These are the results of the inaugural Asian Compact Sedan Design Challenge (ACSDC) 2023, drawing 93 entries from 7 countries. It is a design challenge open to professional and student designers within Asia, co-organised by Perodua and the Malaysia Design Council (MRM). Aside from Malaysia, entries from Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore were submitted. Though one of the judging criteria was to seek “fresh design elements to suit the ASEAN taste”, there were also submissions from Japan, I

If you have a budget of around RM 40k and you’re looking for a brand-new car that gives you the biggest bang-for-the-buck, then look no further than the 2022 Proton Saga. The 2022 Proton Saga facelift (MC2) was recently launched with minor visual updates and a host of new features that further adds value. Prices start from RM 34k to RM 44k for the range-topping Premium S variant. Our focus here will be on the range-topper. Also read: Priced from RM 34k, 2022 Proton Saga MC2 facelift launched wit

Anecdotally, the majority of Malaysians prefer sedans over hatchbacks if given a choice. Now, before you start raging on the keyboard citing your preferences and the number of Myvis on our roads, it’s as mentioned – anecdotal – which is based on personal account rather than research. From acquaintances to relatives, the favour skews towards sedans for reasons including looks or even safety, as they believe sedans provide better protection when it comes to rear impacts. Regardless, if you’re amon

With the current economic downturn, not everyone has the financial capabilities to splurge on an expensive new car. Setting aside a budget of around RM 30,000, the logical choice is a brand-new Perodua Axia – a fuss-free little hatchback that is also relatively easy on the pocket. But, for the same RM 30k budget, there is another interesting proposition, in the form of a used Proton Suprima S. Used Proton Suprima S – If you want something sophisticated, but.. After all, when it comes to the Supr

Ever since 2006, Proton lost their number one spot in the market to Perodua - a position that they are currently trying to reclaim with the help of Geely. Let's see how is Proton performing in order to close the gap with Perodua. In 2020, Proton managed to shift 109,716 cars, an increase of 8.8% from 2019. In the process, Proton managed to increase its market share by 4.4%, reaching 21.1 percent. While Proton's figures seem impressive, Perodua on the other hand sold 220,163 new vehicles in 2020

Photos of the new 2020 Perodua Bezza facelift have surfaced ahead of the car’s official debut in Malaysia. Up front, the new Bezza’s front end has been completely redesigned, featuring a pair of slimmer headlights and a more prominent lower air intake. At each edge of the new front bumper are deeper front fog light surrounds. Towards the side of the new Bezza, it looks largely identical to the outgoing model, with the exception of the new dual-tone wheels on the higher spec variants. As for lowe