The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has announced that 71,052 new cars were sold in March 2024. While sales of the month were 10% more than February, it's 10% lesser than the same month last year. MAA remarked that the heightened deliveries for March 2024 could be drawn to two factors: rush for deliveries before carmakers end their fiscal year, and promotional campaigns in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Meanwhile, production output in March 2024 went up slightly compared to Februa

Sanjay

Apr 23, 2024

The 2024 Honda City Hatchback facelift is on the brink of its launch here in Malaysia, and bookings are now open ahead of its Q2 2024 launch. Alongside its visual makeover, the facelift brings a slew of key feature enhancements, largely mirroring what the City sedan offers. For clarity, we've utilised images of the Thai-spec car for the new version, which is largely identical to those soon to go on sale in Malaysia. Exterior: New bumpers, black wheels for RS In typical facelift fashion, the City

Sanjay

Apr 23, 2024

Chery’s new Barcelona plant will have an annual production capacity of 150,000 units by 2029 and will be one of the Chinese company’s main export facilities, reports Reuters. Chery’s Zona Franca plant in Barcelona was first opened in 1983 by Nissan, in partnership with Spanish truck manufacturer Motor Iberica (producing the Patrol, Terrano, and later the Pathfinder, Navara, NV200 and Primastar light truck. Nissan shut down the plant in December 2021. Earlier this month, Chery announced that it i

Hans

Apr 23, 2024

The Kia Tasman will soon be upon the world and the Korean carmaker has given a clear (albeit camouflaged) first look at the pick-up truck earlier today. Kia says that the model will be launched in global markets, including Korea, Australia, and the Middle East starting in early 2025. A mid-size pick-up, it will take the fight directly to long-standing rivals like the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, and Mitsubishi Triton – and along the way, contend with the upcoming BYD Shark. Also read:

Sanjay

Apr 23, 2024

Indonesian buyers of the Suzuki Jimny 5-door will have to wait for at least 10 months before taking deliveries, reports CNN Indonesia in February. Suzuki’s Indonesian distributor, PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales (SIS), explained that the supply of the Japan-made 3-door Jimny is approximately 50 units per month. In February, PT SIS had accumulated 800 orders, which means it will take about 16 months, or 1.5 years, to fulfill them. Meanwhile, the supply of the 5-door Jimny from India is larger, at 100 u

Shaun

Apr 22, 2024