Three new Mercedes-Benz compact cars dawn upon us today, headlined by the Malaysian launch of this duo: the 2023 Mercedes-Benz A200, and the 2023 Mercedes-Benz A250 AMG Line, both in sedan bodystyle. Prices start from RM 238,888 for the A200, to an estimated RM 264,000 (pending government approval, CKD cars entitled to excise tax rebates depending on local content value) for the A250. Both are locally-assembled (CKD Pekan) as before. Changes across the board encapsulate minor stylistic updates t

Malaysians can look forward to at least one new electrified vehicle (xEV) from Proton annually, promises Chairman of the Geely Holding Group, Eric Li. "We will spare no effort to support Proton with new technologies, new products, new buisness models, to help Proton launch at least one new energy vehicle model (NEV) every year," said Li, who is also the founder of the Chinese carmaker. NEVs is a Chinese term to describe plug-in charging capable vehicles, usually referring to plug-in hybrids (PHE

On paper, settling for the hybrid 2022 Honda HR-V RS e:HEV seems like a compromise. Discussions online about it being 'B-segment SUV' – a term used very loosely here – in the RM 140k space is rife. That the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, being a larger car, is a better buy on that merit alone. Overview: 2022 Honda HR-V RS e:HEV Price RM 140,800 Segment B-segment Engine 1.5-litre NA 4-cyl, dual-motor hybrid Transmission e-CVT automatic Power 131 PS (motor only) Torque 253 Nm (motor only) Safety ACC

The 10-seater 2022 Hyundai Staria has just been launched in Malaysia, coming in with a sharper focus to the commercial or plain ol' people-carrying side of things. There's three variants (Lite, Plus, Max), and prices start from RM 179,888. Essentially also, this succeeds the long-standing Hyundai Grand Starex. The three Staria 10-seater variants are priced as below: Lite - RM 179,888 Plus - RM 196,888 Max - RM 209,888 Recall that the 7-seater Staria Premium retails from RM 366,768. The massive p

When Proton returned to Pakistan in December 2020, the excitement and anticipation were high with the Proton Saga and Proton X70 being some of the more modern but affordable offerings in the country. However, a little under a year later, things are not doing so well for the Malaysian tiger. First, there was a disruption with stock availability due to Malaysia's MCO and then there were delays to the Saga’s local assembly (CKD) in Pakistan. Also read: Malaysia's MCO further delays Proton Pakistan'

Previously leaked on the internet, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata N-Line has officially made its official debut. Based on the 2019 Hyundai Sonata, the Sonata N-Line will play the role as the entry point to the N-Brand for Hyundai’s mid-size sedan line-up. Featuring a different grille, larger 19-inch wheels along with dual-twin exhausts and a rear diffuser, the Sonata N-Line cuts a sporty figure. The chrome strip running across the Sonata’s shoulders to the headlights also further emphasised the sedan’s