Following its recent launch in Vietnam, Toyota Motor Philippines has now announced 14-July 2023 as the official launch date of the DNGA-based Axia twin, the Toyota Wigo. The Toyota Wigo is another variation of the Perodua Axia/Daihatsu Ayla/Toyota Agya, sold across all major ASEAN markets. Also read Axia's twin, Toyota Wigo launched in Vietnam with a bigger 1.2L engine but less feature In the case of the Toyota Wigo, its virtually identical Indonesian-market Toyota Agya aside from bearing the To

Perodua launched the D74A 2023 Perodua Axia last month, with prices ranging between RM 38,600 to RM 49,500. Not only has prices gone up, but its dimensions have also increased by a fair bit. With its increase in size that now inches closer to the Perodua Myvi, can the D74A Perodua Axia be considered an A-segment model? Let’s take a closer look. When the first-generation Perodua Axia was launched back in 2014, it was clear that the Axia was positioned as Perodua’s entry-level model, down to its d

Proton sells 11,477 units in July as production volume concerns ease. Export sales exceeds total volume for 2021 for five months to go in 2022. National car maker Proton created history as the Proton X50 set a new monthly sales volume record and grabbed the title of best-selling vehicle in Malaysia for July 2022. This achievement ensures Proton retains its position as the leader in the hotly contested SUV segment and is also the first time such a vehicle has led the overall market in sales volum

As part of Proton’s aggressive push to export overseas, the company has launched the Proton Saga in Pakistan. Five variants are available in Pakistan, with prices ranging from PKR 1,975,000 (~RM 54k) for the Saga Standard MT to PKR 2,225,000 (~RM 60k) for the Saga Ace AT. In addition to the regular variants, Proton’s Pakistan arm is also offering the Saga R3 there. Only 100 units of the kitted-up Saga are offered. Unlike Malaysia whereby the model is sold exclusively with a four-speed automatic,

The Perodua Axia is the embodiment of a car in its most essential form. It's got five alloy wheels, an engine to make just enough power, and 5 seats. Being the most affordable car in the market, one would not expect too much from this adorable A-segment hatchback. Perodua has spiced things up on this entry-level car with the Perodua Axia 1.0 AV. Dressed up with some body kits and equipped with Perodua's A.S.A 2.0 autonomous emergency braking safety feature. Often associated with its three-cylind

If you grew up in the ‘80s, you would know that our first Proton Saga was developed from the Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore. A couple of months ago, I shared that the Proton Saga had not one, but two little known distant American cousins – the Dodge Colt and Plymouth Colt. It is only fitting for the post to be followed up with story of Malcolm Bricklin, a name of you will not find in Proton’s official history, the man who promised Dr. Mahathir that he will make the Proton Saga into one of the top-10 be