As parent company Toyota is making strides in its electrification efforts in Indonesia with the launch of the Yaris Cross Hybrid, Innova Zenix Hybrid, and bZ4X, Daihatsu seems to be following suit albeit within the next 2 years. At a recent event to celebrate the 8 millionth Daihatsu produced in the country, Indonesia’s Minister of Industry, Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said in a speech that the D brand should launch an electrified model by 2025. “The government encourages PT Astra Daihatsu Motor

At a media roundtable interview with Honda Malaysia, the Large Project Leader (LPL), and Assistant LPL for the 2023 Honda WR-V, VP of Sales & Dealer Development, Ms Sunita Prabhakaran revealed that they have received 2,500 bookings for the 2023 Honda WR-V since order books opened on 12-June. When asked if the bookings for the Honda WR-V have affected the sales for the Honda City and City Hatchback, Ms Sunita highlighted that the WR-V draws a different market. “Based on our data, it’s completely

Honda Malaysia (or the Company) today announced that the C-segment leader, the 2022 Honda Civic will be offered in a new RS variant with e:HEV powertrain, which opens for bookings nationwide today. This variant is the first 2.0L e:HEV powertrain introduction for Civic and Honda Malaysia, and anticipated to be the ultimate variant in the C-segment. Honda Malaysia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Hironobu Yoshimura said, “The 11th Generation Civic which was launched early this ye

Honda Civic Hybrid launched in China, priced from RM 104k Same powertrain as Thailand's model Offers unique-to-China features like a spare wheel, BSI + LaneWatch camera At the ongoing Chengdu Auto Show, Dongfeng Honda officially launched the 2023 Honda Civic Hybrid. The Civic Hybrid is the fifth hybrid model by Dongfeng Honda to be fitted with Honda’s two-motor i-MMD petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. In China, 3 variants of the Civic Hybrid are offered, with prices ranging from CNY 159,900 (~RM

There’s no stopping for the Toyota Corolla Cross’ dominance in Thailand, the first market where Toyota’s latest C-segment SUV went on sale in. The Corolla Cross ended Q1 2021 with 4,903 units sold, putting it well ahead of the ageing Honda HR-V (1,692 units), according to numbers compiled by Thailand’s Headlight Magazine. However, the Corolla Cross’ next closest rival is not the HR-V, but the Chinese MG ZS, which now ranks ahead of the HR-V, with 3,368 units sold. Curiously, even the Mazda CX-30

It's a good time to be fans of cheeky taglines, as UMW Toyota Motor's campaign to promote the imminent-in-Malaysia Toyota Corolla Cross has been taking potshots at Honda Malaysia's 'Your Time is Up' effort. But, as they always say, talk is cheap. Does the Corolla Cross have enough in its arsenal to back up its shoutiness? For that, we'll jump into this review by our AutoFun Thailand colleagues to give you a better idea of what to expect. Exterior - Much bigger in person Thai customers get a choi