterday that it sold 7,345 units of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in April 2024, with Toyota-badged models contributing 7,213 units, while the imported-from-Japan only Lexus contributed 132 units. Year-to-date, the company sold 30,789 units in the first four months. The company didn’t share its sales numbers for March 2024, but figures compiled by RHB Investment Bank put it at 9,688 units. That’s a that month-on-month, UMWT’s sales had dropped by 25 percent, but t

Hans

May 9, 2024

Some might say it was a little ahead of its time, and people couldn't appreciate the Honda Freed enough when it was in Malaysia for a very brief flicker in time (4 years). 10 years on since it left our shores, a new generation is about to launch in Japan. These are the first few leaked images of the all-new, third-generation 2024 Honda Freed that's set to replace its predecessor that's been around since 2016. This early look affords us a view of the fresh exterior; all rounded and shapely now, w

Sanjay

May 9, 2024

Chery's presence in Malaysia is undoubtably growing at a rapid pace. We were told by Chery Malaysia that they have accumulated of over 10,000 orders for the Omoda 5 and Tiggo 8 Pro to date since their debut. To sustain this growth, Chery Malaysia plans to introduce two additional models this year: the Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 4 Pro. This will bring the total number of models offered by Chery Malaysia to five within a little over a year. But the company's ambitions don't stop there; they’ve also unv

Shaun

May 8, 2024

Curious about the recently-launched MG4 and MG ZS EV? MG Motor Malaysia invites you to join their nationwide test drive event, happening at all dealer showrooms on 11- and 12-May 2024, from 10 am to 6 pm. Explore the battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and enjoy exclusive perks when you participate. Experience the thrill of 435 PS by test driving the MG4 Xpower or the refinement of the MG ZS EV during the event. Whether your preference leans towards SUVs or hatchbacks, MG has a solution for you. Al

Shaun

May 8, 2024

During the media tour of the Geely New Energy Powertrain R&D Centre in Hangzhou Bay, journalists from Malaysia and Europe were given a historical guide on the evolution of the group’s powertrain breakthroughs. As we walked through a museum that showed Geely’s powertrains from the past 20 years, we saw how the company evolved from using borrowed Toyota technology to producing their own powertrains. These developmental periods are divided into eras and currently, Geely is in the 3.0 era. This era

CY Foong

May 8, 2024